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Major-General Edward West Nichols
DWARD WEST NICHOLS, the son of James Nathaniel and Anne
Nichols, was born in Petersburg, Va., June 27, 1858. Receiving his early
education at McCabe's University School, he then entered the Virginia
Military Institute and was the fourth distinguished graduate of the Class
of 1878. From 1878 until 1881 he was assistant professor of Mathematics
at the institute, and during this period studied law under special instruction at Washington
and Lee University, completing his studies by summer courses at the University of Virginia.
He was admitted to the bar, but soon abandoned a legal career to accept the chair of
engineering at the institute, a position which he filled with distinction from 1882 until
1 890, when he was appointed professor of Mathematics. Upon the retirement, in June,
1907, of General Scott Shipp, who had served the institute for fifty-one years, General
Nichols became acting superintendent, and one year later was elected superintendent by
I he Board cf Visitors, a position which he has held ever since.
General Nichols was for several years engaged in solving intricate railroad engineenng
problems in collaboration with the inspecting engineer of the New York Central and
Hudson River railroads, and was later engaged in similar work in connection with the
International Railway Congress. Although busily occupied with his duties as an instructor,
he found time for the exhaustive preparation of two valuable additions to mathematical
literature — the Nichols' Analytical Geometry, published in 1893, and A Differential
and Integral Calculus, which appeared in 1 900. These works, carefully prepared and
admirably constructed, show well the attributes of the scholar, and are a vast improvement
over the complicated productions of past years.
From 1907 until the present time General Nichols has faithfully and well performed
his duties as superintendent, and has been elected to membership in several prominent
societies. In addition he was appointed chairman of the Virginia Council of Defense
and president of the National Association of Military Colleges. During the period of
the S. A. T. C. the Government, realizing the value of his knowledge and experience,
commissioned him a major in the United States Engineers in order that he might remain
in charge of affairs at the institute during this critical time. Since the war he has best;
honored by the Government with a certificate in recognition of his capable and splendid
services rendered the country in time of need.
His wise guidance and efficient leadership through the varied responsibilities of his
office are indicative of his excellent executive ability and one has but to visualize the
"Greater V. M. I." of his own efforts to see in him a noble life of work consecrated to
his Alma Mater.
Memories
Summer fades in all ils glory,
Golden banners deck the sky,
Clouds bereft of silver lining,
Gainer 'round old V. M. I.
Shadows lengthen, laughter ceases.
Autumn comes to claim her own.
Moonbeams steal from heaven's windcw,
Shed their light for us alone.
Strange how well Cadets remember
Summer days of blighter hue;
Vivid nature ever calls them
From the course which they pursue.
And our thoughts in sorrow wander
Back again to eyes of blue.
When each heart beats for another
With a fondness ever true.
Now our furlough days are over.
And each moment we recall
Memories fond in silence moulded
With the sadness of it all.
A. B. D., '03.
THE INSTITUTE
' 77s distance lends enchantment to the view.
And robes the mountain in its azuie hue."
"Li£e a fortress on the hill tops
Frowning 'neath Virginia s sfcy,
Ever casting mystic glances —
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Thai sway and sigh in the summer breez
Above, the blue of the summer sl;y ;
Beyond, the walls of V. M. I."
"Most calm that reverend chamber shall you find.
Silent at first hut for the noise you malfe
When on that brazen door your hand you lay
To shut it after you."
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"Buried deep beneath her shadows
Fondest memories silent lie.
Sacred clouds behind all sorrow.
Treasured dreamland V . M. I."
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"Where Science, Language, Civil skill.
Should share the hours with guard and drill."
MAURY BROOKE HALL AND FRONT OF BARRACKS
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'By nature and by art
Alif^e with massive beauty grandly crowned."
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"Radiant, adorned outside; a hidden ground
Of thought austerity within."
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'Oft in the stilly night, ere Slumber's chain has bound me.
Fond Memory brings the light of other days around me."
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"Here Nature holds her carnival of peace,
The Very stillness of the lazy afternoon
Is yet unbroken, and the birds that cease
Their singing n>ill awaken soon"
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"Through the haze a silent murmur
Lulls to sleep the dying dap;
Through the clouds a thousand daggers
Pierce the mist with silvered rap."
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"Nature Tvith folded hands seemed there,
Kneeling at her evening prayer."
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Colonel Albert B. Dockery, Major Cavalry, U. S. Army
Professor of M. S. and T. and Commandant of Cadets
Captajn Wiluam M. Hoge, Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army
Assistant Professor of M. S. & T.
Captain David S. Docgett, F. A., U. S. Army
Assistant Professor of M. S. & T.
Captain Stanton L. Bertschey, Infantry, U. S. Army
Assistant Professor of M. S. & T.
Professor of M. S. & T. and Commandant of Cadets
First Lieutenant Edwin L. Hocan, Cavalry, U. S. Army
Assistant Professor M. S. & T.
Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel M. Millner, B.S.
Associate Professor of Tactics
Major Kenneth S. Perkins, F. A., U. S. Army
Assistant Professor of M. S. 6- T.
Major Frank A. Grove, B.S.
Supervising Company "F"
Major Henley F. Boykin B.S.
Assistant Commandant of Cadets and Professor of Tactics
Major Sterling M. Heflin, B.S.
Supervising Company "B"
Major James G. Allen, B.S.
Supervising Company "A"
Captain Hernando M. Read, B.A.
Supervising Company "C"
Captain James T. Rhudy, Jr., B.S.
Supervising Company "D"
Captain Charles A. Jones, B.S.
Supervising Company "E"
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HIS EXCELLENCY HON. WESTMORELAND DAVIS
Governor of Virginia
Commander
V. M. /.,
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Board of Visitors
(Terms expire July 1, 1922)
Mr. J. O. Winston . . . Richmond, Va.
Mr. Francis Bell Dublin, Va.
Mr. G. Tayloe Gwathmey . . Norfolk, Va.
Capt. M. C. Jackson . . . Petersburg, Va.
Col. Greenville Gaines Warrenton, Va.
(Terms expire July
*Georce W. Stevens, Esq.
Mr. Robert W. Massie .
Capt. L. W. H. Peyton
MR. J. HOLLIS RlNEHART .
Mr. Thomas R. Keith .
I, 1924)
. Greenlee, Va
. Lynchburg, Va
Staunton, Va
Charlottesville, Va
. Fairfax, Va
*Died November 2. 1920.
Members of the Board Ex-Officio
General Jo Lane Stern, Richmond, Va.
Adjulant-Ceneral of Virginia
Hon. Harris L. Hart, Richmond, Va.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
MAJOR-GENERAL EDWARD WEST NICHOLS
Superintendent
Military Staff
Col. George A. Derbyshire
(U. S. Army, Retired)
Executive Officer
Col. Raymond C. Bull
(Medical Corps U. S. Army, Retired)
Surgeon
Major James W. McClung
Treasurer
Major Ernest A. Sale
Qaurtermaster, Commissary and Military
Storekeeper
Captain Thomas S. Whiting
Assistant Quartermaster
Captain R. A. Marr, Jr.
Post Adjutant
Captain Lewis A. Steele
Assistant Military Storekeeper
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Col. Hunter Pendleton
M.A., Ph.D.
Born at Frederick Hall, Louisa County, Virginia,
January 22, 1858. A student at Aspen Hill
Academy, '73-75. Entered University of Vir-
ginia, receiving degree of MA. in '81. He then
resumed his studies in chemistry at the University
of Virginia, "82-'83, and of chemistry and min-
eralogy at the University of Gottingen, Germany,
'83-86, being awarded his Ph.D. at the latter in
'86. Appointed instructor at Tufts University,
Boston, Mass., '87-'89, he resigned his position to
become professor of Natural Science at Bethlehem
College, W. Va., '98- '90. Since July 30, 1890,
he has been professor of chemistry at the Vir-
ginia Military Institute.
Col. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker
B.S., C.E.
Professor of Ceology and Mineralogy and Asso-
ciate Professor of Chemistry
Student at Shenandoah Valley Academy. Gradu-
ated V. M. I. '88. First Jackson Hope Medalist
and Cadet Quartermaster. Assistant professor
V. M. I. '88-'89. B.S. degree in chemistry,
V. M. I., '89. Assistant professor of chemistry,
V M. I., '89-'91. Adjunct professor of miner-
alogy and geology, V. M. I., '91-'96. Since 1896
professor of mineralogy and geology, V. M. I.
34
Col. Francis Mallory
C.E.
Professor of Phpsics
Born August 15, 1868. Graduated from Nor-
folk Academy, '86. Entering V. M. I., he
graduated as second Jackson-Hope Medalist, July,
1889, with the degree of C.E. Commandant and
professor of mathematics at Fishburn* Military
Academy, '89-'91. Post adjutant and assistant
professor of mathematics at V. M. I., '91 -'94.
He then resumed his studies, taking post graduate
work in physics, mathematics, and astronomy at
Johns Hopkins University, '94-'97. Adjunct pro-
fessor of physics and astronomy at V. M. I.,
'97-'99. Since '99 he has been professor of
physics and electrical engineering at the Vir-
ginia Military Institute.
Col. Henry Clinton Ford
B.S., Ph.D.
Professor of History
Born December 12, 1867; Student Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College, Blacksburg, Va.,
'84-'85; Entered V. M. I. in '85, graduating
fourth in his class in '89, with the rank of Cadet
Adjutant and the Degree of B.S.; Assistant
Professor of Modern Languages and Tactics,
V. M. I„ '89-'90; Commandant of Cadets,
Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington, Mo.,
'90-'93; Student at the University of Virginia,
'93-95, which conferred upon him the Degree of
Ph.D. in '99; Colonel and Chief of Engineers
on the Staff of the Governor of Virginia, '98-'02 ;
Adjunct Professor of Latin and English, V. M.
I. '02-'04; Since '02 Professor of History, V.
M. I.; Member of the State Board of Educa-
tion, '11 -'23.
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Col. John Mercer Patton
M.A.
Professor of German
Col. Charles Wyatt Watts
C.E.
Professor of Mathematics
■aduating as first Jack-
Assistant professor of
tactics, V. M. I., '80-
University of Berlin,
Madrid, and Seville,
Entered V. M. I., 76, g
son-Hope Medalist in '80.
mathematics, French, and
'82. A student at the
-82-'83, and at Paris,
83-'86. Appointed associate professor of modern
languages at the University of Indiana, January
to June, '86. Instructor at the Bellvue High
School, Va., '86-'87. Principal of St. Paul's
School for Boys, Cal., and Visalia Normal School,
Cal. Law student, '90-'92. Assistant principal
at Hoyt's School for Boys, Cal. Principal of
Livermore Grammar School ; principal of Union
High School No. 1, and instructor in modern
languages, Oakland High School, Oakland, Cal.
Professor of modern languages and commandant
of cadets at the University of Arizona. Assistant
professor of modern languages at V. M. I. Since
1915 professor of modern languages at V. M. I.
Student Norfolk Academy, '87-'89. He gradu-
ated from V. M. I. fifth in his class and cadet
lieutenant in '93. An instructor at Danville Mili-
tary Academy, '93-'96. Assistant professor of
mathematics at V. M. I., '96-'99, and adjunct
profsssor of mathematics, '99-'08. Lieutenant-
colonel and associate professor of mathematics,
V. M. I., '08. Since '09 he has been professor of
mathematics at the Virginia Military Institute.
Col. Robert T. Kerlin
M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of English
Born 1866. M.A. from Central College, Mis-
souri, '90. Student Johns Hopkins University,
University of Chicago, Harvard University.
Ph.D. from Yale "06. Professor of English at
Missouri Valley College '90- '94. Active ministry
M. E. Church '95-'98. Chaplain Third Regiment
Missouri Volunteers Spanish-American War.
Professor of English at Missouri Valley College
'01 -'02, S. W. University '02-"03, Missouri State
Normal "03-'06. Instructor in English at Yale
'06-'07. Professor of literature at Virginia State
Normal '08-'10. Author of "Mainly for Myself,"
"Camp Life of the Third Regiment," "The
Church of the Fathers," "Theocritus in
English Literature," "The Voice of the Negro. *
Secretary of the Virginia Society for the Ad-
vancement of Education. European lecturer for
the Bureau of University of Travel. Head
administrative department of one branch of the
Khaki University, A. E. F., at Beaune, France.
Professor of English at V. M. I. since 1910.
Col. William M. Hunley
A.B.
Professor of Economics and Political Science
Received A.B. from Johns Hopkins University
'04. Postgraduate work, Johns Hopkins, '06-08.
Assistant editor and reporter for The Philadel-
phia Public Ledger, W ashingion Post, and Balti-
more Sun, 08-' 10. Assistant piofessor of politi-
cal science at the University of Virginia, '10-'I4.
Since 1914 he has been professor of political
science and economics at V. M. I. He is secre-
tary of the University Commission on Southern
Race Questions, advisory editor of the Virginia
Journal of Education, and was the first executive
secretary of the Virginia Council of Defense,
1917-19.
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Col. Thomas A. E. Moseley
B.A., Ph.D.
Professor of French and Spanish
Born August 27, 1886. Received A.B. from
Johns Hopkins in 07, and Ph.D. from the same
university in '15. Instructor modern languages at
Princeton from '11 to '16. Professor of romance
languages at Washington and Jefferson, '16-' 19.
Since September, 1919, professor of romance
languages V. M. I.
Col. Raymond C. Bull
B.S., A.B., M.D.
Professor of Biology and Post Surgeon
B.S. from Colorado College, '04. A.B. Univer-
sity Kansas, '06. M.D. Jefferson Medical Col-
lege, '09. First lieutenant Medical Reserve
Corps, U. S. A., '12. First lieutenant M. C,
Regular Army, May I, 1913. Captain M. C,
June 7, 1916. Major retired May 15, 1917.
Lieutenant-colonel M. C, November 8, 1918, to
May 31, 1919. Army Medical School, Washing-
ton, D. C, '12-'13. Sanitary Train, 2nd Divi-
sion, '13-' 16. Adjutant Walter Reed Hospital,
'16-' 18, and Personnel Division, Surgeon-Gen-
eral's office, '18-'19. Since September I, 1919.
professor of Biology and post surgeon, V. M. I.
38
Col. Robert B. Poague
B.S.
Professor of Descriptive Geometry and Drawing
Major Albert B. Dockery
U. S. Cavalry
Commandant of Cadets
Born Rockbridge County, Virginia, December 5,
1881. Graduated from V. M. I. in 1900, stand-
ing fourth in his class. With American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Co., and Pennsylvania
Railway. Commandant of cadets Chamberlain-
Hunt Academy, Port Gibson, Miss., '02-'03.
With Gulf and Ship Island Railway, Gulfport,
Miss., '03-'04. Assistant professor of physics
V. M. I., '04, and transferred to the Department
of Drawing as adjunct professor, '08-'13. In
charge of Summer Coaching School, *08-'12.
Lieutenant-Colonel and associate professor of
engineering, '13-'20. Since 1920 colonel and
professor of drawing and descriptive geometry.
Born at Hernando, Miss., in 1878; Cadet at V.
M. I. 1895 to 1898; graduated U. S. M. A.
1902; served with 5th Cavalry in Philippines,
Hawaii and Southwest; Inspector-Instructor of
Militia Cavalry on Pacific Coast '12-"13-'14;
served with 10th Cavalry on Mexican Border and
on Punitive Expedition, '15-'16; Major com-
manding 1st Squadron California Cavalry on
Mexican Border, 1916; Major of Infantry com-
manding 1st Battalion 318th Infantry and Inspec-
tor 155th Depot Brigade '17-'18; Lieut.-Colonel
of Infantry *18; Assistant Chief of Staff 14th
Division (G-3) at Camp Carter and at War Col-
lege *18; Commanding 4th Cavalry at Fort Ring-
gold '19; Professor of Military Science and Tac-
tics and Commandant of Cadets V. M. I. since
1920.
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Col. George A. Derbyshire
Lt. U. S. A., Retired
Executive Officer
Graduated from the Virginia Military Institute
in 1899 with the rank of cadet first captain.
Tactical officer, V. M. I., -99-'0l. Served as
lieutenant with the Puerto Rico Regiment, being
transferred from this to the Regular Army, and
serving in Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Re-
tired from the army in '04. With the engineering
department of the New York Central Railway,
'05-' 15, leaving there to become post adjutant
and instructor in Mathematics, V. M. I., '15-' 17.
Recalled to active service in '17, and assigned as
commandant of cadets and professor of military
science and tactics, V. M I., for the period of
the war. Since February, 1919, he has been
executive officer and aide to the superintendent.
Col. John S. Mallory
U. S. A., Retired
Lecturer in Department of Modern Languages
Saw active service in Indian campaigns in West,
in Philippines, and in China. Brigadier-general
in late war, commanding successively the 78th
Division, Camp Dix, and Camp Lee. Retired
from active service *19. Since September, 1920,
lecturer in Department of- Modern Languages,
V. M. I.
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Lt.-Col. Raymond E. Dixon
M.A.
Associate Professor of English and History
Lt.-Col. Stewart W. Anderson
M.S.
Associate Pr'ofe
of Physics
Ripon College, '05-07; University of Wiscon-
sin. '07-'09; Summer Sessions, '09-'12-'20;
University of Illinois, '14-'16; A.B. From Uni-
versity of Wisconsin in '09, and A.M. from
same in 13; Teacher of English, Tomah, Wis.,
High School, '09-'10; Head of Department of
History and Civics, and Athletic Director, Por-
tage, Wis., High School, '10-'I2; English
Master and Track Coach, Asheville, N. C, High
School, '12-'13; Instructor in Rhetoric, Univer-
sity of Illinois, '13-'16; Assistant Cashier, Dal-
ton, Wis., State Bank, '16-M9; Acting Head
English Department, V. M. I., February to June,
'19; Graduate Work in English and History,
University of Wisconsin, '19-'20; Associate
Piofessor of English and History V. M. I., '20.
Graduated V. M. I., '08. Commandant Char-
lotte Hill Military Academy. Electrical engineer.
Navy Department. Assistant professor V. M. I.
Instructor at University of Wisconsin. Adjunct
professor of physics V. M. I., '14-'17. U. S.
Army '17-19. Commissioned second lieutenant
engineers, June, 1917; first lieutenant, August,
1917; captain, August, 1918. Stationed at Fort
McPherson. Transferred to Camp Gordon. In
France with 307th Engineers. St. Mihiel and
Argonne drives. Since September, 1919, adjunct
professor of electrical engineering V. M. I.
Promoted to rank of lieutenant-colonel and assist-
ant professor, September, 1920.
Lt.Col. Samuel M. Millner, Jr.
B.A.
Associate Professor of Modern Languages and
Tactics
Graduated V. M. I. as cadet lieutenant 'II.
Assistant professor V. M. I. 'll-'14. Graduate
work University of Wisconsin '14-' 1 6. Adjunct
professor V. M. I. '1 6-' 1 7. First Fort Meyer
Training Camp '17. Commissioned first-lieutenant
F. A. Served with 314th F. A. at Camp Lee.
Ordered abroad March I, 1918, as billeting
officer. Served in that capacity until July, 1919.
Adjunct professor V. M. I. '19. Promoted to
rank of lieutenant-colonel and associate professor
of modern languages, September, 1920.
Lt.-Col. B. Davis Mayo
b.s.
^ssociale Professor of Mathematics
Born at Shenandoah, Page County, Va., 1884.
Third distinguished graduate of the Class of '09,
V. M. I. Instructor at Fishburno Military
School '09-'10. Assistant professor of engineering
V. M. I. '10-M7, teaching branches of higher
mathematics. Since 1917 adjunct professor of
mathematics V. M. I. Promoted to rank of
lieutenant-colonel and associate professor, July,
1920.
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Lt.-Col. James A. Anderson
c.e.
Associate Professor of Engineering
Graduated V. M. I. with first stand in Class of
'13. Instructor Shenandoah Valley Academy '13-
'14. Instructor V. M. I. in C. E. Department
'14-'I5, '15-'16. Student Cornell University
'16-' 17. C.E. degree Cornell, June, 1917.
Entered service as captain Q. M. C, Va. N. G.,
'17. Served in Richmond, Va., and Camp Sevier,
S. C. Assistant Q. M. 30th Disivison in France
and Belgium, May II, 1917, to September 10,
1918. Assistant to operations officer 1st Army
headquarters, September 11, 1918, to January
26, 1919. Assistant to administration officers
headquarters 7th Corps, Army of Occupation,
January 21, 1918, to July 5, 1919. Promoted to
major, August 1, 1918, and to lieutenant-colonel,
April 26, 1919. September, 1919, to September,
1920, major and adjunct professor of engineering
V. M. I. Promoted to lieutenant-colonel and
associate professor of engineering, September,
1920.
Lt.-Col. George L. Barton, Jr.
MA.
Associate Professor Latin and French
Phi Beta Kappa, Raven, Bachelor and Master
of Arts, University of Virginia. Instructor in
Latin, University of Virginia, '12-' 16, and in
Latin and Greek, '16-'17. Civilian instructor
V. M. I. '17-'19. Major and adjunct professor
of Latin and French V. M. I. '19. Lieutenant-
colonel and associate professor of Latin and
French '20.
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Lt.-Col. Benjamin F. Crowson
B.S.
Associate Professor of English
Major Frank A. Grove
B.s.
Adjunct Professor of Mathematics and Tactics
Graduate V. M. I., Class of '10. Commandant
Millersburg Military Academy of Kentucky.
Four years assistant professor V. M. I. Assistant
professor Roanoke High School. Graduate stu-
dent V. M. I. Special student University of
Pennsylvania. Superintendent Charlotte Hall
Military School of Maryland. Since September,
1920, associate professor of English, V. M. I.
Graduated V. M. I. '12. Instructor Dublin In-
stitute '13-' 14. Assistant professor V. M. I.
*14-'16. Commissioned first lieutenant Field
Artillery U. S. A., August, 1917. Served
fifteen months in France with the 15th F. A.,
2nd Division, taking part in the operations around
Verdun, the Aisne defensive, Chateau Thierry,
and the Aisne-Marne offensive. Commissioned
as captain, August, 1918. Discharged at Camp
McClellan, February, 1919. Since September,
1919, major and adjunct professor of mathematics
at V. M. I.
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Major H. P. Boykin
Born "Sunnyside," Southampton County, Va.,
189!. Matriculated V. M. I. 1909. Graduated
V. M. I. 1912, degree of B.S. Assistant pro-
fessor mathematics and drawing 19!2-'20. Ad-
junct professor mathematics and drawing 1920.
Assistant commandant since Sept. I, 1920.
Major Sterling M. Heflin
B.S.
Adjunct Profe
of Phvsics and Taclii
Distinguished graduate V. M. I., Class of '16, re-
ceiving Cincinnati Medal on Graduation. Assist-
ant commandant, instructor in mathematics, and
athletic coach at Bingham Military School, N. C,
'16-' 17. Commissioned captain of infantry from
first Fort Meyer Training Camp. Instructor sec-
ond Fort Meyer Training Camp, and promoted
to major of infantry. Transferred to Central
Infantry O. T. S., Camp McArthur, Texas. Ap-
pointed adjutant C. I. O. T. S. Resigned from
Army December, 1918. Assistant professor of
physics V. M. I., second term, session 'I8-'I9.
Oil business in Texas '19-'20. Adjunct professor
of physics, session '20- '21.
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Major James G. Allen
B.S.
Adjunct Professor of Engineering
Born 1894. Graduated V. M. I. '13, second
Jackson-Hope medalist and French Mathematics
Medal. B.S. in civil engineering on graduation.
With New York Central Railway two years on
construction of Grand Central Terminal. One
and a half years with Westinghouse Company
on construction work. One and a half years with
the Interboro Rapid Transit Company of New
York City on elevated railway and subway work.
Two years instructor in mathematics New York
Military Academy, summers with the National
Bridge Works and the Foundation Company.
Adjunct professor V. M. I., session '20-'21.
Major Kenneth S. Perkins
F. A., U. S. Army
Assistant Professor of Military Science and
Tactics and Instructor in Artillery
Born Norfolk, Va., 1885. Entering V. M. I. in
1900, he graduated in '05 as a cadet captain.
Entered Field Artillery, U S. A., in '08. Dur-
ing the war he was assigned to the 350th Field
Artillery for a time, but was soon transferred to
the Inspector General's Department, under which
his duties were to inspect the different artillery
organizations before they went overseas. Since
September, 1919, he has been in charge of the
Artillery branch of the R. O. T. C. at V. M. I.
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Tactical Officers
CAPTAIN Wm. M. Hoge, Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army
Assistant Professor of Military) Science and Tactics
Lieutenant Edwin L. Hocan, Cavalry, U. S. Army
Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics
Captain Stanton L. Bertschey, Infantry, U. S. Army
Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics
Captain Robert A. Marr, Jr., B.S.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Captain Blandy B. Clarkson, B.S,
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Captain Hernando M. Read, A.B.
Assistant Professor of English and Tactics
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Tactical Officers
Captain David S. Doggett
F. A., U. S. Army
Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics ■
Captain Charles A. Jones, B.S.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Tactics
Captain James T. Rhudy, Jr., B.S.
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Tactics
Captain Benjamin F. Wilhite, B.A.
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages
Captain S. McClellan Butt, A.M.
Assistant Professor Psychology, Logic and Ethics
Mr. Reuben J. Grim
Instructor in Chemistry
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CLASSES
PUBLIC LIBRARY
BIRMINGHAM. ALA
THE CLASS
OF
NINETEEN TWENTY-ONE
Colors : Maroon and Gold
Class Officers
R. McC. Fate President
H. P. McCuiSTION Vics-President
J. H. Jordan Historian
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Third Class:
Private Company
Second Class:
Sergeant Company
Company Baseball.
Second Class:
Sergeant Company
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Ball.
Lieutenant Co. '*E.'
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Ger
Lea Ernest Allen, Jr., A.B.
Marlin, Tex.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Tedo," "Lea," "Cus"
pA was originally a member of the Class of 1920. having joined thai tribe in their Third
Class year, but he concluded that three years at the Institute ware insufficient, and so
early in September, 1919, he cast his lot with '21. Although during his first two years
he was often observed traversing nearby fields with rod, chain, and transit, he came to
the conclusion upon joining us that the broadening training of Liberal Arts was far
more valuable than the intricacies of surveying and mechanics. "Tedo' has held a
prominent place in rebus militaribus. He was sergeant for two years, and the shining
first baseman of the famous 1920 "Ouf" Company baseball team, which walked off with the annual
feed of ice cream.
Though he is somewhat noncommittal as to his standing with the fair sex, we have observed him on
more than one occasion to be gliding dreamily over the gym floor with a fair vision in pink, to the
soothing melody of an entrancing waltz. Furthermore, he is a prominent member of our literary society
and has made many sensational speeches in that renowned gathering.
A cheerful disposition, an affable manner, and an inherent ability to make friends, these traits espe-
cially have made of Lea a valued classmate. And, somehow, we believe that when we hear of Marlin
in the days to come it won't be only because that city is in Texas or because the "Giants" have a
training camp there.
"Well, you krtolv il is."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company
Third Class:
Private Company "D."
Private Company "
Marshal Final Ball
ate Company "D."
shal Final G.-rmai
Richard Turner Arrington, B.5
Richmond, Va.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Pete," "Pud," "Ridiculous"
[NCHES do not make the man, and size has never been a true measure of ability. This
diminutive youlh has for four years stood very near ihe head of his class in scholastic
achievements, and it would be a difficult task to find one who can surpass him in brains.
sound judgment, or strength of character. The only foolish thing he has ever been guilty
of was trying to stop a moving artillery caisson by putting his foot in the wheel. For-
tunately, however, his injuries were not fatal, and he has since led a strictly sane and
sensible life.
Turner's future seems to point to a few years at Boston "Tech," and then a life devoted to the
realm of chemistry. His actions around hop times tend to show that he is more interested in the chem-
islry of cosmetics lhan in any olher branch of this science, and he may yet be able to use his knowledge
of calic camouflage to commercial advantage.
However this may be, his ability as a student has already been displayed, and the steady earnestness
of purpose he has always maintained will carry him far towards success in his choien profession. In
this work he has the best wishes and hearty support of those who have been fortunate enough to have
him as a fellow cadet.
"Say, has all my mail come in yet?"
va.te Company
n Team.
econd Class:
Private Company "i
Gym Team.
Monogram Club.
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "E."
Captain Gym Team.
Monogram Club.
Marshal Final German.
James Robert Ashely, B.S.
McKinney, Tex.
Bora 1900. Matriculated 1918.
Engineers
"Flop," "Jar," "Jim"
jN our Third Class year James R. Ashley, better known to us as "Flop," came to V.
M. I. from far-off Texas. Then began the long ten months of "sitting up" in class,
something a Third Class rat never forgets. "Flop" was small then, and his ears seemed
to be his most prominent feature. Unable to reduce the size of the latter, he decided
to try to grow up to them, so he went out for the gym team. His work in this line was
a decided success, and he is now captain of our bunch of acrobats. Also, he progressed
most admirably in (he growing line, and is at this time half again as heavy as he was
then. Industrious by nature, "Flop" decided to make a try at Electrical Engineering, and embarked on
this course in his Second Class year. Of course, he got along in it, and now bids fair to be another
"Monk" some day. Perhaps he may even invent a device for turning the wheels in his head by elec-
tricity, in order to get up more speed of thought! But whether he put> his mind to this or merely to
something easy, like lighting up the bottom of the Caribbean Sea, he will accomplish it in the long run.
