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VOLUME XXXIII LEXINGTON. VIRGINIA. JUNE 12. 1910 NUMBER .31 

MOORE IS APPOINTED FIRST CAPTAIN 

Marshall 

Addresses 

Graduates 

Chief of Staff 

Spoke Today 

In J. M. Hall 

General George C. Marshall, '01, 

chief of staff, U. S. Army, addressed 

the graduating class this, morning 

following the presentation of the 

various awards and distinctions. 

General Marshall was introduced to 

the corps and guests by General 

Kilbourne, the superintendent, who 

expressed the pleasure of the faculty 

and the corps in welcoming the 

chief of staff on his return to the 

Institute on such an important oc 

casion. His speech was awaited by 

the corps because of the vital role 

he must play in the present military 

policy of the United States. 

General Marshall, in accepting the 

superintendent's invitation • to address 

the graduating class, made his 

second trip to the Institute in a year, 

His first visit was made last fall 

when his presence helped climax 

VMI's centennial celebration. Returning 

for Finals, General Marshall 

expressed not only a close attachment 

for his alma mater, but 

also a firm belief in the importance 

of the Institute in the present state 

of world unrest. 

His visit to the Institute followed 

a similar one he made to the graduation 

exercises of the Pennsylvania 

Military College last Monday. 

Through this medium, he will have 

ample opportunity to compare the 

characteristics of two essentially 

military colleges. This comparison 

and the opinions drawn from it will 

undoubtedly influence any projected 

improvements in VMI's allotted 

military equipment. 

White Elected 

VAS President 

For Next Year 

Keith Willis Named 

To Head Glee Club 

At Sunday Meeting 

Meeting to elect officers for the 

school year 1940-41, the VMI chapter 

of the Virginia Academy of 

Science elected Warren T. White, 

of Norfolk, Va., president of the 

local chapter. Joseph L. Shomo of 

Ambridge, Pa., was named vicepresident 

and acting secretary. Election 

of a treasurer was withheld 

until next year's third class joins 

the chapter. 

White stated that the schedule of 

meetings for the entire year will 

be published next September. By 

preparing the schedule in advance, 

the chapter will be able to secure 

better speakers for future sessions. 

Several professors from the Medical 

college of Virginia have promised 

to give lectures if they are notified 

within sufficient time. 

Other plans to make the '40-'41 

sessions among the most interesting 

in VAS history are being made 

by the newly elected officers; 

among these is a plan to hold several 

joint meetings with the Washington 

and Lee student chapter. 

At a meeting held last Friday, 

June 7, the VMI Glee club elected 

Keith Willis to be its president for 

the coming year. At the same meeting, 

which was held in Jackson 

Memorial hall, Henry Mecredy was 

elected business manager; Ambler 

Sutherland, vice-president; Sam Gillespie, 

secretary; Fleming Goolsby, 

librarian; and Bill Reynolds, member 

of the executive committee. 

The new members were nominated 

by ballots, and, Willis and Sutherland 

receiving the necessary twothirds 

majority, all other ballots 

were discarded. This simplified 

long and complicated procedure, 

(See WHITE ELECTED on Page 8) 

Intramural Awards 

Intramural Company trophy: 

Company A. 

Individual scoring trophy: A. 

L. Stewart. 

Individual freshman scoring 

trophy: A. L. Johnston. 

Leadership awards: P. B. May 

and D. C. Dominick. 

Sportsmanship award: D. G. 

VanHorn. 

GENERAL 

MARSHALL 

Commissions 

In U. S. Army 

Given Three 

The R. O. T. C. office has recently 

announced the appointment of three 

first classmen into the regular army. 

The three men, who received their 

orders about commissions last Thursday, 

are Walter Edens, Walter 

Greenwood, and Ed O'Connor. Al 

though they have received notice 

oftheir appointments, no mention 

was made as to when they will take 

effect or where the appointees are 

to be assigned. Their designated 

units have not been made known 

either, but it is assumed that the 

commissions will take effect during 

the first week of July and the unit 

designations will be made according 

to the choices made in the applications.* 

Walter Edens applied first for the 

artillery, and then for the engineers, 

Walter Greenwood asked for cavalry 

or infantry, and Ed O'Connor wanted 

either the cavalry or the signal 

corps. It is more than likely that 

the first choices will be accepted. 

Besides the regular appointments 

into the army, there were four other 

(See COMMISSIONS on Page 8) 

Inspectors 

Give Y. M. L 

Best Rating 

R. O. T. C. Units 

Rated Superior 

By Examiners 

The three VMI units of the ROTC 

were awarded the grade of "Excellent" 

by the U. S. Army Examining 

board on the basis of the inspection 

held at the Institute Thursday, May 

23, through Saturday, May 25. 

Inspection by a board of army officers 

of all schools and colleges 

having ROTC units is an annual affair 

held in accordance with regulations 

of the War Department. 

Lieut.-Col. Joseph H. Davidson, 

Infantry; Major Robert O. Wright, 

Cavalry; and Major John C. Cook, 

Field Artillery, composed the inspection 

board which visited VMI. 

These inspectors examined groups 

of cadets on military science and 

tactics in the various units as well 

as making a general inspection of 

quarters, grounds, and equipment. 

An excerpt from a letter received 

at Headquarters from the examining 

board and released in the form 

of a general order reads: 

"I do not believe that I am reporting 

anything new in remarking 

that this institute is outstanding in 

its class. Its instruction, discipline 

and spirit are traditional. One cannot 

but be impressed with the high 

level of cooperation of faculty, military 

instructors and students. The 

enlisted detachment is due much 

credit for its highly efficient and 

cheerful performance of duty, most 

of which can be classed overtime 

work." 

Training Inspection 

"Infantry Unit: 'This is an outstanding 

unit in every respect.'" 

"Field Artillery Unit: 'This unit 

has attained a very high standard 

of efficiency in all respects and is 

a credit to the Institute and the 

United States Army.' 

"Cavalry Unit: 'A superior unit.' 

"General rating of the units: 

'Excellent.'" 

The Incoming 

As Colonel Burress steps down from the post of Commandant 

of Cadets, we feel that there is one person who is 

especially impressed by the excellent record of his predecessor. 

This officer is the recently appointed successor to Colonel 

Burress, Lieut. Col. Henry B. Holmes, Jr., '16, U. S. C. A. C. 

We want Colonel Holmes to know, however, our extreme 

pleasure in being able to have as our next Commandant a 

man who will live up to all the excell^it standards set during 

the past five years by the retiring Commandant. 

Colonel Holmes has proved himself a tried and true alumnus 

of VMI throughout his entire career. As first captain and 

valedictorian of his class, Colonel Holmes had a splendid record 

of achievement as a cadet. Since leaving the Institute, 

he has lived up to the promise of this record and has made 

an equally impressive one in the Army. 

On behalf of the Corps of Cadets, The Cadet wishes to take 

this opportunity to welcome the new Commandant of Cadets 

and to assure him of our unending co-operation and of our 

best wishes for a very successful four years in office. 

Annual Cadet 

Banquet Held 

In Crozet Hall 

The entire staff of The VMI Cadet 

held its first banquet on Tuesday, 

May 21, on the anniversary of the 

date upon which the thirty-third 

staff assumed charge of the paper 

for the publication year. The dinner, 

held in the officers' mess in 

Crozet hall, consisted of the regular 

quarter-guard fare topped off 

with chocolate pie and cigarettes. 

It was the first social gathering of 

the staff this year. 

At the conclusion of the meal, 

John Hundley, who acted as toastmaster, 

made a short speech in 

which he thanked the members of 

the staff for their co-operation in 

which the Athletic Council voted 

the best in its 33 years of existence. 

He also expressed his deep 

regret at having arrived at the 

conclusion of his year as editor-inchief 

of The Cadet. 

Hundley then presented the special 

silver keys to the first class 

members of the staff, each of whom 

made a short reply. Those men receiving 

keys were JearT McCracken, 

receiving its first class privileges. 

Following the established tradition, 

the new first class gave its 

figure last night, while the outgoing 

first class gave its figure at the 

Final German on Monday night. 

Passing under the red, white, and 

yellow streamers which surrounded 

the gaily bedecked Cocke Hall, the 

new first classmen and their dates 

pased "in review" before one of the 

largest dance attendances at VMI in 

some time. The figure, led by Navas, 

Jimmy Dale, Durland Clark, and 

Bob Foster, with Misses Helene 

Johnson, Louise McCoy, Jane Kirby, 

and Eleanor Ferret, respectively, 

formed the numerals of the been commended many times for 

managing editor; Carl Harkrader, class and >hen split into columns his research in sanitary engineering. 

He is also the chief cadet tech- 

re-write editor; Bob Shiverts, alumni 

editor; Doug McMillin and Don ors, which are leather-bound pronician 

in the sanitary laboratory. 

where the girls received their fav- 

May, columnists; Dan and Fred 

Henry J. Foresman, of Prospect 

Flowers, public opinion editors; Bill 

Park, Pa., will head the sports 

Darden, photography editor; Charles 

Beach, sports editor; Al Carr, 

served as associate sports editor 

staff as sports editor. Foresman 

Tom Opie, Bates Gilliam, Fancher 

during the past year and had active 

Turner, assistant sports editors; 

charge of his department several 

Tommy Moncure, staff assistant; 

times during the publication year. 

George McCann, subscription manager; 

and Scott Braznell, circulation 

manager. Hundley and Doug 

Cook, business manager, each received 

gold-filled keys. 

Lieut. Col. John E. Townes, faculty 

advisor of The Cadet, in a 

short speech, stated ^att he agreed 

with the Athletic Council that this 

year's Cadet by far surpassed the 

issues of previous years. 

The 1940-41 staff of The Cadet 

officially took charge of the paper 

when Hundley presented Bill Mc- 

Cauley, the new editor-in-chief, 

who in turn presented the three 

key men of his staff: Jim Wheat, 

business manager; Henry Foresman, 

sports editor; and Alvin Meyer, 

managing editor. These cadets, Mc- 

Cauley said, have long and distinguished 

records of service on the 

staff of The Cadet which will enable 

them to fulfill the requirements 

of their positions with maximum 

ability. In conclusion, Mc- 

Cauley stated that it was his intention 

to try to upholf, if possible, the 

excellent standards set by Hundley 

in making The Cadet one of the 

truly outstanding newspapers 

the nation. 

Shu Awarded 

Cincinnati 

Distinction 

Dan, Fred Flowers 

Win Jackson-Hope 

And French Medals 

At a meeting of the Academic 

Boarcj Monday morning, the following 

special awards were recommended 

to and approved by the 

Board of Visitors: 

Jackson-Hope Medals 

Chemistry Course to Cadet B. W. 

Mundy, Jr., of Virginia. 

Civil Engineering Course to Cadet 

F. F. Flowers, of Ohio. 

Electrical Engineering Course to 

Cadet D. F. Flowers, of Ohio. 

Liberal Arts Course—none qualified. 

Cincinnati Medal 

For efficiency of service and excellence 

of character to Cadet P. C. 

Shu, of Virginia. 

The French Medals 

For highest proficiency in Mathematics 

to Cadet D. F. Flowers and 

Cadet F. F. Flowers, of Ohio, tied. 

The Dearing Medal 

For the highest proficiency in 

English Literature, to Cadet N. H. 

Hotchkiss, of Virginia. 

The Bothwell Graham Medal 

No award as there was no distinguished 

graduate in the Liberal 

Arts course. 

The ROTC Medals 

For the highest proficiency in 

leadership, soldierly bearing and 

general excellence: 

1. Cadet W. A. Edens, Virginia. 

See HONOR AWARDS on page 8 

Russ Morgan 

Delights Corps 

At Final Hop 

Ending at 4 a. m. this morning, 

the Finpl Rail climaxed one of the 

gayest social seasons z. *he Institute 

in a decade. With Russ Morgan 

and his "Music in the Morgan Manner" 

orchestra playing the popular 

music that thrilled the corps during 

the last Ring Figure dances, the incoming 

first class, headed by Stanley 

Navas, held its first figure since 

grams of the dance set. 

On Monday evening, the occasion 

of the Final German, the figure 

was led by Bob Merchant, president 

of the Class of 1940, with Miss Virginia 

Muse of Norfolk, Va., and 

Dale Heely, vice-president, with 

Miss Florence Beasley of Pilot 

Mountain, N. C. After forming the 

traditional " '40" numeral, the girls 

received as favors copies of the 1940 

Bomb bound in white leather. 

At the Monogram Hop on Saturday 

evening, the figure was led by 

Clint Dominick with his sister, Miss 

Jeanne Barbara Dominick, and 

Eddie Stumpf with Miss Mary Burk 

Murray, of Norfolk. The VMI Commanders, 

under the direction of Ed 

Hensley furnished the music for this 

hop, this being the first major hop 

for which this orchestra has ever 

played at VMI. 

The music of Russ Morgan and 

(See RUSS MORGAN on Page 8) 

Stumpf Named Adjutant 

In Orders Published 

At Final Formation 

McCauley 

Names Staff 

For Calet 

Bill McCauley, newly elected editor-in-chief 

of The Cadet, announced 

this morning the staff that will 

have charge of the publication of 

the next 30 issues during the coming 

session. 

James C. Wheat, Jr., of Richmond. 

Va., was named to the position of 

business manager. Wheat has been 

an outstanding member of the business 

staff for the last two years, 

and is the newly elected chairman 

of the VMI Hunt. 

Alvin Meyer, of Shreveport, La., 

will have charge of the editorial 

staff in the capacity of managing 

editor. Meyer is enrolled in the civil 

engineering department and has 

The complete editorial staff, headed 

by Meyer, includes R. L. Spear, 

re-write editor; W. R. Maxson, feature 

editor; G. H. Tucker, alumni 

editor; G. S. Home, columnist; C. 