At least, that is said by those who know him best.
*'// it ain't, /*m a rnonfye})' s uncle"
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Private Compa
Track Squad.
Third Class
Corporal Company "A.
Track Squad.
Sergeant Company
Trank Squad.
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company
Track Squad.
Marshal Final Ge
■ t.
"p* Q
John Cropper Ayres, B.S.
Accomac, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"B. D.," "Doc," "Crop"
OHN CROPPER came from Accomac, which is near Chincoteague, where they grow
all of those wild ponies. The natives tell us that he spent most of his time chasing
them. He started out for track when he was a rat, and the coach realized right away
that he had a find in our Chincoteaguer. He has been running for V. M. I. ever since.
"B. D." wanted to be a doctor or a surgeon, and naturally he elected to be a disciple
of "Old Rat," so he could get a litlle of the inside workings of those molecules and
atoms. We aren't worrying about "Doc'' Ayres, because we haven't any idea of being
one of his patients.
The Commandant gave "B. D." a corporalcy, and on top of that presented him with a sergeancy
the very next year. Keeping up the good work, he attained the rank of fourth ranking O. G., which
position he held down his entire First Class year.
Cropper considers hops a necessary nuisance and tries to make olher people believe that he considers
the ladies in the same class, but he doesn't. We wouldn't be surprised to see "Doc" and Mrs. Ayres
come up for the game any old Thanksgiving.
"B. D." has a personality that has won him the friendship of the corps. He leaves us with the best
wishes for his success in the career which he has chosen, and we know that he will have it.
"I ihinl( I'll catch me a little touch of ha])."
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Third Class:
Private Company "B.'
Second Class:
Private Company "I
Marshal Final Ball.
vate Company
rshal Final Ger
Charles Henry Balfour, Jr., B.S.
Norfolk, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1918.
Engineers
"Charlie," "Abie" "Balfert"
^T was a page illuminating one of the brightest chapters of "Abie's" history when he
declined the ease and luxury of his Norfolk home to come to V. M. I. It had always
been the sole desire of this aspiring military prodigy to hang his hat on the wall of a
V. M. I. boudoir. However, the novelty soon wore off, and he began to think that his
one-way ticket had landed him in the suburbs of Hades. "Charlie" was always on hand
for the hops, and the ladies soon found out they had a partner "seconded by none."
"Abie" went to the hops, not only for the "eats," but also for the wonderful opportuni-
ties offered by the Guard Tree.
It was always a puzzle to "Abie" why current went one way and lines of force the other, so he
decided to expose himself to Electrical Engineering in order to delve into the mysterious unknown and
gain some satisfaction.
His good nature, high spirits, and cool judgment will successfully carry "Charlie" through whatever
treats the world will have to offer.
"Wa\e, me up at first ca//."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company **B.'
Third Class:
Private Company "B."
Company Baseball.
^^L^^^uX^rr [ /
Frederick Proby Barrow, Jr., B.S.
Port Norfolk, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Wheel Barrow" "Pall Barrow" "Proby"
Sergeant Company
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Ball.
vate Company '
rshal Final Ger
X-Provisional-Temporary Line Sergeant" Barrow, F. and P., is a product of the tide-
water section of "Ole Virginny." He came lo us a quiet, unassuming, obedient rat, and
throughout his cadetship his quiet nature has persisted. His rat and Third Class years
successfully completed, he decided on Chemical Engineering. He will tell you it was
a hard road to travel and that many were his sleepless nights and hours filled with appre-
hension around finals. Organic was the stumbling-block, but it was finally overcome by
strenuous effort. Profiting by this experience, he got through the First Class without a
mishap. If he carries out his intentions, we expect him to be one of the world's most eminent surgeons
in the days to come.
Here's wishing you the best always, Proby, and we know from our intimate association with you
at old V. M. I. that you will come out on top. In parting let us make one final appeal to you: In
the name of your roommates, and for Heaven's sake, before you pop the question, tell her you snore.
'Yes, by gad, and moreover than that-
Fourth Class:
Private Company "A."
Third Class:
Corporal Company "A";
C. T.
iecond Class:
Sergeant Company "E"
Editor-in-chief "Bullet"
Final Ball Committee;
Marshal Final Ball.
Editor-in-Chief "Bomb"
Hop Committee;
Marshal Final German.
Marshall Keith Berry, A.B.
Vernon, Tex.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"M. K.r "Huckr "Bud-
[LACK-," "straw-," or "rasp-," as the designation goes? No, kind readers, just our own
and only Bud, blue-eyed and Titian-haired, difinified and complacent.
In his third class year, after the S. A. T. C. had come and gone and tried to claim
him for aviation, his military knowledge was recognized and rewarded with chevrons.
Nevertheless, he had time to be one of the regular fellows of the "13."
As a second classman he put out The Bullet and arrived for our first class year to
become the directing power in barracks of the many phases of the Q. M. D. as well as
the editor responsible for the publication now in your hands. The desk and cabinet, with their seventy-
nine indexed pigeon-holes towering to the ceiling of A-l, bear mute testimony to the work required in both
departments. In fact, his V. M. I. life just about centers around that desk — and the hay. Call to your
aid the following scene and you have him: a quiet, homely setting with a figure, pipe in mouth, uniquely
garbed in cuch combination as green felt hat, necktie, and bathrobe, puss-cat purring beside him— all
this before r. confusion of pigeon-holes lighted by several of the six reading lamps, and the figure feverishly
manipulating one of the typewriters or mspiredly dashing off copy in his true highbrow manner.
Withal, he is one of these rare combinations which can speedily and capably turn out work and at
the same time have opportunity for pleasure and contemplation. On all occasions he is level-headed,
sincere, and conscientious. And we all love him for the true qualities of friendship we have been privi-
leged to depend on him for.
"Right up there in that third-story pigeon-hole."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "B.'
Third Class:
Private Company "B."
Private Company "B."
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "B.1
Marshal Final Germai
Paul Alexander Blackwell, B.S.
Henderson, Ky.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Lady," "P. A.r "Carlyle'
|AILING from the land of fair women and fast horses, this youthful prodigy intends to
make brave men fill the place left vacant by mint juleps in Kentucky's hall of fame.
His intentions are tempered with discretion, however, as was evident on the first day of
his arrival here, when he refused to engage in mortal combat with a mean Third Class-
man. After a precarious existence as a rat and hard Third Classman, Paul had ambi-
tions to become a road-builder, but when half a term had passed, he went, not to Mor-
pheus, but to "Monk,"' and henceforth he will read meters in his own home town. He
is a self-styled "Big Dog," but he barks in a feeble crescendo, and while he calls her his "Lady Fair,"
we call her the woman who doesn't fall for that line. But he does argue, and "E'en though vanquished,
he can argue still," so maybe he will bring her around.
Anyhow, Paul, in a few short years, we shall find your name heading the list of Who's Who, and
all who know you will know Why.
"Loofy here, son-
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Third Class:
Corporal Compa
John Lord Boatwright, A.B.
Norfolk, Va.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Jack," "Boat," "No Brains'
econd Class:
First Sergeant Co. "E."
Company Baseball.
Baseball Squad.
Assistant Cheer Leader.
Vice-President Dramatic
Club.
Ma
shal Final Ball.
Lieutenant Co. "B."
Company Baseball.
Cheer Leader.
President Dramatic Club
President Literary So-
ciety.
Marshal Final German.
J1ACK," although a Tarheel born, has proved himself to be a mighty good sort of fellow.
He has taken an active part in every kind of cadet life, having done everything from
leading the cheering at athletic contests to presiding over the Dialetic Society. As a
"rat" Jack was as meek as the rest of us. It was not until he became a Third Classman
that he began to attract attention. He has attracted the attention of everything from the
cradle to the gra' e, in trousers or skirts, from near or far. Falling in love with him
seems to be a thing of little difficulty for the fair sex, for it has never been known for
him to return from a hop wihout a new "Greater Love."
As a cheer leader Jack has shewn us the greatest ability, and we feel sure that the spirit of the corps
this year has been due in a great degree to his leadership. Jack is also gifted as a singer and has been
able to supply the "Quartette" with a deep bass \oice, his most popular piece being the "Corncrib Blues."
He says he is going to give his future to the movies, and we cannot but feel assured of his success
after seeing him at the head of the Dramatic Club. However, no matter what field you may choose,
Jack, old boy, we feel sure that you will succeed, and we are all "pulling for you,"
"By damn!"
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "B."
Third Class:
Private Company "E."
Arthur Johnston Bond, A.B.
Petersburg, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry.
"Turkey," "A. /.," "Libert))"
Private Company "E
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "E."
Marshal Final Germa
HERE from? Well, almost anywhere, because every time someone asked him, "A. J.
named a different town. Matriculating in 1917, he soon decided that, on becoming a
Second Clastman, he would follow the arts course. As a Third Classman "Turkey"
was a "running" corporal of Company "E," and a member of the noble seventh section.
It was in this year that miliary affairs and studies became of minor importance and the
indoor
with th
North Carol
Although
fair sex came to th<
course by becoming a true artist,
oits and to trifle with everyone he met.
Lexingtonians, but in this he was disapp
Second Class year he followed his self-prescribed
This gave "A. J." plenty of time to carry on his
In the fall of his First Class year Johnston started
jinted, as he had to spend the Christmas holidays in
seeker of the joys of life, Johnslc
hard worker, and we know he will
ke a success
th the V. C. C. Company, where he intends to go after the "dips" are awarded in June.
'To Hell with it."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company '!>.'
Third Class:
Corporal Company "B."
Private Company "B.'
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "D.'
Marshal Final Germal
James Christian Bowles, A.B.
Columbia, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1916.
Infantry
"Lucy," "Bill})," "Slippery"
of be
fjlUCY" bas the he
stayed with him
scholar, but in h
his attention fron
tunes with '21.
his ability, holding a<-a:ns
nothing flat.
in exception lo the general
ds by the size of the co
the first rat in '16-' 17 to receive a nickname, and it has
ver since. During his rathood he behaved like a gentleman and a
Third Class year, wilh bombs, new cadets, and chevrons to distract
things academic, he fell from grace and ihen decided to try his for-
i his Second Class year he look Liberal Arts, and has since proved
inters the world's record for putting down a hay in
"Lucy" is an exception lo the general rule in that his virlues are many and his faults are few. He
numbers his friends by the size of the corps, and he never fails to give for the asking his cheery smile
and helping hand. Co to it, "Lucy" — and in parting we can only say that if you occupy as high a
place in the world as you do in the hearts of your fellow cadets, you will write your name with
ihe highest.
"I hope lo tell you."
Third Class:
Private Company
H
1
Charles William Bowman, Jr.,
A.B.
Brownsville, Pa.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
-Charlie." "Chuck," "Chick"
econd Class:
Private Company "I
Associate Editor
•■Bullet."
Marshal Final Ball.
irst Class:
Private Company "C."
Associate Editor
"Bomb."
Dramatic Club.
Literary Society.
Marshal Final German
ERE is the picture of the man who has caused more hearts to flutter by the art of his pen
than the biggest dog that ever entered V. M. I. At any time — almost — he can be seen
with a stack of letters by his side and with his pen working. From his very appearance
you would guess that his main ambition has been to capture an A.B. As an artist of
the first degree he has taken great delight in answering questions in a flowery style, much
to the delight of his teacher — and much to the disgust of his "dumber" classmates. His
rule is an enjoyment of life, and moderation in all things. What better outlook can one
have for gaining the top ring of the ladder? "Chuck" is a'.ways ready for fun and good company with
all. His only regret during his four long years of confinement has been that there are not more hops
and more girls in Lexington, for variety in girls is the spice of life for him.
If he does as well in after-life as he has done here, we may hope some day to have another good
lawyer to settle the poor widow's estate or to help the poor wife find just complaint against her brutal
husband. Here's to his success.
"Well, horv 'bout it?"
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "B."
Third Class:
Private Company "B.'
/QjLoC&k. Vl0t«lJi/
Austin Brockenbrough, Jr., B.S.
Richmond, Va.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Mule," "Pussy," "Crown Prince"
Sergeant Company
Slarshal Final Ball.
N those troublous days of 1917 there entered the arch one Austin, a pilgrim from Rich-
mond. He passed the peaceful days of his rathood in comparative obscurity, but when
he came back as one of the genus Third Classmen he became a star performer, with an
ardent desire to develop his physical powers to the utmost. He undertook a system of
pedal exercise known as penalty tours, and if he walked at the rate of two miles per
hour, he has covered a distance equivalent to the space between New York and Liver-
pool. As a sergeant he scorned his old traveling associa'.es and endsavored to build up
ndulging in the manly art. Also, it was during this period of evolution that he received
hich ullimately won for him the dancing championship of Richmond.
year "Fussy" manipulated railroad curves and juggled roofs and bridges to the
fessors.
'hose loss will be keenly felt by the corps of the following year. He is loved and
his arms by
the training
In his First CI
satisfaction of h
Austin is a r
admired by all his associates, and his acquaintance is widespread. He has chosen to bind himself to a
transit, but whether he holds the red or levels the instrument, hi; success is essured.
"Mann, vou are the nicest bov I have ever seen."
Fourth Class:
Private Company
Third C.ass:
Private Company '
Company Baseball.
/y r <fXcx^l<
Private Company '
Basketball Squad;
Marshal Final Ba
Basketball Squad
Baseball Pquad;
Marshal Final German.
Harold Talfourd Christian,
Lynchburg, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Johnny," "Chris,'' "Fannie"
A.B.
lOHNNY," with his marcelled hair and classic features, enthralls ihe fair sex as no one
else has done. "Fair youth, I would I could make thee believe in love." Alas, he pre-
tends to thrust ihem aside as the wave losses the sands of the sea. But "Johnny" has
high hopes of conquering Wall Street, of being a J. P. M. the second. He always dreams
of pulling the ticker tape in some handsomely furnished office and flirting with the en-
hancing stenographer by his side. For many a fair lady he has "fallen for' at school,
and his mutiplicily of visits to nearby towns will now be missed by many, due lo his coming
absence. Sweet Briar likewise, although it has been less often a place of his secret haunts, holds many
a fascination for this debonaire youlh. Still he believes not in love!
"Johnny" expects lo spend the summer after graduation on an extensive tour through the stales to
California, where he will reside for some time, later returning to Huntington, West Virginia, lo enter
the brokerage business. Being a member of the Liberal Artist "tribe,'' we are sure that with his civil
aspirations (just opposite to his miltary), he will aitain the highest goal in life.
With a character that makes no enemies, and with full ability for your future, "Johnny, ' you are
sure to achieve much success. It is with such a confidence that we say good-bye to you.
"Boys, 1 swear I'll never fall again."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company
Corporal Company
Hop Committee.
Cadet Orchestra,
^&fajP. ^^t-za^a^-y-^^ .
Holland Wright Clarkson, A.B.
Chicago, III.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Holly," "Spinoze," "Yankee"
econd Class:
First Sergeant Co.
Leader Final Ball.
Hop Committee.
Cadet Orchestra.
Capta
n Company
Leade
Final
Ger
Presid
ent Co
illio
Cadet
Orches
tra.
j T is difficult lo realize that this distinguished-looking young gentleman has suffered not
only the hardships of a rat year at V. M. I., but also has served in Uncle Sam's Navy.
After his first year here, "Holly" gave up his highly important position as a corporal
and enlisted in the navy. However, upon his return after the signing of the armistice,
he was again raised to thai exalted position, and from it progressed through a first ser-
geancy to lhat of caplain of Company "F." In his Second Class year Clarkson was
elected leader of the Final Ball, and the success which crowned his efforts in this line
was quite evident on that night to which we all had been looking forward. As a result he was elected
president of the Colilhon Club, and a great deal of credit is due him for the manner in which he so
ably managed the hops during our last year at the Institute.
In "Holly" the Class of 1921 has a noble son, and we do not need a phrenologist to tell us that
when he gets out in the world he will succeed in taking his place among men as he has here while in
the gray. He is a gentleman of the highest type, capable and willing to work, and one who always
stands for the right against the wrong.
*7 shay!"
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Third Class:
Private Company "C."
sluil Final Ball,
Marshal Finn
Beverly Cameron Cobb, B.S.
Portsmouth, Va.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1918.
Infantry
"Bev.," "Corn," "Irvin S."
T was not long after September, 1918, that this "little boy'* was discovered. From that
discovery until his graduation his popularity has steadily increased and his wit has won
for him a place of friendship among all those who have come to know him.
As a rat Bev's record was exceedingly good, but in the first few months of his year
as a second classman and old cadet he started a run for first place on the demerit record.
Early in his graduating year, too, he made a stab at his old record, the misdemeanor
this time being the exploration of the "Delta of the Nile." And "F. C. P." had no
n from October to May.
face, there is a heart of pure gold beneath. There is nothing
Bev hopes to carry on his studies at Boston Tech, and we are
bly. We are sure, also, that in this northern exploration of his
meaning to hi
Trifling though he may be on th
he will not do for a friend. Next ye
sure that his "efforts" will turn out fav
he will not forget Randolph-Macon.
"Co on and le'mme alone!"
( 'iimpany "B."
Serg-eant Compan;
Marshal Final Ba
Qoj<A<G»+4^ft
Henry Harrison Cooke, A.B.
Charles Town, W. Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1918.
Infantry
"Henn" "Lionelt" "5^iJ"
jjNE bright day in early September a young man from the lower valley of Virginia was
entrusted to the tender care of the gentle Third Class. Acquiring the ambition to become
big and strong, he might have been seen most any day with his sack of weights across
his shoulder hiking to the gym. The exercise proved so beneficial to him that he soon
,0. began giving exhibitions of his prowess in his own boudoir on the second stoop every
==M morning after "rev." One false start was made upon entering the Second Class, but
he soon settled down into a course of "Chappyology." At the first makeovers he won
his sergeant's chevrons. Later his scholastic achievements were recognized by stars on his sleeves, although
his chevrons were lost at the same time. He was further honored after donning his cape and paletot by
an appointment as a Rhodes scholar to Oxford, and we know that the spirit of V. M. I. will success-
fully carry him through the stately halls of that venerable institution as it has through this one.
"Good gosh, I reckon!"
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "C
Third Class:
Corporal Company "C."
0v.
George Harris Cosby, Jr., A.B.
Lynchburg, Va.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Vcnie," "Ceorge"
Ser
geant
Company "C
Ma
■shal
Final
Ball.
rst
Class:
Pri
vate
Compa
ny "E."
Lit
erary
Society.
Vic
e-Pre
sident
Lynch-
h
urg Club.
Ba
In\
iquet
itatic
Com i
n Con
nittee.
imittee.
Ep
scopal Chu
rch Club
Ma
shal
Final
German.
HE last of his race (>). For four long years this youth has been made to bear the
name of another man's shame. Once V. M. I. boasted another Cosby, whose name was
"Venus," and the stigma of that unfortunate cognomen fell on his successor's shoulders.
Add to this the burden of continual warfare with those who try to drive into his practical
brain the obscure theories profescors would have us have, and you can see that the loud
prolests at times emanating from F-2 are not altogether uncalled for. "Venie" vehe-
mently acclaims his opposition to girls, lessons, matrimony, and philosophers. He can
a most inviting picture of his future state of single-blessedness, in which he will continually
fire with his pipe, dog, and bcwl of apples. And to hear him describe this touching
would really think he meant it. However, he is only "slinging the bull." Three times
in as many years he has fallen deeply and disguslingly in love. The end is not yet.
As a philosopher "Venus" would make an excellent prize-fighter, but aside from his little difficulty
with this subject, he has mastered, in time, everything before him. What is more important, he has in
his period of cadetship made a host of warm and devoted friends, and this in itself is worth all the
knowledge ever caged in school books.
"Again no mail."
at tim.
sit by
little i
ope
vate Company '
npany Baseball.
Corporal
Company
Sergeant Company
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company '
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Gen
S/ tU Cuty j3
John Earl Craig, B.S.
Deerfield, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Seoul," "Craigie," "Sergeant"
putting one
ministry, ju
whether he
be successf
OU'VE probably heard of "hay hitters" and the like. Well, here's the originator of the
order. During his rat year he hit the hay behind the door during C. Q., but since then
he has participated in his favorite sport in classes, church, and even at the movies. In
specializing he chose Civil Engineering, but having become so fond of' Physics (?), he
has often wished to be in the Electrical Department. Earl has always been the best kind
of a fellow— that is, we thought so until his Second Class year, when he was paid a
special call by one of the ministers of the town. We then learned that he had been
over on us. Lately we've about decided that this special call pertained to his entering the
dging by his steadily growing vocabulary, which he uses in moments of intense thought. But
be a minister, civil engineer, or what not, we not only wish, but feel positive, that Earl will
! in his line of endeavor.
'77/ swear I Wont s/aij here another damn da}}."
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Third Class:
Private Company "D.'
Private Company "E.'
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "E.'
Marshal Final Germai
Gstn^^aJ 7^" C#Ac<x/S'l
James Fountain Crist, B.S.
Montgomery, Ala.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1918.
Infantry
"Jimmie," "Count" "Jo Jo"
HIS abbreviated young prodigy from Alabama arrived at the great metropolis of Lex-
ington in the fall of 1918 to pursue his studies at the "West Point of the South."
Having left his home lown amidst the stirring strains of martial music, he naturally
expected a warm reception at this end of his journey. He got it, but not exactly the
kind he had anticipated. The Third Class welcomed him with open arms and all evi-
dences of brotherly affection. Despile many trials and tribulations, he won the respect
and good will of all by his smiling good nature and evident determination to stand the
n the V. M. I. world.
Our enterprising and industrious Napoleon — "Jimmy" — has in his career at the Institute attempted
everything from running Castle Hill to managing Brown's pressing shop. With a threat of alimony, his
pursuit of the fair sex ceased abruptly, and it was only after weeks of encouragement and urging that
he could be persuaded to again try his luck.
If, in after life, he is as energetic in the pursuance of his chosen profession of Electrical Engineering
as he is now in winning the affection of the fair sex, we have no doubt that he will be president of the
General Electric Company at a tender age.
"She is, without a doubt."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "C
Third Class:
Private Company "C."
Private Company "C."
Vice-President S. W. Vi
ginia Club.
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company
Marshal Final C.e
S^
#*v£ fac/<4%f~L
John Frank Crockett, B.S.
Dublin, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Crlc\ei," "Dave," "Davy"
RICKET," as he is generally known, thanks to "B. D.," came to us from the centra!
part of Southwest Virginia, and signed away his freedom for four years without a com-
plaint. During his Third Class year he discovered that he could survive the frequent
deluges in the Maury-Brook Hall, and consequently joined the ranks of the chemists
in the following year. Despite the fact that he doesn't lake Liberal Arts, Crockett some-
how finds time to read a great deal, and is just as likely to be found absorbed in a copy
of Plutarch's Lives as in the Red Book-
He is rather quiet, which at first gave us the impression of bashfulness, but we soon found out our
mistake, and that he is an example of the saying that "still water runs deep." While not exactly a
hound with the local calic, his Sunday afternoon hikes are not so much for the purpose of exercise as
one might think.
After leaving the Institute, "Dave" hopes to take up the study of medicine, and if he shows as much
skill in dissecting the human body as he did with those frogs in Colonel Bull's Biological laboratory,
we shall certainly hear from him in the future. And judging from the amount of time he spends with
pen and calic paper, Biology is not the only part of the Colonel's line that he has mastered.
"Striding off another masterpiece tonight, fellows."
Fourth Clas
Third Class:
Corporal Company
Monogram Club.
Richard Porter Davidson, A.B.
Washington, D. C.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Infanlry
"Dick" "Dave," "R. P."
Second CI
PrI
■ate
Co
mpa
ny •
A
Ter
nis.
Mo
nogra
Clu
b.
Ma
•shal
F
nal
Hall
First
Clas
Pri
\-ate
Co
mpa
ny ■
A
Ter
nis.
Mo
riogram
Club.
Marshal
Final
Ger
na
|ORE! The royal game of golf is on, but, alas! the hand of Fortune has not provided
the means whereby Dick might while away his leisure hours, so through the necessity of
finding some outlet for his surplus energy he took up tennis, which he pursued for four
years, and for which, through his excellent playing, he was awarded a coveted mono-
gram. In his attempt to break all academic records, Dick's fond hopes were not realized,
but he finished his Third Class year with the odds all on his side. When Uncle Sam
began lo call for officers during ihe fall of '18, Dick was among the first to leave for
Camp Taylor, where he remained until the armistice was signed.
In his Second Class year the serious side of Dick's nature came to the front, and he settled down to
conscientious study and proved himself to be a second Aristotle (so it was rumored).
As a true "pal" Dick stands at the head of the list. The example he has set of clean character and
splendid manhood will be remembered by us all. A friend to be sought after, the Class of '21 wishes
you all the success that is rightly due you.
"What the hell?"
77
i'ate Company
npany Baseball.
Third Class:
Private Company "E.'
Company Baseball.
Private Company ")
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Ball.
'irst Class:
Private Company "
Company Baseball.
Captain Swimming
Team.
Marshal Final Gem
studic
y,^></ s^^V.Q
William Turner Davis, A.B.
Madison, Fla.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Dynamiter "Doc" "T. N. 77'
RRIVING from the state famed for perpetual youth, balmy breezes, and wavy palms, a
youth, known everywhere by his whistle, dropped his suit case in the arch on September
5, 1917. Litile did he suspect of the nature of the next four years. During his first year
all his joy came from company baseball and carrying a deep bass in the church choir.
The year was not all joyous! In his Third Class year "Dynamite," alias "T. N. T.."
earned his name by becoming a charter member in the organization of C. T.'s. Being
linked with youth, he avoided ihe S. A. T. C. catastrophe, but was less fortunate in his
In this year he
company baseba
ost hi:
winning company baseball team,
school, and it was there that he (
Slightly disheartened by the
Artist in his Second Class year.
chemical affinity and his love of Calculus, but played on the cup-
He pursued Chemistry and Calculus all ihe way through summer
ined the staunch friendship of Burke (the cook).
Id shoulder of the engineering species, he became an ardent Liberal
and enjoyed Ethics and Political Science immensely. Just because
there was a "flu" epidemic, "Doc" took that, too, but pulled through in time to captain his company
baseball team and to depart with the boys to Fort Oglethorpe as a part of Uncle Sam's cavalry.
"Alligator" claims to be a woman-hater, but we have observed that certain letters addressed in the
same dainty handwriting arrive with reassuring regularity.
When "Dynamite" has settled down in Madison and become the state's most brilliant attorney, we
know he'll be happy as well as successful. And that day is not far off.
"Hurrah for hell! Who's Afraid of fire?"
Fourth Class:
Private Company "D."
Third Class:
Private Company "D."
ate Company "D."
ihal Final Ball.
Ite Company
ihal Final Ge
^aw^^f. jQ
Alfred Willis Dearing, B.S.
Charles Town, W. Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Pud," "Wallh" "Papa*
'IUD" came to us from West Virginia, but after hearing the talk about Organ Cave and
listening to "Cow" Johnston and "Wooden Indian" Dickson singing "Those West Vir-
ginia Hills," he changed his residence to Washington, D. C. We suppose he came here
because his father, too, had been through the mill some years ago. Again, perhaps he
thought it would make him grow. We don't know why it hasn't, but he is still diminutive
and always grumbles about other people's punching his nose with their elbows. "Wallis"
claims not to "go in deep" with the calic, and swears he hasn't the least idea who will
wear his little miniature. We wonder whether he will be able to tell which is his miniature and which
his class ring. "Pud" hasn't failed on anything since coming here, and he even volunteered to be
jostled around on the rolling caissons out at Camp Knox. He always "gets his lessons over well," as
it were, and wore stars as a result of his hard work when a rat. He is taking Chemical Engineering,
and expects to complete his course next year at Boston Tech, but we're afraid he'll find "her" this
summer and forget all about Chemistry, except that his heart is supersaturated with love. He is sure
to make his mark; such a thoroughgoing person couldn't do otherwise.
"It can only be one to ay."
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Private Company '
Company Baseball.
npany Baseball.
Henry Wyatt Dickerson, B.S.
Richmond, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Engineers
"Dick" "Long Richard," "Slats"
Private Company "A.'
C ompany Baseball.
Marshal Final Ball.
Class:
vate Company
HIS long, tall boy hails from Ric
Because of his unusual cheekiness
rat days, but he managed to surv
"hard Third Classman." It was
"B. D.Y' Calculus. In his Secor
neers, where his troubles began v
yet." He carried his nickname
members of that race. Also, he was quite a rt
suaded to stay in barracks by "Doggie."
With his First Class year came problems in
Even with ihem on his hands, however, "Dick"
ing the bull."
"Dick" hasn't decided fully lo follow up the
he will do well, so go to it, "Long Richard,"
successful as your undertakings in the past.
hmond, which to him is much larger than New York,
he was quite popular with the Third Class during his
ive and come back in the fall of. 1918 ready to be a
a successful year, in spite of "Monks" Physics and
nd Class year "Dick" cast his lot with the Civil Engi-
with the transit, and, as he says, "They haven't ended
of "Jew" in this year, due to his resemblance to the
?gular attendant at the "Mink" hops until he was per-
"roofs and bridges" which consumed most of his time.
always managed to star in the daily exercise of "throw-
engineering profession; but whatever he does, we know
and may whatever you undertake in the future be as
7 refuse to play soldier any longer!'*
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'ourth Class:
Private Company
Vice-President Cla
Varsity Football.
Monogram Club.
Corporal Company "B."
Vice-President Class.
Vice-President Mono-
gram Club.
Varsity Football.
Track.
eond Class:
Sergeant Company
Captain Football.
Track.
Monogram Club.
Marshal Final Bal
rst Class:
Private Company "E."
Varsity Football.
Track.
Monogram Club.
Marshal Final German
Richard Renick Dickson, A.B.
Organ Cave, W. Va.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Wooden," "Dick." "Indian"
HEN this son of the West Virginia hills appeared for the first time upon the threshold
of these gray walls, and had become the recipient of much kind advice on the part of
benevolent Third Classmen, he doubtless bethought himself of that famous saying, "Fools
rush in where angels fear to tread." Although both the geographical location of his
native heath and his previous occupalion in life were elicited with difficulty, it was finally
concluded, upon observing his unfeased countenance, that he had been the chief adver-
tising medium of a cigar store at Organ Cave. He speedily came into his own, however,
as a football player, and for four years has been an ever-dependable and invaluable member of our
hard-fighting backfield. In 1919 he captained the immortal team that conquered V. P. I. This in
itself is a sufficient reason for pulling him, for good and all, in our Hall of Fame. Yet in various
other ways — as a shining light in the military world and as a bright star in our social life (particularly
the hops) — has he burst forth in all his glory. And he has gained no little reputation as a source of
dry wit. "Wooden Indian's" will is incomparably strong, but it has been observed that he becomes as
docile as a little Iamb under the eyes of a "Sheppard."
It will be mighty hard to tell you goodbye, old man, because you have been a friend good and
true, but we're sure that you'll show the same old stuff in your future life that you have shown at V. M. I.
"Well noxv, loofy-a here — "
Fourth Class:
Private Company "A."
Third Class:
Private Company "A."
vate Company
rshal Final Ba
ate Company "A"
shal Final German
^=33
Henry Duncan Draper, A.B.
Santa Barbara, Calif.
Born 1897. Matriculated 1916
Cavalry
"Dune," Dropper"
UNCAN came from Santa Barbara to enter V. M. I. in 1916, but in order to become
a member of '21 he skipped a year and did not return until 1918, when he became a third
classman with us.
Although from the far west, "Dune" is a California dilettant, and a cynic. Only on
the subjects of physical culture and horsemanship does he wax enthusiastic and lose his
carefully cultivated air of nonchalance. This handsome young giant is an ardent follower
of Lionel Strongfort, and any night he can be seen leading a class through the exercises
prescribed by that rule book.
In cavalry Henry is quite proficient. Trick riding is not his specialty, but he can handle a horse
with the best of them and nothing is too difficult for him to attempt.
It is impossible to say exactly what "Drapper" believes. His philosophy is a mixture of all that is
known and some that is absolutely original, but his doctrine seems to be expressed in the trite expression,
"Gross, there's nothing to it!" This always produces that desired result on his spell-bound audience
and prevents any comeback by his adversary.
On the subject of women he is especially conversant, but his beliefs seem to be derived from the
Turks. Needless to say, this cynical atmosphere and his marvelous conversational powers, as well as
his qualities of true friendship, make him very popular. Some day we expect to see Draper's name in
the Wall Street News.
"Gross, there's nothing to it."
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Third Class:
Private Company '
Company Baseball.
ivate Company '
mpany Baseball.
Photo Editor •".
Bomb.''
irshal Final Gen
Russell George Duff, B.S.
Sag'naw, Mich.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
Sag." "Mich," "Pat"
TAG" was a little late reporting for duty at the beginning of his four years' sojourn at
V. M. I., but he soon made up for lost time. He received his share of hard knocks
during his rat year, but it evidently did not change his attitude toward a military life, for
he volunteered to spend the following summer at the infantry camp at Plattsburg, N. Y.
fact, it might be said that "Sag" took advantage of every opportunity that presented
itself for gaining more knowledge of the art of war. "Hard Boy," that's his middle
name. At the oulset of his Third Class year he was offered one of the many corporalcies
that were being handed out so promiscuously at that time. He politely refused this and joined the
"Gyrene" detachment. This didn't last very long, however, and when "Sag" donned the gray again he
realized that his one and only chance of wearing chevons was gone forever. He joined the Field Artil-
lery the next year and spent the following summer at Camp Knox.
His last two years at the Institute were spent under the guidance of the Ancient Rodent of Maury-
Brooke. While this necessitated a great deal of study on his part, he was nevertheless able to keep up
an extensive correspondence.
"Sag" can't decide whether to enter the army or the industrial world, but whichever one he selects,
we are sure that he will uphold the good names of Saginaw and V. M. I.
"Noiv, hac\ in SaginaTv — "
83
Fourth Class:
Private Company "B.'
Corporal Company "C" ;
Company Rifle Team.
PJ CUM^J^^ >|
Alpheus Wilson Embrey, A.B.
Fredericksburg, Va.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Rooter," "Chick," "Circle"
Private Company "C"
Marshal Final Ball.
First Class:
Private Company "C"
Marshall Final Germa
] S it any wonder that "Rooter," after being asked his previous military training and replying
that he had been a boy scout, lost thirty pounds of his million-dollar anatomy in the first
two weeks of his rat year?
As a Mean Third Classman, he paid the price on many occasions, even to the extent
of spending his Christmas holiday under attest and missing the hops.
=. Entering the Second Class and becoming one of those proverbial "disciples" — this time
of "Chappie" — he soon acquired all those habits not characteristic of a "Liberal Artist."
He became a specialist in the act of hitting the "hay," a lover of bottled joys, a worshipper of women,
an exponent of the dance, and a feeder of his face. "Rooter" stands near the top in each.
We sometimes think he is "gone" when the pink sheets pour in, and our uneasiness turns to fear
when his intrepid wooing echoes from the shadows of Jackson Statue, entrancing his victim with the
charm of his words.
When he departs from his friends to study law at the University of Virginia we lose a man who has
always applied himself well and at the same time been a good fellow. And we're sure he'll achieve suc-
cess that does honor to '21.
"Did you get my mail. Fuller?"
84
Fou
rth Class:
Private
Football
Company
Squad.
Thi
d Cla
P
-ivate
Con
pany
Private Company "1
Football Squad.
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Compan
Football Squad.
Marshal Final I
Arthur Emmerson, B.S.
Portsmouth, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Immensee," "Orthobrombic," "Artii
RTHUR hopped off the Lexington Special, August 29, 1917, and regretted it for some
time after. The next year he decided to help the marines out, but the Kaiser deserted
as soon as he heard the news, so "Artie" came back to help show the corps that there
was a Third Class in barracks. He was a charter member of that old "C. T., '13."
Now don't embarrass us by asking
it has something to do with bi
his Second Class year, Arthur
a chemist must if he wants lo slay a chemist. A
never adorned the make-over lists, but we are su
hat lhat means, because we don't know. Anyway.
bs, rat picnics, and things of that sort. Returning for
id aside these wild ways and settled down to study, as
far as we have been able to find out, his name has
that this has been an oversight on the part of the
-amp
Kn
christened a lieutenant in "P'erk's"
Commandant. Immediately on his arnv
Field Artillery.
When Arthur became a knight of the three service stripes he was fired wilh ambilion, strove mightily,
and did forthwith receive excellent marks in class, as well as battle courageously on the hill at football
practice. His stay at (he Inslilute has been a success from the standpoint of the Class of 21. He is a
man loved by his classmates and looked up lo by those about him. He is 21 years old, lives in room
21, and is, all in all, a man of '21.
"Decl( on special detail."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "E."
Corpmal Company
Secretary-Treasurer
A. M. A. Club.
John Swanson Estes, A.B.
Danville, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Edge" "Johnnie," "Yates"
Second Class:
Serg-eant Company "B."
Vice-President A. U. A.
Club.
Vice-President Danville
Club.
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "B.
Marshal Final Germa
I HIS saintly-looking, axe-faced gentleman comes from an alleged spot on the Dan River
called Danville. We have been able to find spots on the Dan River all right, but a
careful study of the map has failed to reveal such a place as Danville, in spite of all
the contentions of Bennett Smith that such a place really does exist. Perhaps "hatchet-
faced" would have been the more conventional term to apply to the above stunning
countenance, but our jumbled memory has always associated hatchets with shining exam-
ples of truth, and — well, we've heard a few of "Edge's" tales (all we could stand.
in fact), and we just couldn't conscientiously do it.
After passing through some dark days as a rat, we find Estes, in his Thud Class year, wearing
corporal's chevrons by way of letting "Old Nick" know there is someone on the post who ranks him.
During his next sentence of ten months he was again decorated for bravery, foolhardmess, endurance,
blasphemy, or whatever they give sergeants chevrons for. However, on the final stretch his endurance
must have given out. Maybe he ran out of "cuss words." Anyhow, there's an "axe-puss" in the
O. G. s picture.
At the hops Estes is in his glory. Whether the girls are in glory or in misery is beyond us, but we
never could tell anything about the women, anyhow. That's "Chung" Jones' sphere! "Yates" spends
his time chewing tobacco, falling in love and out again, and smiling. Wherever he goes, John takes
that smile with him. We know him as a likeable fellow, an ideal roommate, a man well worth knowing,
and one whom V. M. I. will gladly call her own.
"Well, how about settling down?"
Fourth Class:
Private Company "C."
Third Class-
Corporal Company
Private
Compa
r>v "
Ma
irst
rshal
Clas
Final
Ball
Pri
va.te
Company "
Ma
rshal
Final
Gei
Thomas Beverly Evans, B.S.
Church View, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Engineers
"Tommy," "Tom"
AILING from the thriving metropolis of Church View, Tommy entered with the rest of us
on that long journey through Rathood. He was known as a "running mister,'' and his
room was the scene of many consultations by his brother rats as to the best method of
getting orderlies. With about thirty of ihese to his credit, he left at the end of the term
for a round of fun with the fair sex along the Rappahanock.
Coming back as a Third Classman, he proved the good stuff he was made of by
running zero demerits while his roommates "patted the bricks." This good quality awarded
him a "Bevo Corporal," but, sad to say, he was busted along with the rest when the men returned from
the training camps.
Tommy, because of his constitutional inertia, is a Liberal Artist by instinct, but he fooled them all by
becoming a disciple of "Piggy" and "Olie." He awakened himself from his dreams and came back
this year resolved to make that Chrislmas furlough or die in ihe attempt. And whether he goes to South
America with the Guggenheimers or takes a job laying out streets in Church View, his quiet, unassuming
ways and his steadfast character will win for himself the success he rightly deserves.
"This is a funny world."
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Private Company
Cadet Orchestra.
Third Class:
Corporal Company
Leader Cadet Orche
econd Class:
Sergeant Company
Leader Cadet Ore
Bullet Staff.
Marshal Final Bal
First Class:
Private Company "A."
Leader Cadet Orchestn
Hop Committee.
President Literary
Society.
Marshal Final German.
John Clark Fain, A.B.
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Bom 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Jacey," "Johnny" "Jimmy'
IMMEDIATELY upon "Jacey's" arrival in barracks as a rat he was called upon by a
delegation of Third Classmen wilh murder in their hearts. But, alas, "Music still hath
charms to soothe the savage breast." "Jacey" seized his violin, sawed off a few saws,
and the savage breasls subsided. All was quiet along the Potomac. "Johnny" is never
more at home than when coaxing those tantalizing melodies out of his violin. The magic
of his music makes you cry or makes you laugh, and when his orchestra gets going your
feet just won't behave. Music is far from being Fain's only accomplishment. Demos-
thenes, for all his ranting around the beach, rattling his pebbles against his eye-teeth and preaching to
the sea weeds and bathing beauties, had nothing on our John. Almost any Friday night he may be
heard in the halls of the literary society hurling solid chunks of eloquence at the unoffending atmosphere.
Fain has faults enough to make him human, but no man was ever a truer friend or a better comrade.
With a heart as big as all out-of-doors and a personality that makes his presence felt, "Johnny" leaves
behind him a trail of friends wherever he goes. For you, "Jacey," old 21 wishes the best there is in life.
"Do you still worship the ground I Tvall^ on, Gilbert?"
Third Class:
Private Compa
Private Company "E.'
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company
Literary Society.
Marshal Final Gel
Hubert Eugene Foster
Lake Charles, La.
Bom 1902. Matriculated 1918.
Cavalry
"Boolz" "Fatly" "Flossie'
dreary
that inevitable
back with fivt
and from the
"Flossie,"
luck, and we hope that y
HIS pink-cheeked rat arrived at the Institute in the fall of 1918, and from what we
heard from the little home town, he had mauled several old cadets inside of a week's
time. "Foddy" came back in his Second Class year to be an artist, and an artist he
surely is. There is no subject on which he cannot express himself, whether he knows
anything about it or not. He planned a wild trip to South America, guns and all; but
this fell through — likewise his chance for chevrons. "Bootz" came back late in the fall
of 1920, for in the fog of London and amid the gay lights of Paris he had spent the
Although a month was spent having that same old neck straightened, he brought back
"excused" letter. Despite the fact that Cupid had pierced his lovesick heart, he came
years to wait. However, we still notice the same postmark and handwriting every week,
umber he writes he should be a hound.
arry that old line with you, and the world you wish to conquer will be yours. Good
get her come day.
"Now Fit go to sleep and dream about the sweetest girl in the world."
Private Company "A"
Company Baseball;
Class Football.
Third Class:
Private Company "A"
Company Baseball;
Class Football;
Private Company "A
Company Baseball;
Marshall Final Ball.
Company Baseball ;
Marshal Final Gem
William Ayres Fuller, A.B.
Danville, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Bud?," "Flickers," "Daddy"
|ES, he used to be a rat, too, and between furloughs he's spent the best part of four years
in this "Castle on the Nile." "Buck" has two failings; he likes to gamble and his "I'll
bet you money" can be heard during any discussion. His other failing is his firm belief
that everything of importance originated in Danville, his native city. The words, "Aw,
that came from Danville," occur almost as frequently as his other expression.
You wouldn't think that he could be a lion among the ladies, but his aim is more
deadly than Cupid's. Like Kipling's sailor he has taken his fun where he has found it,
and broken hearts line the path where once he trod.
Aside from trying to think up an excuse for a furlough, writing numerous letters and riding the gym,
"Buck" studies hard. In fact, he studies so hard and likes school so well that he has twice been a
member of the summer school. Dame rumor has it, however, that the fair visitors there and not the
studies attract this famous "Barracks Athlete."
No one ever accused "Buck" of being in love with military affairs, and on many occasions he has
shown himself a strong exponent of collegiate life. He merely tells one when confronted with these
facts that he is getting in training for his career at the University of Virginia, where he expects to get
his training for the bar, and we know from observation that he will do well as a member of either kind.
"Atv, what's the use, they re all alil^e, anyhow!"
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Third Class:
Private Company "C."
Private Company "(
Marshal Final Ball.
First Class:
Private Company
Marshal Final Gel
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Harris Walker Garrow, III.,
Houston, Texas
Bom 1901. Matriculated 1918
Cavalry
"Cus," "Wildcat," "Jerro"
B.S.
EAVING the Lone Star State, spending three days on the train, and finally backing into
the rear end of the Valley of Virginia, Gus at last reached these loved and lamented
walls. Desiring to stay only three years, he cast his lot with the hard-handled Third Class
Rats.
Not satisfied with rooming in half the rooms in barracks, he shelled the sentinel with
oranges on Christmas Day, and was forced to confine his aspirations and activities to the
limits of the Post until early in March.
Despite this lamentable incident, Houston's pleasures palled after the first few weeks of freedom,
and he returned, dreaming dreEms of M.D.'s, operating rooms, rich patients, big bills, and fame.
Two pairs or better have always attracted him more than one pair and the Guard Tree, and the rattle
of the chips is sweeter music to his ears than Weidemeyer's most enticing jazz. And yet we remember
once, in his Second Class year, when he patted the bricks for weeks on end as penalty for succumbing
to the lure of our neighbor's Fancy Dress.
Those days are gone new, and we can heartily declare that, as sure as three of a kind beat two
pairs, the medical world gains when "Gus" enters the realm of' surgery.
*'// you love me, tweeze my hand."
Fourth Class
Private Co
Third Class:
Private Company "A.'
nd Class:
ivate Company
n.l Pi:
Chairman Ring
Committee;
Publicity Committee;
Assistant Editor "The
Bullet";
Vice-President Louisian;
Club;
Marshal Final Ball.
'irst Class:
Private Company "A";
Assistant Editor "The
Bomb" ;
Assistant Editor "The
Cadet";
Hop Committee;
Banquet Committee;
Literary Society;
President Louisiana Club;
Marshal Final German.
Charles Barber Gilbert, A.B.
Donner, La.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Charlie," "Monk," "B"
ERE is our true lover of art and letters. For four years he has traveled the hard road
with us and yet he is as gentle as on the day he arrived. His aesthetic tastes are beyond
contamination. A hard-boy he may not be; a high-brow he is.
When it comes to style, taste, the later Victorians, or choice of words, Charlie can
give us the dope and perhaps this accounts for his ever increasing popularity at the Post
Exchange around exam time. As an artist, writer, and committee server he is without an
equal. He designed the class ring and the Bomb will long preserve evidence of his work
with brush and pen. As for committees, they just haven't a quorum without this man.
But genius has its human interests as well. Judging by the voluminous correspondence carried on the
year round, Charlie must be a huge success with a certain young lady, or perhaps several of them. And
what a shame it was that they were unable to see him this spring! However, nature and hair tonic
worked well, the new locks are more luxuriant and more golden than the old, and outsiders will never
know what havoc those clippers wrought.
Luck to you, Charlie, for you've been a valuable man to *21, and the world is looking for such
talent as yours. With your admirable disposition and unusual abilities you cannot evade success, and
some day when you write your autobiography don't forget to include the fact that you went to V. M. I.
"Let's go to the P. £."
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Fourth Class:
Trivate Com11.11
1'hii-d Class:
Private Compa
Private Company "P"
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "F"
Marshal Final Germar
John Morgan Glover, A.B.
Richmond, Va.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Pete" "Dingle" "Magan'
|E,TEV was a regular Fourth Class rat but he was b,y no means commonplace. Being of
Irish parentage and having read a considerable amount of his family history, he decided
that an insurrection of "Rats" would be in order. The revolution was suppressed, but
the life of the leader was spared.
During the war, when things military were paramount, he held down the office of a
corporal, but with the end of the war "Pete's" ambition along military lines had a relapse,
and he has since confined his running to Hop times.
Unlike the ancient who had one weakness, Pete has two. He just can't keep the women away, having
already acquired an athletic heart from his exertions in escaping from their clutches. His other failing
lies in the fact that had he been one of' the females of the species he would have been named Jenny Lind.
Or if he had been in Rome during the conflagration he would have been adding vocal melody to the
accompaniment of Nero's Lyre.
"Pete" is the finest of the fine and he is loved by all who know him. The institute will certainly be
the loser of an excellent cadet and the gainer of a splendid alumnus when '21 is graduated.
"Goodbye Christmas furlough.*'
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Company "A.'
Corporal Company "E
Y M. C. A. Cabinet;
Company Baseball.
Second Class:
Sergeant Company "B."
Y. M. C. A. Cabinet;
Hop Committee;
Company Baseball;
Assistant Leader Final
Private Company "B" ;
Advertising Manager and
Treasurer "Cadet"' ;
Secretary-Treasurer Y.
M. C. A.;
Vice-President Cotillion
Club;
Pos' Exchange Council:
Company Baseball:
Assistant Leader Final
German.
Robert Newton Greathead, Jr.,
B.S.
Norfolk, Va.
Born, 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Newt," 'Bob" "Huge Dome"
EWT" came to us early in the fall of the year 1917. What a change in four short (?)
years! Lo and behold, from a small misshapen rat he has grown into an irresistible
Adonis. Aside from various other attractions. Bob has a way with the ladies that can-
not be denied. They fall just like leaves in autumn before his wind (?). Bob claims
it is not his fault. Shall we call that modesty?
Bob has a — well, we might call it an athletic career. He ran "a mile" one time and
as a result of his success decided to give the others a chance. In the gym his successes
were even greater; tripping the proverbial "light fantastic" with professional ease, he has carried off all
honors in that line.
Always willing to do for others, he has won a place in the hearts of all. He is the type who has
convictions and has the courage of those convictions. Then, too, his personality is an enviable one, for
aside from various other attractions Bob is better known always to be in a good humor.
Being well liked by all. Bob, it is plain that you'll have no difficulties in overcoming the struggles of
the wide, cruel world. So we take this opportunity of wishing you luck and success in whatever your
ventures may lead you to.
'77/ bite; is it?"
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "E.'
Third Class:
Private Company "E."
Second Class:
Private Company "E.'
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "E.'
Marshal Final Germai
~^k ^^Q
Webster Gregg Gridley, A.B.
Fayetteville, N. Y.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Gregg," "Neewah," "Mother"
HIS wandering Yankee hails from that famous salty section of central New York state
where all things are perfect. Save for one long, indefinite furlough, he has been here
for four years, during which time he has managed lo secure the names of "Mother,
"Neewah," and "Gregg," "Neewah" being self-explanatory. He claims to be positively
afraid of women because of early lessons well learned, and though one of the fair sex
has been troubling him for years, we still have hopes for his future safety. Gridley
aspires to be a politician and financier, and so, laking up the arts course, proceeded lo
take on an affected brogue and swagger. You will invariably find him rolled up in sixteen blankets, a
bathrobe, and smoking jacket, trying to sleep or to read the latest financial reviews. Although hating
military life, our "Newah" has managed to live through the terrors of the S. A. T. C. and one R. O.
T. C. camp. After getting his B.A. degree here, he in'.ends to take up a special course in business at
some college where bugles, drills, and regulations are unknown. May he do as well without these three
iniquities as he has in spite of them.
"Well, let's see some action."
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Fou
rth
Clas
P
iva
te C
nmpany
CI
ass
Foo
ball.
Thir
d Class
Cc
rpc
ral
^ompan
econd Class:
Fupply Sergeant Co.
Company Baseball.
Vice-President Richn
Club.
President McQuires.
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company
Marshal Final Ge
John Campbell Hagan, A.B.
Richmond, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1916.
Infantry
"Jack," "Hogan," "Irish"
i HIS young man has had an extended career at the Institute, being ranked in point of
service only by Fanny Dooley. A charter member of the Founders' Club, he seems to
grow more a part of the daily order of things as time goes on. He has a good line and
gets by with it better than anyone we know of. His one failing is good cigars, his on?
weakness good-looking calic. He was ticketed as a Liberal Artist upon his arrival, and
is invariably the first iran to fall asleep in the library. Inciden'ally, he is always the
first to hit the hay in D-l. At the hops he is a knockout simply because his policy has
always been to ignore them completely. The only time he ever gets into trouble is when trying to argue
with the head of the English department.
Jack never begins to worry about demerits until too late to have them removed, with the result that
he always has an excess. His name was the first one read out as being deprived of F. C. P. in 1920.
He has few faults, and is the best of companions and the truest of friends. Loyal and generous to an
extreme, he cannot avoid meeting success. We predict a great future for him in the world of men,
wherever he decides to cast his lot.
"Semans, will you ever grow up?"
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "F."
Third Class:
Private Compa
Sergeant Company '
Marshal Final Ball.
Company
hal Final Gei
/JTw^*
^y
Frank Thomas Hamilton, A.B.
Anniston, Ala.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Mam" "Franl?"
HIS "genlleman from Alaba
arrived on the scene of ac'Jon in the early fall of 1917,
nd has been with us ever since, through thick and thin. Frequently, perhaps, the cold
winds from House Mountain ha-v e turned his thoughts to the comfortable haunts of his
native state, yet he has stayed on in spite of all discouragements. Early establishing him-
self in "F" Company, he soon gained a reputation for "running"; and it became easy
for him to get an orderly as for one of the gods to call for a cup of1 ambrosia.
Returning as a Third Classman, "Ham'' became one of the disciples of "Mose"
Goodman in the far-famed "gyrines" until the signing of the armistice, when he once more put on the
old gray uniform, and divided the remainder of the year between taking part in a number of rather
resounding celebrations in the courtyard and hunting the differetial of infinity under "B.D.V As a
Second Classman "H.-m" soon landed the sergeantcy which he so well deserved, accompanying this suc-
cess with an enlistment in the army of Liberal Artists, where he gained no little fame on several occasions.
The dignity of a First Classrran has appealed to him particularly.
He has one of the best of good natures, and his cheerful smile and characteristic laugh will long be
iissed by us all. And yet he is firm in his beliefs, and not afraid to say what he thinks and to stand
by his own opinion.
As the good fellow, the hard worke
good hunch that when they call the roll t
right.
"Daylight and trouble, both feet on the floor."
and the true friend you have been to us, "Ham," we have a
the Hall of Feme some day, they will tell you to guide on the
Fourth Class-.
Private Company "B.'
Third Cla.s:
Private Compa
Sergeant Company
Marshal Final Ball.
First Class:
Private Company "C."
Marshal Final German
Edward Everett Harwood, B.S.
Trenton, Tenn.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Pussyfoot," "Hardwood," "E. E."
IS name is Everett Harwood, and he hails from Trenton, Tennessee. Very few people
arounn here ever heard of Trenton till young Everett arrived in the fall of 1917, but
since that time it has been in the limelight. "Pussyfoot" first caught our attention by
the admirable way in which he quoted Kipling, but that is not the only one of his accom-
plishments. He has a voice like a bird and is wont to burst into song upon any and all
occasions, lo the dismay of his roommates. A very good disposition has the "Sergeant"
(a nickname contracted during his Second Class year) . He can see the humorous side
:ven though it is upon himself. However, like all great men, Everett has his faults; he would
r play an exciting game of solitaire or read Zane Grey than to pursue the paths of knowledge
to his cwn regret. "E. E." — standing f-or electrical engineer — tells the rest of the tale. Tren-
.'h Hum'h s," and is really developing into an engineer, a good
of a joke
much rath
— at times
ton has listened attentively to the "H
one, and is bound lo make a nr.me for himself wherever he may go.
"Well, you never can tell.'*
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Fourth Class:
Private Company
Football Squad.
Third Class:
Corporal Companj
Varsity Football;
Varsity Baseball.
econd Class:
Sergeant Company "]
Varsity Football;
Captain Baseball;
Treasurer Richmond
Club;
Marshal Final Ball.
Varsity Football;
Varsity Baseball;
Treasurer Richmoh
Club;
Marshal Final Ger
J,
A*«-/ *ysyi,a/isCw*-ts
Daniel Taylor Ingram, A.B.
Richmond, Va.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Dan," "Dan'l," "Ingrance"
E came from McGuire's Schoo
against him were that he had
years haven't changed his hair
he women.
vhe
He has not been able io avo d th
way to one of complete indifference
intimacy with Sam Mason.
He was a meek and lowly rat, but
he changed. Oh, how he changed. Being somewhat of ar
shadow, and was a battery commander at Camp Knox bee.
But these are minor accomplishments. He has been
for three years, and to say that he is fast i
third base on the baseball team, but had loo n
let him pitch because the catcher had a biggt
in Richmond, and the only things that could be held
uch nice curly hair and a pair of lovely eyes. Four
but the difference is readily noticeable in those eyes,
ind the soulful expression in them has given
:h is entirely assumed, notwithstanding his
Mose Goodman took him into his Marines
artillery shark, he became Peerk's veritable
ise of his wonderful ability(?).
the fastest halfback on the football team
putting it lightly. He's just too fast. He started at
ch speed in putting them over to first. So the coachees
glove. In addition to captaining the nine of '20, he
pitched a no-hit, no-run game, and his three-base hits have broken up quite a number of interesting
games. However, you'd never know him for a star off the field, because he is not the kind that
needs advertising. He lets his work do it for him.
Dan's athletic fame is overshadowed only by his reputation as a man who says what he thinks
and thinks what he says. If he goes to Suffolk to live he will probably enter the fish business —
but that is his own affair. He deserted Chemistry for the Arts, for the "Hay" called and would
not be denied. And so whatever you do or wherever you are, Dan, our best wishes go with you and
you can't lose, for it isn't in you. .,w- , j ■ i . ...
' You re damn right!
Fourth Class:
Private Company "E."
Third Class:
Corporal Company "E."
Sergeant Company "B"
Marshal Final Ball.
•st Class:
Private Company "A"
Vice-President O. G.'s
Founders' Club.
Marshal Final German
Henry Tilunghast Ireys, III., B.S.
Frankfort, Ky.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1916
Cavalry
"Dog," "Molecule^ "Tilling"
H.HIS Kentucky colonel, after spending his rodent days on five trips with the corps, found
that the third class was a little difficult at the first try, so decided to go back and march
the first Rat section. Twas in this manner that '21 gained a loyal and good-natured man.
During this period as a "Bull-rat," "Dog" was considered one of the hardest men in
barracks. Of course he was busted from his corporalcy and walked numerous tours, as all
bull-rats are supposed to do.