H. Gompf and J. K. Rose, photo- 

j 

graphy editors; W. L. Evans, F. J. 

Lee, F. W. Love, C. C. Clay, R. E. 

Dunlap, R. Baldwin, S. T. Harrold. 

J. R. Major, and J. C. Hooker, associate 

editors. G. H. Esser will 

serve as associate sports editor under 

Foresman. 

The business staff, under Wheat, 

consists of G. B. Richmond, assistant 

business manager; J. C. 

Palmer, advertising manager; C. E. 

(See McCAULEY on Page 8) 

The Outgoing 

With the closing of the Final Exercises this morning, the 

Institute has suffered a loss that it will greatly feel in coming 

years. As the order was given for the dismissal of the 

corps, it was also the signal for the temporary closing of 

the VMI career for the third time of one of the school's most 

loyal and devoted supporters. 

Five years ago, Major Withers Alexander Burress, '14, Infantry, 

U. S. A., one of the youngest officers of his rank in 

the Army, arrived at VMI to take over the duties of Commandant 

of Cadets. Quick to grasp the situation, he found 

his way rapidly into the admiration and affection of all those 

who came in contact with him, and his influence for the good 

of the Institute increased steadily during his years as Commandant. 

As the end of his assignment began to draw near, fear of 

losing the Commandant grew in alarming proportions until 

the Superintendent persuaded the War Department to spare 

him for an extra year. Soon after this request was granted, 

he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and took 

active charge of the great task of making successful the Centennial 

military celebrations. 

i See OUTGOING on Page 8) 

Upon recommendation of the 

Commandant of Cadets, the following 

promotions and appointments 

in the Battalion of Cadets are hereby 

announccj, effective this date. 

They will be obeyed and respected 

accordingly. 

To Be Cadet Captains 

1. Moore, C. E., Jr., Battalion 

Commander, 

2. Stumpf, E. A„ m, Battalion 

Adjutant 

3. Carney, E. F„ Jr. 

4. Thomson, P. J„ Jr. 

5. Rose, J. K., S-3 

6. Clark, D. E„ Jr. 

7. Goolsby, F. C. 

8. Thrasher. T. L., Jr. 

9. McCauley, W. S„ S-4, Battalion 

Quartermaster 

10. Gantt, H. R. 

To Be Cadet First Lieutenants 

1. Walker, B. VV. 

2. Blackmon. A. A. 

3. Swift, S. H. 

4. Ayler, J. W„ Jr. 

5. France, D. C., Jr. 

6. Modisett, S. A. 

To Be Cadet Second Lieutenants 

1. Louthan, F. G., Jr. 

2. Navas, S. R. 

3. Lucas, M. DuB., Jr. 

4. Hill, L. D.. Ill 

5. Rennolds, W. G., Jr. 

6. Wilson, W. B., Jr. 

7. Jacobs. R. V. 

8. Palmer, J. C. 

9. Bache, C. McC., Jr. 

10. Dale, J. R„ Jr. 

11. Mecredy, H. E„ Jr. 

12. Trask, H. E. 

13. Sexton, L. D. 

14. Drewry, G. II., Jr. 

15. Cann, L. B., Jr. 

16. Swetting, J. R., Jr. 

17. Willis, K. 

18. Traver, R. E. 

To Be Cadet Battalion Sergeant 

Major 

Williams, R. P. 

To Be Cadet First Sergeants 

1. Jeschke, R. H„ Jr. 

2. Edwards. W. S., m 

3. Walker, DeM. E. 

4. Jones, T. R., Jr. 

5. O'Keeffe, J„ Jr. 

6. Williams, G. C„ Jr. 

To Be Cadet Battalion Supply 

Sergeant 

To Be Cadet Color Sergeants 

Urquhart, C. T„ Jr. 

1. Consolvo, J. W. 

2. Drake, C. M., Jr. 

To Be Cadet Company Supply 

Sergeants 

1. Spessard, R. H., Jr. 

2. Cameron, D. D. 

3. Leech, L. L„ Jr. 

4. McDonough, J. A. 

5. Wilson, J. T„ Jr. 

6. Edens, J. E. 

To Be Cadet Sergeants 

1. Cabell, P. C. 

2. Spilman, W. A„ Jr. 

3. Fogarty, E. J„ Jr. 

4. Purdum, C. H„ Jr. 

5. Cowart, A. H. 

6. Mullen, C. S„ Jr. 

7. Grant, J. H„ Jr. 

8. Hume, J., Jr. 

9. Dillard, J. B„ Jr. 

10. Matthews, J. J., Jr. 

11. Davis, E. L., Jr. 

12. Williams, A. G. i 

13. Wilkins, C. H. 

14. Hughes. J. A., Jr. 

15. Porter, L. G„ Jr. 

16. Mullen, J„ Jr. 

17. Tosti, C. R. 

18. Wright, J. M. 

19. Patton, J. M. 

20. Shomo, J. L. 

21. Davis, J. Y. 

22. Moore, G. E. 

23. Young, C. M., Jr. 

24. Dorrier, J. L. 

25. Wray, J. M., Jr. 

26. Bland, R. T„ Jr. 

27. Hagan, J. A., Jr. 

(See MAKEOVERS on Page 8) 

INTRAMURAL STAFF 

Company A 

R. H. Ingle, H. E. Stengele. 

Company B 

H. M. Davisson, J. B. Rudolph 

Companv C 

C. Satterfield, G. A. Sancken, 

P. H. Killey. 

Company D 

L. A. Lillard. J. H. SwetUng. 

Company E 

S. M. Seaton, E. W. Galloway. 

Company F 

H. R. Gantt, R. E. Traver. 

Member* at Large 

S. R. Navas, R. W. Replogle.

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Managing Editor 

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Re-iorite Editor 

Robert Shiverts ...... 

Alumni Editor 

Douglas McMillin 

Don May 

Columnist 

Columnist 

Dan Flowers 

...Public OpinUm Editor 

Fred Flowers 

Public Opinion Editor 

Photography Editor 

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Sports Editor 

Al Carr 

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Torn Opie Assistant Sports editor 

Bates Gilliam 1..Z Assistant Sports Editor 

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ASSOCIATE EDITORS 

BiU McCauley 

Bill Maxson 

Beverly Read 

Henry Foresman 

Bob Spear 

Alvin Meyer 

STAFF ASSISTANTS 

Tommy Moncure Walter Evans J. S. Gillespie 

G. S. Home Eric Meyer Billy Brown 

Bob Dunlap C. C. Clay Dick Baldwin 

George Eeser D. H. Foster Wealey Marston 

Frank Lee Henry Mecredy B. H. Bowen 

BUSINESS STAFF 

R. A. Ausaicker 

L. A. Blackburn 

F. D. Gottwalt 

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Scott Braznell Circulation Manager 

Jimmy Wheat Advertising Manager 

As We Take Over 

Each year at Finals, some new editor doubtfully picks up 

his pen and begins the task of attempting to pay tribute to 

the staff of The Cadet that has preceded him. To no editor, 

however, could there be a more dubious task than to the one 

to whom the privilege of editing this paper for the coming 

year has fallen. 

The task is dubious mainly because of the old maxim: "Actions 

speak louder than words." One has but to take one good 

look at the volume of The Cadet that has appeared during 

the past session and to see that it was by far the finest Cadet 

that has been published in its thirty-three years of existence. 

The retiring editor and valedictorian of his class, John 

Glenn Hundley, has given every thought, time, and effort 

toward the end that VMI might have a paper of which it 

might well be proud. To this, we can only say that his wish 

has been more than granted and that Volume XXXIII of 

The VMI Cadet will stand as an everlasting monument to 

his unselfish ability and a shining goal to the incoming staff 

and to those of the future. 

We realize, however, that this great undertaking could 

have been accomplished had it not been for the willingness 

and co-operation of his splendid staff. To the members of his 

staff who are leaving, we bid our fondest adieux, and to those 

who remain, our gratitude that we shall have them with us 

in the coming year to help us to try to achieve the almost invincible 

goal that they have already set for us. 

As we put this issue to press, it is the first of a series of 

thirty-one issues that are to appear during this session and 

next. It might be well for the corps to understand fully the 

policy of this editor and that of his entire staff. In the first 

place, The Cadet is not to be the voice of the staff, of the 

Athletic Council, or of any other single organization at VMI. 

The Cadet is the organ of the Corps of Cadets of the Virginia 

Military Institute, and it is the sincere intention of the staff 

that it shall be exactly that. Up until this time, The Cadet 

been financially under the control of the Athletic Council, 

although never so editorially. Steps have been taken, however, 

whereby this connection is to be severed altogether at 

an early date, and, at that time, The VMI Cadet becomes a 

free agent, and, as far as this editor is concerned, reverts to 

the status of the official organ of the Corps of Cadets. 

There may be times during the coming year when the opinion 

of the staff of The Cadet will differ from that of other 

organization within the corps. Let it be understood, however, 

that the editor will do his utmost to determine the prevailing 

opinion within the corps on any such question, and, despite 

all personal feelings, that will be the official stand of The 

VMI Cadet. 

The entire staff is looking forward with keen anticipation 

to editing this publication during the coming session, and we 

feel sure of the utmost co-operation from the members of the 

corps. Especially do we feel so since this is your paper, not 

ours. Any suggestions or criticisms toward the betterment 

of the paper itself or of its policy will be graciously welcomed 

and seriously considered. If any cadet feels, at any time during 

the publication year, that some change is necessary, we 

earnestly hope that he will come to us so that any such condition 

may be remedied immediately. 

Although world conditions make the future of every young 

American a very doubtful proposition, nothing of this kind 

will interfere with The Cadet in the least. For some of us, in 

the lower classes, there is the danger that we may never see 

another Finals. Even should this be the case, however, the 

incoming staff of The VMI Cadet will carry on to the last 

ditch and will do its best to publish a paper to which our 

alumni, parents, friends, and, above all, the members of the 

corps, may point with no little pride. 

If the Nazis ever embark on a mechanized invasion of this 

country, they'll find a filling station on every corner, —Roanoke 

Times. 

JOHN HUNDLEY 

Valedictorian 

Valedictory Address 

Gentlemen of the Board of Visitors, 

General Marshall, General Kilbourne, officers 

of the Faculty, ladies and gentlemen, 

men of the Corps, and brother rats: 

We are gathered here today on an occasion 

which ninety-seven groups before 

us have assembled to observe: the end 

of a class' cadetship and its admission 

into the body of Alumni of the Virginia 

Military Institute. 

Like our predecessors, we are meeting 

this morning to see a body of VMI men 

wearing the cadet grey for the last time, 

to see them at the end of their period of training and instruction, 

to bid them farewell, and to hear their farewell to 

VMI and to the men of the corps who are left to carry on. 

I realize full well the tremendous honor that has been accorded 

me in being selected as the spokesman to deliver that 

farewell, tc deliver the departing tribute of my class to VMI. 

In the past it has been the custom to enumerate the accomplishments 

of the class during its cadetship and to present 

a resume of its entire history from the days of rathood to 

this moment of graduation. I would like to deviate from precedent 

because those of you here—your very presence indicates 

that you are not unfamiliar with the history of the 

Class of 1940. 

It should suffice to say that in the fall of 1936 some two 

hundred and fifty boys matriculated at VMI and the Class of 

1940 came into existence. During the years which followed 

many of our number dropped from the ranks, and today a 

bare half of our original groups stands ready to go out into 

the world as VMI graduates—to carry on the honor and tradition 

of the corps so firmly established by those in the long 

grey line who have preceded us. 

Yet we who are here this morning to be graduated are not 

the same high school and prep school graduates who filed 

nervously down that aisle four years ago this September and 

passed by a row of tables here to register at VMI. The whole 

course of our lives has been changed as a result of our cadetship. 

For today, we bear the impress of VMI's traditions, 

the impress of her noble and glorious history, the impress of 

her training and her instruction, the impress of her high 

code of honor, of her performance of duty, of her understanding 

of discipline, and of her spirit of everlasting friendship. 

Our four-year history here has been in many respects similar 

to the 100-year history of VMI. Like the history of VMI, 

our history has been marked with hardships, just as have 

been the histories of the ninety-seven classes before us. 

Hardships have characterized the Institute's first hundred 

years in almost every great and worthwhile undertaking. 

Hardships walked hand in hand with the efforts to found 

VMI. They accompanied the turbulent period of organization. 

They marked the quarter century from the founding 

to the war between the North and the South. They were with 

us during the war, and they were with the corps upon the 

fields of New Market. They were here when barracks was 

in flames in '64. They characterized the period of Reconstruction, 

the early part of the twentieth century, and the 

1920s when the very existence of VMI was in danger. 

But those hardships have served as the real test of the 

character and moral fibre of VMI. And that is the great lesson 

which we have taken from VMI: that our own individual 

hardships and those which have befallen us as a class 

and as a corps are but the true test of our character and our 

moral fibre. They have brought forth our strength and our 

courage, and, in meeting them, we have adhered to the principles 

of honor, duty, discipline and loyalty which are the 

sacred heritage of VMI. 

Today's hardships—those which we have undergone during 

the past four years—will be tomorrow's pleasantest memories. 