As a re-entrant in the third class he roomed high and stood high, again getting a cor-
poralcy, and again getting busted. He was also considered something of . a card shark as a second
classman. In this year he pursued gases and rocks under the tutelage of Colonels "Rat" and "Nuts."
Being adept at block-running isn't half of it; he could go anywhere any time he wanted to. True
to his Kentucky blood, he is a superb horseman and loves all horses. Needless to say he went to Ft.
Oglethorpe and received honorable mention.
"Molecule" came into his own, however, when he became a first classman. As vice-president of
the O. G.'s Association he can't be beaten, even if he is the only O. G. who ever gave the old guard
"Present Arms * as it passed in review.
Although he claims to care nothing for tomorrow and is rather skeptical about women, his reputation
as a * dog * with the girls in his rat days still survives.
"Moley," when you've settled in the bluegrass region raising Derby winners and indulging in the
sport of kings, we know that Man o' War's record will be beaten. With that lovable disposition, twisted
smile, and personality of yours we are assured that all your Tenbrooks will beat all the Mollies.
"Tenbroofy beat Mollie by the foam on his bit.**
Fourth Class:
Private Company
lpany
Private (
Minstrels;
Scrub Basketball;
Company Baseball;
Company Rifle Team.
Walton Bottimore Johnston, A.
Bluefield, W. Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Con>," " Katrinfya," "Tripod"
ate Company "*
matic Club;
ib Football;
shal Final Ball.
Dramatic Club;
Scrub Football;
Marshal Final C
ARLY one bright September morn in the year of our Lord 1917, this unique character
portrayed above waddled into the arch with a suitcase in one hand, a set of poker chips
in the other, and a deck of cards in his vest pocket. Not wishing to miss anything, he at
once ordered the O. D. to assign him to active duly. It was his most noble ambition to
enter the Third Class, thereby becoming an old cadet. From these lofty heights he would
fit position to give his brothers from the home village a warm reception upon
upset by time-honored customs,
adually crept in!o
their arri\al. Sad to relate, however, his ambitions
and he silently withdrew to the tenth section of the Fourth Class.
He also had an ambition during his Third Class year to wear stars. But love
his life and soon he had to give up the struggle, for love and calculus do not mix.
As a second classman all ambitions were cast to the winds, and he started to develop a social career.
He made his debut at the Fancy Dress Ball of a nearby university — a debut which ended disastrously in
numerous tours both day and night.
His first class year can be summed up in the one simple word Bridge, for he ate bridge, drank bridge,
and slept bridge. "Cow" is a man through and through, and any class is to be congratulated on having
such men as he. Loved by many, admired and respected by all, we have no doubt that in life's mad
whirl he'll never fail to overcome all obstacles, even though it should come to mining coal in Bluefield.
'V ivont certify to anything where Wine, Women and Cards are concerned."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "B."
Third Class:
Private Company "B."
Private Company "*
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Ball.
"irst Class:
Private Company "B,
Company Baseball.
Hop Committee.
Marshal Final Germa
P\ Z&ulto UitaS^ 0*^/"")
Charles Wesley Jones, A.B.
Norfolk, Va.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Wep," "Chung," "Ethiope"
| ND now, ladies and gentlemen, meet "Wep" Jones, the boy from the city by the sea.
He is easy-going, generous, and good-natured, and his good fellowship makes him an
ideal roomrrale. Incidentally, to the ladies he is known as the "Dancing Fool. He
came to us Lack in '17, and like the most of his "brother rats," he did not gain much
notoriety along military lines or otherwise. As a Third Classman we find some of the
old savage instincts in him, and he ranked among the hardest of the hard. Naturally
he has flirted with the math department enough to feel its fangs, but good luck, coupled
with eleventh-hour streaks of real brilliancy, have kept him in the race, and he bids fair to finish strong.
After a year of sailing over the rough sea of math, he decided to turn to Liberal Arts, and soon distin-
guished himself as an unri1 aled letter writer, consistent hay-hit!er, and highly proficient Mexican athlete.
We now find "Chung " a First Classman, full of ambition, longing for the peace and quiet of civilian
life, but always true to the red, white, and yellow. With all the pride of the true Southerner, he is
typical of the South in generosity, hospitality, and true gentlemanly traits.
"How about getting the mail. Edge? I ^now I've got a letter from the Briar."
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* — T~l/ W
Hoyt Jones, B.S.
Fort Worth, Tex.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1918.
Infantry
"Hoyi," "Hennessey," "Jonesey"
Private Company "A"
Marshall Final Ball.
Private Company "A"
Marshall Final Germai
}OYT
another one of those fellows who hails from the Lone Star State. We never could
ut how they can be consistent in saying that Texas is civilized and at the same
time be forever telling those wild and wooly tales, but his wonderful yarns about jack-
rabbits, tarantulas, "greasers," and mesquite are very exciting to listen to. We woudln't
mind trying it awhile ourselves. Hoyt likes to talk about oil wells and to crack jokes,
and may be heard at most any time starting off with "Have you ever heard this one?
Jones entered the third class just in time to get mixed up with the S. A. T. C, where
he made good and in other lines has continued to do so ever since. Deciding to take Electrical Engineer-
ing in his second class year, he found it to be no crip. But he has carried his burdens without grumbling.
He is exceedingly modest and conscientious about everything. It alrr.ozt hurts his conscience to "cut" on
the milk.
Hoyt's affection for cahc seems to be entirely lacking, but well wager he has some one down in
Texas who has signed up lo wear his miniature. If he keeps on plugging away as he has in the past
he 11 graduate with a high stand, and next year will probably find him down in the oil fields salting down
the com for the one who holds first place in his heart. Luck to you, Hoyt!
"Did you ever hear that one about — "
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Fourth Class:
Private Company '
Episcopal Church ^
Track Team.
Monogram Club.
Third Class:
Corporal Company
Episcopal Chuich A
Track Team.
Monogram Club.
Class Historian.
Second Class:
1st Sgt. Company "C."
Episcopal Church Vestr
Monogram Club.
Track Team.
Class Historian.
Vice-President Athletic
Association.
Bullet Staff.
Assistant Manager Ba
ketball.
Vigilance Committee.
T. M. C. A. Cabinet.
First Class:
Lieutenant Co. "C."
Episcopal Church Vestr
Monogram Club.
ok Te
Cla
it T. M. C. A.
in Publicity Com-
jJtCotf-l
John Hartley Jordan, B.S.
Eastland, Tex.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"]ac\" "Judon" "Squat"
JHIS native of Palestine (Texas, not the Holy Land) drifted in from the stockyards of
Kansas City about the first of September, 1917. He soon became known as "that run-
ning Mr. Jordan," and juslly so. The jackrabbils of his Texas wilds must have taught
him the art of hurdling. His rat year was a model one, and he blossomed into a Third
Classman a very high-ranking corporal. The S. A. T. C. found him a hard "Gyrene"
and bent for Paris (Island), but the armislice broke up all his plans. When the time
came for him to choose his course, he selected Chemistry. Naturally a highbrow, he
took to formulas like a cat lo warm milk. Some day he is going to make a great discovery of a certain
love potion, and then Beatrice Fairfax will have lo go out of business. As a First Classman he won
renown for himself as the able editor-in-chief of The Cadet Editorial work and frequent trips to
Hollins took up most of his spare time. But in spite of all his activilies, he has always had time to be
an all-round good fellow. Jack, your days as a cadet have been crowned with success, and may your
future be as bright as your past. As you go out to make your way in this world, remember that the
Class of '21 is behind you.
"Did you all hide my mail?"
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Fourth Class:
Private Companj
Track Squad.
Monogram Club.
Private Compaiv
Track Squad.
Monogram Club.
econd Class:
Private Company "D.
Captain Track Team.
Monogram Club.
Marshal Final Ball.
irst Class:
Private Company "D."
Track Team.
Monogram Club.
Marshal Final German.
tf^^fc/g^f]
Frederick Clement Kane, B.S.
Youngstown, Ohio
Born 1S98. Matriculated 1917.
Engineers
"Fred," "Smiley," "Speed King"
1UST see what I've run into now," said Fred when he struck the main arch of barracks.
It's lucky for us that he didn t decide to run away, for we never could have caught him
and would have lost one of the fastest sprinters that ever wore the monogram. In some
ways, however, he might be considered slow, for it took him three years to get acquainted
with even a local callc. He claims to hold ihe record of doing less and getting by with
more than anyone else in barracks. Because of his restless disposition and dislike for
concentration, he is generally opposed to study, but ihere are moments when he does
"use his bean," and it is amazing to note the number of really brilliant ideas he can conceive for doing
something by an easier and shorter melhod than has ever been used before.
Following the line of least resistance, he selected the Civil Engineering course, because it was much
easier for him than Liberal Arts. He is more at home with a slide rule than he would have been with
one of "Chappy's" volumes of poetry. With a surprisingly large amount of reserve ability that will be
turned loose some day, he will finish life just as he has finished his races here — a winner.
"Even if I do say it myself."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "D.'
Third Class:
Private Company "D.'
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m$0lm.
Pi ^ 1 1
5^7
Second Class:
Private Company "]
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "A.'
Marshal Final Germai
, f^J^^S*^ <±f™f
William Marshall King, B.S.
Fredericksburg, Va.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Engineers
"Marsh," "Kink"
HIS ruddy-cheeked youngster from the historic town of Fredericksburg tired of the hum-
drum life of a civilian and decided upon a military career. In the fall of 1917 he left
his cozy fireside and was received in Lexington by a committee of M. T. C.'s, who
welcomed him with open arms. As a rat our King was unable to exercise his sovereign
powers, but when a Third Classman he was made a corporal and held sway over seven
humble privates. At one time it seemed as if Marshall's interests in things military
would lead him to a sad fate in the academic field. He could not be a Napoleon and
a sage at the same time, and therefore was defeated in seven academic battles. But, undaunted, he
launched a counter attack and made up five of his seven subjects at one time.
We have no doubt that such a credilable performance was inspired by some fair damsel of whose
identity we have only the vaguest suspicion. Marshall, we hope that you will be as successful in your
future life as you have been in your past affairs with the fair sex.
"You boys must thinly Fm a dodo.''
106
Private Compan
Track Squad.
Third Class:
Corporal Company *"D.'
Sergeant Company "E
Company Rifle Team ;
Marshal Final Ball.
vate Company "E" ;
rshal Final German.
Jasper Wilson Knapp, Jr., B.S.
Richmond, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917
Infantry
"Oumsie" "Walrus" "Nape*
V. M. I. so well that he even goes to Summer School at Goshen every
year for the simple reason that he can't bear to be parted from military life. We have
been afraid several times that we would lose this lad, but his horseshoe has stuck by him
and consequently he still abides with us. Contrary to expectations he is a positive woman-
hater, being one of the charter members of Sam Mason's select club. Perhaps it is be-
f an accident that occurred when he was a rat (which involved the original
'Walrus"), but, whatever the cause, he abstains from the hops and his only thoughts
of food.
transit hugger'5 when he reached the second class, and knows the dimensions of the
d forward, having run more traverses around the field than the track squad
apparently are
He became
parade ground backward
runs in a season.
"Oomsie's" bashfulness is such that it is eaid h>
all during leap year, preferring to lake no chances
to the sweet things, we believe (hat he ha
learns to care for him as we do — 'nough said.
Walrus, we are expecting much of you and we don't believe for a moment you'll disappoint us. For
a man who is as conscientious a worker as you have proved yourself here is bound to overcome all
obstacles. And our best wishes are behind you.
"When do we eat, Cutch?"
never went within ten f'eet of one of ihe gentler sex
es rather lhan be roped in. But in spite of his aversion
of his own somewhere and if in the course of time she
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "F.
Company "F."
Second Class:
Private Company
Company Baseball
Marshal Final Eal
Private Company "F."
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final German.
Charles Allen Lacy, A.B.
Memphis, Tenn.
Born 19C0. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Pigeon E\)e" "Scratch" "Clarence*
IP?
"HIS young gentleman traveled all the way from far-off Tennessee in order that he might
join the search for the far-famed gold brick which is reputed to be hidden somewhere in
front of barracks. His diligent application to his search really deserved some reward,
and as Third Classmen we breathlessly awaited the discovery of the coveted prize. But.
alas! he became discouraged and gave up the search after the final ball when everyone
left for home. Soon after his experiences as a tourist he was unfortunate enough to suc-
cumb to the darts from Cupid's bow. Immediately he began to grow long and lank, his
hair turned gray, and he refused to eat. Verily, yon Cassius had a lean and hungry look! Much to
his disgust, his love was not reciprocated, and he was forced to return to his normal state, this time a
r.
illowed education to interfere with his college career, and consequently
e than a knowledge of math out of his four years here. He is going
th him ihe good wishes and affectionate thoughts of the host of friends
confirmed bachelor.
As he often says, he has not
he has succeeded in oblaining mo
back to his native city carrying w
he has made at the Institute.
*7've never been in love in mi> Ufe.""
108
Third Class:
Private Compa
Second Cla:
Marshal Final Ball.
•irst Class:
Private Company
Marshal Final Ge
Associate Editor '
Cadet."
Elliott Russell Laine, B.S.
Windsor, Va.
Bom 1899. Malriculaled 1917.
Cavalry
"Pinkie," "Kraut" "Dog"
^INKIE," as he is most generally known, came to us direct from the land of peanuts and
Smithfield hams. He claims he didn't know much about the Institute and its strenuous
military sys!em before coming here, and it lock him a long time to recover from his first
fright, when, after reporting lo the commandant, he proceeded along the first stoop, taking
his time, trying to be pleasant, and looking the place over. But after four years of
military existence he vows it'll take at least two more for him to get used to "cits ' life
again. According to him, the confinement and seclusion isn't so bad after you once get
used to it, and it's all right to be a "keydet" until the "calic" get to walking around about hop time. He
even liked military life well enough to volunteer for the cavalry camp down in sunny Georgia last
summer. "Pinkie" is inclined to be cynical at times, so don't be surprised if you hear him say, "Nothing
is as it was, and there is no such thing as love." He took up Chemis'.ry in his Second Class year
merely because he liked it, and also because a chemist is valuable in these dry t'mes. We really don t
know what "Pinkie" will do when he gets out — the fact is, he doesn't know himself — but we're sure
he'll find his place in the world and make good at anything he tries.
"It can only be one rvay, you know."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company
Third Class:
Private Company
;cond Cla
Sergeant
C
3mpany
Treasure
Bullet."
Marshal
Fi
nal Ball
"irst Class:
Private Company "B."
Business Manager
"Cadet."
Chairman A. I. E. E.
Marshal Final German.
Henry Carter Land, B.S.
Blackstone, Va.
Born 1897. Matriculated 1917.
Engineers
"Henry" "Henri," "Dog"
JE.HOLD, ladies and gentlemen, this wonder from the wilds of Virginia. He can handle
the business for The Cadet, work, a slide rule with unbelievable rapidity, do a most intri-
cate problem for "Monk,'' and write "dog sheets" all at the same time. Il was a sad
day for Blackstone when Henry decided lo become a cadet. But someone once said
r that it's a mighty poor zephyr which doesn't waft a little good to someone, so '21 is duly
=J thankful to the aforesaid breeze. During his first two years this young man was content
lo pull down maxes, and ended by hitching his sleeve to a star and appropriating second
stand. However, when our Second Class year rolled around Henry's real work began. Being inquisi-
tive by nature, he joined "Monk's" electricians "just to see what makes the wheels go "round." The
Bullet staff picked him for treasurer, while the powers-that-be recognized him with a sergeancy. Seeing
his success with the Bullet, The Cadet decided that it must have him for business manager. Henry is,
therefore, a pretty busy gentleman, but one thing must be said for him: regardless of how busy he is
collecting, chasing elections, or writing, he always has lime to help a fellow cadet over the rough spots,
and the only thing that will keep him out of the hay at taps is a request to coach someone else for an
exam. We are sure to hear from Henry in the days to come.
'Wo 'special' todav."
no
Third Class:
Private Company "D."
Second Class:
Private Company "l
Marshal Final Bait.
ate Company "E."
shal Final Germar
Edward White Lauck, B.S.
Luray, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1918.
Engineers
"Ed" '*Lon>£/e," ''Caveman"
|NE of that peculiar species known as a "Third Class Rat," Ed was among the first to
enter the Institute in the fall of 1918. He says he came early to avoid the rush and to
get the full benefit of> the military training. Although accustomed lo the grim surround-
ings of the "Underground City," he is not at all as hard as he looks, but is an ardent
worker and strives for the successful accomplishment of his "daily juties." Having suc-
cessfully passed through those stormy days of rathood, Ed came back the next year a
full-fledged Second Classman. He did not hesitate at the crossroads — it was to be Civil
"a la Oley" and f. o. b. "Piggy." Being an engineer by nature, he joined that branch of the R. O.
T. C, and, when a First Classman, gained fame as the assistant instructor in Topography.
Each of us has come to recognize and appreciate that kindly humor and that desire to help the other
fellow along the road which are distinctly his, and which have alt contributed to make his classmates
glad to greet him as a comrade in the corps.
As he leaves us he has but one regret: that the military life did not bring his knees in closer contact
as they pass each other day by day.
"Say, what d'ye hope."
Ill
Private Company
Basketball.
Corporal Compan
Manager-Captain
Basketball.
jeond Class:
Color Sergeant.
Captain Tennis.
Basketball.
Marshal Final Ball.
st Class:
Ter.i
Lieutenant Co.
Manager-Captai
Athletic Council.
Basketball.
Marshal Final Germa
ry^^ty >$vl*-*x? a^it~)
Henry Davis Lee, B.S.
Elkins, W. Va.
Bom 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Engineers
"Henry" "Dog Pass," "H. D."
OVER! Yes, he is a hunting dog, all right. In the wilds of the West Virginia moun-
tains he acquired a taste for game and has succeeded in cultivating it to a considerable
ree since his debut at V. M. I. Especially in basketball has he shown his superb
lities as a sportsman, and more than once have our friendly rivals succumbed to his
attack. Henry has a wonderful habit of theorizing, and in order to find a field wherein
his fertile brain might be free from trivial incidents, he decided to become a Civil
Engineer. No doubt we will live to see the day when he will have a railroad, on paper,
running up every bypath in his native state.
Being possessed of a lengthy formation, Henry was unanimously elected by the commandant to be
color sergeant, and through many a weary march he has carried both the battalion colors and Old Red,
White, and Yellow to victory.
A true friend and comrade, unselfish, with a heart as true as steel, you have the world from which
to choose, Henry, old man.
"Now I don't l(norv about that."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "
Varsity Football;
Varsity Basketball;
Monogram Club;
Hon Committee;
A. M. A. Club.
Third Class:
Corporal Company
Varsity Football;
Varsity Basketball;
Varsity Baseball;
Williamson-Graham
Vice-President of C
Hop Committee;
Treasurer Monograi
Club;
First Lieutenant I
Corps;
All-South Atlantic
All-South Atlantic F<
ward ;
Secretary and Tri^asu
A. M. A. Club.
-e.
James Clarence Leech, A.B.
Lexington, Va.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1916.
"Jimmie," "Monlf," "LiicW
econd Class:
Sergeant Company "C" ;
Varsity Football;
Varsity Basketball;
Varsity Baseball;
Vice-President Monogram
Club;
Hop Committee:
Capt. and Halfback All-
South Atlantic Eleven;
All South Atlantic Guard
in Basketball;
Vice-President A. M. A.
Club;
Assistant Business Man-
ager Spring Supple-
ment;
Finals Committee;
Athletic Council;
Marshall Final Ball,
'irst Class:
Captain Company "C" ;
Captain Varsity Football;
Captain Varsity Basket-
ball;
Varsity Baseball;
President Monogram
Club;
Athletic Council;
Captain and Halfback
All-South Atlantic
Eleven;
All-American Halfback;
All-South Atlantic Gu.-'d
in Basketball:
A. M. A. Club;
President Founder's
Club:
Marshal Final German.
FAMOUS coach once said lhat good athletes are not made but born. "Jimmie'' stands a
living example of that adage today. His athlelic career here has been phenomenal, and
surely no greater athlete has ever won the coveled V. M. I. monogram. His clean sports-
manship, heady generalship, and broken-field running have made him the subject of sporl
comment throughout the entire East. To take the words of a noted sport editor: "Too
much Leech spelled defeat for the University of Pennsylvania." In this game his sen-
sational dashes and all-round ability strengthened his grasp upon a hafback position on
Walter Camp's mythical All-American Eleven.
"Jimmie'' has a personality which has won for him a place in the hearts of the corps, while as a
leader he is unsurpassed. Unlike most athleies he has a warm spot in his heart for the fair sex. and
quite regularly a letter leaves on the B. & O. for a trip north. His cadet life was interrupted in his
Third Class year by his enlistment in the U. S. Marine Corps, where he rose to the rank of First
Lieutenant and saw active service in Haiti.
"Jimmie," the expectations of the class for a future paralleled by your record here goes with you.
Nothing but success can accompany a man of your calibre.
"Hi, boy!"
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "D."'
Private Company "D.'*
Company Baseball.
ate Company "]
pany Baseball,
shal Final Ball.
Private Company '
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Gen
William Hutchinson Lockey, B.S.
Chipley, Fla.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Bill," "High Mind" "Rose"
SAD day it was for this young inhabitant of Chipley, Florida, back in the black days
of Twenty-One's rathood, when he was booted none too gently into 102. However,
nanaged lo make a fair existence during his rat year, even (hough he did 'bull
He says this was caused by his looking so much at the snow, which he had
en before in his life. On entering the Third Class, "High Mind" turned into
enly known as a highbrow, grabbing a good stand at the end of the year,
selected Electrical Engineering and became a follower of "Monk," probably
due to his knowledge of short-circuited gas pipes, but he also experiments in chemistry, having nearly
destroyed the occupants of 9-B by making an internal analysis of hair tonic. But this is only leading
up lo the day when Newton's laws will be out of date and the world will start revolving in the oppo-
site direction.
He claims lo be a "dog," but we don't believe it from the few answers he gets to the many "spe-
cials" he writes. However, success is hound to come in one way or another, and 21 will soon hear
from him.
"Oh, that's just another chum of mine."
114
Fourth Class:
Private Company
Corporal Company "C
Varsity Baseball.
Monogram Club.
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John Herbert Claiborne Mann,
B.S.
Petersburg, Va.
Bom 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Whale," "Booty," "Johnny"
.•fond Class:
Sergeant Company
Vsrsity Baseball.
Monogram Club.
Marshal Final Ball.
irst Class:
Tuvate Company
Varsity Baseball.
Monogram Club.
Marshal Final Ger
gjN the fall of 1917 this prize product of Petersburg fell in among the ranks of the New
and Lowly. He was a running "Mister," and not infrequently had to: "Sir, I report
as orderly." Of course, he liked the hops, consequently his fame was not confined to
the military department. As a corporal "Whif" was the bane of all rats, and many a
harsh epithet passed his lips in the discharge of his duties. In this same year the base-
ball team found a regular third baseman and Johnny found a monogram — a good trade
for all parties concerned.
nd Class year "Booty" guided on the right and also practiced walking on a straight line.
ssman our hero was No. 1 in the front rank of the first squad. His other military honors
consisted of holding down a lieutenancy in "Perk's" field artillery. In his spare time at the Institute
Johnny pursued the study of Civil Engineering, and several times he nearly caught it.
"Booty's" slay at the Institute is a success from every point of view. He is one of the finest men,
both as a friend and as a classmate, whose name ever adorned a diploma. It is with the utmost confi-
dence in his ability to succeed that his classmates see him as an alumnus.
"Say, Jordan, did you get my last towel?"
In his Sec
As a First CI
-■■>■■
Private Company "C"
Literary Society;
Florida Club.
Third Class:
Private Company "C
Class:
:e Company "C" :
ite Company "C";
tant Business Mana-
• "The Bomb";
5. a. JjaaMI
m
Samuel Allen Marshall, Jr., B.S.
Jacksonville, Fla.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"5am," "Phyllis"
JAM'S four years at V. M. I. have been a record in more ways than one. It is remarkable
how that smooth polish and that innocent, soulful face have enabled him to avoid even
the appearance of evil while causing so much trouble, through that inspired imagination of
his. Sam has never condescended to be an officer, for, like the majority of us, he realized
that some of the others were running for the jobs, and an unselfish nature couldn't deprive
them of the honor. But just the same, influenced ostensibly by summer camp at Fort Ogle-
thorpe, he got so "running" as a first classman that he was rewarded with a first sergeant
in Cavalry, his one love (his limbs are so admirably shaped for a horse, anyway), and it was a delight to
the eye to see him saunter forth to drill. His tour as O.D. will also be long remembered.
In spite of his admirable work in his studies, and of the love he bears his instructors, and of the
volume of letters that intermittently come and go in vain, he has time to take life philosophically
and to have an ambition that overrides his natural indifference. Also, he has time to argue, to remain
unsquelched in repartee, to reminisce, or to tell, in his dry, affected drawl, such stories as "There
was an old woman — "
Sam, your ability is both unique and enviable, as true in your friendships as you are frank and
antagonistic in your dislikes. With such qualities we can say good-bye to you with assurance that they
will make inevitably for success as you build your super-bridges.
"I'm going to lurn over a new leaf."
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f
.J*
Third C:ass:
Private Company "B.'
ate Company "B"
shal Final Bail.
Private Company "B"
Wrestling Team;
Marshal Final Ge
A7 JIA-AtTCC—
u
Lee Ricaud Martin, B.S.
Washington, D. C.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1918.
Infantry
'T&cfo," "Leopold;' "Third Class Rat"
ijjELL, girls, here he is — -the boy who falls for so many of you at one time that he hasn't
enough rings to go around. The art of fascinating the fair sex is only one of Ricky's
accomplishments, however. He is an exponent of the terpsichorean art, lover of the hay,
food for a vampire, and a boxer and wrestler of no mean ability.
Rickey came to us from Randolph- Macon (Boy's School), in the fall of 1918. En-
tering the Third Class with the determination to become a worthy member of 21, he soon
accomplished his end in view and today is looked upon as the class mascot. Upon entering
the upper classes he became a disciple of "Old Rat" in the Chemistry Department, where he has won fame.
Huffcut's philosophy of' "The Only Child"' is not applicable to Ricky. It is true that he is the butt
of nearly every joke on the third stoop but no man in barracks can take a joke better than he. He always
has a pleasant word for everybody and is one of the most beloved members of the class.
When finals roll around it will be with the sad realization that we have to part with such men.
Here's to you, Ricky, old boy. With a heart as big as your body, may you find what you seek in this
world and always be a credit to V. M. I. and old '21.
"I'm a Third Class Rat."
117
Fourth Class:
Private Company
Scrub Football.
Third Class:
Private Company
Varsity Football.
Monogram Club.
nd Class:
Sergeant Compari
Varsity Football.
Monogram Club.
Marshal Final B;
Private Company
Varsity Football.
Monogram Club.
Marshal Final Gei
4. ~?H,
Sam Anthony Mason, A.B.
Hampton, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Sammy," "Sam," "Sam'l"
AM decided that '21 ought to have a representative from Hampton, and as both the other
residents were away, the duty fell upon his shoulders. He didn't care for hops and he
wasn't particularly fond of things military, although the commandant did nearly worry
him to death by making him sit up after taps with the first relief when he presented him
with a quartermaster sergeancy. Sam's hobby is just football; he eats it, sleeps it, and,
best of all, he plays it. One of the best ends that ever trotted out on the hill, he has
been a shining light on the varsity for three years. To say that Sam is popular would
be an inadequate way of expressing the sentiment of the corps. He is one of those rare persons who
have the faculty of making friends of even those persons who want to be enemies, and this, combined
with his gridiron ability, has placed Sam in a most enviable position.
"Oh, Catvd, I'm not feeling very well today."
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Private Company "D"
Marshal Final Ball.
Marshal Final Gc
£.. *2>. "7>fe£-t^
Clarke Braidwood Mears, B.S.
Chincoteague, Va.
Bom 1901. Matriculated 1918.
Artillery
"Squirrel" "DucJ^y" "Johnny"
IKE many another, "Ducky" was enticed into the "Unknown" of Virginia by one who
had already found his way out of the labyrinth and was anxious to see some one else
enter and wander through its mystic mazes. So it was that he entered and began lo try
to solve the intricate puzzle, Rathood, which had been worked out by a master mind.
But before taking this step he was told the rules and forewarned against the snares
which await one. Thus with his ball of twine he entered and was able to keep in touch
with the entrance. For ten months he wandered, overcoming many hardships as he met
them. Then he emerged into the Cavern of Hesitation (the assembly hall of upperclassmen). He was
here confronted with four paths, and, like many a luckless one who hesitates to decide, he became con-
fused and followed in the path of Monk.
However, being possessed with qualities to stick, Ducky got through easily, and turned into the side
channel of Field Artillery and progressed so well that he emerged in Camp Knox, where he distinguished
himself not only in overcoming the difficulties of the course but also in discovering a new method of
stopping flying missiles.
It is with great regret that we bid farewell to one who has endured the hardships with us and we
are sure that through his quiet disposition and his determination he will be a success in life and business
and a credit to his Alma Mater.
"Thai's dandy good of you, boys."
119
Fourth Class:
Private Company
Track Squad.
Third Class:
Private Company
\rarsity Track.
Company Baseball.
Second Class:
Private Company "
Varsity Track.
Company Baseball.
Company Rifle Tea:
Marshal Final Bali
st Cla
David Merson, B.S.
Portsmouth, Va.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Dave," "Doity" "Irish"
ite Co
"B.'
apany
Track Squad.
Company Baseball.
Post Exchange Coun
Marshal Final Germ
N the fall of 1917, a momentous occasion in his young life, this military prodigy arrived
in the metropolis of Lexington. He was joyously welcomed by "that element" of the
Third Class, who made a special point of seeing that he was given a warm, though
somewhat strenuous, welcome. Despite the "attention" he received from the mean Third
Classmen, Dave overcame all obstacles in his first year, and by his cheery smile and
genial good nature gained an enviable place in the hearts of all. The time-honored
customs of the Third Class found a hearty supporter when Dave became an old cadet,
but for obvious reasons very little can be said about his various exploits. Tradition has it that Dave
developed a taste for chemistry when as a Third Classman he did a little research work on explosive
mixtures. Be that as it may, this young man decided upon chemistry as a profession, and has ever since
diligently pursued his chosen work. The best of luck, Dave, and that your career in the world may
parallel your Institute record is our hearty wish.
"ft ami no use spcTi>in\"
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'ourth Class:
Private Com pa
Private Company *-:
Company Rifle Teari
Seoc
nd C
a?s:
P
ivate
Compf
ny ■
C
m])ar
y Base
ball.
Marsha
Final
Ball
Private Company "D.-
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Germar
Henry Victor Millner, A.B.
Lynchburg, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
"Vic"
|OW "Little Vic" happened to tear himself away from the pleasures of the Hilly City
no one has been able to ascertain, but he came along and "finned out" with the rest of
us, insisting all the while that the first hundred years are the hardest. As a Third
Classman he developed the same tendencies which infallibly point to the newjy old cadet,
and sang in the chorus of "We don't care whether school keeps or not." However, this
period over, he started upon a Liberal Artist's career and outstripped quite a number of
us in the race for high marks and Christmas furloughs, often unexpectedly blossoming
forth with a poen:i which made you glance at the bottom for Kipling's signature.
At the hops he was at all times a shining satellite. But after they were over he went into fits of
depression, from which he emerged three days later resolving never to fall again. This high resolution
usually lasted at least a month.
We cant delermine just what his arr.biticn in life is, but if he continues to be as successful in the
pursuit of his ideals as he has in the past, his success is assured. Always a good comrade, generous
and optimistic, he has made for himself a place in the heart of the Class of 21 which no one else
could fill.
'Wafye Up-
121
Fourth Class:
Private Company '
Company Baseball.
Third Class:
Private Company '
Football
Company Baseball.
*•
Private Company "F."
Football Squad.
Banquet Committee.
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final German.
Douglas Durell Monroe, A.B.
Houston, Tex.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Shark" "£>■ £>-." "Doug"
g*r"7J'OW, gentle reader, do not get excited! I can easily realize that, from the looks of the
above picture, you are expecting some wild tale, but you are doomed to disappointment.
He is just as tame as can be. Of his past history we know only what rumor has brought
us from that far-away state from which he comes. Early in September, 1917, we were
all attracted by the express wagon's driving up to the mam arch and unloading a very
_; crate in which something could be seen attempting lo hide itself. Upon opening
said crale, lo and behold, what should be found! At first sight it looked like an alkali-
covered cactus, but upon closer observation we discovered that it was a human being. Yes, in spite of
its looks, it really was. Then someone cried, "His head is on fire!" but a more minute inspection
showed it was only his hair.
Well, he was yanked out of his crate, and the cactus and alkali removed, disclosing quite an attrac-
tive young man. From then on, with the exception of his Second Class year, when he was unable to
be with us, Durell has been right in the midst of things. His attractive personality quickly won him a
host of friends.
"Shark" says he hasn't decided yet whether he is going lo be an oil king in Texas, a Wall Street
financier, or a soldier of fortune. However, from the looks of certain mail which arrives almost daily,
we think he is going to settle down and lead the simple life on a Texas ranch. Anyway, whatever he
does, he is going to be a success, and the best wishes of every man in old 21 goes with him.
"Whe-e-e! Every man a wildcat!"
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Third
Cla
ss
Piiv
ate
C
pany
T.ou
star
a
CI
ub.
Second Class:
Private Company ".
Vice-President Loui:
Club.
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "F."
Secretary -Treasurer Lou-
isiana Club.
Marshal Final German.
a. &i- -triors
Clement Murphy Moss, A.B.
Lake Charles, La.
Born 1902. Matriculated 1913.
Cavalry
"Mossj," "Mike," "Evergreen"
jLEMMIE" entered limit gates on the second of September, 1918, one of the first of the
year's quota to arrive, and among the longest to survive. Hailing from the swamps
where mosquitoes puncture automobile tires, he decided nothing was too hard for him,
and cast his lot with the Third Class Rats. His life was as quiet and peaceful as a
rat's can be until he draped himself in a necklace of cowbells on Christmas Eve and
attempted to stage a fire drill in the Arch. After that little episode he did not see the
bright lights of Lexington for some months.
Ambitious to become a lawyer, he entered the ranks of Liberal Artists at the beginning of his Second
Class year. The first case he had to plead was his own, and if he wins as much success at the bar as
he had with his "one and only" in Louisiana, he will end his career on the Supreme Court bench.
We can assure you that, betide what may, "Evergreen Mike" will be a most successful and worthy
son of V. M. I.
"Cot your goat, Doug."
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ate Company "C."
Third Class:
Corporal Company "i
Boxing and Wrestlin;
P. E. Committee.
Secretary N. C. Club.
Second Class:
Sergeant Company "E."
Manager-Captain Boxh
and Wrestling.
P. E. Committee.
Vice-President N. C.
Club.
Sales Manager "Bullet."
Athletic Council.
Marshal Final Ball.
First Class:
Lieutenant Co. "E.'
Manager-Captain 1
and Wrestling.
P. E. Council.
Sales Manager "Bt
Athletic Council.
Marshal Final Gen
y^.^~}i™^^n
Ralph Stanley Murrill, B.S.
Charlotte, N. C.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Ralph," "Major;' "Stan"
'ROM the land of the South he came, leaving in his wake the bleeding heart of many a
fair maid. But do not misjudge him by his seeming coldness, for every man must take
some steps toward self-preservation. His sentimental instincts, however, were quickly
placed in the background once he joined the Class of *21 and settled down with a pur-
pose which has carried him through his four years with flying colors. When he became
a Second Classman, Ralph, by some miraculous intuition, thought himself possessed of a
liking for chemistry, and as a result he has all but forced "Old Rat" to divide with
him his world-wide honors. Lucky boy!
On the gym floor Ralph has succeeded in placing himself among the best, and once he dons the
gloves, we are forced, in order to protect the admiring audience, to hang up a sign, "Slop, Look, and
Listen." Have no fear, though, for his heart is too big to hurt anyone. As a schemer Ralph has no
rival, and he almost caused a premature explosion of The Bomb by his unlimited ability as adver-
tising manager.
A friend m time of need, a true Southern gentleman, and possessed of a big heart, Ralph will etch
his name on the pages of history ere he retires.
"I'm without one.*'
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Private Compa
Class Football.
Third Class:
Corporal Company
Varsity Football.
Monogram Club.
Vigilance Commitl
Hubert Preston McCuistion, B.S.
Paris, Tex.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Cramp-y," "Doc," "Mack"
ad Class:
1st Sgt. Company "
Vice-President Class
Varsity Football.
Monogram Club.
Assistant Manager
ketball.
Ring Committee.
Hop Committee Fin
Ball.
Marshal Final Ball.
Captain Company "B.1
President Athletic As
ciation.
Manager Basketball.
Varsity Football.
Monogram Club.
Vice-President Class.
Hop Co
itte
Marshal Final Ge
HILE rat drill was in progress on the morning of September 3, 1917, two distinguished-
looking gentlemen from ihe South made their appearance on ihe hill. Upon seeing the
peculiar posture of the "newly cadets," one of them remarked, "Well, anyway, Lem,
we've got it on those boys. At least me won't have to drill and stand up as they are
doing now." This was an assertion of the former First Captain at Sewanee Military
Academy to J. H. Nail, a Lieutenant at the same institution. In about fifteen minutes
both were logged up in yellow breeches and campaign hats, drilling and standing up,
just like two hundred and fifty others who probably had thought that they never would have to take
that "funny" position.
Since that day "Grampy" has altained the position of vice-president of his class and Second Cap-
tain in the Cadet Corps. Words of praise are inadequate for this man, for a man he is through and
through. Through sheer ability he has risen in V. M. I., and anyone can well envy him. In his class,
in the corps, on the athletic field, and among his fellows, "Grampy" leaves a record of which he and
his class may well be proud.
"Old Man, did you do that?"
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "E.'
Private Company "E.'
Company Baseball.
Private Company "1
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "E."
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final German.
fofo^&^Jl&nL
Roderick Roy McCulloch, B.S.
Washington, D. C.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Engineers
"Roddy" "Mac," "Rod"
JIT was an awful shock to this future electrician when he arrived at V. M. I. not to find
his room in barracks furnished in mahogany, with easy chairs, but, being kepi busy by
the Third Class, he was unable to report the fact to "Old Nick." He was also sur-
prised when he was not allowed to roam the stoops at will with a cigarette in his mouth,
spite of his fondness for Breezy Stories and solitaire, the rest of the Electrical Engi-
neers are surprised by the "maxes" he gets. They attribute this to luck, but he says it
is due to pure brains. His fondness for midnight lunches at the Greeks cost him many
tours, but he displayed his horseshoe again, for he was excused from as many tours as he walked.
"Roddy's" great ambition is to be a "rah! rah! boy" at Princeton, and toward that he is working.
So luck to you; we know that you will make good there as you have here, and that some day V. M. I.
will add another to her list of successful sons.
"Great life, isnt it?**
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Company *"E.'
Third Class:
Corporal Company "F."
rid Class:
-geant Company "A.'
Assistant Cheer Leade
Marshal Final Ball.
Captain Company "D."
Business Manager
Assistant Cheer Leade
Marshal Final Genua:
Richard Guyton McKellar, B.S.
Forney, Tex.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Old Man," "Cus," "Mac"
fAC" didn't care for farm life in Forney, somewhere in Texas, but the glamour and glitter
of a military life appealed strongly, from a distance. As a result of this ambition he
was among the rest of us who entered the sacred portals in those memorable September
days." The hops didn't appeal to him, and he tried to give the impress:on that the
feminine sex had no attraction for him. In fact, he was ihe oganizer of the Woman-
Hater's Club, which, by the way, has been abandoned for lack of members, since his
infidelity to the cause so discouraged the other member that he retired in disgust.
As his energies had to be directed in some channel, he evidently found an outlet for them in a mili-
tary way. He made a very efficient, though well-liked. Captain of Company "D." He was elected
business manager of the 1921 Bomb, and both the Bullet and Bomb bear mute testimony to the success
of his endeavors in this line. His unusual personality, combined with his business ability, will enable him
to make a success of life with the same ease with which he succeeded in making for himself a place
among the corps, and every man who knows him looks forward eagerly to the fulfillment of this pre-
diction.
"o / & ? ! ?"
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "D.'
Third Class:
Corporal Company "D"
Company Baseball.
Henry Mims McMillan, A.B.
Bristow, Okla.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Mack," "Old Man"
geant Company "D"
distant Manager of
Track;
Bullet" Staff;
arsity Baseball;
gram Club.
-utenant Company
"D";
Bomb" StafE;
The Cadet" Staff;
ty Baseball;
gram Club;
ation Committee.
ROM the land of magnificent distances, rolling plains, and the world's youngest and greatest
industry came this quiet, middle-aged young man. He looked down an oil well and found
in the liquid gold Ponce de Leon's fountain of perpetual youth. For your years he has
borne up under ihe strain of our strenuous life, and at an age when most of us will be
almost ready to think of pensions and a peaceful dotage. However, he is years younger
in spirit than many of his juniors who have taken on their young shoulders too soon the
task of running the world's affairs.
His entire period of cadetship has been spent in one company, and as a corporal, sergeant, and lieu-
tenant he has given that company his very best in the way of ability and leadership. As one of our
heroes of the diamond he was rather late in getting a start, for not until his second class year did he
make his monogram. To alone for this, however, he knocked a home run in the very first game of the
season, and his place in left field will be hard to fill.
His pursuit of the "Light that lies" was also rather late in getting under way, so that he makes up in
vigor what he lacks in time. We suspect, however, that he is an old hand at the game, probably having
had some experience with the squaws of his native state.
As soon as he graduates, Standard Oil Stocks will slump, for he is going back to Oklahoma with the
firm intention of acquiring all the oil fields in the world, and odds are two to one against John D.
Even should he fail in this enterprse, he has within himself the sort of wealth which is better than
gold: the wealth of happiness which comes to those who can smile and make others smile under any
condition.
"All right, but /oo/f here ."
Fourth Class:
Private Company
Cadet Orchestra.
Third Class:
Corporal Company
Cadet Orchestra.
H-4 Quartet.
Company Baseball.
Aquilla Johns Orme, Jr., A.
Atlanta, Ga.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
••Qui;;,- -judge," "E. jr
rgeant-Majc
econd Cla
Cadet Si
Cadet Orchestra.
H-4 Quartette.
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Ball.
First Class:
Cadet Adjutant.
Cadet Orchestra.
H-4 Quartet.
Dramatic Club.
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Gen
IQUILLA JOHNS ORME, JR., more familiarly known as "Quill," came from what he
claims is God's counlry, Atlanta, Georgia. Who would have thought then that this long
"Georgia Cracker," then so completely subdued, would some day be the Cadet Adjutant?
However, "Judge" has not had honors handed to him; he has had to work for them, and
they came as just rewards of honest effort. Not only in a military way has he been
successful at the Institute, but in many others, chief among these being his work in the
Cadet Orchestra. Starting in his rat year, he has been the trap-drummer in that organi-
zation ever since. For testimony of his ability to play these instruments, ask anyone who has ever been
lo the dansants for which the Cadet Orchestra furnishes the music. There he can be seen causing these
harsh insiruments so to syncopate that he has been one of the contributing causes of the violent remarks
addressed by the fair ones to the O. D. when he appears with the drum to break up the dance.
He has been a true friend and one with whom we hate to part, but the inevitable has now arrived,
and we must separate. To wish him luck would be needless, for he will succeed — no matter what he
undertakes — and will reach the top, whatever the walk. In parting, let us say goodbye to a man we
have known for four long years and, in knowing, have come to love.
"Il is, you £non>."
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ourth Class:
Private Company
Class President.
Hop Committee.
Third Class.
Corporal Company
Class President.
Hop Committee.
econd Class:
1st Sgt. Company
Class President.
H-4 Quartet.
Hop Committer
Assistant Manage!
ketball.
Marshal Final Bal
'irst Cla
Captaii
Class 3
Company
resident,
littee.
Hop Con
H-4 Quartet.
Manager Basketball.
Marshal Final Germ
Randolph McCall Pate, A.
Norfolk, Va.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Ran," "Caporal," "Dolph"
1 T didn't take the class long to recognize Pate's outstanding ability, and as a result he
was elected president of '21 in our first year at the Institute. Since then he has been
unanimously re-elected each year. We're justly proud of him, for he's a man s man
from every standpoint. "Ran's" home is in Norfolk, but he's just as well known in
Roanoke because of connections he has formed there. In addition to being honored
with the highest position his class can give him. Pate has attained the highest military
office that can be given — that of first-ranking Captain. It wasn't "running" alone that
did it; it was merely that his ability as a soldier, his force of character, and his personality were recog-
nized and caused him to be selected above all others as best fitted for that office.
From his achievements one might judge that Pate is a studious, serious-minded person, but not so.
When it is time for play, no one enters into it more readily. A good joke will make him break out,
and when he laughs everyone laughs with him, because it can't be helped. If you've ever heard him,
you'll understand.
How he does it, no one knows. But that curly, blonde hair and those blue eyes get 'em all! Don't
introduce your girl to him unless you want to lose her. He doesn't try to do it, but they just naturally
fall for him.
Your energy, all-round ability, personality, and character will carry you anywhere, "Ran," and
we'll all be proud to say of you, "He's a classmate of mine."
"/ wouldn't shave for Mrs. Pale herself."
Fourth Class:
Private Company "F.-'
Company "F."
Private
Coi
npa
ny '
Marshal
Fi
lal
Ball
rst Clas
Private
Compa
ny '
Marshal
Fi
lal
Gerr.
Powell Lamar Paxton, B.S.
Buena Vista, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Pax," '-Pal," "Peter"
|AXTON entered V. M. I. with the rest of 71, but the salty sea called him, so he entered
the Naval Academy in the spring of '18. We don't just know whether the sight of
water made him seasick, or if it was because he didn't like the grub, but he returned lo
the fold the following September. He talks, acls, and thinks as an Artist, but pursues
Electricity as the electron chases the positively charged atom, — which is to say, success-
fully. Don't think for a minute, dear reader, that his mind is all taken up with material
affairs, however. He runs after the ladies with even greater vigor than that mentioned
above, and his frequent after-taps visits to "Bueny" are common knowledge to all except the sub-
faculty. Among the accomplishments, Powell is well versed in the art of calling numbers. Some prob-
ably term it African golf, but the 7-11 combination is :weet music to his ears.
He aspires to be a second Marconi, and we believe he will attain his ambition. His present scheme
of corralling all the electric light bugs in Rockbridge County in order lo illuminate his native town is
but the first of a number of projects that he expects will land him a high position in ihe world of
electricity.
"Come seven."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "D.*
Third Class:
Private Company "D."
Second Class:
Private Company "D" ;
Marshal Final Ball.
First Class:
Lieut. Company "B" ;
Cadet Staff;
Publicity Committee:
President A. S. C. E.
Stage and Property Mai
ager Dramatic Club.
Marshal Final German.
John Bayley Payne, Jr., B.S.
Dallas, Tex.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917
Infantry
'Texas," "Runt" "/■ B."
OOK again, please! You didn't see this atom at first? That speck of humanity, that
half molecule, is "J. B." He came to us in the fall of '17 a most worthy representative
of Dallas, state of Texas, but he has grown considerably since. In fact, he stood at the
doorway of the O. D.'s house two hours before he could attract enough attention to
report his arrival.
His brain is out of all proportion to the rest of his body. He was born with it, of
course, but he has improved it so much that he is now a walking bureau of information.
Will there be any stars in his crown? That we do not know, but he has been distinguished in general
merit for three years and when the last leaf is turned we are pretty sure that it will be four.
Being a potential Liberal Artist, Johnnie fooled us by taking Civil Engineering, and he can be seen
almost any day running a transit up and down the lower road with the best of intentions. He has
also done most creditable work on The Cadet, and we have watched him knock off maxes as Annie
Oakley breaks targets. But we can never say we have seen him studying. How does he do it?
He is not primarily a student as we have led you to believe, but is first of all a good fellow, an
entertaining companion, and that rare combination of excellent talker and good listener. What more do
you wish? We don't ask anything better than to be allowed to kick around with him for life.
'Cut out that noise, Cutch!"
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Fourth
Class:
P
iva
te
Cor
npa
iy
S.
V.
A.
CI
lb.
Thi
d Clas
Corpo
ral
Cc
mpany
S.
V.
A.
Club.
Sergeant Company
S. V. A. Club.
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Ball.
irst Class:
Private Company "B.'p
S. V. A. Club.
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final German.
Hunter Pendleton, Jr., B.S.
Lexington, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Rat," "Mouse" "Hunter, Jr."
AT" hails from the tcwn of Lexington, so well known to all of us, and we will admit
that the city picked the proper man lo represent it in the Class of '21. When he ap-
peared at the Arch he was asked, "What is your name, mister?" by an old cadet, who
received the answer which made Pendleton famous: "Little Rat Pendleton, sir. Colonel
Pendleton's son." When finals of our first year arrived he was one of those to be hon-
ored in the order published at the last formation; in other words, he was made a corporal
for the next year, and left on his summer furlough barely able to wait for the time to
come when he could use his authority. After showing his ability to hold down this high office, he was
made a sergeant the next year.
At the beginning of his Second Class year he decided to take Civil Engineering and placed himself
under the care of those most efficient instructors. He could be seen on many an afternoon with an
instrument on his shoulder, tagging along behind "Oley," preparatory to delving into things not known
to the average person, but to him as plain as the nose on his face.
"Mouse" claims to be not much of a social "effort," but we observe that he very seldom misses a
hop. During call to quarters at night it is very hard for him to decide whether to work a problem in
"roofs and bridges" or "pen a hound sheet" to the "only one," who dwells in the far South. We wish
you success, "Rat," and may you always handle the propositions of life with the same dexterity with
which you handle the pen and "calic" paper.
'7 doni want it"
Fourth Class:
Private Company "C."
Third Class:
Corporal Company "D.*
econd Class:
Sergeant Company "D" ;
Vice-President Kentucky-
Club;
Publicity Committee;
Marshal Final Ball.
'irst Class:
private Company "D" ;
"Bomb" Staff;
"Cadet" Staff;
Pres. O. G.'s Association;
Marshal Final German.
Joseph Becker Phillips, A.B.
Paducah, Ky.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Beck," "J. B„" "Joe"
OSEPH BECKER PHILLIPS, the ablest successor of Aristotle. He of the daily max,
is wise and still is not book-wormy, for his is the power of concentration.
As a rat he was a scared mister from Kentucky, but the next year he was one of
the hardest, sounding at least, of mean third classmen. But as a second classman he hit
his stride. He chose the "Arts" as best suited to his capabilities and is just so much of
a high brow that when he recites, if his version does not agree with that of the instructor,
the latter hastens to explain that he probably has a misprint in his text. So you see his
standing. His personality, originality, and capability have placed him in prominent positions on both the
Bomb and Cadet staffs.
As to the girls, he seems undecided as to the one on whom he will bestow his favor, but his eyes
take on an additional and truly foolish lustre at the mention of a certain trip to Philadelphia. We hope,
however, that he will be able to concentrate on one.
His is the character and will power that never knows defeat. In fact, his wil
has been known to go without butter for a week simply to show himself that he could.
But with all his faults and good qualities we feel sure that in the outside world he *
his capable work and leave the world a better place to live in than it was when he entered it
great that he
continue
"Again I say, looI( at that moon.'
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "B."
Third Class:
Private Company "B."
econd Class:
Sergeant Company "B."
Post Exchange Council.
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "B."'
Post Exchange Council.
Marshal Final German.
George Vernon Powell, B.S.
Danville, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"G. V ." "Ceo" "Vernie"
. V." slid in a room one September afternoon about four years ago, and found that the
old proverb, "Misery loves company," was the absolute trulh. He differed from the
other occupants of 82, in that Roberdeau drilled him. (Ask Vernon what that means
and you'll understand.) He's from Danville — which may mean somelhing, and again
may not. He knows every kind of tobacco in the world by its first name, and is per-
sonally acquainted with every species of tobacco bug in existence. He took electricity,
or electricity took him — a point which has never been decided — and as a result he can
tell you hew many volts, or ampheres, or whatever they are called, can pass from a girl's hand to his
in a given time. Being especially partial to school teachers, it is logical to assume that he will enter
that profession. But he insists that he is going to be tobacco king of Pittsylvania County in a few
years, and, knowing his determination and energy, we cannot for a minute doubt it. Whatever you
do, Vernon, you will do it thoroughly, we make no mistake there. And you will have the best wishes
of every man in the class with you.
"Good C — / Another zip.*1
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "B."
Third Class:
Private Company "B.'
Private Company "I
Publicity Committee
"Bullet" Staff:
Marshal Final Ball.
First Class:
Private Company "B" ;
Publicity Committee;
Debating Team;
"Bomb" Staff;
"The Cadet" Staff;
Marshal Final German.
William James Price, III., A.B.
Centreville, Md.
Bom 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Bill," "Daddy," "Wull))"
HE winds of chance blow many a good fellow across our palh. But why they took Bill
from his beloved Eastern Shore no one knows. As a rat. Bill's behavior was exceedingly
meek, although he managed to live through "ratdom" wilh the rest of us.
When the war came on. Bill, like all other real V. M. I. men, wishing to defend the
honor of his country and institute, joined the Marine Unit and for quite a while served
under the colors of Uncle Sam. But when conditions relumed to normal Bill realized that
he was not deslined to be a mathematician so he decided to test the Hand of Fate and
placed himself among the "Disciples of Chappy."
As a reward for his conscientious study he was permitted to wear stars, things coveted by us all. In
consequence, likewise, of his aptitude for lilerary subjects he was elected to represent his class in the
Cadet publications. The Cadet and ihe Bomb, and we may rest assured that no error will be found in
his work.
Efficient in his studies, thorough and exact, we know that Bill will place his name in the Hall of
Fame ere the Hand of Old Age greets him.
"Oh, you l(norv what 1 mean!"
Fourth Class:
Private Company "E."
Third Class:
Private Company "E."
Private Company "E.'
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "E.'
Marshal Final Genual
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George Robert Rathbun, B.S.
Allenlown, Pa.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"George," "Bob," "Zemo"
ISTER! What might your name be?" "It might be Smith, but it's Rathbun, sir." "With
this bad start George began his career at V. M. I., but he soon made up for this by
becoming a great friend of numerous upperclassmen who made him pay them visits five
minutes before every formation. With this hard job, George managed to eke out an
existence till finals. Coming through the metamorphosis, he blossomed out as a mild
Third Classman. He showed us what it was, in this year of turmoil and upheaval, to
keep his head about him
even tenor of his ways, but no one, looki
jumped when a "loud one" went off.
Coming back as a Second Classman,
but he turned his eyes and took that i
good man to fall. But here again he
vhile all the rest were turning Bolshevik. He never lost the
ig at George, would think that he was one of those who never
he looked at that so-called broad, easy path of Liberal Arts,
cky road where H2SO4 and "Organics" have caused many a
vent on showing us that he was just as much himself as ever.
Notwithstanding his hard work, he branched out into military fields and spent six weeks of his precious
furlough as a dashing cavalryman at Fort Oglethorpe.
His quiet ways, his steady character, and his eagerness to learn, will win for him many friends, and
you may be sure that when Opportunity knocks at George's door she will receive a warm reception. So
here's to you, George, just keep up the good work you've done and success will come your way.
"Schliiz may be all right, but Daeuger's Light for mine."
Second Class:
Private Company "E
Marshal Final Ball.
First Class:
Private Company
Marshal Final Ger
William Francis Reynolds, A.B.
Richmond, Va.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1918.
Artillery
"Bill," "Tubby:' "Bills"
IN the fall of 1918 this plump individual journeyed up with a bunch of "brother rats"
from Richmond and made his appearance at the Institute. Truly some thought it was
Venus, so unique was he of form. When Bill started on his second class year he became
"purty tolerably" interested in Sweet Briar, and for some time it was a close race.
But now we feel that he is the right "sot" in search of "Old Taylor."
When the '21 Artists sounded the call to arms it seems that Bill received a loud
summons, for since that time he has been a loyal subject in word and deed. Bill has
blazed a successful trail through V. M. I. (and Sweet Briar) and we are sure he has nothing to fear
when he starts blazing his trail through life.
'You ought to l(norv.'
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "E.'
Third Class:
Private Company "F."
Private Company "F."
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "F."
Marshal Final German
John Marshall Ribble, B.S.
Petersburg, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Engineers
"Teensie," "Lena," "Tecnts"
|FTER helping construct the greater portion of Camp Lee, this prize product of the
Cockade Cily decided to experiment in another phase of the military game, and on a
cold day in the middle of January made his debut at the Institute. As a rat he caught
just about the same amount of what Sherman called war as the rest of us. In his Third
Class year the cognomen of "La Ribble" was fixed on him, owing to his prowess in
Colonel Patton's French class. This was soon contracted into "Lena," and from that
time on he has answered lo no other name. He survived the perils of the S. A. T. C.
campaign, even though he did cast his lot with the "Devil Dogs." His real troubles, however, began
when, as a Second Classman, he decided to become a Civil Engineer. He surmounted all difficulties of
mechanics and other engineering mysteries, and his fourth year found him a full-fledged F. C. P. —
dignified, wise, and on his last lap for a dip. On receiving that coveted prize, he expects to make a
name for himself as an engineer in the South American field. The best we can wish him is that he
makes as big a success in life as he has as a friend and classmate.
"Co to hell, Mann!"
139
Third Class:
Private Company '
Company Baseball.
Second Class:
Private Company "'
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Ball.
First Class:
Private Company
Literary Society.
Marshal Final Ger
{^fc/f^d^^?-^^-
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Douglas Alexander Robertson,
A.B.
Lynchburg, Va.
Bom 1900. Matriculated 1918.
Cavalry
"Doug" "Robbie," "D. A."