We shall remember those things which were difficult 

rather than those which were easy. We shall remember walking 

post in the snow during the bitter cold of a winter's night 

rather than the tour on the warm days of spring; we shall 

remember waking up one morning on spring hike with our 

feet in a puddle of water and the march back to barracks in 

a steady downpour rather than the hike with the favorable 

weather conditions; we shall remember the day the instructor 

told us to erase our board because he had read the comics 

for that morning rather than the day we got a max; we shall 

remember drill and parade during the oppressively hot days 

of spring and autumn rather than those which were called 

off because of rain. These hardships are but a few of the 

physical, material, every-day difficulties which have steeled 

us for the task which lies ahead. But they can in no way suggest 

the infinite number of ones beyond the realm of the 

material which only those of lis in the cadet corps can know 

These hardships are part and parcel of VMI. They have 

moulded us from a heterogeneous group in the fall of 1936 

into a composite unit of common feeling and thought. They 

have augmented and made more secure those imperishable 

bonds of brother rat friendship. 

And so, bearing the indelible stamp of VMI's training, we 

see our cadetship come to its close. But let that not be the 

dominant thought which we carry with us this morning. 

From the moment that we entered into this hall four years 

ago it became our inalienable right to serve VMI in two capacities: 

as cadets and as alumni. These ceremonies this morning, 

then, are not a farewell to VMI, but a transfer from one 

of VMI's groups to another—from the corps to the alumni. In 

the first group we are undergoing an apprenticeship. In the 

second we shall apply that training in serving ourselves and 

in serving VMI. 

As we take leave of the associations which we have made 

during our cadetship, we pay tribute to you, General Kil 

bourne, for you have by your own fine example schooled us 

in the traditions of an officer and a gentleman. 

To Colonel Burress, it would not be appropriate to bid farewell, 

because we feel that we are taking you with us. In your 

leaving, VMI will have lost a soldier who has served faithfully 

and well. 

We extend to the members of the Faculty a feeling of 

gratitude and devotion far greater than has been outwardly 

shown. To you we owe much. And we hope that your reward 

will be found in our pursuit of useful and interesting careers. 

To the men of the corps, our feelings echo the words of the 

President last November 11 as he urged us to "live up to 

your great heritage, live up to your noble record, and live 

up to your simple faith throughout the second century that 

lies before you." 

And now, put off until the last, is the farewell to the 

Class of '40. In scarcely more than an hour we shall hear the 

adjutant read the order stating "The First Class is hereby 

relieved of duty." And we shall know that our cadetship is 

at an end. Four years of joy and work, of hardship and play 

—all that is over, and we must say good bye to one another. 

But it will be a goodbye in a material sense, for we will never 

part spiritually. We shall be bound together by the events 

of our cadetship. They are locked within the caverns of our 

memories and inscribed in gold upon our hearts. 

And in time, let VMI look to us and find there the fulfillment 

of that eloquent motto: "In pace decus, in bello praesidium"—In 

peace a glorious asset, in war a tower of strength. 

As we go forth, I urge us to live up to the record of VMI 

men in the professional world, live up to the heritage that is 

the possession of all VMI men, and live up to the traditions 

of honor, duty, loyalty and comradeship which we have maintained 

during the four years that end today. 

The Class of 1940 

(From the Richmond News Leader) 

When the college classes of 1940 are numbered among the 

alumni, they will hold their reunions with those of 1920 and 

1930. What a contrast those three classes will appear to offer 

! Those who graduated twenty-seven years ago this June 

will remember the frenzied activity of war days, the stud 

ents' training corps and the jubilant faith with which they 

faced a new world after the Armistice. Members of the Class 

of 1930 will recall, half wistfully and half in amusement, 

how they went forth to conquer a world that seemed to have 

no horizons. For them there was no question of getting a job 

Their one perplexity concerned the choice they would make 

among jobs. 

The Class of 1940 may tell itself that its position is precisely 

the reverse of that, but fortune and misfortune play 

no favorites. When we think they do, we merely fail to see 

below the surface of success and adversity. The Class of 1920 

ran square into the depression of 1921 and, before it caught 

its breath, met the great calamity of 1929. Those who started 

their business adventure in the spring of 1929, when prospects 

were dazzling, had only four months before the crash 

of that fateful October. 

Is it reasonable to suppose now that the boys and girls 

who start in times of threat and disaster will not have their 

days of sunshine and prosperity? We are confident of 

answer that we do not believe any graduate of 1940 is justified 

in taking a gloomy view of his future unless he wants 

the palm without any of the dust of the track. Competition 

at the outset is going to be stiff. Alhough the ablest graduates 

will find work quickly, those of average capacity may 

search before they find their place. When they do find it, 

they can enlarge it swiftly. 

Intelligent, sustained effort will yield as large rewards as 

ever it did, if for no other reason than that the number of 

shirkers will not diminish. A young man who is intent on 

making his way in the world will find many of like mind, to 

be sure, but he will enter a world of diversified opportunity 

and he will discover that now, as always, most men and 

women will content themselves to do no more than they must. 

If a boy will train himself for the race, he soon will outrun the 

sluggard, and the further he presses, the smaller the number 

with whom he must compete. It is a great age for the worker. 

A Minnesotan has the first dollar he ever earned 54 years 

ago. Put out at Compound interest it would come to much 

more. On the other hand he has the dollar.—Richmond 

Times-Dispatch. 

In the light of what is taking place in Europe, Sherman's 

assertion that war is hell seems to have been a gross understatement.—Roanoke 

Times. 

There's nothing new under the sun, and when the tumult 

dies the fifth columnist may be found to be no more than an 

old columnist, the stool pigeon.—Richmond Times Dispatch 

HORN11V IN 

By G. S. HORNE 

It is unfortunate that we can think 

of nothing more inspired with which 

to open this our first 'dirt column' 

than a general apology for the lack 

of dirt. Even a full week of careful 

eaves dropping on the roof to 

the sun worshippers has failed to 

produce anything worthy of note. 

The best story we know ls already 

three weeks old. It is about the repulse 

of the Rudulph-Satterfleld expeditionary 

force into some of the 

local talent. We had this story direct 

from its two main characters, 

with the exclUng parts illustrated 

in pantomime, and had this column 

gone to press several weeks back 

lt would surely have made much 

of lt. Now, however, we can use 

the excuse that it is too old to interest 

our up-to-the-minute readers. 

Furthermore, the labor that 

would be necessary to whip on account 

of this adventure into Lexington 

society into a shape that 

might be acceptable to the censor 

would be not inconsiderable. 

Walt (the Bickerer) Wilson has 

been muttering vague threats as to 

the possible consequences to this 

thy columnist did he print Phil Killey's 

story about Walt's latest 

(there are so manyl), but since Phil 

hasn't told us yet, we fear nothing. 

We hope our readers will believe, 

however, that anything we do find 

out about Walt will be served up 

in its worst possible interpretstion. 

A trip to Nog Nash's room in 

search of grist for our mill found 

Nog, Bobo Lloyd, and Barney Dirzulaitis 

busily and happily violating 

paragraph 203, lg, Blue Book. We 

gained much interesting information 

there, none of which can be 

printed, however, except Nog's assurance 

that 244 is jinxed. It got 

Manly Moe Simpson at midyear, 

and the other two occupants are 

convinced that it is only their personal 

charm that has saved them 

from destruction. Even that standby 

has been somewhat strained of late. 

He should bicker! Take old 211, if 

you want a jinxed room. Ian Charles 

left after Ring Figure "by his own 

hand" then returned, and left again 

under compulsion. Don, the Buonanno 

That Walks Like a Man, left 

at mid-year. If Fearless Freddy 

Kaiser doesn't stop flinging lead 

around so copiously, either the one 

or the other of us will leave on a 

stretcher. We think that Jackson 

has something to do with it. 

the The subs, the little subs, that 

spoil our grapes! How many unborn 

FCP'S have been slain by 

Boots, Shipwreck, LitUe Buster & 

Co.? They are protected from our 

column by the powers that be, to a 

certain extent. You all should have 

seen Dodo last Wednesday night in 

356. He was all cut up, worrying 

what would happen to the LA's 

next year, with No Dodo to guide 

them. He was especially worried 

over Goolrick, the Cynical Slugger, 

and Ourselves. His most enlightening 

statement was, "At least I'm 

a sincere fool!" That's what he said; 

we have witnesses. 

Wednesday was really a very good 

night, what with the rescue and 

final success of a '41 Bomb. A note 

for those interested in the construction 

of these fascinating litUe 

toys: use more tape and other 

wrapping. That plaster of paris 

theory is no good; the casing needs 

tensile strength only, and not hardness. 

Even a Civil man should know 

that. We should recommend some 

experimentation with glue or shellac. 

Well, time's a-wasUn'! Good luck 

to '40; they'll need it going out into 

the cold, cruel world from the tender 

care of the Institute. Good luck 

to "42, which will undergo Ring 

Figure and other blessings next 

year. Good luck to '43; may they 

enjoy being third classmen one half 

as much as they anticipate. Finally 

good luck to '41; we hope we shall 

have the best first class yet! 

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NOW! 

For the Season 1940-1941 

Address James C. Wheat, Jr., Business Manager 

THE VMI CADET 

It's Only $2.50 for the 30 Issues

New Market Ceremonies 

Held by Two Chapters 

In Texas and Missouri 

Large Attendance 

At Meetings 

In Two States 

New Market Day this year was 

marked this year by one of the most 

widespread celebrations ever held. 

On the evening of May 15, twentyone 

chapters, embracing the territory 

from New York to Chicago 

and from Jacksonville to New Orleans, 

observed the anniversary in 

their own communities. Seven oth 

er chapter groups held meetings on 

other days of that same week. 

These celebrations had a dual by Major Jacob. Mr. Barrett explained 

the plans of the million 

purpose. First was the opportunity 

to do honor to the New Market dollar drive for the Institute endowment. 

Corps of Cadets. Second, however, 

was the opportunity for alumni and Guests were Mr. Joe Matthews, 

friends of VMI in many parts of the Stuart Smith of the Class of '34, and 

country to hear about the million the sons of Mr. A. W. Clark and 

dollar endowment fund campaign, J. A. Nelms. 

now being planned and organized Major Jacob turned over a list" 

under the VMI Foundation Fund, of names to the chapter from which 

Inc. At practlcaUy every meeting, nominees to the Board of Visitors 

either a member of the faculty or are to be chosen. Also at this time, 

of the campaign committee explain- 

an invitation was given the jump- 

ed to the guests the reasons why 

VMI needed additional endowment, 

how it is proposed to raise it, and 

the purposes for which it will be 

used. 

The meeting of the Richmond 

chapter held in the Hotel John 

Marshall was of particular Interest. 

The speakers at this dinner were 

James S. Easley, '04, president of 

the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce 

and chairman of the VMI 

Foundation Fund, and Alvin M. 

Owsley, '09, former national commander 

of the American Legion and 

more recently U. S. Minister to 

Rumania, the Irish Free State, and 

Denmark. Mr. Owsley's speech was 

broadcast directly from the dinner 

by station WRVA of Richmond and 

station WDBJ of Roanoke. Many of 

the other chapter meetings tuned 

in and included this feature as part 

At the 

Theaters 

By BOB DUNLAP 

The summer season for movie 

goers should be an exceptionally 

good one during the coming months. 

Several excellent firms have just 

been released, a few more are still 

in production and a lot are on the 

way. 

This week the State theatre will 

feature M-G-M's follow up to 

"Young Tom Edison." This time it 

is "Edison, the Man," with Spencer 

Tracy in the title role. The film deals 

with Edison's life between the ages 

of 22 and 35, when several of his 

most important inventions were 

made. Spencer Tracy dominates the 

film everytime he appears. 

War pictures seem to be the latest 

trend in the film industry. At least 

half a dozen have been released 

this spring, and more are coming, 

Among the best of these are "Four 

Sons," starring Don Ameche, Alan 

Curtis and Eugenie Leontovich. 

"Women in the War" is best when it 

gets away from the plot and shows 

scenes of news-reel character depicting 

the bombing of a town in 

Northern France, and the sinking 

of hospital ships. A typical propaganda 

agent is "Mad Men of Europe" 

produced in England. It shows the 

inside working of the "Fifth 

Column" and the parachute troops. 

Although produced chiefly for its 

propaganda value, the picture offers 

a grave warning. 

Alice Faye plus an excellent cast 

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and a swell story make "Lillian 

Russell" a film not to be missed. Miss 

Faye is above the average, as are also 

Edward Arnold. Warren William, 

and Henry Fonda. A lot of old 

songs are revived and a couple of 

new ones are introduced. The picture 

lives up to all the publicity 

it has received. 

In the comedy line several good 

ones are on the way. "Turnabout," 

written by Thome Smith whom 

you will remember as the author 

of "Topper" and many other hilarious 

books, is the impossible story 

of a man and his wife who change 

bodies but still keep their own 

minds. A peculiar situation arises 

when the husband, meaning the 

wife, is going to have a baby. Bob 

Burns' latest starring vehicle is 

"Alias the Deacon." Mischa Auer is 

co-starred, and when Burns and 

Auer get together you can be sure 

things begin to pop. 

In the class of what is listed under 

the general title of melodrama, "Our 

Town" is about tops. Taken from 

Thornton Wilder's prize winning 

play of the same name, "Our Town" 

contains excellent directing and acting. 

The cast includes Frank Craven, 

Martha Scott, William Holden, and 

Fay Bainter. Among the other coming 

attractions are two whose titles 

should be familiar, the first, "The 

Way of All Flesh," based on the 

novel by Samuel Butler, and starring 

Akim Tamiroff in one of his 

best roles, is to be released July 5. 

Patronage 

The other is "Susan and God," based 

on the Broadway hit, and starring 

Joan Crawford and Frederick 

March. 

Several good musicals are on the 

way. Bing Crosby is starred with 

Gloria Jean in "If I Had My Way," 

which contains several popular hit 

tunes. Gloria Jean is Hollywood's 

latest juvenile find, and is expected 

to fill Deanna Durbin's place as a 

singer. Anne Neagle is a big surprise 

to everyone in the musical 

"Irene." After being cast in strongly 

dramtic roles, Miss Neagle does a 

complete reversal and shows much 

talent in her new film. The "New 

Moon," starring Jeannette McDonald 

and Nelson Eddy, will be released 

on June 28. 