OUG" comes from the Hilly City, and the queer part is that he's proud of it. He
entered in the year 1918 and cast his lot with the many Third Class rats. Cheekiness
marked his career as a "newly cadet," and this quality is still gracefully retained. He
chose "Chappie" as his guiding star, which was predestined because of his fluent line
and because of blood relation elsewhere in the department. He was averse to block
running before the "Minks" Fancy Dress, but then his wicked foot ruled his mind and
he suffered with the rest. "Robbie" got here finally for his last year, after starting
twice. Football scores and hops have run him wild, as was shewn on the night of the Penn game. If
practice makes perfect, just watch him at the hops, and all the new methods will be demonstrated.
"Doug," it is a waste of time to wish you success, because it is inevitable that you will make good
in whatever you try to do.
"You're a damnable liar."
140
Fourth Class:
Private Company "C
Third Class:
Private Company
cond Class
Private Co
npany '
Marshal Fi
nal Ball
Private Company
Marshal Final Ger
T&
■U^e^s^n^
r
Jeffrey James Robertson, Jr., B.S.
Cumberland, Va.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Jumping," "/imrmj," "Leaping"
H, BOY! Look what the "Virginia Creeper" has brought to us! He leaps! "Leaping
C — " has proved himself worthy of any task set before him, and is known, by those
who know him best, as calm, reserved, and thoughtful — when necessity demands — and
one of the gayest at all other times. A World's Almanac of information is he, being
always ready to establish truth by statistics. How he attains so wide a knowledge of
things is about as wonderful as the phenomenon of his nocturnal trips to reveille with
only one eye awake, and reluming to his hay in nothing flat.
Our "Jumping" has most successfully completed his course, specializing in "Ratology" and receiving
the degree of G.D.D.Ch.E.
Many favorable things can be said of our "Jimmy"; he never runs off his track or causes a casualty.
But watch him when he thinks he gets hard. Bantamlike, he struts around, peeping over his Tarzan
chest with a masterful grin and frowning eyes.
But now that he is leaving us as classmates and "jumping" out into the world, he must surely reach
that pinnacle of success which was his at old V. M. I.
"The hell it would."
141
Fourth Class:
Private Company "D."
Third Class:
Corporal Company "B."
Second Class:
Sergeant Company
Scrub Football;
Marshal Final Ball.
Marshal Final Ge
James Kerr Edmonson Robinson,
A.B.
Lexington, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1916
Infantry
"JimmU" "Bull," "Bully"
1IMMIE is a local boy and consequently has been deprived of the privilege accorded the
rest of us of explaining how it happened that he came here. One of his nicknames is
self explanatory: it shows that he entered with Leech, Hagan, Ireys and Co. As was
expected, Jimmie elected to become an artist, and all during his third class year he regaled
us with pleasant and roseate dreams of the future, even calculating the number of hours
of hay he would be entitled to the following two years. Like all the rest he was rudely
awakened, however, when the powers that be decidd to give the "gravy-riding" artists
some extra work to do and a great deal of food for thought. Among alt the lamentations no voice was
heard louder than that of our hero.
If "Bull" has any faults except those: registered by the faculty, no one has been able to locate them.
His assets include a winning personality; a hard boiled altitude toward the Subs, O. D.'s, and women;
and about five hundred and fifty real friends.
He can't decide what he wants to do after he graduates, but if he continues to mix his capacity for
fun and business in the future, he'll probably either be President of Rockbridge County, or Mayor of
Lexington.
"Sit down, Mister — in that tin box."
142
Thi.cl Chiss
Private Company "D.'
marshal Final Ball.
Trivate Company "D.'
Marshal Final Germai
<?§> e^)
Harry Samuel Roche, A.B.
Millersburg, Ky.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Codes" "Pesl," "Cockroach"
OCKY'S" middle name is versatility, and if he doesn't get his hand into anything it's
because he doesn't know anything about it. When you want to hear about the most
wonderful state in the Union, drop in on "Cockroach" and hear him sing the praises of
Kentucky. If his arguments do not convince you, he will produce his beloved and
cherished possession, "Famous Trials and Tragedies." After having read several pas-
sages of blood-and-lhunder, he changes to a more agreeable subject, "The Beauty and
Fascination of Kentucky Belles." Who can refute? He has a fatal line of gaff, and
many are those whom he feeds on dry "bluegrass."
During his rat year all the calic looked alike to him — that is to say, he liked them all. He has
changed his mind since, and lately always appears to be seriously occupied. In spile of these numerous
faults, the "Pest" is one of that type of men who follow a hunch to the end before being convinced
that they are on the wrong track. His good disposition and faculty for applying himself (o any kind
of work will prove a blessing to the business that he follows after doffing the gray.
"FelloTvs, I have to do some studying."
143
Fourth Class:
Private Company "D.'
Third Class:
Private Company "D."
Second Class:
Private Company "D.'
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company '"D."
Marshal Final Germai
^^L^J^icQ
Samuel Russell, B.S.
New York, N. Y.
Bom 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Arlillery
"Lillian," "New YaB>£," "Sam"
N a hot day in September, "Lillian" came up the walk from Limits Gate, bobbing up
and down as if he couldn't restrain his eagerness and wanted to see it all at each step.
He entered the arch and demanded from the O. D. a room and bath. As a result of
this he was most cordialby received by the Third Class upon his entrance into the
"Reception Room" {alias Court Yard). In spite of his hearty welcome (or maybe
because of it), his longing for the bright lighls of the Big City never overcame him.
He at once became, and has since remained, a very quiet and solemn young man.
Having lived through two quiet and uneventful years, he blossomed forth in the Second Class as a
chemist of the first rank. An inopportune offer of advice to those in authority concerning text-books
made him lose a little sleep one night during his Second Class year, but he and the roaming "night
owls" soon forgot this, and his constant eagerness to learn, as well as his readiness to help out his class-
mates when the current of H2SC>4 proved too strong, has gained for him the admiration of all. If
he remains in life as true and faithful to his woik and friends as he has been here, we are sure that he
will some day be analyzing the sun. Luck lo you, Sam.
"Cut out the B — aching and let a man study."
144
Fourth Class:
Private Company
Corporal Company "E" ;
Acting Manager Football;
Secretary Texas Club.
John Horace Sedwick, A.B.
Albany, Tex.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"/no," "/onnnl;"
?cond Class:
First Sergeant CompE
"A";
Assistant Manager Fo
ball;
Baseball Squad;
Vice-President Texas
Club;
Final Ball Hop Comrr
Ma
shal Final Ball.
st i'la
Cori
Capta
Manager Football;
Baseball Squad ;
President Texas C
Hop Committee:
Marshal Final Ger
lO, the O. D. did not salute this hombre on Monday morning, September 3, 1917, and
needless to say ihis product of the Terrill School of Dallas found the surroundings rather
characteristic of the place: hard, strong, and straight. There is little else to say about
John's rat days, as he ably attended to all his daily "juties."
As a corporal, ihen as a "gyrine," and again as a corporal, he finished the third class
year playing scrub baseball and gained the reputation of being "Hell on Rats.
His year as a second classman found him uttering "fall in" to Company "A" in front
of "Virginia Mourning Her Dead" and again helping manage the football team. Then this year, being
quite satisfied with J. Horace's executive ability, they gave him the captaincy of old "E'' company, and
we also see him again among the baseball aspirants this spring.
A devotee of the terpsichorean art, Oui, likewise serving in official capacity on the hop committee.
His fellow Texans placed further honors on him by making him Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas Club
in his third class year and President in his first class year.
But alack, boy, the time has come to end your successful career at the institute, and in so doing
we bid you cheer up, old scout, hold true to your belief in the one woman, despite former disappoint-
ments, restrain that wild hair "bolshevik" within you, and, whether you return to "All-bay-nee" or not,
we can be assured of your happiness and success.
"Has the second mail come?"
145
■ourth Class:
Private Company '
Track Squad.
Monogram Club.
Hop Committee.
Company Baseball.
Corporal Company
Track Squad.
Monogram Club.
Hop Committee.
Company Baseball.
econd Class:
Supply Sergeant Co. "B."
Assistant Manager Foot-
ball.
Track Squad.
Monogram Club.
P. E. Council.
Football Squad.
Company Baseball.
Publicity Committee.
Hop Committee.
Marshal Final Ball.
Lieutenant Co. "
Monogram Club.
Captain Track T
Football Team.
Hop Committee.
Marshal Final G
Jo Thompson Semans, A.B.
Union'own, Pa.
Bom 1899. Matricu'a'ed 1917.
Cavalry
"Jo," "Jodo" "Josephus"
TOP! Look! Listen! There is a love pirate crossing here. Behold the man "who
is so ugly that he is attractive," using the words of the ladies. Jo, who came to this
noble institution some four years ago as a wee bo,y, has developed into a great big,
strong man. He has demonstrated this both on ihe cinder path and on the gridiron.
He has been a lower of strength on the track team for four seasons, and, on account of
his knowledge of this sport and of his ability to lead, he was selected as captain of the
1921 squad. Jo is the kind of man who would give you his last drink (of water) in
and he is a congenial roommale, except when he wants the windows open while the
nd desires them closed when it is so hot lhat the earth seems to be melting.
he is ihe kind of person lhat goes afler anything with his whole heart
onfidcnt lhat Jo will make a success in anything he undertakes.
a dry country
thermometer dends at 30.
Regardless of these failin:
and soul, and, being of this type, we
"Jack, please light YOUR pipe and hand it to me."
146
Third Class:
Private Company
Varsity Football
Track Squad.
Howard Vernon Shipley, B.S.
York, Pa.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1918.
Artillery
"Pefe," Ship," "H. V."
econd Class:
Cadet Color Sergeant;
Varsity Football;
Track Squad;
Marshal Final Ball.
Lieutenant Compa
Varsity Football;
Varsity Track;
Monogram Club;
President Yankee
Marshal Final Ge
j]N the fall of 1918, lured by the glitter of brass buttons, a certain young man decided to
give up civil life for a gay (?) military career, and accordingly there appeared on the
roster of the institute the inscription: "Shipley, H. V., York, Pennsylvania."^ This first
year of barracks life presented many difficulties, but in spite of them Pete's perpetual
grin and never-failing good humor made a favorite of him.
Perhaps Howard's chief claim to fame is in the football world. As guard on the
famous "Flying Squadron," we have found him a mainstay of the line, an important cog
that powerful machine. In track, also, he has shown great ability and can put the shot with the
best of the
The military prowess of our young Napoleon <
soon as he proved his worth as a line sergeant he
lieutenant. His special field of military endeavor i
There's little we need say of Pete as a social lio
/as somewhat slow in obtaining recognition, but as
was made color sergeant and then, this year, first
i "Si" Perkins' field artillery.
. The numerous and vari-colored missives delivered
member of the
daily to E-l speak for themselves in testimony of his popularity with a very special m(
fair sex.
Pete's chosen profession is Chemical Engineering, or more specifically, refrigeration, and it is our
most sincere wish that the success which has crowned his efforts here may likewise attend him at
Boston Tech and through all his subsequent enterprises in the business world.
"Where's mp letter?"
Private Company
"Varsity Track.
Corporal Company "B"
Episcopal Church Choii
If-
I
Second Class:
Sergeant Company "A";
Varsity Track;
Monogram Club;
Marshal Final Ball.
First Class;
Lieutenant Company "B'
Varsity Track;
Monogram Club;
Y. M. C. A. Cabinet;
Marshal Final German.
3ENNETT HAMER SMITH, A.B.
Billings, Mont.
Born 1909. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Bull Rat," "Ben." "Smikc"
g£] N the fall of 1917 Bennett left his Montana home in search of education — academic, mili-
tary, and social. Naturally he arrived at the Institute, eager to learn, and glad to listen
to those who had preceded him a year. This constant willingness to participate in all of
our little military activities caused him to wear the wonderful chevrons of a corporal in
his third class year, and led to the lieutenant's stripes which now adorn his sleeves.
We need not dwell on his academic successes and misfortunes, his fate was "the
common fate of all." He has made "maxes" and "zips," the former being fortunately
in the majority. However, it might be apropos to relate some of his social experiences. "Calic" are
just too numerous for Ben. He loves one one day and another the next. So far he has been unable
to determine who is the object of his "Greater Love." When he does, however, there will be one
mighty fortunate girl in the world, for Bennett will be as true as the stars in their courses. And inci-
dentally, in the recent Cadet Contest, he was adjudged by popular opinion the best looking man in
the corps.
All in all, Ben has been a credit to the institute, to the corps, and to himself. He is one of the
most popular and respected men in the corps, having those qualities which make a true man and a
gentleman. He is a friend without a peer and a comrade without a fault. We feel that he will be
successful in everything that he undertakes and hope that his life may be a long and happy one.
"Special from Danville?"
148
Private Company
Varsity Football.
Monogram Club.
Private Company
Varsity Football.
Monogram Club.
John Tyson Smith, B.S.
Longview, Tex.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Smitty" "John 7\?son," "Texas"
nd Class:
rsity Football,
ivate Company "
>nogram Club,
irshal Final Ball
'irst Class:
Private Company
Varsity Football.
Monogram Club.
Marshal Final G
YSON had ambitions for a military career before he entered the Institute, since he spent
several years at the Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio. He played football
before he went to Peacock, but it was there that he got the foundation on which he has
helped V. M. I. with some of the greatest teams it has ever had. Tyson started out in
the backfield, slipped into guard when he was a 1 hird Classman, and has been holding
down center for the last two years. We aren't going to say what a football player
"Smitty" is; all we are going to say is that he played on the varsity for his four years,
and we know what the varsity has done during that time.
He weathered his rat year successfully, and broke the monotony of the next year by enlisting in
the Marine unit here during the war.
He couldn't decide which road to travel in his Second Class year, so after consulting Tom Dulaney
and Burke, he picked Electricity. "Tyson" is mighty good at fixing the light, eo we feel sure that
few years.
ery man in the corps by the same personality that will
1 the success in the world, "Smitty," and we feel con-
Westinghouse will have a second Edison
"Smitty" has won a place in the heart of
win him a place in the world. We wish you
fident of the outcome.
"Hey, you young squirrel!"
149
Private Company '
Company Baseball.
Private Company
Company Baseball;
Minstrels.
Private Company "<
Company Baseball;
Dramatic Club;
Marshal Final Ball.
vat
Company "D";
:. C. A. Cabinet;
■tary Dramatic Club;
hal Final German.
/<^^4^/v
Thomas Weller Smith, A.B.
Birmingham, Ala.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry.
-Stank," "Flalhead," "Napoleon"
\AUSE. a moment, gentle reader, and scan the pictured countenance of this Birmingham
by-product. Do you think for one moment that he was greeted on his arrival in Lexing-
ton by a kiss from Mrs. Nichols. Absolutely not! We have it from authoritative sources
that the most noteworthy feature of T. Weller's first night at V. M. I. was W. D.'s
startling refusal to room with his big (?) brother.
Birmingham, Alabama, gave ten of its sons to the Class of Twenty-one, and seven of
them fulfilled all expectations. That "Flathead" should prove one of the few pleasing
exceptions to the general rule is sufficient reason for terming him a by-product — an expression indicative
of the Magic City's most valued output.
After weathering the first two stormy years of cadet life, he decided to take Chemistry and became
a chemist of no mean ability.
Will we ever forget that enthusiastic contortionist who headed our weekly parades in celebration of
the victories of the Flying Squadron? Will time dim our recollection of that diminutive figure from
whom emanated at all times a contagious spirit of fellowship and good will? "Flathead," your per-
sonality is such that wherever you may be, you'll win the love and admiration of all, numbering your
friends not merely by your acquaintances, but by all with whom you may come in contact.
"I'm just as right as a terrapin."
150
Fourth Class:
Private Company "D."
Third Class:
Private Company "D."
Private Company "
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Compa
Marshal Final
William David Smith, Jr., B.S.
Birmingham, Ala.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Smitlv," "Geese C — ," "Tubs"
HEN Smitty first entered the main arch to begin his four years of cadetship, he was ac-
costed by a number of upper classmen who were quite anxious to know what part of the
country he hailed from. It was then he learned that, in the V. M. I. vocabulary, Bir-
mingham, Ala., meant Bull-Rat, Ala. Smitty had always known that Birmingham boys
had never attained a high degree of proficiency in academic work at V. M. I., but he
never realized it was serious enough to cause the above-mentioned change of name in his
home town. Smitty 's prospects were consequently not at all bright but he fully resolved
to do his utmost to change the opinion of V. M. I. toward Birmingham. To say he succeeded is putting
it mildly. He gradually climbed the ladder of academic proficiency until at the end of his second
class year he reached the distinction he had tried so hard to attain and received the privilege of wearing
stars during his last year at the institute.
Smitty has made many friends during his period of cadetship, but it must be admitted that there
was one person who was glad to see him don "Cits" and pass through limit gates with his dip in his
hand. This was the Lexington postman, for, although he labored diligently over his books, Smitty never
neglected his correspondence. If he was a shining light in the classroom, he surely was more than an
aurora borealis when it came to receiving letters from the fair sex.
When Smitty returns to Birmingham to begin his life's work at his chosen profession, the by-product
coke industry, we can only hope that he will be able to apply his knowledge with as much zeal and
success as he acquired it.
'Well, I tell you, it's just like this."
Fourth Class:
Private Company "F."
Third Class:
Corporal Company
Second Class:
Sergeant Company '
Marshal Final Ball.
Company "
r Society;
it Lynchbur
William Miles Stokes, Jr., A.B.
Lynchburg, Va.
Bom 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Bill:1 "Poodle"
'• O conquer the whole world and be worshipped as a god was his ambition." We are
getting in our biography early, for "Bill" has made known his intentions of making the
world bow down to the name of Slokes, and we wish to be on the first wave when the tide
of recognition flows his way. Just at present he is a little undecided as to the exact method
of breaking into print, but our prediction is that it will be either as the originator of
something worse than the "shimmy," or as official barber to the Soviet armies of Russia.
Whatever path he chooses, there is certain success at the end for him. Four years at
the institute have shown this young man lo be possessed of an indomitable will and force of character
which once applied to a serious purpose can never be conquered.
During his Second Class year he joined the Cavalry, and in so doing found his true forte in cadet
life. The next summer, at Fort Oglethorpe, he showed up so well as a "hard-boiled" trooper that he
easily took his place at the head of the V. M. I. contingent. During the past year his efforts have been
extremely valuable in organizing and placing on a sound basis the Cavalry unit at the Institute.
The will to attain whatever goal "Bill sets f'or himself is so strong that success is already assured,
so there remains only for us to assure him of' the loyal support of those who have known and loved him
as a "Keydet."
"Awy for
safye!*
Fou
■th Class:
Pi
ivate Company "D."
Thir
d Class:
Cc
rporal Company "D
Cc
mpany Baseball.
Second Class:
Sergeant Company
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company '
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Gem
t&z^fetZtL
Henry Shackelford Strother,
A.B.
Culpepper, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Henri," "Hernvy," "Shuffling Shug"
JAILING from the most rural part of rural Virginia, Henry very rapidly acclimated
himself to his new environment of culture and civilization. Not long did it take him to
endear himself to the fair sex; in fact, from the very beginning he won many feminine
hearts by his wonderfully natural (they say) complexion, his originality of speech, and
his manly physique. But not among the "calic" alone is Henry a fa.orite. He seems
to win the hearts of all who know him, for his habitual smile and his big heart endear
him to all. His academic efforts have won him distinction in that department, and his
military efforts place him high on the roster of "O. G.'s."
A good fellow and a perfect gentleman make a rare combination and one that is hard to beat, yet
we find these qualities perfectly blended in Henry. No matter what walk of life you choose, Henry,
we know you'll come out on top. Here's wishing you all happiness and success in the future.
'77/ lell you a facl-
153
Private Company "DM
Varsity Football;
Varsity Baseball;
Varsity Basketball;
Monogram Club.
^^r^^y-' n
Second Class:
Sergeant Company '
Varsity Football;
Varsity Baseball;
Varsity Basketball;
Monogram Club;
Marshal Final Ball.
Lieutenant Company "C"
Varsity Football;
Varsity Baseball ;
Varsity Basketball;
Monogram Club;
Marshal Final German.
Walker Dabney Stuart, Jr., A.
Richmond, Va.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1918.
Artillery
"fuggy" "Shorty," ''Utile Man"
,HE institute did well when this little mister came in. He was so small that he wasn't
noticed at first, and he properly resented it by making regular quarterback on the football
team. Not satisfied with that, he came out and filled the gap left at short better than it has
ever been filled before.
A natural born athlete if there ever was one, "Shorty" has done as much for V. M. I.
as any one man could do. At quarter he was one of the brainiest men who ever played
for V. M. I., and the record of nine victories and no defeats hung up by the varsity was
in no small measure due to this same "Shorty." He continued his good work at basketball, and although
one of the smallest men in the South Atlantic Division, he was at the same time one of the fastest. And
the fact that he outscored his opposing foiwards in every game is sufficient evidence that size is no
handicap to him. He is also captain of the baseball team for this year, and a prettier fielder and better
all-round player would be hard to find.
From the above one might think that "Tuggie" was an athlete and nothing else. His academic record
shows that he applies himself in other things as well.
We are justly proud of this hundred and forty-pound marvel. His athletic ability gained him recog-
nition just as his military ability got him his lieutenancy, but it was his personality that won him a warm
spot in the hearts of all of us.
"Where's mine? How many did I get?"
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "A.'
Third Class:
Private Company "A.'
^rycuvi. Q "£>,
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Samuel Augustus Syme, B.S.
Washinglon, D. C.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Sammy," "5am," "Southern"
n<l Class:
ivate Company "]
Council,
any Baseball,
ociate Editor
Bullet."
rshal Final Ball.
"Bomb."
Banquet Committee.
Marshal Final Germ
HENEVER you ask Sam lo do something, he always answers "Sure." That reveals both
his character and his readiness to help at all times. He is an Electrical Engineer, which
means lhat he fools wilh amperes, coulombs, faradays, and such funny things; but his
real ambition is to study law — Corporation Law, Business Law, Matrimonial Law, and
other kinds of law. Sam went through the first three years without doing anything spec-
tacular, but when he became a First Classman he decided to loose his lalenls. In short,
he became an actor — joined the Dramatic Club and landed a place. Whether prompted
by ambition or by a desire to visit Sweet Briar, we don't know, but we have our own suspicions. He
attracts the opposite sex, and ihe attraction must be mutual, for his art gallery is the pride of the third
stoop and the envy of the rest of the barracks.
As first aid to Peter Wray, "Sam" is acquiring the fundamentals of business,
bargain, thereby increasing the profits of the P. E., at the expense of the rest of us
him in Lew School, and some day, when we're all big business men, perhaps he'
us. Who knows?
"Sam" is a true friend and loyal classmate. The Institute will lose a good man and gain
of which it may well be proud.
"How the hell do you do this problem, Henry?"
d he drives a hard
Next year will find
win some cases for
Fourth Class:
Private Compa
Third Class:
Private Company "D."
Secor
d CI
Pri
vate
Compa
ny ■
Ma
rshal
Fi
lal
Ball
First
Clas
Private
Coi
npany '
Ma
rshal
Fi
nal
Gerr
Robert Cameron Thompson, B.S.
Huntington, W. Va.
Bom 1900. Matriculated 1917.
'Tom"
Artillery
'Cammy," "R. C."
||EAD kindly light amid the encircling gloom." But if the light fail a little, "Tommy"
will find his way by means of chemical calculations. A more worthy exponent of
chemistry has never been discovered, and no doubt our present generation will have
returned to the dust from which it came ere Cameron's glory ceases to shine. Rather
quiet at times, but ready with the rest of us to make the best of a good time. Bob shows
wonderful qualities of discretion which are lacking in many of us. Bob comes from a
romantic section of the country, and consequently possesses a \ivid imagination. He
realized two dreams by joining the artillery, and before many decades we hope to see him high up in
military circles.
Once a man, always
man, as they say and may the future be a path of glory for you, Bobby boy.
"Hon> long till finals?'"
156
Fourth Class:
Private Company "C
Third Class:
Private Company "C
H^gjj
Henry McDaniel Tichenor, A.B.
Monroe, Ga.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"H. T„" "Mac," "Tich"
N January 21, 1918, this young Georgian made his debut into barracks life, and inci-
dentally into three and one-half years of hard work. We have but to look back on the
past few years of his work and see that success has been the reward of his diligence.
True, like the majority of us, he was not privileged to wear chevrons as the reward of
military achievement, but a look at the sleeve of his blouse or the collar of his coatee
discloses to us a pair of golden stars significant of his earnest work academically. At
the end of his second year Tichenor decided that he would take Liberal Arls. Being
from a state where cotton business is paramount, it seems almost natural that he should choose a line of
work that would help him further this home industry; hence, he will complete his education with a
course in Textile Engineering. Whatever he tries, we know that he will conquer all obstacles which
may come in his path, and that at the end ihe success for which he is working will be his. And that is
the wish of all who know him.
"Oh, ye gods!"
157
Fourth Class:
Private Company "A.'
Third Class:
Corporal company "E.'
jJS^pLg
Harry Gordon Tyler, Jr., A.
Norfolk, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Giddy" "Buddy,," "Cutch"
HEN Harry Gordon Tyler, Junior, arrived at the Lexington s'ation in the fall of 1917.
he bestowed upon the surroundings as bewildered a look as did his brother rats from
Norfolk. He then motored to barracks, where he had decided to spend the ensuing
four years. As a new cadet he shared, with the rest of us, our trials and tribulations,
and returned the following fall as a member of the Third Class and as a corporal.
However, his bent was not in a military direction, and after a year of holding the same
rank that Napoleon made famous as a starting point, he determined to prove the pen
is mightier than the sword and added his name to the list of Liberal Artists at the same time that he
relinquished his military honors.
As a First Clansman, "Giddy" has made a name for himself as a dancer of note. His feet are as
eloquent on the dance floor as William Jennings Bryan's tongue on the stump.
"Cutch" has made a name for himself at V. M. I. as a true blue friend and a man to be trusted.
His popularity is a criterion of his personality. In the years to come, when he sits by his fireeide, may
he be blessed with little strangers to sit on his long legs and pretend to ride hors:s.
"Thai oughler git 'em."
158
Third Class:
Private Company
Company Rifle Tei
Individual Rifle
Fort Farinholt Vaughan, B.S.
Hampton, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1918.
Engineers
"Square," "Funny Face," "Fort"
ergeant Company "C
ompany Rifle Team,
larshal Final Ball.
ate Company "B."
npany Rifle
ishal Final
T was in the fall of- 18 when this hardened son of Tidewater, Virginia, bade farewell
to his former habitat and look quarters at V. M. I., thereby signing away his "life, lib-
erty, and pursuit of happiness" for three years. He joined the S. A. T. C. with the
rest of his brother rats, and has the honor of being one of those to live through the only
rat system in the U. S. Army. One of the proudest moments in Forts life was when,
as a rat, he won the Individual Rifle Cup for the best marksman in the Corps. Having
successfully sailed (he turbulent waters of the first year, the next September saw his
return as a Second Classman. Recalling that he had once fixed a door bell, he decided to take sides
with "Monk" and become an Electrical Engineer. Although he did not wear stars, he possessed those
qualities of the steady average man that are bound to win him a place in the world.
From a military viewpoint, he was naturally imbued with that sense of justice, honor, and discipline
characterizing a good soldier. These qualities soon placed his name on a G. O. giving him a sergeancy
till finals, when he gave it up to give the others a chance.
Possessing a sense of humor, but serious alwa.ys in work, success must ever follow him as it has in
the past.
"/*vc never seen one yet Vd let be mv wife."
Samuel Walter Washington,
A.B.
Charles Town, W. Va.
1901. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
'George" "Boofyer T." "Sam"
^OU guessed right the first lime! "George" Washington it really is. That distinguished
look does not fool many, and when you really know him, you can see he is the "Father
of His Country" all over again. During the excruciating period of his "rat" year it is
rumored that he used to honor the bronze statue of his ancestor with a nightly kiss, and
~. . it can be vouched for that he never failed to salute it on emerging from the Main Arch.
S=JJ As a Third Classman he not only won a corporalcy, but the way he thrived on Calculus
should be an incentive to all future math sharks. His affiliation with "Chappie" the next
year was, indeed, a proof of his good taste, and from there he arose lo that highbrow path among the
celestial bodies which soon caused him to be a wearer of "stars." Upon becoming a real First Classman,
he blossomed forth as custodian of the "Lib Lab," but the glory of this, along with his self-confidence
as a ladty-killer, were soon to be dampened by the unexpected return of a certain gold pin.
At present it is just nip-and-tuck in our "George's" mind whether to follow the steps of that far-
famed mathematician, Isaac Newton, at Oxford, or to sign up for Jurisprudence. But whatever he
attempts, you may bet the odds he will carry it through successfully, and it is a sure fact that V. M. I.
could not have a belter man for her representalive at Oxford.
"A n>> lei's eat."
160
Fourth Class:
Private Company "A.'
Third Class:
Corporal Company "B.'
Sergeant Company
Marshal Final Ball.
First Class:
Private Company "F."
Football Squad.
^0*L-J a,r&^
William Edmund Waters, B.S.
Louisville, Ky.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Artillerj
"Wee Willier "Duke," "Oorang"
|NE, two, three, four," and the corporal counted step for this individual when he marched
him inlo the arch for ihe first lime on a morning back in Seplember, 1917. On being
asked his name, he replied very meekly, although you wouldn't think it from his portrait.
"William Waters, sir!" Immediately he acquired his nickname of "Duke." Why, we
do not know, and we won't embarrass him by digging up ancient hislory to find out.
Willie broke inlo polite society when he and the "Corinthian Cuckoo" staged a boxing
match for the corps in our Third Class year. It wasn't very polite, but it was society,
anyway. Since you can't see his arms, I won't bother to tell you where "Oorang" came from.
Willie has made a good record for himself as a corporal, sergeant, and as a member of (he O. G.'s
Association, and especially this year, when he lent his aid lo the "Flying Squadron."
He leaves a host of friends in barracks, and we rest assured that his will be a successful and happy
life after graduation.
"Hon> about some Mule, old man?"
Third Class:
Private Company "F."
Harry Lee Watson, Jr., B.S.
Richmond, Va.
Born 1900. Matriculstjd 1918.
Cavalry
"Hcrry Lee," "Acl(ey"
HIS elongated young prodigy came to us from the capital of the Old Dominion, where
he enjoyed the distinction of being a dashing young lieutenant in the John Marshall
High School Corps. It was his secret option that what he didn't know about the
military game wasn't worth knowing, but his well-meant attempts to impart this knowledge
to the Institute were early thwarted by sundry mean Third Classmen, so he retired into
=J oblivion until that famous Easter morning when he emerged to aid in the decoration of
barracks with eggs. In his Second Class year "Ackey" decided upcn Chemistry as a
profession, and as a mas!er of test tubes and H SO4 he has no equal. His perseverance and studious-
ness have resulted in his being classed among the "highbrows."
As a "Hopoid," "Ackey" is paramount. His activities in this field have won for him the admiration
of hundreds, as witnessed by the vari-hued envelopes which come pouring into his "domicilium" after
each hop. Whether it is his unparalleled "line'' or the irresistible charm of his Apollo-like features, is a
mystery lo us all.
Harry Lee, the namesake of the famous "Light Horse Harry," has a natural aptitude for cavalry,
and his long legs may be seen almost any evening dangling over the sides of his abbreviated steed.
"Ackey's" ever-present smile and unfaihng good nature have won for him a host of friends, who
believe that he will soon be among the world's greatest chemists.
"/'// bite; what is it?"
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "B.'
Third Class:
Private Company "B."
Private Company "B.'
■Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "B.'
Marshal Final Germai
0%4*€<w£A/'
Richard Council Weaver,
Portsmouth, Va.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Cavalry
"Bucfy," "Snoofyums," "Count"
B.S.
HIS is the "mister" who has to turn his head sideways when going through the arch to
keep from tearing away the bulletin boards with his ears. These instructions were given
him in September, 1917, when he arrived from Portsmouth, Va. And so we do not
admire him for his beauty, but for the man, and his willing hand and ready smile have
won him a place in the hearts of us all. When his rat and Third Class years were
^H successfully past, he decided to chase those elusive amperes, and io our delight he was
graced with sufficient speed to run them down. A highbrow from the start, he has gone
to much trouble to avoid contaminating his sleeves with stars and chevrons. His ambition runs so high
that he has three goals to reach — to become a lineman in his home town, to play the traps in a jazz
band, and to be that proverbial "huge hound."
You have the ability, "Buck," and to wish you every success in later life is unnecessary, for you
have proved to us that no set goal is impo.sible; therefore, we can only wish you Godspeed and happiness.
"Wal(e up, Lucy, \)cu dumb Liberal Arlist."
163
Fourth Class:
Private Company "'.
Third Class:
Corporal Company
Second Cla
Sergeant Company "F" ;
Marshal Final Ball.
Lieutenant Company "F" ;
■•Bomb" Staff;
Marshal Final German.
Robert H. B. Welton, A.B.
Portsmouth, Va.
Born 1898. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"R. H. B„" "Bob," "H. B."
It has help,
more than
the two, "I
married for
OB was lather nervous when this picture was taken because he thought it would find its
way to Hollins — and probably it will. There "Bob" is not so sure of himself. But not
so long ago he solved a very intricate problem under the roof of Southern Sem., where
he cleverly managed to entertain twenty-five members of the opposite sex from a chair in
the center of a circle in which they surrounded him. We just know his ears were red!
Someone missed a chance for a good snapshot.
All joking aside, "Bob" surely has a winning smile.
d many of us over a rough place in the road at V. M. I.
Bob," nor does anyone work any harder when work is the
Sob, ' and no one can stop the success that is due you.
at least two years.
"That's a fact! See?"
His smile always begets smiles.
No one ever enjoys a little fun
<rder of the day. Keep on mixing
Best luck to you, but don't get
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "F."
Third Class:
Private Company "F."
Private Company "F.'
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Companj
Marshal Final Ge
Stewart Alfred Wessells, B.S.
Greenbush, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Cuz," "Slew," "AX"
1EHOLD this specimen who had the audacity to report here in the fall of 1917 as a
Third Class rat, from Greenbush, Virginia. He likes to hunt very much, and often
comes in on Saturday nights with a bunch of rabbits which have fallen victims to his
trusty gun. His "love streak" seems to be entirely absent, so he isn't bothered with an
extensive correspondence. He fell for Electrical Engineering in his Second Class year,
and it has kept him hard at work trying to find the lay of the current and the efficiency
of the machine. In fact, he is always talking about the Alternating Currents lesson for
the following day. He likewise had enough interest in military work to attend the Field Artillery Camp
at Camp Knox last summer, and seems to have enjoyed it quite a bit.
"Al's" main object in life, he says, is to make money, but what plan he has up his sleeve is still a
mystery. From the way things stand, we hardly think that he will invest it in "calic." Wessells is a
steady and conscientious worker, and will very probably be a great Electrical Engineer some day,
harnessing some of the waste power for the good of the country.
"The idea is utterly absurd."
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Third Class:
Private Company
Second Class:
Sergeant Company "E";
Vice-President John Mar-
shall H. S. Club;
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "F";
Scrub Football (3, 2, 1)
Company Baseball (3, !
1);
Marshal Final German.
5rccf l°cO<Wr
fl
Frederick P. Wilmer, B.S.
Richmond, Va.
Born 1901. Matriculated 1918.
Artillery
"Freddie," "Coodlooking*
pOU have seen those people who are so ugly that they are actually goodlookihg, haven't
you? Well, such is the case with "Freddie," who came to V. M. I. September I, 1918.
From the time of his entrance this good-looking boy has been a worker. All three years
at the institute he has been a scrub football and baseball candidate, having shown up
well in scrub football games and on company baseball teams.
When he became a second classman he decided to solve "Monk's" problem — "Which
way's the current go, huh?" In October "Freddie" became a sergeant, and a good one,
too, for he believed in doing everything well and even insisted on his sentinels calling for the "Sergeant
of the Guard." "Gimme a dog" and "Got a cigarette" are his favorite expressions, but even these add
to his attractions.
In his first class year "Freddie" worked harder than ever before, first for his Christmas furlough,
and then for his "Dip." A fellow cadet once spoke of hir* as the sharpest, cleanest and best fellow
in the world, and that is all any man can say about another. Next year "Freddie" goes to the Westing-
house Company, and we are sure that he will emerge from there a full fledged electrical engineer.
"I'm better than an\j three men I ever saw.*'
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Fourth Class:
Private Company
Private Company "E."
Cadet Orchestra.
Private Company '*]
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Ball.
Private Company "E."
Company Baseball.
Marshal Final Germai
Samuel Burton Wilson, Jr., A.E
Memphis, Tenn.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Burt," "Zoo-Zoo," "Berlon Zoo"
HIS noble example of young America made its first appearance at our Castle-on-the-Nile
in the fall of 1917. Just exactly how he got here has always been a puzzle even to his
most intimate friends. Some have it that he arrived in a side-door Pullman, while others
believe that one of our Zoology professors brought him in while out looking for speci-
mens. Nevertheless, he is here, and may be seen on the fi:st day of any month headed
for the bathhouse with a towel under his arm. "Burt" started off fine in his Third Class
year, and, indeed, we had hopes of his becoming distinguished, but, alas! some kind but
unthinking young lady told him he was cute, and since then he hasn't been the same. His present daily
occupation is hoping for mail from Richmond, and, although his hopes have not yet been realized, his
faith has never failed. He cherishes a secret ambition to be a home-wrecker, but we who know him
best feel that the first young lady who really knows and appreciates him will deem him too good a find,
and will bind him hand and foot.
"Burt" tells us that if he can only inveigle the authorities into giving him a "dip" he is going into
the cotton business. It is needless to say that he will succeed, for with his smile and cheerful nature he
cannot fail. He is a friend in need, and what more can be said of any man?
"Two-bils 1 get a hilar this n>ee£."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "F."
Corporal Company "F."
Varsity Football.
Monogram Club.
Sergeant Company
Varsity Football.
Monogram Club.
Assistant Manager
Track.
Marshal Final
all.
st Cli
Co.
Lieuten
Varsity Football.
Monogram Club.
Manager Track.
Marshal Final Ge
William Yerger Wilson, A.B.
Memphis, Tenn.
Born 1900. Matriculated 1917.
Infantry
"Bill" ''Yerger" "Cavalry Bill"
HERGER" is a Tennessee lad, said to be wise in the ways of the world. Perhaps he is,
but we suspect that he is only as worldly wise as he is handsome. Whether he is hand-
some or not, he is big and strong and seems to do well at the hops, and we know for a
fact that he is a dog — that is, at the present writing he is. None can tell what he may
be at the time this goes to press. Perhaps you have seen a famous old painting of a
horseman in armor. "Bill Yerger ' must have seen that picture and been deeply impressed
by it. However, his attempted reproduction at cavalry drill last year lacked dignity, to
say the least of it. Anyhow, the picture "Yerger" made consisted of himself in the center of the track
while his horse galloped over the hills and far away. "Bill" took infantry next year.
Hike! In athletics Wilson has won for himself an enviable reputation, bringing honor to his Alma
Mater and misfortune to her rivals. In the military department Wilson has also acquitted himself nobly,
and his name is well toward the top of the list of commissioned officers.
As yet Bill has not decided on the field of his future activity in life, but whatever it may be we
rest assured that he will speedily climb the ladder of success. A good pal and friend, dear to the
hearts of his associates, "Bill" has the best wishes of the corps as he graduates from the Institute.
*Wod\ loofy here-
Fourth Class:
Private Company "D.'
Third Class:
Private Company "D.'
Private Company "D.'
Marshal Final Ball.
vate Company "D."
rshal Final German.
/&&*/&/? -&~*/^
Q
Robert Nelson Winfree, B.S.
Lynchburg, Va.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
'7zzp," "Thumhlackr "Bob"
|NE day, when '21 was a Third Class, something crowned by a huge, tall cadet cap
walked out of the academic building. Another "keydet," looking down from a second-
story window, made the inquiry: "Is e human?" The reply was: "No, it's a thumb-
lack." "Is *e human?" was shortened to "Izzy," while "Thumb'.ack" stuck just as it
stood. Thus "Bob" derived the nicknames which have followed him through V. M. I.
It is rumored that "Izzy1' no longer ranks ace-high at Sweet Briar. Howeve
are very uncertain, and Electrical Engineers have
attractive than magnetic lines of force, anyhow. Upon graduation
Car Company, where we will no doubt hear from him.
He is a man who dares to be himself, in spite of public opinion.
tion to do what he dees well, success will surely be his reward. Lu
business chasing anything more
"Bob" is going to the Doble Steam
With such courage and the ambi-
ck to you, boy! If by any chance
Fortune withholds her smile, and a helping hand is needed, here's ours and all we have.
"So long, V. M. L! Hello, Sweelbriar!"
T'-.ird Class:
Private Compan
Second Class:
Sergeant Company
Marshal Final Ball.
Lieut. Company "F" ;
Secretary V. M. I. Branch
A. I. E. E.
Marshal Final German.
d,U)&vruM)
Leslie Alfred Womeldorf, B.S.
El Pa5D, Tex.
Born 1899. Maliiculaled 1918.
Engineers
"Less.-' ••Worm;' "Chief
LD V. M. I. did well when she adopted this "keydet" as a son. Tis said that at least
seven "calic" in El Paso cried when he left.
"Worm'' started his career here with a rush, being the only rat to enlist in the Marine
Unit of the S. A. T. C, and immediately got a "drag" with everybody.
Womeldorf threw his eggs along with the rest on that mis'y Easter morning and walked
his first and only penalty lours as a result. Returning as a Second Classman, he finally
won the chevrons of a sergeant. Once given the opportunity to show his ability, he
1 finals brought him his commission as a first lieutenant.
ngineering and he needs only lime and experience to climb the ladder of success among
he has done at V. M. I.
He has vamped them all and they say he has at least one girl
in North Carolina!
k to be done, and enjoys a good time as much as anyone
climbed up 'ti
He chose
the electrical engineers of the country
As a "big dog'" he is first rankin
in every state in the U. S., and also
Leslie trifles little, works when thi
else. Always faithful in the performance of his duty and faithful to his friends, he has only to name
his reward and the old world will hand it over.
"Am, you're just as crazy as hell."
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Fourth Class:
Private Company "F."
Third Class:
Private Company "F."
Football Squad.
Marshal Final Ball.
'irst Class:
Private Company
Boxing.
Football Squad.
Marshal Final Gei
William Tate Young, A.B.
Corinth, Miss.
Born 1899. Matriculated 1917.
Artillery
"Cy," "Cucfyoo," "Catv^'
UTUMN had arrived and with it the scattering of seeds — particularly of the hay variety
— to many distant fields. Where they landed is of no grave concern to us, for our story
is of' a dashing young Corinthian who bore a surprising resemblance to the dandies of
p!d England bearing that name. In search of repose, our hero joined our rodent crew,
and while a member thereof was seen out of his hole only when specially requested by
the bugler. "Cuckoo" returned to the house of no worries, ladies, cloak rooms, or hat
checks with a determination to blind us to his former achievements by new and brilliant
ones. It may also be mentioned that "Cuckoo" came near making a fortune wh:le at Camp Knox last
summer by composing a treatise on the width, depth, and volume of the ocean, and the companson of
the stars with o'.her objects. But, unfortunately, some of his proofs fell into evil hands and he lost his
copyright. For come unknown reason "The Gawk's" voice may often be heard reverberating through
the walls with "Calic, attention!"
We may safely say that, no matter to what heights he has risen, if ever you pass through Corinth
there will always be a glad hand to welcome you and a man who will offer you the services of a friend.
"7*m in love again."
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Bailey, N. H.
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Kennon, A. R.
Kimberly, H. H., Jr.
Kirwan, J. McG.
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Kyle, W. W.
Lane, L. J.
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Lee, B. P., Jr.
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Masury, A. J. M.
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Morgan, B. F., Jr.
Munday, W. A.
Murfhy, P. B. B.
Murrell, G. M.
McCaddon, S. G.
McClain, J.
McCord, W. J.
McDavid, C. J.
McDavid, F. R., Jr.
McDonouch, J. A.
Naill, J. DuB.
Nicholson, C. P.
Noell, J. R.
OVERBEY, D. A.
Owsley, H.
Parker, M. M.
Parsons, S. O.
Patton, W. R.
Patton, Y.
Payne, F. N.
Peebles, W. S., Jr.
Pendleton, N. W.
Penn, R. T.
Pennybacker, J. E.
Pennybacker, M. W.
Polk, E. W.
Preston, S. H.
Puller, L. B.
Recker, M. R.
Reese, C. B.
Reid, J. K.
Retff, R. V.
Richardson, J. E.
Riddle, C. M., Jr.
Ripley, F. E.
Robinson, S. L.
Rogers, J. T.
Rogers, R. G.
Russell, J. C.
Russell, E. R.
Rutleege, B. H , Jr.
St. Clair, C. T., Jr.
Sauer, C. F., Jr.
Scott, G. P., Jr.
Scott, W. W.
Sebring, E. E.
Se-ward, L. C.
Simmons, J. C.
Skinner, C. W., Jr.
Smith, E. A., Jr.
Smith, J. A.
Smith, M. G.
Stacg, J. E.
Starke, H. M., Jr.
Stokes, T. A.
Stroud, W. S.
Summers, F. L.
Swift, C. G.
Tate, W. C.
Taylor, R. W., Jr.
Terry, R. W.
TlLLEY, G. S.
Tinsley, S. H.
-Tuck, G. O. Jr.
TURLEY, J. C.
Turman, S. B.
Van Syckel, R. E., Jr.
Von Schilling, F., Jr.
Vowell, J. C.
Wales, T. S.
Walker, J. M.
Walley, E. Y.
Wallihan, L. E.
Webb, W.
Weisel, S. R.
Welder, F. A.
Wenger, R. A.
Wieser, P. H.
Wilkinson, R. E.
Williamson, A. G.
Yancey
Yokum, H. B.
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JACKSON HALL AND LETCHER AVENUE
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FIRST CLASS
"How dear to my heart are the scenes
my childhood," — yet more cherished
are the memories of the past four years we
have spent in working toward the goal
finally attained. The joys and sorrows,
which have bound us — the Class of 1 92 1
— more closely together than brotherhood,
are pleasant to reflect upon.
Do you remember clearly the sequence
of events from Alpha to Omega? Back
in the fall of 1917, we backed into the
Lexington station for the first time, and at
once proceeded to the superintendent's
cffice, where we signed our pledges, and
after shaking hands with "Old Nick,"
were escorted to the office of the O.D.,
and thence to Captain Steele's sanctuary,
where we tried on caps and shoes until we
were satisfied. Then came the trip back
to the bare room, where we donned our
brown pants and gray shirts and started on
those endless hours of drill on the hot,
dusty parade ground. The first bleak
week passed, we started to classes and so
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obtained a respite from the waspish drill
masters. Then the long year of "finning
out," shirt-tail parades, snow fights and all
the other thousand and one things which
make a perfect Rat at V. M. I. came to
a close, with the "time-honored custom" as
a grand finale.
Three months of respite from the mil-
itary side of life, and we came back again
to Lexington as the meanest things on
earth — third classmen. We shot bombs,
twenty-one of them, blew up sentry boxes,
and made ourselves as unpopular as pos-
sible. We were interrupted in our machi-
nations by the Marine Unit and the S. A.
T. C, which made us all serious until the
end of the war, when we relapsed into our
previous state of existence. Class meetings
in the Y. M. C. A. room, Rat sheenies, —
do you remember them all? Then, at the
close, another "finale" with us on the other
side of the fence.
Back again as members of the second
class with our viewpoints changed, we had
obtained a more serious outlook on life.
Our honors this year consisted of rings and
the right to give the most glorious final ball
ever seen at the institute. During this
period of our lives you will remember how
we looked with disdain upon the members
of the third class — trifling, anachistic,
childish; and how we looked with longing
eyes at the position of supreme command
held by the first class. Then, almost be-
fore we realized it, we were back as firs',
classmen, — leaders, doers of deeds, Men.
How we kept the trust which had been
handed down to us since 1839, our record
shows. With Pate at the head to lead the
way and a large, loyal, earnest class to
follow, we have passed our trust to our
successors, not tarnished, but illuminated
by our touch. Through all the four years
we gave our best for the best, and we have
just cause to be proud of the name and
fame of 1 92 1 , the largest and the best.
To every branch of cadet activity we
gave our quota, and more.
In football, Leech, Stuart, Ingram,
Mantor, Sauer, Coleman, Mason, Wilson,
W. Y. ; Dickson, Smith, J. T. ; Shipley,
McCuistion and Semans have won the
cherished eight-inch monogram, which sig-
nifies hard work on the hill — sweat and
blood.
In basketball we have given Leech,
Stuart and Lee to represent V. M. I.
against her rivals.
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In baseball, Ingram, Stuart, Mann,
Leech, McMillan, Stroud, McDavid and
Everett have been awarded monograms.
In track, Semans, Mantor, Waters,
Jordan, J. H. ; Smith, B. H. ; Kane,
pleaves, Dickson, Ripley and Sebring
have been our representatives among the
wearers of the red, white and yellow.
In the minor sports '2 1 has given the
majority of monogram bearers.
Many of the original members of our
class have fallen by the wayside, but the
spirit is with them still: they are still a
part of us.
We have heard our last "Auld Lang
Syne," have completed our last drill, have
walked our last tour, and we look back
with regrets to the sorrows and joys we
have left behind us as we start on our life's
work, strengthened by our memories.
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THE CLASS
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Class Officers
W. V. Shannon President
R. C. Grant Vice-President
P. O. Miller Historian
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SECOND
CLASS
Agnor, G. L Lexington, Va.
Ames, W. O., Jr Smithfield, Va.
Amiss, F. T., Jr Luray, Va.
Anderson, C. E Sandy Level, Va.
Archer, W. W., Jr Richmond, Va.
Badgett, J. M Farmville, Va.
Baker, L. H., Jr Shreveport, La.
Black, A. W Duluth, Minn.
Blankenship, J. M Richmond, Va.
BONNEY, F. P Norfolk, Va.
Booth, W. H Shreveport, La.
Booze, J. M., Jr Lake Charles, La.
Brown, D. F Hillsboro, 111.
Buch, R Lynchburg, Va.
Bunting, J., Jr Bristol, Va.
Campbell, W. M., Jr. . . . Lynchburg, Va.
CAMPODONICO, J. J Richmond, Va.
Carroll, E. L., Jr Rockfish, Va.
Carter, R. G Leesburg, Va.
Clark, E. M Danville, Va.
Colonna, J. O Washington, D. C.
Connally, M. H Jacksonville, Fla.
Crenshaw, A. D. . . . McGaheysville, Va.
Curdts, B. P Norfolk, Va.
Douglas, T. B Fittsfield, 111.
Douglas, W. S Hillsboro, 111.
DREWRY, W., Jr Petersburg, Va.
Estes, W. S Harrisonburg, Va.
Follett, J. D Berwyn, Pa.
Fontana, A. W., Jr. . . . New York, N. Y.
Catling, M. P., Jr. . . . New York, N. Y.
Gayle, K. H., Jr Norfolk, Va.
Glazier, S Norfolk, Va.
Grant, R. C Youngstown, Ohio
Gray, G. T., Jr Norfolk, Va.
Greene, J. F Washington, D. C.
Groce, H. H Waxahatchie, Tex.
Haas, H Harrisonburg, Va.
HaRRISS, S. G Lynchburg, Va.
Hobson, J. R. A Richmond, Va.
Huff, C. W., Jr Richmond, Va.
Hubbard, T. T., Jr Norfolk, Va.
Huger, S. S Lexington, Va.
Johnson, D. Y Norfolk, Va.
Johnson, J. O Norfolk, Va.
KlNNEAR, W., Jr Lexington, Va.
Little, D. C Norfolk, Va.
McCurdey, N. F Norfolk, Va.
McCauLEY, R San Antonio, Tex.
Macrae, E. B New York, N. Y.
MANNINC, L. H Talladega, Ala.
Marshall, W. C Richmond, Va.
Martin, R. P Richmond, Va.
Miller, P. O Richmond, Va.
Moore, J. P Norfolk, Va.
Morrison, G E Woodstock, Va.
Nelson, N. H Richmond, Va.
Norman, T. G Richmond, Va.
O'Brien, W. V Middleport, Ohio
Overbey, D. A., Jr Danville, Va.
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Pace, H. L Franklin, Va.
Parrott, B. F Roanoke, Va.
Patterson, W. A Ml. Sterling, Ky.
Peed, S. B Norfolk, Va.
Pendleton, N. W Wyrheville, Va.
Pennyeacker, M. W. . . . Broadway, Va.
Perkinson, W. M Petersburg, Va.
Philip, W. H Dallas, Tex.
Porterfield, J. B., Jr. . . Birmingham, Ala.
Puller, S. D West Point, Va.
Raney, M. G Strasburg, Va.
Rainey, T. C Kansas City, Mo.
Reynolds, S Monroe, Ga.
RlDGELY, R. M., Jr Baltimore, Md.
RlMMER, H. F Lynchburg, Va.
Robertson, W. G Norton, Va.
RuFFIN, C. L., 3d Richmond, Va.
Settle, S. B Flint Hill, Va.
Shackelford, A. G. . . . Birmingham, Ala.
Shannon, W. V Akron, Ohio
Skillman, W. O Dallas, Tex.
Southall, S. O., Jr. . Dinwiddie C. H., Va.
Southcate, H. S Norfolk, Va.
Spratt, T. G Richlands, Va.
Stubbs, F. P Monroe, La.
Summers, F. L Alexandria, Va.
Seyer, C, J« Norfolk, Va.
Tillman, S. B Birmingham, Ala.
TowsEND, C. E Montclair, N. J.
Turley, J. C., Jr Pocahontas, Va.
Venable, R. R Farmville, Va.
Venable, W. P Farmville, Va.
Westcott, W. C, Jr. . . Atlantic City, N. J.
White, E. V Leesburg, Va.
White, W. B., Jr Lake Charles, La.
Wilson, H. W Chatham, Va.
Yaffey, R. J Norfolk, Va.
Young, J. M Lawton, Ohio
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Class History
Little did we, who now compose the
second class, realize what the future held
in store for us when, in September, 1918,
we matriculated at the institute. In the
three short years that we have been cadets,
the Class of 1922 has experienced many
joys and sorrows of military life, but we
feel sure that the year which we have yet
to undergo — our approaching first class
year — will be filled mostly with the for-
mer.
Entering during the last days of the
World War, we met with many trials and
we tasted furlough on the Roanoke trip;
and Christmas, when we felt the thrill that
is second to none: being old cadets, with
the resulting privileges. The one excep-
tion was finals, when, as rodents, our tails
were amputated and we arrived at that
point where a meek rat is transformed into
a mean third classman.
When we assembled once more on the
hill, in September, 1919, we realized,
more than anyone else, our importance and
the responsibility which rested upon us.
Needless to say, we soon found that there
tribulations, due to war conditions. How-
ever, the war lasted but two months after
our matriculation and, with the signing of
the armistice, we began to realize what
"rat life" really is. At this time also we
suffered our first losses: those of our
"brother rats" who had entered for the
military training offered, and who resigned
when the S. A. T. C. went out of exist-
ence.
The brightest spots of our rat year, with
one exception, were Thanksgiving, when
were a few others to look out for things in
barracks, so, as is customary, we centered
our attentions on the ways and means of
throwing bombs. This was done in a
manner that suggested overseas experience.
Though there were many who lost chev-
rons, these were finally regained at make-
overs and no permanent casualties could
be attributed to this "third class activity."
Once more finals arnved, and this time it
brought only pleasure, — a pleasure quite
different from that which marked the first
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stage of our evolution from lowly "ro-
dents."
We returned in the fall of '20 as digni-
fied second classmen, a smaller but much
wiser class, unfortunately smaller, but for-
tunately wiser, for each was confronted by
the omnipresent question of what course to
select: Chemistry, Civil, Electrical, or
Liberal Arts. Those of us who had not
already arrived at a decision shortly did
so, aided by the advice of those who knew.
And so, after re-electing Shannon and
Grant to guide us during the coming year,
we entered upon the second half of our
"keydet" existence.
Shortly December arrived, and with it
that day to which any second classman
looks forward, and which every first class-
man and alumnus remembers as one of the
most memorable during his years as a
cadet — the day when we first put on our
rmgs. Some of us have lost them, others
have retained them only to lose them at
some future date, for, as Goldburg says,
"They all flop sooner or later."
The experiences of our previous two
years served us well in this our third year,
enabling us to avoid the fifty-seven varieties
of trouble that arise within the walls of
barracks.
The much looked-for Washington trip
failed to materialize, and aside from the
annual Government inspection, the year
passed uneventfully. The months dragged
slowly, but finally June arrived, and with
it the realization of our fondest hopes —
finals. Under the leadership of Bunting
and Campbell, who had been chosen to
direct the social affairs of the coming year,
the final ball was held very successfully.
And then we departed, some for the last
time, but most of us only until September,
when we shall reassemble as first classmen.
Historian.
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THE CLASS
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Colors: Red and Black
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Class Officers
R. G. Hunt President
J. W. Caldwell Vice-President
H. C. CosTELLO Historian
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THIRD
CLASS
Adams, J. H Altavista, Va.
Adams, M. V Mobile, Ala.
AKERS, E. L., Jr Lynchburg, Va.
Alexander, R., Jr. . . . Washington, D. C.
Bailey, B. P., Jr New York, N. Y.
Barrow, H. B Blackslone, Va.
Barrow, J. L Blackslone, Va.
Baxter, J. M Washington D. C.
Beecher, J. N Birmingham, Ala.
Belden, A. W., Jr Woodlawn, Pa.
BLAIN, S. F Lexington, Va.
Brame, T. A Jackson, Miss.
Briggs,, A. S„ Jr Richmond, Va.
Brooks, T. L Oceana, Va.
Brown, E. R Deer Park, Tex.
Budd, R. D Petersburg, Va.
Caldwell, J. W East Radford, Va.
Cary, M Richmond, Va.
Casey, R. E Lynchburg, Va.
Causey, J. C, Jr Suffolk, Va.
Chanc, C Chile Province, China
CHAPPELL, C. J., Jr Macon, Ga.
Clarke, B. L., Jr Philadelphia. Pa.
ClarksON, J. L Millboro, Va.
Coleman, J. H Petersburg, Va.
Coleman, S. B Snell, Va.
COOKE, S., Jr Sheffield, Ala.
Copenhaver, J. R Marion, Va.