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PLEASANT DAYS AT V. M. I. 

For the Classes of '41, '42, '43 

PETE S TAXI 

Duke University Press 

Publishes Montague Book 

Expanding upon.the work utilized 

in obtaining his doctor's degree from 

Duke University in 1935, Major Ludwell 

L, Montague, assistant professor 

t>f history at VMI, has recently 

completed and published a book on 

the subject of the relations of the 

United States and Haiti. 

Major Montague's book, "Haiti and 

the United States," is one of the 

first ever devoted exclusively to 

this field of American diplomatic 

relations. During the course of his 

preparation of the work, the author 

has published several short articles 

on Haitian-American relations in the 

"Haitian Revue,' 'a quarterly printed 

in Haiti and written entirely in 

French. 

Major Montague's research in 

gathering the necessary material for 

his book has taken him to the archives 

of the State and Navy departments, 

the Library of Congress, and 

the British Public Record Office. 

The Haitian point of view on the 

various questions discussed was obtained 

from the works of a score of 

Haitian publicists. Some of the documents 

used by the author had not 

been available for public use up to 

the time that they were discovered 

by Major Montague. 

The whole course of Haitian- 

American relations, extending over 

more than two centuries, is surveyed 

for the first time. The author has 

not limited himself to a review of 

diplomatic correspondence, but 

gives due consideration to the 

broader aspects of American history 

as they have affected the American 

attitude toward Haiti. Neither, however, 

has he neglected to examine 

thoroughly Haitian internal affairs 

bearing on the subject. 

Major Montague, who recently 

received the Turn-Out award of 

of the outstanding alumnus of the 

month, was graduated from the Virginia 

Military Institute in 1928 and 

was awarded the first Jackson-Hope 

medal for his class. He attended 

George Washington university and 

received his master's degree from 

University of Pennsylvania in 1931 

He continued his work at Duke university, 

where he was awarded his 

Ph. D. in 1935. 

Col. Couper Announces 

Summer Improvements 

Col. William Couper has announced 

that the only improvements that 

have been definitely arranged for 

the summer furlough are the repainting 

of the first and second stoop 

barracks rooms and the stucoing of 

the new stables. Several other minor 

changes are now under consideration, 

and no definite plans have 

been made. 

The painting of barracks rooms 

will be carried out as In the past. 

The walls and ceiling will be painted 

in a light cream, the walls being 

trimmed at the bottom with a black 

border. 

DISC DATA 

; By BILL MAXSON = 

No one seems to realize the difficulty 

one comes up against when 

taking over a column for the first 

time. This column is particularly 

difficult to write as it must please 

both the readers and the companies 

represented by the data printed 

herein. I shall endeavor to meet 

and beat the high standards set 

by my predecessors as to the readability, 

coverage, and value during 

the coming year and sincerely hope 

you enjoy reading it as much as I 

enjoy writing it for you. 

This being the last issue of the 

year, I think it wouia be fitting to 

close with a few biographies of personalities 

heard on the records, as 

well as the usual record releases. 

Jack Leonard, newly-signed as 

solo vocalist for Columbia's Vocation 

records, went from selling in 

surance to swinging a pick as a day 

laborer before he started his singing 

career at a Long Island hotdog 

stand. 

Jack, born in Freeport, Long Island, 

27 years ago, finished school 

early in the 30's and following in 

his father's footsteps as an insurance 

salesman. However, the 

younger Leonard didn't sell much 

insurance and he took a job as a 

Wall Street runner. 

But when Summer came, Jack 

decided he'd like to work out of 

doors and joined a pick and shovel 

brigade working on a golf course 

near Freeport. Jack was pretty 

good as a day laborer and used to 

sing while he worked—for which, 

to his surprise, he got an unexpect- 

ed bonus. Bert Block's orchestra, 

playing at an enlarged hot-dog 

stand at Roadside Rest was auditioning 

for a vocalist and Jack's 

colleagues insisted that he try for 

the job. 

Jack won the audition and started 

as regular vocalist with the Block 

band and, eventually, played Ben 

Marden's Riviera among other top 

night spots. Tommy Dorsey heard 

him there and offered him a job 

with his newly organized band in 

1935. While singing with Dorsey, 

Jack became the favorite of young 

dancing America. After leaving the 

Dorsey organization, Jack joined 

the Columbia Broadcasting System 

as a soloist in his own right and a 

featured singer on Raymond Scott's 

"Concert in Rhythm." He recently 

won second place in a national collegiate 

poll conducted by "Billboard" 

for the most popular band. 

Dick Stabile, Ranny Weeks, Eddie 

South and their orchestras have 

been signed to record on Columbia's 

Vocalion label. Stabile and Weeks 

cut four sides each last week while 

South is slated to play for his records 

in the near future. 

Stabile has had considerable success 

with his solid, 13-piece combination. 

Emphasizing his saxes, 

i beautifully blended under his direction. 

Stabile purveys a brand of 

dansology which is satisfying both 

musically and rhythmically. Dick 

i leads on saxophone and is regarded 

as one of the foremost stylists in 

Ihe country. Nationally famous, the 

J combination has appeared in many 

of the top-spots from New York to 

, California. 

Ranny Weeks is a youngster who 

has scored considerable success in 

movies, on the stage and with his 

orchestra playing night clubs and 

the better location spots. As a tal 

ented vocalist and ace musician. 

Weeks directs a sweet outfit which 

has a pleasing style without going 

"mickey-mouse." His 12 men in 

elude four saxes, three trumpets, 

trombone and four rhythms. Ranny 

played at the International Casino 

in New York, Cocoanut Grove in 

Boston and Hotel Nicollet, Minnea 

polis, among other outstanding en 

gagements. 

Eddie South, "The Dark Angel of 

the Violin," has an international re 

putation as a hot violinist and leader 

of a unique swing combination, 

For years, South has been favorably 

received here and abroad with 

his small unit playing superior jazz 

in his own style. At present the 

combination is filling an engage 

ment at Jiggs, New York City, 

drawing a great crowd of musicians 

and jazz lovers. 

Columbia Releases 

It's B. G. again, gentlemen, with 

two tunes from Mickey Rooney 

new flicker, "Andy Hardy Meets 

Debutante" that hit the bell! "I'm 

Nobody's Baby" (1921), sets a fast 

pace with a superlative jazz performance 

by the orchestra. Tempo 

is brisk and exciting with Benny'; 

clarinet leading all the way. Early 

choruses find brass in upper regis 

ters clipping through with neat mel 

ody as saxes stay under in unison 

figures. Hellen Forrest delivers an 

attractive vocal backed by solid 

ivory-thumping contributed by 

Johnny Guarnieri. "Buds Won't 

Bud," from the same picture, is 

taken in medium dance-time, with 

the typical Goodman lift. Saxe: 

open up with Benny filling in the 

breaks with runs. Mute brass cuts 

strongly with an interesting madulation 

into Helen Forrest's excellent 

vocal. Lyrics are swell and Helen 

really gets off. Fletcher Henderson 

arranged both sides, which are replete 

with terrific ensemble and 

solo spots. 

Professor Kay Kyser and the 

Boys, now heading for an opening 

at Catalina Island May 18th, disc 

two from "If I Had My Way" which 

have hits plastered over them from 

groove to label. "I haven't time to 

be a Millionaire" gets a fine instrumental 

preformance from the 

band. Tempo is medium with a very 

full arrangement. Open trumpet 

takes it on the first chorus, over 

sustaining sax harmonies. Rhythm 

is consistently lifting, adding spirit 

to the slightly jazz rendition. Brass 

and clarinet take over after Harry 

Babbitt and the quartet harmonize 

the agreeable lyrics. Full band takes 

it out in sweeping, broad chords, 

nicely played. Another lightly intriguing 

tune from the picture is 

"The Pessimistic Character" (with 

the Crab-Apple Face) recorded in 

the most optimistic, light-hearted 

way by Kay. Tempo is moderate, 

with a good bounce. Wah-wah 

brass backs on a Sully Mason vocal. 

Last choruses are mildly (but 

1 firmly) swung in elegant style, A-l 

j Kyser, say we. 

Officers 

(Continued from Page 3) 

responsibility, patriotism, and leadership, 

is well worthy of the support 

of all American citizens." 

Others from whom letters have 

been received expressed themselves 

as follows: 

Harvey Couch, president of the 

Arkansas Power and Light Company: 

"VMI holds a distinctive place 

in the field of education. Its background 

and traditions are such that 

it appeals to all Southern people. 

Men you have educated occupy high 

ranks in all lines of endeavor. In 

fact, your standard and curriculum 

of training fits a man for aggressive 

business life." 

Mark Ethridge, vice-president and 

general manager of the Courier 

Journal and the Louisville Times: 

VMI has made a contribution to 

American military and civil life and 

to American tradition out of all proportion 

to its size. It is a school 

in which all persons, regardless of 

whether they are alumni or not, can 

have a substantial interest, because 

the boys who have come out of it 

have figured si vitally in the life 

of our country." 

Homer L. Ferguson, president of 

the Newport News Shipbuilding 

and Drydock Company: "For many 

years I have known of the work 

and character of graduates of VMI, 

and I believe that at that institution 

young men are equipped to 

perform good service not only in 

business and industry but also in 

the service of state and national 

government." 

Francis P. Gaines, president of 

Washington and Lee University: 

'You may certainly use my name 

as endorsing the Institute, its contributions 

of the past, its efficiency 

at the present, and its promise of 

the future. I regard it as a privilege 

to be able to commend this 

great school to those who give it 

such support as will make its future 

absolutely secure." 

Major General James G. Harbord, 

U. S. Army, Ret., chairman 

of the board of the Radio Corporation 

of Arperica: "I know of no educational 

institution the graduates of 

which have shown more uniform 

excellence in the varied fields of 

human endeavor than the Virginia 

Military Institute. It goes in for 

character building, character being 

the best asset a man could bring 

to any walk in life, whether he 

wear the uniform and follow the 

flag, enter public life or the learned 

professions, or embark in the 

great field of business. The traditions 

and training of the VMI are 

excellent. I have commanded its 

sons in battle. I believe in what it 

stands for and heartily approve the 

plan to seek increased endowment." 

perintendent emeritus of VMI: 

Major General John A. Lejeune, 

U. S. Marine Corps, Ret., and Su- 

"Some of the other colleges might 

justly claim equally good academic 

courses, but the experience of over 

forty-five active years in the military 

and naval service, and more 

than eight years as Superintendent 

of the Virginia Military Institute 

have convinced me that VMI has 

few equals and no superiors in the 

building of character." 

Dr. John Lloyd, president, University 

of Virginia: "It is with pleasure 

that I heartily commend this 

worthwhile undertaking and wish 

for you unqualified success. The 

aims and purposes of the Virginia 

Military Institute are clear, useful 

and deserving of support frojn 

friends of education everywhere." 

The Rt. Rev. H. St. George Tucker, 

presiding bishop of the Protestant 

Episcopal church: "I know of 

no Institution which has rendered 

greater service through a long period 

of years In training young men 

who are qualified to undertake the 

responsibilities of citizenship. Not 

very long ago I was present at a 

meeUng where a great deal of criticism 

was being directed against 

military training in schools. I ventured 

to use the VMI as an illustration 

of the fact that military 

training does not necesarily foster 

the spirit of militarism. In our own 

church quite a number of our most 

useful ministers received their 

training at the VMI. Some years 

ago I was talking to the chief engineer 

of one of the great railroads. 

He told me that when he was looking 

for men to take charge of new 

construction work in Isolated places, 

he generally picked out VMI men, 

not because their technical training 

was better than that of graduates 

of other schools, but 'befcause they 

were men who had a deep sense of 

responsibility and who were qualified 

for fulfilling responsibility independently. 

It seemed to me to 

be a fine tribute to the spirit which 

is prevalent among the students at 

VMI." 

Simmons college freshmen observe 

May Day by hanging May baskets 

on the doors of their junior 

sisters. 

Compliments of 

Students at Central Missouri 

State Teachers college will select 

the man with the best mustache as 

campus king. 

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Darden on Ranger Gives Beautiful Performance In Show 

Earl Mitchell 

Receives 

Leech Trophy 

Succeeds Shu 

As Best Athlete 

At the Institute 

By GEORGE ESSER 

. Earle Watson Mitchell of Balti- 

^ 

more, Md., was awarded the Leech 

Cup as the best all-around athletic 

competitor in the VMI cadet corps. 

The award was made at the Monogram 

Club dance by Tucker C. Watkins 

of Halifax who was a star 

blocking back in the class of 193S. 

During his rat year Mitchell earned 

numerals in three sports; football, 

baseball, and wrestling. He 

played in the backfield and was an 

excellent defensive man. In varsity 

competition he was outstanding in 

the same three sports and won monograms 

in all three. Mitchell, known 

to the Corps as the "mighty mite," 

stands five feet seven inches and 

weighs 150 pounds. 

When the Fighting Squadron 

needed ends this year, Mitchell went 

out for end. In spite of his size he 

earned special praise from his coaches 

for his hard blocking and tackling 

at this position. He was undefeated 

as a 145 pound wrestler and 

was captain and third baseman of 

the baseball team. He holds the rank 

of second lieutenant in company 

"C." Mitchell is a member of the 

graduating class in the department 

of liberal arts. 

Paul Shu, VMI'c four letter star, 

won the same award last year. Shu 

and Mitchell are roommates and 

have played football and baseball 

together for four years. 

The joint donors of the cup are 

Lloyd Leech, '13, and James Leech, 

'21, brothers who were outstanding 

all-around cadet athletes. Jimmy 

Leech was captain of the original 

Flying Squadron and still holds the 

American collegiate scoring record 

of 210 points. This record has stood 

the test of time against such high 

scoring backs as Red Grange, Bill 

Shakespeare, Jay Berwanger, and 

Tom Harmon. 

Most Successful 

Intramural Year 

Is Concluded 

Company A under the leadership 

of Cadets R. P. Ellett and H. Bernstein 

won the Intramural Trophy 

with record breaking accomplish' 

ments throughout the year. The 

winning score was 3,105 points in 

all competition, outdistancing Co, 

F by six hundred points, the biggest 

margin of winning ever established. 

Company F scored 2569 

points. Company C and Company 

B tied for third place with 2,184 

points. Company E was in fifth 

place with 1,955 points and Co. D 

last with 1,684 points. 

Company A won more sports than 

any company ever won in winning 

the trophy. The A Company boys 

won both Softball tournaments, 

touch football, tennis, horseshoes, 

rifle markmanship, pistol markmanship, 

water polo, free throw 

contest, and aided the First Battalion 

in winning the football game, 

They set a new scoring record 

of 3105 points, breaking the record 

of 2773 held by Company F and established 

in 1938-39. The new record 

is expected to be very hard to 

break in the coming years. 

Throughout the year participation 

was much greater than ever before. 

The Intramural Department 

handled 4,525 different participations 

as against 3714 during 1938-39. 

The percentage of participation in 

one or more sports was 99.3 per 

cent. There were only 5 cadets 

in the Corps who did not participate 

in at least one Intramural 

sport and the average number of 

sports participated in based upon 

683 cadets was 6.7 sports, per cadet. 

Actual game participation in each 

company was over 2300 with A Company 

leading with 2687. When these 

points were reduced to 110 men per 

company it was found that F Company 

won the 600 points as a bonus 

for participation with a total of 2,465 

participations. A Company was second 

ind B Company third. These 

bonus points were addfed to the and swimming. 

scoring total. 

Outstanding Intramural 

The outstanding tournament was 

probably basketball with Company 

B nosing out Company D in the 

tournament finals. Volley ball, also 

won by Company B, was another 

thrilling tournament. The second 

soft ball tournament in the spring 

saw the giant killer of Company B 

again decide a tournament when 

they defeated Company E to throw 

the crown to Company A. 

The swimming tournament, the 

track tournament and wrestling 

tournament attracted more entries 

than ever before and new records 

were set in many events in track 

Replogle 

New Head 

Of A.C. 

Matthews Made 

Vice-President 

Of Council 

By B. M. READ 

Cadet Roy W. Replogle of Hampton 

was elected by the Corps of 

Cadets as President of next year's 

Athletic Council. James Matthews 

of Petersburg was elected Vice- 

President. The third new member 

of the council is W. S. McCauley 

whom the Athletic Council appointed 

as editor of the Cadet. 

The two remaining members of 

the Council will be elected next 

year by and from the captains and 

managers of varsity sports recognized 

by the Athletic Council, the managers 

of such freshman sports, the 

cheerleader, the president of the 

Athletic Association, and the president 

of the Monogram club. 

Major B. B. Clarkson, the Athletic 

Director, is the executive officer 

of the Association. The remaining 

officers of the Council are Colonel 

William Couper, and Major 

Jamison, Secretary. The faculty 

members are Colonel Millner, Colonel 

Purdie, Colonel Swann, and 

Major Mann. The members from 

the Alumni Association are Mr. Hagan, 

Mr. Miller, and Mr. Tucker 

Watkins, who takes the place of the 

late William Bowles of Roanoke. 

Replogle is a student in the liberal 

arts departmen. He captained 

the rat football team in 1937 and 

starred at center. He won his numerals 

in rat wrestling as well as 

in football and was a member of 

the rat baseball squad, winning his 

numeral as a catcher. As a sophomore 

Roy won his monogram in 

football. This year he played excellent 

defensive ball at fullback and 

won his second monogram. 

Jimmy Matthews also has an excellent 

athletic record. Jimmy starred 

as a member of last year's rat 

football team, playing in the backfield 

with Bosh Pritchard, Nellie 

Catlett and Bill Nugent. Matthews 

was also a member of the rat basketball 

and track teams. This season 

he won his monogram in football 

and saw service in the backfield. He 

scored points in the javelin throw 

on the varsity track team and received 

his monogram. 

Billy McCauley of Richmond, 

elected editor of next year's Cadet, 

by the Athletic Council, is the third 

new member of that Council. Mc- 

Cauley has done excellent work on 

the Cadet since his rat year. He is 

a student in the liberal arts department 

and holds the rank of Cadet 

Regimental Supply Sergeant in the 

Corps of Cadets. 

Sport Leaders 

CARNEY ROCKWOOD 

Edgar F. Carney of Churchland, 

Va., was chosen as captain of next 

year's baseball team in an election 

held by the monogram men after 

the season's close. A monogram winner 

in football, Carney started this 

season at shortstop but was shifted 

to catcher to plug the team's weak 

est spot, and he was also VMI's 

leading batter. 

At the same time the track men 

elected Charles L. Rockwood as 

their 1941 captain. Rockwood has 

represented VMI in the 880 yard 

run for the past two years and 

reached the peak of his career last 

month at Richmond when he outraced 

the state's leading middle dis 

tance men to win his event in the 

State meet. 

athletes 

included A. L. Stewart of Company 

A, who set a new scoring record of 

194 points in 12 sports to break 

the record set by J. D. Harris last 

year at 172 points. A. L. Johnston, 

Jr., won the Freshman Intramural 

award by nosing out Aussicker of 

A Company 97 to 95. Other high 

scorers are as follows: Ellett of A, 

113 points; Dominick of Co. E, 150 

points; Harris of Co. E, 149 points; 

Satterfield of C, 132 points; Shomo 

of B. 109 points; Rudulph of B, 104 

points; Davisson of B, 103 points; 

Woodward of A, 99 points; Wilkins 

of A, and Garland of D, 98 each. 

Fall and Winter Sport Schedules 

Varsity Football 

Sept. 21—Roanoke college, here. 

Sept. 28—Duke University, Durham, N. C. 

Oct. 5—Newberry college, here 

Oct. 12—Davidson college, Charlotte, N. C. 

Oct. 19—University of Virginia, Charlottesville 

Oct. 26—University of Richmond, Richmond 

Nov. 2 (homecoming)—William and Mary, here 

Nov. 9—Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. 

Nov. 16—University of Maryland, Lynchburg 

Nov. 21 (Thanksgivihg) —VPI, Roanoke 

Rat Football 

Oct. 11—University of Virginia, Charlottesville 

Oct. 18—William and Mary, here 

Oct. 25—University of Richmond, here 

Nov. 2—University of Maryland, College Park, Md. 

Nov. 11 (Armistice Day)—VPI, Roanoke 

Cross Country 

Oct. 18—VPI (Varsity and Freshmen), Blacksburg 

Oct. 25—U. of Va. (Varsity and Freshmen), Charlottesville 

Nov. 1—University of Richmond, here 

Nov. 8—State Meet (Varsity and Freshmen), Williamsburg 

Varsity Basketball 

Jan. 9—William and Mary, here 

Jan. 11—University of North Carolina, here 

Jan. 15—University of Maryland, here 

Jan. 17—VPI, here 

Jan. 25—University of Virginia, here 

Jan. 31—William and Mary, Williamsburg 

Feb. 1—University of Richmond, Richmond 

Feb. 25—North Carolina State, here 

Feb. 8—University of Virginia, Charlottesville 

Feb. 12—VPI, Blacksburg 

Feb. 15—University of Richmond, here 

Feb. 21—North Carolina State, Raleigh 

Feb. 22—Wake Forest, Wake Forest 

Rat Basketball (Incomplete) 

Jan. 17—VPI, here 

Jan. 25—University of Virginia, here 

Feb. 8—University of Virginia, Charlottesville 

Feb. 12—VPI, Blacksburg 

Varsity Wrestling 

Tan. 13—Kansas State college, here 

Feb. 1—University of North Carolina, here 

Feb. 4—University of Rlinois, here 

Feb. 8—VPI, Blacksburg 

Feb. 16—North Carolina State, here 

Feb. 22—Franklin and Marshall, Lancaster, Fa. 

Feb. 27—Davidson college, here 

Mar. 1—Duke University, here 

Rat Wrestling (Incomplete) 


Feb. 8—VPI, Blacksburg 

Swimming (Incomplete) 

Jan. 31—Duke University, Durham, N. C. 

Feb. 1—North Carolina State, Raleigh 


Feb. 15—William and Mary, here 

Feb. 22—Clemson college, here 

KEYDET KOMMENT — 

By Al Carr and Charles Beach 

Next year this column, under a new name, will be written 

by Henry J. Foresman, sports editor for 1940-41. In this issue's 

column, Mr. Foresman will introduce some of the sports 

staff for next year. 

* 

BEVE READ 

Beve Read, member of the sports staff for 

two years, will act as managing editor of the 

sports department and will assist the editor 

with the larger events. Beve is the son of Colonel 

Read, publicity chief for the athletic department, 

and has been bred into this sort of 

thing. An active athlete, associate editor of 

the 1941 Bomb and a true Liberal Artist, Beve 

is going to be the editor's right hand man. 

WES MARSTON 

Wes Marston, a member of the sports staff during the past 

year and next year's wrestling manager, has been appointed 

an assistant sports editor. He will cover rat football and one 

of the spring sports. 

GEORGE BLACKBURN 

George Blackburn, a second class rat this year from the 

wide open spaces of the Lone Star State, is the other assistant 

editor that has been appointed. He transferred from 

Texas Military, where he was both an athlete and journalist. 

GEORGE ESSER 

George Esser, one of the two new associate 

editors, was one of the hardest working members 

of the staff during the past year and one 

of the most valuable. Next year he will write 

the horse column "From the Paddock." 

BILLY BROWN 

Billy Brown, the other associate editor, is 

an athlete as well as a journalist and during 

the past year handled intramural sports. Next 

year he will act as general handy man of the 

staff. 

The new members of the new sports staff are looking towards 

the first of September when once again Papa Pooley 

will begin football practice. While the schedule is an easy 

one (so say the barracks experts), there is a lot of work to 

be done before the opening game. Replacing Paul Shu is a 

job in itself and when you have to replace a center like George 

Atkison and an all-around player like Earl Mitchell, the task 

is not only hard, but well nigh impossible. 

* 

I think that there are two boys in barracks that deserve all 

the sympathy that we can offer. I am referring to Duck Taliferro 

and Lloyd Leech, who after playing good baseball all 

season for Coach Hubert's team, didn't receive their mono 

grams. Take heart, however, as there is an old saying that 

covers a situation like this. "If you respect yourself and 

your friends respect you, outside honors are unnecessary." 

Intramural 

Staff Named 

For Next Year 

Intramural Trophies 

Won by A Company, 

Stewart and Johnston 

Selection of the 1940-41 Intramural 

Staff, composed of the intramural 

managers of the various 

companies, has been announced by 

Major Ramey. It is the duty of 

these men to take charge of the 

intramural activities in their respective 

companies, and to aid in the 

making of any new rules for the 

sports during the coming year. 

Company A 

R. H. Ingle and H. E. Stengele. 

Company B 

H. M. Davisson, J. B. Rudulph. 

Company C 

C Staterfleld, G. A. Sancken. 

P. H. Killey 

Company D 

L. A. Lillard, J. R. Swetting. 

Company E 

S. M. Seaton, E. W. Galloway. 

Company F 

H. R. Gantt, R. E. Traver. 

Members at Large 

S. R. Navas, R. W. Replogle. 

AWARDS MADE 

SATURDAY 

Intramural awards in the form of 

beautiful silver cups, goblets and 

keys, were awarded to the champions 

in the 1939-40 intramurals 

last Wednesday; Al Stewart, of 

Company A, received the highest 

award, that of the Individual scoring 

trophy, and his company received 

the coveted honor of having 

the most intramural points for the 

past season. 

The awards: 

Intramural Company trophy—Co 

A. 

Individual scoring trophy—A. L. 

Stewart, Company A. 

Individual freshman scoring trophy—A. 

L. Johnston, Co. C. 

Leadership awards—P. B. May, 

and D. C. Dominick, Co. F and Co. 

E. 

Sportsmanship award—D. G. Van 

Horn, Co. D. 

Intramural Managers keys—Present 

Intramural staff. 

Sports Trophies 

Softball: A. L. Stewart, Co. A. 

Touch football: A. L. Stewart, Co. 

A. 

Basketball: E. Sotnyk, Co. D. 

Basketball, high scorer: L. Rashkin, 

Co. D. 

Pistol markmanship: W. A. Edens, 

Co. F. 

Rifle markmanship: H. L. Harris, 

Co. B; C. H. Purdum, Co. C. 

Ping pong—C. Lau, Co. B. 

Volley ball: C. Lau, Co. B. 

Swimming, A. L. Johnston, -Jr., 

Co. C. 

Free throw: G. A. Smith, Co. B. 

Track: W. H. Romm, Co. E. 

Water Polo, H. E. Stengele, Co. A. 

Water polo, high scorer: H. E. 

Stengele. 

Handball: A. G. Fallatt, Co. E. 

Horseshoes, J. M. Wray, Co. A. 

Tennis: V. J. Thomas, Co. A. 

Gymnastics: J. O'Keeffe, Co. C. 

Individual sports medals were 

awarded to all first place winners 

and to the members of all winning 

teams. 

Notice 

The sports editor wishes 

to announce that the remainder 

of his staff, consisting 

of three assistant 

editors and several third 

class reporters will not be 

appointed until sometime 

after school opens next fall. 

Stumpf and May Take Blues 

In Monday 9 s Horse Show 

A large crowd of visitors attended the Finals Horse Show held on 

Lower Field Monday afternoon, and they were introduced to some fine 

exhibitions of horsemanship. All four academic classes were represented 

with the Third and Fourth class Cavalary and Field Artillery having 

separate divisions and the First and Second Class Cavalry and Field Artillery 

having combine divisions. 

WOODY GRAY 

Woody Gray 

Returns 

Next Fall 

Gives up Pro Football 

Career to Become 

Coach Under Hubert 

Thomas "Woody" Gray will report 

to the Institute on September 1 to 

take over the position of Head 

Freshman Coach which was vacated 

by Albert B. Elmore. 

Gray received his appointment 

immediately after the May meeting 

of the Athletic Council. 

Elmore will leave the Institute in 

June to accept a position with a 

business firm or to do graduate 

work at the University of Alabama. 

Gray is now holding a position 

with the Firestone Co. in Norfolk 

which is his home town. He will 

give up this post in time to report 

for the opening of football practice 

on September 1. Gray was graduated 

from VMI in 1939 with a B. A. degree. 

He was a leader in the Corps 

of Cadets and served as vice-president 

of his class, a member of the 

Honor Court, secretary of the Monogram 

club, and a member of the 

Hop Committee. He was also first 

lieutenant of Company F. 

The first group was the Fourth 

class Cavalry and Field Artillery 

having separate divisions and the 

First and Second class Cavalry and 

Field Artillery having combined 

divisions. 

The first group was the Fourth 

class Cavalry Good Hands class and 

was won by Cadet Bob Lipplncott of 

Co. C. 

In the Fourth class infantry and 

Field Artillery Good Hands class 

Cadet Greaves won with a good performance. 

The results of the Third class Cavalry 

jumping were very close, with 

H. J. Siebert of Co. A winning by 

one point over Carol Bounds of 

C Co. 

In the Field Artillery jumping, 

Third class, Cadet Davis won by a 

margin of three points. 

Don May gave a good performance 

in the First and Second class Cavalry 

jumping. He rode Buttercup, to 

a score of 99% points. Eddie Stumpf 

made the only perfect score of the 

afternoon and won the First and 

Second class Field Artillery jumping. 

The Horse Show was concluded 

with members of the regular Horse 

Show team competing, with the 

jumps raised to a height of four 

feet. 

The four places were hotly contested 

for, and the difference between 

the first three places was 

less than two points. 

Billy Darden riding Ranger won 

first place with a score of 99%; 

Walter Edens astride Silver Belle 

was close behind with 99; and Pinky 

Barksdale on Buttercup won the 

yellow ribbon with 98. 

Summaries 

Fourth Class Good Hands Class 

(cavalry)—First, Lippincott; Second 

Potts; Third, Webber; Fourth, 

Andrews. 

Fourth Class Good Hands Class 

(inf. and field art.)—First, Greaves; 

Second, Marshall; Third, Forbes; 

Fourth, Parsons (inf.) 

Third Class Jumping (cavalry) — 

First, Siebert; Second, Bounds; 

Third, Wilson; Fourth, Lee. 

Third Class Jumping (field, art.) 

—First, Davis; Second, Gilliam; 

Third, Gray; Fourth, Weller. 

First and Second Class Jumping 

(cavalry) —First, May; Second, 

O'Conner; Third, Mannikhuyser, 

Fourth, Augistine. 

First and Second Class Jumping 

(field artillery)—First, Stumpf; 

Second, Hardy; Third, Beach; Fouth, 

While at VMI, Gray starred as 

guard on the varsity football team Louthan. (Class judged on 60 per 

for three years and was a fixture cent performance of rider; 40 per 

cent performance of horse. 

Horse Show Team, Jumping— 

First, Darden; Second, Edens; Third, 

Barksdale; Fourth, O'Conner. 

in the outfield on the baseball nine. 

He was captain of the 1939 baseballers. 

He also captained the undefeated 

freshman football team in '35 

and was one of the regular tackles. 

He won his numerals in rat wrestling 

and took an active part in Intramural 

Sports for F Company. 

After leaving VMI Gray continued 

his football playing with the Richmond 

Arrows. He played excellent 

football for this professional club 

last season. Gray will not have 

time to continue his playing on the 

Richmond club next season but will 

devote all of his time to coaching 

the rat squad. 

Coach Pooley Hubert and Athletic 

Director B. B. Clarkson were pleased 

with Gray's appointment. Hubert 

said, "Since coming to Virginia, I 

have seen no player better qualified 

in every respect to make a successful 

coach than Woody Gray." 

Looking Forward to 9 40 Season 

COACH HUBERT CAPTAIN WALKER 

At the Show 

Ranger looked better in Monday's 

show than he has all year. Billy 

Darden gave him a mighty fine 

ride and certainly deserved the 

blue . . . Monday's show was the 

last show that Captain Walt Edens, 

Billy Darden, Pinky Barksdale and 

Ed O'Conner will ride in wearing 

the cadet gray . . . While the jumping 

team has not been overly successful 

during the year in regard 

to ribbons, they have won the respect 

of some mighty fine horsemen. 

I certainly wish that the members 

of the jumping team could 

have seen the compliments that 

Walter Craigie, Richmond T-D 

horse editor, wrote about them . . . 

Charlie Beach looked like a real 

Kentucky gentleman riding in the 

show Monday. Ol' Squire himself 

. . . Jacknife is beginning to act 

his age. He tried to run through 

the jumps Monday instead of jumping 

them . . . It's going to be a 

long time before VMI has as famous 

a horse as Ol' Jack . . . I'll 

never forget a stable boy at Deep 

Run inquiring whether we still 

had Jack. He said that Jack was 

the mostest horse he had ever seen 

. . . Perhaps they will turn Jack 

out on pasture and let him finish 

his days in ease ... I would like 

to see him colect at least one more 

blue, however, before he retires 

. . . The enlisted detachment deserves 

a real vote of thanks for the 

way they put out for the Horse 

Show. There was a great deal of 

extra work that had to be done 

and they not only did it, but did 

it cheerfully. 

On Sept. 1 Coach Pooley Hubert, Tom Thrasher, Jimmy Matthews and 

will begin drilling his 1940 Fighting Barney Skaldany. 

Squadron in preparation for the Jimmy Walker will again coach Pleasure before duty means duty 

•en game season. All the coaches the ends and Russ Cohen will have will lose out. 

with the exception of Al Elmore will charge of the backs. Carney Laslie j 

return and Woody Gray, star of the will drill the linemen and Woody A dollar may not go as far as it 

'38 team, will succeed him. Gray will take over the freshman did twenty-five years ago, but it goes 

Captain Ripper Walker heads the coaching, while Papa Pooley will a lot faster. 

list of returning regulars which in- keep his eagle eye on the entire 

eludes Son Shelby, Bosh Pritchard, squad. Walker and Cohen will again Most people find that the trouble 

Nellie Catlett, Roy Replogle. Billy divide the scouting duties and Herb with being unemployed is they 

Nugent, Andy Nelson, Bungo Tipton, Patchin will look out for injuries. never know when to quit.

Centennial Celebration Passes In Review 

The Corps of Cadets, with the Infantry battalion in the foreground, as it lined up before the reviewing 

stand on Nov. 11 to hear the address by President Roosevelt and Governor Price. 

The artillery battery, under the command of Cadet First Lieutenant, Don Matter, as it saluted in passing 

the reviewing stand on Centennial Day. 

A section of Artillery gunners is shown above as they prepared 

to fire the 19-gun salute to Gov. James H. Price as 

he entered the post to speak at the Centennial exercises. 

First Captain Walter Edens with Miss Betty Woodward and Gordon Walker, 

regimental adjutant, with Miss Virginia Hunter led the figure in the 

Centennial Celebration Ball held Nov. 10, 1939 in William II. Cocke '94 hall. 

The entire lirst class participated. The cadets wore full dress uniform and 

their partner white dresses. 

The Hon. James H. Price, Governor of the state of Virginia, 

addresses the Corps of Cadets, alumni, and visitors, on the 

morning of Nov. 11, 1939 on the completion of VMI's first 

100 years of service to the country and state. 

Cadets of "F" Company are shown in this remarkable 

close-up as they were reviewed by the many dignataries 

who attended the Centennial exercises on Nov. 11. 

The Centennial Celebration garrison review passed in front of the reviewing stand shown above. (From left to right) 

Walter A. Edens, Cadet First Captain, General G. C. Marshall, Chief of Staff, U. S. Army, two officers of the Military 

Order of the World War and Colonel Withers A. Burress, Commandant of Cadets. 

The Cavalry troop, under the command of Cadet Captain Tom Downing, winner of the 

Cootes award for the best all-around Cavalryman, passes in review before Governor 

Price and General Kilbourne on Centennial Day.

Business Address of All 

Graduates Are Announced 

Aaron, R. S 

Adams, W. K. 

Atkison, O. V. 

Augustine, J. A, 

Badgley, D. M,„. 

Bailey, R. O 

300 Starling Ave., Martinsville, Va. 

- 328 Farrar St., Danville, Va. 

Remington Arms Co., Bridgeport, Conn. 

- 7 Augusta Ave., Richmond, Va. 

- 17 Wtchung Ave., Chathm, N. J. 

108 Woodland Ave., Lynchburg, Va. 

Baldwin, W. F„ Jr _ undecided 

Barksdale, F. H. 

Alexander and Alexander, Insurance Brokers, Baltimore, Md. 

Barnes, R. H 

2232 W. Grace St., Richmond, Va. 

Beach, C., Jr.,. 

BeatysviUe, Ky. 

Bernstein, H 35 Wall St., Kingston, N. Y. 

Bigble, D. D - 8 Sylvan Lane, Old Greenwich Village, Conn. 

Branson, B. S., Jr 

..... 307 W. Bradley, Chevy Chase, Md. 

Braznell, S. H„ Jr 

Wharton School of Finance, U. of Penn. 

Brown, E. I. 

Lexington, Va. 

Camp, J. M„ Jr 

Franklin, Va. 

Carr, A. V. D 

Westford. Va. 

Carter, J. R„ Jr 

...1315 Welrose Ave., Roanoke, Va. 

Chapman, P. G 

2121 E. 26th St., Tulsa, Okla. 

Cheek, J. H. Jr 

Mass. Inst, of Technology, Mass. 

Cline, P. E. 

Urbanna, Va. 

Coldlrgn, P. B 

Norton, Va. 

Cook, J. D 

:. Va. Public Health Service, Lexington, Va. 

Cowart, W. J 

Train Air Conditioning Co., LaCrosse, Wis. 

Culpepper, F. C. Jr 

106 Grayling Ave., Monroe, La 

Darden, W. H. U 

Care Portsmouth Star, Portsmouth, Va. 

Daugherity, R. D„ Jr. 

undecided 

Deaderick, R. H 

T. V. A., Knoxville, Tenn. 

Dominick, D. C 

Columbia Law School, Columbia Uuniversity 

Dowrting, T. N 

College of Medicine, University of Va. 

Edens, W. A U. S. Army, Care Adjutant-General, Washington, D. C. 

Ellet, R. P., Jr 

Medical College of Va., Richmond, Va. 

English, G. B. _, I 307 S. 1st St., Savannah, Mo. 

Fallat, A. G„ Jr_ 279 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers, N. Y. 

Faulkner, C. J..IV. :. 1002 Park Ave., Richmond, Va. 

Flinn, A. R., Jr. 

Lehigh University 

Flowers. D. F. 

.1109 Main St., Findlay, Ohio 

Flowers, E. F 

1109 Main St., Findlay, Ohio 

Garland, W. B„ Jr 

University of Va., Charlottesville, Va. 

Gary, S. G„ Jr 

1923 W. Main St., Enid, Okla. 

Gilliam, B. M 1 811 Main St., Lynchburg, Va. 

Glover, W. C _ Elizabeth City, N. C. 

Garber, H. T., Jr 

19430 Cumberland Way, Detroit, Mich. 

• Gray, E. B 

_ 61 Dixon Ave., Dayton, Ohio 

Greenwood, W., Jr U. S. Army, Care Adj. Gen. Washington, D. C. 

Hammer, E. H„ Jr 

815 Piedmont Ave., Bristol, Va. 

Handy, G. B Medical School, University of Va., Charlottesville, Va. 

Hardaway, B. H., ni 

Midland, Ga. 

Hardy, M. B., Jr. 

undecided 

Harkrader, C. A 

Bristol Herald Courier, Bristol, Tenn. 

Harris, J. D. ; ....Petersburg, Va. 

Hart, J. L 

522 Grandon Road, Roanoke, Va. 

Harter, J. E. 

City Steam Laundry, Marshall, Tex. 

Harvey, B. Jr » Lynchburg, Va. 

Harvey, W. H 

Clifton Forge, Va. 

Hatfield, D. H 

Randolph Field, Texas 

Heely, D. H 

Woodberry Forest, Va. 

Hoge, C. M .: 229 Shelby St., Frahkfort, Ky. 

Hoover, F. W., Jr. 

215 8th St., Bethesda, Md. 

Hotchkiss, N. H 

River Road, Richmond, Va. 

Hundley, J. G - undecided 

Irwin, G. C., Jr. 

Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Keesee, A. K ...„..„ 723 Arkansas Hill, Helena, Ark. 

Kohnstamm, J. W 

1423 Linden St., Scranton, Pa. 

Kump, B. F n ...,. Elkins, W. Va. 

Larrick, J. F 

V. P. I. Graduate School, Blacksburg, Va. 

Lau, C. .. undecided 

McKinnon, M. B. 

Randolph Field, Tex. 

Mandt, W. F 

1013 Va. St., E. Charleston, W. Va. 

Marshall, F .D 

... Ruth, Nevada 

Matter, L. D _ 338 Rosedale St., Dallas, Tex. 

May, D. L 2208 Wyoming Ave., Washington, D. C. 

May, P. B .!. U. S. Marine Corps 

McCall, F. C 

Norton, Va. 

McCann, G. G.,Jr 

Franklin, Va. 

McCracken, J. S 

undecided 

McKee, W. J 

undecided 

McMillin, D. G... 

121 Ochs Blvd., Chattanooga, Tenn. 

Merchant, R. A. Jr 

U. S. Marine Corps 

Miller, C. P 

T Greenway Lane, Richmond, Va. 

Miner, F. C 54 Crescent Place, Yonkers, N. Y. 

Mitchell, E. W 

1702 E. 33rd. St., Baltimore, Md. 

Moncure, R. W. 

Bell Haven, Alexandria, Va. 

Moncure, T 

121 S. Royal St., Alexandria, Va. 

Morrison, R. L 

Medical College of Va., Richmond, Va, 

Morrissett, M. R 

904 Park St., Roanoke, Va. 

Moser, J. M„ Jr 3571 Jenifer St., Washington, D. C. 

Mundy, B. W., Jr 

402 Dry St., S. W. Roanoke, Va. 

Nelson, W„ III 100 Euclid Ave., Albany, N. Y. 

O'Conner, E. Jr., 

U. S. Army 

Oakey, C. M. Jr., 

401 Grandon Road, Roanoke, Va. 

Opie, T. R 

Wharton School of Finance, Univ. of Penna. 

Opie, T. R Wharton School of Finance, Univ. of Pa., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Phillippi, U. E 

Rural Retreat, Va. 

Pitman, J. E. Jr., 

Care of Pennsylvania Railroad 

Pollard, R. G., Jr 7812 87th Ave. Woodhaven, New York, N. Y. 

Powell, E. P. Y. Powell Transportation Co., Washington, D. C. 

Powell., W. S 

585 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, Va. 

Rawls, S. W. Jr., 

Franklin, Va. 

Reynolds, M. M ' Berryville, Va. 

Ritchie, R. B 

University of Va., Charlottesville, Va. 

Rucker, H. L., Jr 

Bedford, Va. 

Schneider, F. T„ Jr 2920 Courtland PI., Washington, D. C. 

Sessoms, R. B. .' Wycross, Ga. 

Sharp, H. F., Jr 

1615 Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 

Shiverts, R. N 

Harvard Law School 

Shu, P. C 

R. F. D. 1, Alexandria, Va. 

Smith, D. P 

University of Maine. Maine 

Smith, J. A., Ill .'. 6419 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, Va. 

Smith, R. P 

4107 Crestwood Road, Richmond, Va. 

Snyder, T. E — Jones and Laughton Steel Co., N. J. 

Stevens, F. H 270 Orange St., Manchester, N. H. 

Sweeney, R. I., Jr 

533 Elizabeth Place, Portsmouth, Va. 

Talbott, Jr. R., Jr 

Care of Norfolk and Western Railroad 

'Taylor, J. S..i 

Care of Noland Co. 

Thompson, V. J., Jr Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Va. 

•Torrington, F. R. 

he Dingle, Cumberland, Md. 

Totten, J. M 

Walker Machine Foundery, Roanoke, Va. 

Towles, C. S 

Box 75, Reedville, Va. 

Turner, A. L 

Maryland Casualty Co., Baltimore, Md. 

Turner, F. T 

... 624 Carolina Ave., Roanoke, Va. 

Turner, J. F. 

Bayville Farms, Lynnhaven, Va. 

Van Horn, D. G 

- Hampton, Va. 

Van Patten, I. T., Ill 

Algonquin Park, Norfolk, Va. 

Vincent, S. A., Jr. 

Care of Armstrong Cork Co., Pensacola, Fla. 

Vinson, L., Jr. 

537 W. 27th St., Norfolk, Va. 

Wadsworth, A. L., Ill 

410 Queen St., Portsmouth, Va. 

Walcott, O. M. 

109 Rucker Place, Alexandria, Va. 

Walker, G. W 

Friend Sand and Gravel Co., Petersburg, Va. 

Walters, J. M., Jr. 

306 Grayhead St., Danville, Va. 

Walton, W. A 

549 Union Tr. Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Wasdell, R. V 

221 Haven Ave., Albany, N. Y. 

Waters, L. N 

744 Graydon Park, Norfolk, Va. 

Weir, E. V. 

3405 Glebe Road, Arlington, Va. 

Welton, R. F., Ill 

112 East Road, Portsmouth, Va. 

Wettersten, C. G. 

8834 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Tex. 

White, G. R. — Golf View Road, Admore, Penn. 

White, R. H „ 26 S. Prado, Atlanta, Ga. 

Wills, D. H. 

196 Heuron Ave., Lynchburg, Va 

.Wilson, E. E., Jr. 

1212 Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 

After several months on the air, Dick Powell and Mary Martin 

have proved they can do as well as a singing team as they previously 

did as individuals. They're now co-starred with Fanny 

Brice on "Good News of 1940," heard over WLW from NBC Thursdays 

at 8 p. m., EST. Powell zoomed to the top via film musicals 

and Miss Martin by way »f one song, "My Heart Belongs to Daddy.'' 

Radio Review 

By DICK BALDWIN 

Tex Owens, WLW's singing ranger, 

will spend part of his vacation 

inspecting three farms that have 

been left to him in the wills of listeners 

during the last six years. He 

inherited his first farm in 1934, and 

it is located near Crab Orchard, 

Neb. The second, on the outskirts 

of Kansas City, was left to him in 

1935; and the third, near Paris, California, 

in 1937. He was given the 

Crab Orchard Farm with the stipulation 

that he cannot transfer it to 

anybody except his children. 

The three farms total 105 acres, 

but Owens doesn't care to divulge 

the names of his benefactors. In the 

course of his five-week vacation, 

Owens will pay a visit to his married 

daughter, who lives in Hollywood. 

Since coming to Cincinnati, 

ten months ago, Owens has receiv 

ed cash gifts from listeners totaling 

more than $300. At Christmas 

he received 131 pounds of candy, 

six guinea hens, four chickens and 

a turkey. Owens will resume his 

programs on WLW June 29. 

Dick Jurgens, finishing 10 months 

at the Aragon ballroom, has started 

a series of one-nighters running 

Chicago to the West Coast. The 

band opens at Catalina Island on 

July 13th, returning to open at the 

Aragon on August 17th. 

Developments in the critical European 

situation will be outlined by 

WLW commentators in six regular 

daily broadcasts over the station, 

J. N. "Bill" Bailey, chief of the 

newsroom staff, has announced. The 

programs, scheduled in addition to 

bulletins which are aired immediately 

upon receipt from the press 

services, are to be heard at the 

following times, all Eastern Standard: 

Monday through Friday: 7:15 a. m. 

12:15 p.m., (12:30 p.m. on Tuesday 

and Thursday), 3:30 p.m., 11 p.m., 

and 1:25 a. m. 

Saturday: 7:15 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 

5:30 p. m., 11 p. m., and 1:25 a. m. 

Sunday: 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 11 

p.m., and 1:25 a.m. 

J.ED 

DEAVER 

& SONS 

Men's Clothiers and 

Furnishers 

* 

Phone 25 

The WLW audience has been invited 

to choose the episode in midwest 

history that will be presented 

on Sunday, June 16, broadcast of 

"This Land of Ours." The program 

will be chosen by listeners from 

among the more than 20 dramatizatizations 

heard on "This Land of 

Ours" since the series made its debut 

in January. Dramatizations have 

ranged from the story of the founding 

of the Indianapolis speedway to 

the building of the first airplane 

by the Wright Brothers of Dayton, 

Ohio. 

The Chicago Theater of the Air, 

which has presented three brilliant 

operettas during the month of 

May, will return to the airlanes of 

WGN and the Mutual broadcasting 

system the middle of next September. 

As was done in the recent series, 

next fall's program will offer 

the greatest operattas of all time, 

with the musical performance of the 

top-ranking stars and a cast of the 

finest dramatic talent available. 

William A. Bacher, the Hollywood 

director-producer who handled 

the May series of operettas, will 

return to WGN-Mutual to direct 

the forthcoming series. Marion 

Claire, Chicago's great operatic soprano 

who starred so spectacularly 

in "the past three operattas, will 

be featured in the feminine lead 

roles of the fall season. The musical 

cast, including the augmented 

WGN concert orchestra and chorus, 

also will return for the series, with 

Henry Weber, WGN musical director 

and the artistic director of 

the Chicago Opera company wielding 

the baton. 

Col. Bales Initiated 

Into Phi Beta Kappa 

Formal initiation ceremonies for 

the Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa 

at the University of West Virginia 

were conducted at the university 

on Friday, June 6. 

Among the initiates, which included 

four alumni and seven students, 

was Col. Robert Lee Bates, professor 

of psychology and philosophy 

at the Virginia Military Institute. 

Colonel Bates was honored by his 

alma mater with membership in the 

foremost scolastic fraternity in the 

nation for the outstanding work that 

he has completed in his field during 

the past few years. 

T. V. Moore 


office following the annual meeting 

in New York. 

Moore received a B. S. degree at 

VMI, following which he received 

a degree in chemical engineering 

from Rice Institute. He then received 

a master's degree in engineering 

at MIT. A prolific author of 

technical papers on petroleum, his 

outstanding work in this field has 

been concerned with the development 

of mathematical formulae to 

determine the relationship between 

the rate of production of oil and gas 

from a reservoir and the rate of 

decline of the average reservoir 

pressure. 

What you cannot get is frequently 

the thing you would not want if 

you could get it. 

VIRGINIA CAFE 

Come in and try our homeprepared 

meals in the pleasing 

atmosphere of our newly 

redecorated cafe. 


May, Merchant 

Receive Marine 

Appointments 

This year VMI will supply two 

more officers to the United States 

Marine Corps, when Phil May and 

Bob Merchant receive their commissions 

into that branch of the service 

on July 1. Although about 16 

men applied for these commissions, 

Phil received the principal appointment 

and Bob the alternate. The 

others will perhaps be accepted 

later only if world conditions do 

not improve. There is always much 

delay and red tape in obtaining these 

appointments, but through the efforts 

of General Kilbourne, who recommended 

the two cadets, the procedure 

was greatly facilitated. These 

commissions, as with the army ones, 

still depend on the successful graduation 

of the candidates. 

After receiving their commissions 

in July, Phil and Bob will report to 

the Marine Basic Training School, 

where all new officers must be trained, 

for a nine months course. The 

general ambition of every marine 

officer is to get to sea, and this depends 

on a man's class standing 

after completing his training course. 

After the nine months is completed, 

the new officer receives a two month 

vacation, after which he is then detailed 

to a naval operating to be 

placed on board of a warship. In 

the marine corps all rank and compensations 

are conducted similar 

to the army, but the corps itself 

is under the supervision of the 

navy. 

Phil states that he has wanted to 

ESSO SERVICE 

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WOODWARD 

AND BOWLING 

* 

North Main Street 

Phone 451 

McCRUMS 

Incorporated 

get into the service ever since he 

has been at VMI, and that he had 

even attempted to enter the army; 

but, althougn he had high recommendations, 

he was turned down. 

At VMI he has made an enviable 

record for himself, having achieved 

the fourth highest military position 

in the corps and generally 

distinguished himself in other activities. 

CASEY JONES 

Drug Store 

9 West Washington St. 


"MA" FINBERG 

Invites you—be you a Rat or a First Classman 

to try her home-cooked 

LUNCHES AND DINNERS 

ALSO COLD DRINKS OF ALL KINDS 

Ask to be Shown the V. M. I. Room and See for Yourself 

Compliments of 

The 1941 

HOP COMMITTEE 

You've tried the rest 

Now try the best! 

The Best Place to Eat 

The Best Place to Meet 

STEVE'S DINER 

24-HOUR SERVICE 

Extends 

Congratulations 

to the Class of 1940 and 

Best Wishes for a Pleasant 

Summer Furlough to the 

Faculty and Corps.

\ 

Makeovers 


M. McCullough, J. K. 

29. Durham, L. A., Jr. 

SO. Wilson, T. J., in 

31. Williams, R. W. 

32. Lillard, W. D. 

33. Rawls, D. L„ Jr. 

34. Getty, W. H. 

35. Love, F. W. 

36. Randolph, J. H., Jr. 

To Be Cadet Corporals 

1. Smith, G. A. 

2. Van Landinfham, J. H. 

S. Feely, W. T. 

4. Demmler, J. A. 

5. Smith, J. A., m 

6. Minton, J. A., Jr. 

7. Williams, G. 8. 

8. Roth, F. 

9. Reeves, R. L. 

10. Forbes, M. L, Jr. 

11. Pappas, P. J., Jr. 

12. Tyndall, E. M. 

13. Jenny, M. F. 

14. Cass, B. G. 

15. Gillespie, J. S„ Jr. 

16. Clark, B. S. 

17. Parkins, C. C. 

18. Sensabaugh, L. M. 

19. Wineman, W. 8. 

20. Pettlt, O. B. 

21. Phillips, E. K., Jr. 

22. Rice, P., Jr. 

23. McCord, C. L 

24. Muha, J. 

25. Thornton, D. McC., Jr. 

26. Armellino, J. R. 

27. Jones, T. G„ III 

28. Fletcher, R. P. 

29. Heller, G. P. 

30. Sheahan, P. R., Jr. 

31. Thomas V. J. 

32. Judd, W. C. 

33. McGraw, T. F., Jr. 

34. Snodgrass, S. H. 

35. Welles, P., Jr. 

36. McClure, W. G., Jr. 

37. Brantly, J. E., Jr. 

38. Tauskey, R. H. 

39. Andrew, W. C. 

40. Anderson, J. A., Jr. 

41. Catlett, R. H„ Jr. 

42. Emory, W. H., Jr. 

43. Gibson, B. P., r. 

44. Williams, F. B„ Jr. 

45. Johnston, A. L., m 

46. Mahone, N. A„ Jr. 

47. Jones, H. T., Jr. 

48. Hodgkln, J. O., HI 

49. Winter, W. C„ Jr. 

50. Scott, J. F. R., Jr. 

51. Litton, J. W. 

52. Dennis, O. D., Jr. 

53. Welton, F. C. 

54. Brantly, M. McG. 

55. Baker, E. LeR., Jr. 

56. Mlddleton, J. A. 

57. Anderson, M. J., Jr. 

58. Blllsoly, F. N„ in 

59. ElUngton, C. JU 

60. Willcox, C. 8., Jr. ... ... 

61. Ausslcker, R. A. 

62. McGrath, J. K., Jr. 

63. Satterwliite, W. E. 

64. McLeod, T. C. 

65. Campbell, A. A. 

66. Youell, R. McN. 

67. Lamar, L., Jr. 

68. Pickral, G. M., Jr. 

69. McConnell, R. W. 

70. Price, R. M. 

71. Birchett, H. T„ Jr. 

72. Lindall, A. L., Jr. 

Leave of absense until 4:00 p.m. 

Thursday, September 5, 1940, is 

hereby granted all cadets. Cadets 

returning on furlough must register 

at the Jackson Memorial Hall 

prior to that time. 

The First Class is hereby relieved 

from duty. 

Fingerprints of 2,000 open houses 

visitors were made by Police club 

members at Los Angeles City college. 

ARTHUR SILVER 

Custom Tailoring and Furnishings 

Hotel Robert E. Lee 

SEE OUR WINDOW IN THE P. E. 

r-—-" '' Best Wishes 

To the Corps 

For the Summer Furlough 

FROM 

BOB'S TAXI SERVICE 

Phone 656 

Known Throughout the 

As Makers of the Best 

White 

Uniforms 

Service 

FRANK THOMASCO. 

—Inc.— 

• Norfolk, Vo. • 

Congratulations, Class of '40! 

WEINBERG'S 

Commissions 

(Continued irom Page 1) 

men who received appointments 

under the Thomasson Act. These 

men are Al Carr, who has been 

assigned to Fort Hoyle, Md.; Bob 

Sweeney, who will go to Fort Knox, 

Ky.; Eliot Powell, who will report 

to Fort Jay, N. Y., the same post 

where the 16th Infantry ls stationed; 

and Fred Schneider, who will be 

given a six months assignment at 

Fort Riley, Kans. 

All of the regular appointments 

will be probationary for a period of 

two years, as is also the custom with 

appointments from West Point. Al 

most everybody appointed from this 

year's graduating class will be at 

the Plattsburg maneuvers this summer, 

and it is said that with the 

present expansion in the army, 

there will probably be more appointments. 

These appointments will 

become effective only on the successful 

graduation of the applicants. 

Bill Hastings and Mike Irby, both 

of the class of '39, are among last 

year's army appointments and are 

now stationed in Texas. They are 

both doing well, although Mike has 

been on sick leave for a month after 

being discharged from the hospital 

for a stomach ailment 

Russ Morgan . 


his lovely vocalist, Carolyn Clarke, 

was loudly applauded by cadets, 

alumni and friends who journeyed 

to Cocke hall to hear the old maestro 

who has become so popular at 

VMI. 

The final dances were the first 

major dances that have been held 

under the direction of the new 1941 

Hop Committee, of which Robert V. 

Jacobs is president. Bob Foster, 

business manager, has announced 

the schedule of dances for the coming 

year, and a very lively slate of 

hops is being forecast by a great 

many members of the Hop Committee. 

White Elected 


which is carried out at this time 

every year. 

This meeting, together with a re. 

ception held in J. M. hall Sunday 

night, brought down the curtain 

on one of the most successful years 

the Glee club has had in its exis. 

tence. Under the direction of Mrs. 

Medford G. Ramey and the management 

of Major Ramey, the club 

undertook two eventful trips to 

Washington and Roanoke where 

their efforts were rewarded with 

huge success. The club also held 

two concerts for the corps and 

guests at the Institute during the 

year. The last of these two concerts 

was held on last Sunday night just 

before the club reception. 

At the reception, where informality 

was the keynote, Major Ramey 

received a special key showing 

the appreciation of the club for 

his valuable service to the organization. 

His key was similar to those 

presented to the First class members 

of the club. This is the custom, 

prevalent in other organizations 

on the "hill," and it is used as a 

symbol of a personal tie binding 

the men of the graduating class 

through a common interest. 

Outgoing 


This year, however, the War De. 

partment informed VMI that it could 

no longer spare Colonel Burres from 

active duty, and showed the full 

seriousness of its meaning by ordering 

him to the General Staff 

Corps immediately after the graduation 

of the Class of 1940. 

Having served VMI in the capacities 

of cadet, instructor, and Com. 

mandant, he has always remained 

one of the most faithful alumni. For 

the past five year, he has given the 

best possible giudance and co-operation 

to all cadets. He has proved 

himself an efficient administrator 

and an understanding friend. Although 

he is leaving VMI for the 

third time in an official capacity, 

we hope that he will again be called 

at some future date to serve the 

Institute. 

I McCauley 


Moore, assistant advertising manager; 

L. Rashkin, circulation and 

subscription manager; and M. D. 

Lucas, staff secretary. 

Foresman will choose his complete 

sports staff at a later date. It 

will consist of several assistants 

from the men who have worked 

in, that department of the paper 

during the past year, and several 

who are now trying out for the 

positions on a competitive basis. 

University of Connecticut's new 

home economics building is expected 

to be finished by July 1. 

WISHING THE CORPS 

AN ENJOYABLE SUMMER 

Honor 

M VS1C STORE 

Awards 

(Continued from page 1) 

2. Cadet T. E. Snyder, New Jersey. 

The Garnett Andrews Prise 

For the best essay on some topic 

approved by the Professor of Military 

Science and Tactics, to Cadet 

W. Greenwood, Jr., of Virginia. 

The Alfred H. Knowles 1933 Award 

To the highest standing graduate 

in the Chemistry course, taking premedical 

subjects for two years, to 

Cadet L. N. Waters, of Virginia. 

The Lemuel MoKlnnle Long Jarman 

Award 

To the cadet of the Fourth Class, 

Session 193B-1940, who has shown 

intelligent application, maintained a 

fine conduct record and has won 

the confidence of officers and cadets, 

to Cadet J. A. Demmler, of 

Pennsylvania. 

The award of Junior Membership 

in the American Society of Civil 

Engineers, to Cadet F. F. Flowers, 

of Ohio. 

The following were declared distinguished 

grnduates in the departments 

indicated: 

. Chemistry 

1. Mundy, B. W., Jr. 

2. Smith, D. P. 

3. Waters, L. N. 

4. Barnes, R. H- 

Civil Engineering 

1. Flowers, F. F. 

2. Fallat, A. G. 

3. Pitman, J. E. 

4. Hardy, M. B. 

Electrical Engineering 

1. Flowers, D. F. 

2. Weir, E. V. 

3. Cheek, J. H. 

The following were granted distinguished 

merit diplomas: Nathaniel 

Bezelen Early, Jr., Class of 

1889, and Harry Howard Holt, Class 

of 1896. 

William Shirley Luck, Class of 

1934, was awarded the graduate de. 

gree of civil engineer. 

The following honor awards .in 

the Reserve Officers' Training 

Corps were awarded: 

Infantry 

1. Shu, P. C. 

2. Walker, G. W. 

3. Heely, D. H. 

4. Cowart, W. J. 

5. Powell, E. P. Y. 

6. Miller, C. P. 

Cavalry 

1. Downing, T. N. 

2. Greenwood, W„ Jr. 

3. Barksdale, F. H. 

4. O'Connor, E., Jr. 

5. Mitchell, E. W. 

6. Hoover, F. W., Jr. 

7. Moncure, T. 

8. Morrison, R. L. 

9. Weir, E. V. 

10. Gray, E. B. 

11. Turner, J. F. 

12. May, D. L. 

Field Artillery 

1. Edens, W. A. 

2. Totten, J. M. 

3. Snyder, T. E. 

4. May, P. B. 

5. Chapman, P. G. 

6. Baldwin, W. F„ Jr. 

7. Dominick, D. C., Ill 

8. Merchant, R. A., Jr. 

9. Keesee, A. R. K. 

10. Bailey, R. G. 

11. Gary, S. G. . 

12. Hardy, M. B„ Jr. 

13. Deaderick, R. H. 

14. Hammer, E. H., Jr. 

15. Atkison, G. V., Jr. 

16. Wadsworth, A. L., Ill 

17. Torrington, F. R. 

18. Morrissett, M. R. 

19. Flinn, A. R. 

20. Hundley, J. G. 

21. Smith, D. P. 

Episcopal Vestry 

Names Swif t Senior 

Warden for 194041 

At its last meeting of the year, 

the Episcopal Vestry elected a number 

of new men to its organization. 

These men were chosen because 

they have been outstanding as Cadet 

members of the church. The new 

members are: Charley Moore and 

Clark Goolsby from the first class; 

Sterling Edwards, Jack Patton, 

Ambler Sutherland, and Jack Oglesby 

from the second class; Bob 

Reeves, Jim Anderson, and John 

Marshall from the third class. Keith 

Willis was elected Choir Leader. 

Steve Swift, the senior warden, 

heads the organization, and Bob 

Foster and Jamie Mac Rae were 

members this year. 

The Episcopal Vestry acts as a 

connecting link between VMI and 

the church: This body meets with 

Dr. Wright to decide on issues concerning 

the Cadet members of the 

church and the Episcopal club. During 

the church service they act as 

ushers. The first meeting of the new 

vestry is scheduled for some time 

in September at the home of Dr. 

Wright. 

Prof. Harold Hibbert of McGill 

university has a process for liquefying 

wood. 

Yale university has received a 

private grant of rare books dating 

back to 1538. 

First systematic course in the 

philsophy of physics is being given 

at Harvard by a former University 

of Prague professor. 

Dr. Marshall 

Gives Sermon 

To Graduates 

The baccalaureate sermon to the 

class of 1940 was delivered by the 

Rev. Peter Marshall, pastor of the 

New York Avenue Presbyterian 

church, Washington, D. C. 

The text, "Under Sealed Orders," 

was a very appropriate message to 

the graduating class. Dr. Marshall 

spoke with a forceful and pleasing 

delivery. Pointing out to the graduates 

that they were like a ship sailing 

under sealed orders, not knowing 

whither bound, or why, he told 

them that with faith the future 

would not be gloomy, but they 

would be able to carry on.. 

Citing examples from his own life, 

he went on to show that even though 

one could not foretell the future, 

that there was no such thing as an 

"accident," that things just don't 

happen. 

He pointed out that even though 

we know many things about physics 

and other sciences, when we come 

down to the fundamentals, we know 

nothing of what light or magnetism 

really are. We can make stabs at 

explanations, but these are really 

only excuses for our failure to really 

understand these things. 

Dr. Marshall told the assemblage 

that with faith and trust the future 

need not be bleak, that ^fith the 

beauties of the Lord's work, and an 

understanding of life, the future 

would be brighter. 

Coming from Scotland, Dr. Marshall 

spent the first few months of 

his stay in America in the North, 

then came to Birmingham, Ala., 

where he worked as an engineer: 

He entered the ministry, and has 

become one of the outstanding clergymen 

in his church. 

Meyer Heads Business 

Staff of The Turn-Out 

Calvin Satterfield, editor-in-chief 

of next year's Turn-Out, has announced 

that next year five issues 

of the school magazine will be pub. 

lished instead of only four as this 

year. Two issues will be printed 

before Christmas, and three after. 

The first issue of the Turn-Out 

appeared one year ago, last finals, 

when a group of cadets decided 

VMI needed a school magazine. The 

purpose of the magazine is to display 

the talent of the cadets as writers 

and cartoonists, and to offer 

WARNER BROS. 

STATE 

We Thank 

You For 

Your Patronage 

And Hope 

You The 

Best of 

Luck 

outsiders a view of the Institute. 

Satterfield has announced that he 

will be assisted next year by Sam 

Dobyns, who has. been appointed 

managing editor, and Qrie Meyer, 

who will act as business manager. 

These three cadets will have complete 

charge of the issuing of the 

magazine. The names of the remainder 

of both the business and 

editorial staffs will not be released 

until next fall. 

Alumin Sec'v Married 

To Mrs. J. S. Clarke 

The marriage of Major Herbert 

A, Jacob, '09, Alumni Secretary, to 

Mrs. J. S. Clarke, of Staunton, Va., 

was announced this- morning Immediately 

after the final formation. 

Mrs. Clarke ls the mother of Miss 

Millie Clarke, private secretary to . 

Maj. Gen. Charles E. Kilbourne, 

Superintendent 

Major and Mrs. Jacob will make 

their home in Lexington. 

WE THANK YOU 

FOR YOUR PATRONAGE" 

• 

ft. L. HESS and BRO. 

121 South Main St., Lexington, Va. 

STATE 

DRUG CO., INC. 

17 W. Nelson Street 

Phone 41, Lexington, Va. 

For Better Service 

CALL 

CLAYTON'S TAXI 

Phone 138 

Special Rates on Long Trips 

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

of 

ROAN 0 K E 

Extend to the Cadets and Faculty 

of VMI Best Wishes for a Pleasant 

and Profitable Summer Furlough

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