Cornelius, W. L Antlers. Okla.
Costolo, H Lynchburg, Va.
Cunningham, E. H Louisa, Va.
Cure, J. W., Jr Roanoke, Va.
Dabney, E. A., Jr Taylor, Tex.
DaubE, L. L Ardmore, Okla.
Davenport, J. O, Jr Roanoke, Va.
Davis, R. L Hampton, Va.
Derryberry, L. T Nashville, Tenn.
Dillon, E. P Indian Rock, Va.
Dudley, T. U., Jr Middleburg, Va.
Duncan, T. W Missoula, Mont.
Durham, E. A Garden City, N. Y.
Edmondson, J. P Radford, Va.
Edmunds, W. W Lynchburg, Va.
Fargo, W. G Augusta, Ga.
Farrar, C. W Richmond, Va.
Farwell, C. A New Orleans, La.
Foster, S. P Norfolk, Va.
Fox, R. O Cleveland, Ohio
Franklin, A. G Richmond, Va.
Franklin, E. C Richmond, Va.
Gatewood, R. L Newport News, Va.
Girand, J Phoenix, Ariz.
Goode, M. R Lynchburg, Va.
Goodman, P. P Norfolk, Va.
Gwathmey, A. T Richmond, Va.
HANKINS, J. DeW Richmond, Va.
Harrison, W. R Boyce, Va.
Hart, C. J Jackson, Miss.
Hendon, G. A., Jr Louisville, Ky.
HOLLADAY, J. C Suffolk, Va.
Hunt, R. G Gordonsville, Va.
Intram, W. B Richmond, Va.
Irby, F. B Newport, Ark.
Ivey, E. C Lynchburg, Va.
Jackson, R Roanoke, Va.
Johnson, C. A Florence, S. C.
Jones, F. W Gloucester, Va.
Jones, W. F Marshall, Tex.
Joyner, E., Jr Norfolk, Va.
Kadis, M. S Goldsboro, N. C.
Kao, C. C Niukden, China
Keesee, P. C Witt, Va.
KYLE, J. H Lynchburg, Va.
Light, C. P., Jr Washington, D. C.
Lloyd, H. M Norfolk, Va.
Lowe, R. J Huntsville, Ala.
Lynch, G. P., Jr Richmond, Va.
McMillan, E. C Bristow, Okla.
McQuailm, W. E Bluefield, W. Va.
MacGregor, D. L Duluth, Minn.
Major, A. J Pencoyd, Pa.
Maloney, F. C., Jr Lynchburg, Va.
Mason, J. W Rocky Mount, N. C.
Mathews, J. F Quitman, Ga.
Mays, B. P Augusta, Ga.
Mead, J. D. R Lexington, Va.
Miller, G. T Washington, D. C.
Miller, H. L Morganton, N. C.
Mitchell, J. A., Jr Livingston, Ala.
Moore, W. F Shreveporl, Ala.
Morgan, T. P Eagle Rock, Va.
Morris, B. E Blackstone, Va.
Moses, D. D Lynchburg, Va.
Page, F. M Raleigh, N. C.
Pace, H. H Arvonia, Va.
Parker, C. L Yazoo City, Miss.
Penniman, G. A Dallas, Tex.
Peterson, E. D Chincoteague, Va.
Pettyjohn, M. M Lynchburg, Va.
Phelan, G. R Memphis, Tenn.
Plowden, E. R Richmond, Va.
Pohl, E. J Alexandria, Va.
Polk, C. L Helena, Ark.
Porter, H. W Louisa, Va.
Porter, P. B., Jr Louisa, Va.
Porter, T. V Jacksonville, Fla.
Powell, J. A. .... . Richmond, Va.
Preston, W. C, Jr. . . New York City, N. Y.
Pretlow, R. H Suffolk, Va.
Prince, F. B Norfolk, Va.
Ramsey, C. S Uniontown, Pa.
Reid, J. G Richmond, Va.
Reid, J. K The Plains, Va.
Rice, H. B Roanoke, Va.
Roberds, V Lubbock, Tex.
Robertson, G. L Loachapoka, Ala.
Robertson, T. H., Jr Fayette, Ala.
Robinson, H. L Toledo, Ohio
Rogan, W. B Roanoke, Va.
Romeyn, C. H Washington, D. C.
Ryland, L. H Richmond, Va.
Saunders, C. W Richmond, Va.
Schmidt, A. C Memphis, Tenn.
Semans, C. S Uniontown, Pa.
Shervin, W. H., Jr Richmond, Va.
Shiels, T. D Leonard, Tex.
Shorter, W. C Callands, Va.
SlMMS, J. A Charleston, W. Va.
SOUTHALL, V. W Dinwiddie, Va.
Smith, G. A Kings Mountain, N. C.
Spindle, T. H Christiansburg, Va.
Stern, C. E., Jr Richmond, Va.
Stevens, J. R., 3d . . . . New Orleans, La.
Stone, B. B.. Jr Ft. Worth, Tex.
■Strawhand, T L., Jr Norfolk, Va.
SYDNOR, G. W Richmond, Va.
Terry, R. S Lynchburg, Va.
Thomas, CM Guinea Mills, Va.
Thompson, E. C Chatham, Va.
Thornton, B. N Fredericksburg, Va.
Thornton, H. W Chicago, 111.
TlMBERLAKE, F. S Berryville, Va.
Turner, A. E Quitman, Ga.
Turner, R. A Mobile, Ala.
Vaden, T. H Chatham, Va.
Weisel, A. A Norfolk, Va.
Wells, W. S., Jr Jackson, Miss.
White, A. S Leesburg, Va.
Whitted, T. N Charlotte, N. C.
Wierum, R. F. . . . New York City, N. Y.
Williams, E. M Berryville, Va.
Wilson, B. W., Jr Richmond, Va.
Winchester, M. D Galveston, Tex.
Withers, R. W Suffolk, Va.
Woodward, J. E Suffolk, Va.
Yarbrough, M. N Richmond, Va.
Class History
The attention of the corps is called to
the fact that the Class of 1923, having
undergone the trials and tribulations of a
"rat" year, has emerged into that superior
type of be;ngs known as third classmen
(sometimes termed "mean"). Since this
class will go down in history as the last
upon whose persons upper-classmen were
allowed to "lay hands," and as the first
third class to enjoy a Christmas furlough,
it may be of interest to the corps to hear
the details of its history.
As "rats" they entered two hundred
and forty strong and were duly initiated
at social "sheenies" into the mysteries of
"standing up," "push and pull" and other
choice forms of etiquette. This September
the class had decreased in number to one
hundred and sixty — each man of them
"V. M. I. '23" through and through.
The first few days of our return were
taken up in initiating the new "misters"
into the ways of V. M. I., warning them
of the dire consequences should they de-
part from them. When all the class had
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returned, the first meeting was called, at
which "Bob" Hunt of Rolla, Mo., and
"Jesse" Caldwell of East Radford, Va.,
were re-elected president and vice-presi-
dent, respectively.
Although hopes for a Christmas fur-
lough postponed for a time the activities
of the third class, nevertheless one fine
morning the flag of '23 was seen on the
state flagpole, flying proudly in the breeze.
The sight brought joy to the heart of every
third classman. Also, at one never-to-be-
forgotten reveille, the "rats" came to ranks
clad in various and sundry costumes, some
imitating Socrates, others clad as if to ad-
vertise a certain well-known brand of
underwear. Rightly or wrongly, this
giave loss of trousers was of course laid to
the third class and one good corporal
nearly lost his chevrons because of it. On
the night when the "lucky dogs" returned
fiom furlough the first 1 923 bomb burst in
the courtyard. From then on it became a
veritable no-man's land. Special guard
henceforth was the lot of all third class-
men, from the running first corporal to the
"slipperiest" private. And that guard
never for a moment forgot the prefix "spe-
cial."
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In athletics '23 gave its share of men
toward forming those great machines that
gave V. M. I. the strongest football and
basketball squadrons in the South.
This office joins with the friends of the
members in offering them, each and every
one, their best wishes for a large and pro-
gressive class. May they ever remember
that motto, "E Pluribus Unum," through
triumph and defeat, until the hand of time
shall finally guide them to that sad but
glorious day when, for them as a class,
final taps shall sound.
By command of Historian.
Capt. and Adj. '23.
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THE CLASS
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Class Officers
W. Faulkner President
W. I. Jordan , Vice-President
G. H. Miller Historian
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Adams, K. F Richmond, Va.
ADK1NS, A. H Danville, Va.
Allen, G. L Yorktown, Tex.
ALWORTH, F. C, Jr. . Green Cove Springs, Fla.
Anderson, E. G., Jr Homan, Ark.
Andrews, R. A Memphis, Tenn.
Archer, R. B Waynesboro, Va.
Asher, J. H Jackson, Miss.
Attwell, K. V Houston, Tex.
Austin, R. E Ft. Worth, Tex.
Bacby, F. H Portsmouth, Va.
Bailey, F. W Norfolk, Va.
Bain, F. M Shreveport, La.
Baird, J. C, Jr Baird, Miss.
Baird, J. R Baird, Miss.
Baldwin, M. G Roanoke, Va.
Barbour, J. F Yazoo City, Miss.
Batman, J. S Kimball, Va.
Bauchan, E. S Lynchburg, Va.
Bentley, T. J Hampton, Va.
Bickford, J. V., Jr Ovett, Miss.
Biggs, G. N Huntington, W. Va.
Billeiter, D. J Shreveport, La.
Borland, T. R Norfolk, Va.
Boyce, W. Q Amarillo, Tex.
Bradley, W. M Rocky Mount, N. C.
Bramble, A. L Norfolk, Va.
Bricgs,, C. D., Jr Richmond, Va.
Brown, E. T New York, N. Y.
Brown, J. M New York, N. Y.
Bruton, C. F Sikeston, Mo.
Bryant, E. R., Jr Boykins, Va.
Buchanan, R. F Stamps, Ark.
BuRACKER, E. M Luray, Va.
Burr, L. G New York, N. Y.
Burgess, L. E Scottsville, Va.
Burress, V. A Richmond, Va.
Butterfield, W. M. . . . Brookhaven, Miss.
Calhoun, W Quitman, Ga.
Camp, P. D., Jr Franklin, Va.
FOURTH
CLASS
Carlton, E. T Roanoke, Va.
Castleman, F. L., Jr Pencoyd, Pa.
Carstens, C. S Shreveport, La.
Chamberlaine, R. H. L. . . . Ruxton, Md.
Chapin, L Richmond, Va.
Clarkson, R. R Milboro, Va.
Clift, C. H Lawton, Okla.
Cohoon, W. E Montgomery, Ala.
Coleman, W. E Manassas, Va.
Collins, T. W Lynchburg, Va.
Conesa, J. M Ponce, P. R.
Couch, W. W., Jr Lynchburg, Va.
Cox, W. N Rowland, N. C.
Daniel, W. C Littleton, N. C.
Davis, A Corsicana, Tex.
Dennis, H. B Salisbury, Md.
Denny, CO White Post, Va.
Denton, O. L Paris, Ky.
Dewberry, J. R Birmingham, Ala.
DlLWORTH, D. N Austin, Tex.
Dohoney, A. W Winnsboro, S. C.
Doty, M. H Austin, Tex.
Downs, L. M Richmond, Va.
Drennen, C. N Birmingham, Ala.
East, J. F., Jr Norfolk, Va.
Edley, A. A., Jr Mobile, Ala.
Emory, L. D Dendron, Va.
Ewinc, W New Orleans, La.
Faulkner, W Monroe, Va.
Ferguson, E. C Waynesville, N. C.
FlECE, S. L Atlanta, Ga.
FlTZHUCH, W. C. . . Colorado Springs, Col.
Ford, F. P New Orleans, La.
Galbraith, B. R Honey Grove, Tex.
Galbraith, J. B Honey Grove, Tex.
Garland, A. P Graham, Va.
Garrett, T. J Richmond, Va.
Gillian, C. R Greenville, Miss.
Glendy, R. E Dublin, Va.
Gooch, W. P., Jr Staunton, Va.
Goover, G. D Danville, Va.
Gravely, E. G Lake City, S. C.
Gray, J. S Richmond, Va.
Greenwood, A. W. . . . Plantersville, Tex.
Gregory, F. I Tunstall, Va.
Griffith, J. M Taylor, Tex.
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Gross, H. T Baltimore, Md.
Halstead, G. W., Jr Back Bay, Va.
Hannah, A. L., Jr Portsmouth, Va.
Hardwick, M. V. . . . Huntington, W. Va.
Harrison, B. P Winchester, Va.
Hart, J. N Portsmouth, Va.
Hessincer, W. H., Jr. . . Birmingham, Ala.
Hawks, R. E Portsmouth, Va.
Henry, H. N Guntersville, Ala.
Henry, W. G., Jr Guntersville, Ala.
Hesdorffer, M. B Canton, Miss.
Hull, F. H Marion, Va.
Huntt, P Atlanta, Ga.
Irby, B. S Cincinnati, Ohio
Jackson, H. W Meridian, Miss.
Jennings, C. W Hickorv, N. C.
Jeu, T. L Hongkong, China
Jordan, W. I Norfolk, Va.
Jordan, T. B Portsmouth, Va.
Keely, R. A Kayford, W. Va.
Kennedy, D. K Muncie, Ind.
Kerr, S. H Corsicanna, Tex.
King, M. B Ridgewood, N. J.
Knox, R. H Miami, Fla.
Kollaer, S. S Amarillo, Tex.
Lacey, J. B., Jr Roanoke, Va.
Lambert, M. L„ Jr Sappington, Mo.
Lee, B. W Hamkangnando, Korea
Leonard, R. P Denver, Colo.
Letcher, J. S Lexington, Va.
Lewis, C. W Darlington, S. C.
LlGHTFOOT, J. M Austin, Tex.
Link, E. W., Jr Palestine, Tex.
Lucy, W. D. C Houston, Tex.
McColgan, H. B., Jr Norton, Va.
McDonald, M. O Purcillville, Va.
McFerran, W. R Cleveland, Ohio
McGlLL, H Petersburg, Va.
McQuail, R. M Bluefield, W. Va.
Malone, F. R., Jr Greensboro, Md.
Managan, L. C Westlake, La.
Maphis, S. W., Jr Warrenton, Va.
Marshall, St. J. R Portsmouth, Va.
Meade, R. D Danville, Va.
Mears, H. A Asheville, N. C.
Meyer, P. R Lafayette, La.
Miller, G. H., Jr Lynchburg, Va.
Mittelbach. H. F St. Joseph, Mo.
Moore, H. E Clearwater, Fla.
Morison, O. N Christiansburg, Va.
Mulford, S. H Richmond, Va.
Myers, H. S., Jr. . . . Forks of Buffalo, Va.
Nash, W. L Norfolk, Va.
NeIKIRK, S. G Graham, Va.
Noell, W. C Lynchburg, Va.
Nolan, T. L Marietta, Ga.
Norvell, J. E., Jr. . . . Huntington, W. Va.
Offutt, C Louisville, Ky.
Osnato, J. M New York, N. Y.
Pace, C. M., Jr Hampton, Va.
Palmer, R. D Round Hill, Va.
Paterson, W. B Mobile, Ala.
Pawley, E. P., Jr. . . Port au Prince, Haiti
Peeples, T. G Valdosta, Ga.
Pendleton, O. A Shelby, N. C.
Poace, W. S., Jr Wytheville, ya.
Powers, S. A Cary, Miss.
RahILY, J. M Petersburg, Va.
Rathburn, W. G Lincoln, Neb.
Redd, C. F Studley, Va.
RlCE, C Houston, Tex.
RlCE, T. O Fredericksburg, Va.
Rogerson, C. A. T Richmond, Va.
Ruffin, J. R Charleston, W. Va.
Ryder, E. B Richmond, Va.
Ryland, W. B Richmond, Va.
Saunders, T. H Hampton, Va.
Scott, A. B Richmond, Va.
Sentell, W. C Dixie, Va.
Seward, T. O Tobacco, Va.
Shell, W. T., Jr Corsicana, Tex.
Sherry, F. M Richmond, Va.
Siewart, R. J Chicago, 111.
Simpson, W Norfolk, Va.
Sims, J. L Orange, Tex.
Smith, A. N East Durham, N. C.
Smith, CM Chicago, 111.
Spangler, F. T Roanoke, Va.
Spann, R. J Dallas, Tex.
Stallworth, P Marlin, Tex.
Stokes, R. G Lynchburg, Va.
Stovin, P. B Orange, Va.
Sullenberger, R. L Monterey, Va.
Sullivan, CM Huntington, W Va.
Tang, T. Y San Francisco, Cal.
Taylor, J. B Charlottesville, Va.
Thomas, C. G Portsmouth, Va.
Thompson, F. L South Boston, Va.
Timberlake, L Charlottesville, Va.
Treadway, W. F., Jr. . . . Beaumont, Tex.
Trundle, M. C Leesburg. Va.
Turner, W. N Minneapolis, Minn.
Updyke, S. B Little Rock, Ark.
Wallace, R. L Chase City, Va.
Waring, R. K Chicago, 111.
Warrington, D., Jr. . . . Jacksonville, Fla.
Watkins, E. A Grundy, Va.
Washington, J. A. . . Charles Town, W. Va.
Watts, J. W., II. Lynchburg, Va.
Webb, P., Jr Shelby, N. C.
WELLER, J. W Baton Rouge, La.
Wells, R. H Dendron, Va.
Wheeler, R. A., Jr Houston, Tex.
Williamson, P. N Graham, Va.
Woodfin, J. E., Jr Richmond, Va.
Yates, F. W Luray, Va.
Yates, J. M Alexandria, Va.
Yates, R. C Alexandria, Va.
Yost, E. B Paris, Tex.
Young, W., Jr Montclair, N. J.
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Class History
On or before September 1 nearly two
hundred scared "misters" marched into
the superintendent's office, and out again,
having placed their names on the official
register of the Virginia Military Institute.
As to what was before us, some were
totally in the dark, others had a hazy idea,
but none knew exactly what it was to be
like. However, we were soon to realize
what "standing up" and "finning out"
were, for as we entered Jackson Arch we
were "greeted" by such remarks from the
few old cadets who had already arrived.
It was a hard job in the days following to
get accustomed to this life, but with the
aid of the upper classmen we got along
nobly. So on the tenth, when the old
cadets came back, we had been taught
"right face" and "hand salute."
Our first pause and memory of "cits"
life came with opening hops. We were
there very few and far between and then
hugging the walls very closely. A few
of the bravest, urged by Weidemeyer, ven-
ron." We contributed our share to the
squad with such men as Faulkner, Saun-
tured out on the floor, very careful, how-
ever, not to step on a third classman's foot.
Soon we began to bid farewell to the
leaves and welcome football season, when
we were introduced to the "Flying Squad-
ders, T., Ryder, Osnato, Carlton, and
Denton. From these men we expect to de-
velop varsity material in a year or so. At
last came Thanksgiving Day, the day that
would mean so much to us ; the trip to
Roanoke. Nor was the anticipation better
than the realization, for it was a new thing
for us to be away from barracks a whole
day. The Flying Squadron won the big
game and with it the right to make us Old
Cadets.
At first we did not know what to do
with ourselves, but this did not last long,
for being able to walk as we pleased and
eat in peace soon brought back a little of
our courage. We had the biggest time of
our lives during those two days.
However, this was soon a thing of the
past and our lessons began staring us in
the face. The thought of going home
Christmas made us all study harder to
make the required average. On Decem-
ber 22 there were many rats in the line
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to report their departure, and those who
were not lucky enough to make the fur-
lough watched with jealous eyes. As this
was the first Christmas furlough the Insti-
tute has given since it was founded, we
feel we were quite lucky to have it happen
in our "rat" year. We were gone a week,
but it seemed a day, and on December 29
we again heard the sweet notes of Taps.
The day after our return we started the
much dreaded examinations. There was
a great deal of anxiety and uneasiness and
when they were over we breathed sighs of
relief.
We gladly welcomed the New Year,
trusting that it would bring with it good
luck for us. The winter for quite a while
was very mild, but one morning we awoke
in a white world, the snow being eighteen
inches deep. For the first time in three
years the rats were able to have their snow
fight. The rats in A, B and C companies
undertook to mar the beauty and get the
best of those in D, E and F, but in the
scrap both sides got their share.
With the end of football season came
basketball. Nearly all of the letter men
were back, but we gave Ryder, Denton
and Carlton, who showed up unusually
well.
At the one and only meeting of our
class during the year we chose Faulkner,
president, and Jordan, vice-president. We
are sure that under the leadership of two
such capable men the Class of '24 will
prove a success.
It is yet too early to predict in baseball
and track, but we know that we can count
en as good a showing as we had in the
other two sports.
Our goal is before us ; whether or not
we reach it only Fate can decide. Yes,
we have the chance. Are we going to
make the best of it?
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200
MILITARY
COLONEL A. B. DOCKERY
Commandant of Cadets
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TACTICAL
OFFICERS
Major A. B. Dockery
U. S. Cavalry
Professor of Military Science and Tactics
Commandant of Cadets
Lieutenant-Colonel Millner
Instructor of Field Artillery
Major Grove
Instructor in Field Artillery, Supervising Company "F"
Instructor in Military Calisthenics
Major Boykin
Assistant Commandant of Cadets
Major Allen
Supervising Company "A"
Major Heflin
Supervising Company "B"
Captain Read
Supervising Company "C"
Captain Rhudy
Supervising Company "D"
Captain Jones
Supervising Company "E"
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COMMISSIONED
OFFICERS
R. McC. Pate Cadet Captain, Company A
H. P. McCuiSTION ' Cadet Captain, Company B
J. H. Sedwick Cadet Captain, Company E
J. C. Leech Cadet Captain, Company C
H. W. Clarkson Cadet Captain, Company F
R. G. McKeixar Cadet Captain, Company D
A. J. Orme, Jr First Lieutenant and Adjutant
H. D. Lee First Lieutenant, Company A
J. T. Semans First Lieutenant, Company B
J. L. Boatwright First Lieutenant, Company E
J. H. JORDAN First Lieutenant, Company C
W. Y. Wilson First Lieutenant, Company D
L. A. WoMELDORF First Lieutenant, Company F
M. K. BERRY Second Lieutenant and Quartermaster
H. V. Shipley Second Lieutenant, Company A
B. H. Smith Second Lieutenant, Company B
H. M. McMillan Second Lieutenant, Company D
R. H. B. Welton Second Lieutenant, Company F
W. D. Stuart, Jr Second Lieutenant, Company C
L. E. ALLEN Second Lieutenant, Company E
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THE COLORS
Battalion Staff
A. J. Orme, Jr i. . . First Lieutenant and Adjutant
M. K. Berry Second Lieutenant and Quartermaster
R. M. RlDGLEY, Jr Sergeant-Majo
W. C. WESCOTT Color Sergeant
C. W. Huff Color Sergeant
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COMPANY A
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Company A
Officers
Pate, R. McC Captain
Lee, H First Lieutenant
SHIPLEY, H i Second Lieutenant
Douglas, T i First Sergeant
Sergeants
Grant, R. Bunting, J. McCaulf.y, R.
HoB.'iON, J. Norman, R. Young, J.
Corporals
Clarkson, J. Alexander, R. Brigcs, A. Parker, C. Akers, E.
Page, F. Farwell, C. Stevens, J. Wells, W. Davenport J.
Privates
Anderson, C. Fain, J. McCurdy, N. Spangler Jordan, W.
Anderson, E. Franklin, A. Meade, R. Stallworth Kennedy, D.
Attwell, K. Ford, P. Mcrrison, G. Stokes, R. King, W.
Ayers, J. Gilbert C Page. H. Stokes, W. Keesee, P.
Belcen, A. Henry H. Peeples, T. Stone, B. Redd, C.
Bruton, C. Ireys. H. Porter, H. Townsend, T. Reynolds, S.
Burgess, L. Jeu, T. Pretlow, R. Updyke, S. Rice, T.
Camfodonico, J. Johnston, W. Rahily, H. Denny, C. Schmidt, A.
Copenhaver, R. Jones, H. Simms, J. A. Denton, O. Va^em
Craig, J. Lewis, C. Simms, J. L. Dohoney, A. Washington,
Davidson, R. Lightfoot, J. M. Smith, A. N. Dudley, T. Wells, R.
Draper. D. Link, E. Smith, J. T. Jones, W. F. Wilson, H.
Emmef.son, A. Yates, F. W.
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COMPANY B
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Company ' B
Officers
McCuistion, H. P Captain
Seamans, J. T First Lieutenant
SMITH, B Second Lieutenant
Campbell, A. M First Sergeant
Sergeants
Bonney, F. Little, D. Patterson, A. Miller, P.
Blankenship Estes, W.
Corporals
Ivey, E. Kyle Porter, T. McMillan, E. Gwathmey
Winchester Ingram, B. Thornton, B. Hart Brooks, T.
Privates
Adams, K. Coleman, W. Greathead, R. Marson, D. Rocerson, C.
Archer, R. Cooke, H. Hacan, J. Miller, G. Romeyn, C.
Balfour, C Dilworth, G. Jones, C. Miller, H. Ryland
Barrow, F. East, J. Keely, R. Moore, J. Scott, A.
Baxter, J. Estes, J. Kerr, R. Morgan, T. Sentell, W.
Blackwell, P. Faulkner, W. Lambert Morriss, B. Settle, S.
Bickford, J. Ferguson, E. Land, H. Nelson, N. Siewert, R.
BOYCE, W. FlTZHUGH, W. LEONARD, R. PENDLETON, H. SMITH, G.
Brown, E. Foster, S. Lowe, J. Powell, H. Sullivan, C.
Buchanan, R. Fuller, W. Lucy, W. Powell, G. Trundle
Buch, G. Gatewood, R. Major, J. Price, W. Vaughan
Burress, C. Gatling, N. Manning, L. Ramsey Watts, J.
Cohoon, W. Gayle Martin, L. Robertson, G. Weaver, R.
Coleman, J. Webb
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COMPANY C
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Company C
Officers
Leech, J. C Caplain
Jordan, J. H First Lieutenant
STUART, W. D Second Lieutenant
BOOTH, W. H First Sergeant
Sergeants
Stubbs Venable, W. Puller Venable, R.
Philp Follett
CORPORALS
Miller, H. Turner, R. Cary Bailey Barrow
Reid, J. G. Polk Williams Blai.n Woodward
Privates
Ames Dillon Harwcod Meyer Smith, C.
Baikd, J. C. Downs Ingram, D. Neikirk Strother
Bowman Embrey Johnson, C. Noell Sullenbekcer
Brockenbrough Evans Jones, F. Nolan Syme
Burr Franklin, E. Malone Overbey Thompson, E.
Chapin Garland Managan Peterson Tichenor
Christian Garrow Mann, J. H. Porterfield Tillman
Clift Garrett Marshall, S. Reynolds Watkins
Colonna Green Mason, S. Rcche Woodfin
Cornelius Griffith Mears Ruffin, C. Yaffey
Couch Groce Mitchell Simpson Yates
Crockett Harrison, B. Morison, O. N. Shackelford Young, W.
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COMPANY C RECEIVING COLORS
BUTT S MANUAL
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FIRST CAPTAIN AND STAFF
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BATTALION REVIEW
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COMR\NY D
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Company D
Officers
McKellar, R. G Captain
Wilson, W. Y First Lieutenant
McMillan, M. H Second Lieutenant
Shannon, W. V First Sergeant
Sergeants
Fontana Curdts Crenshaw Johnson, D.
TuRLEY, J. C. SOUTHCATE
Corporals
Costolo Holladay Goods Moses Timberlake, F.
Saunders, C. Maloney Coleman Barrow, H. Rice, H.
Privates
Adkins Buracker Hannah Osnato Sydnor
Arrington Camp Hubard Pace Taylor
Austin Chamberlain Hunt, P. Payne Thomas, C.
Bacby Ccoke, S. Joyner Perkinson Thompson, R C.
Bailey Cunningham Kane Phillips Timberlake, L.
Baird Daube Lee, B. Robertson, W. Treadaway
Baughan Davis, R. Lloyd Rjffner Wallace
Bel'-Eiter Dearing Macrae Russell Weisel
Black Drennen Marshall, J. Saunders, T. Wheeler
Bowles Duff Mason, J. Shell Wilson, B.
Booze Glaz er Mears, C. Smith, T. Winfree
Budd Gray, J. Millner Smith, W. Withers
Mittelbach
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COMPANY E
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Company E
Officers
Sedwick, J. H Captain
Boatwright, J. L. . . . . ' First Lieutenant
Alien, L. E Second Lieutenant
Drewery, W. F First Sergeant
Sergeants
Skillman Douglas, W. Parrott Marshall
Clark. Peed
Corporals
Caldwell Pe.nniman Moore, W. Whitted Jackson
Pettyjohn Licht Chappell Yarborough Girand
Privates
Adams Cobb Haas McGill Robinson, J. K. E.
A.shley Cosby Hart Mulford Semans
Alworth Crist Irby Murrill. Sherry
Archer Davis Kinnear Pace Shervin
Bond Davis, W. Knox Pawley Spratt
Borland Daniels Kollaer Pennybacicer Thompson
Brame Dabney Knapp Plowden Warrington
Briggs Dickson Lauck Prince Washington
BUTTERFIELD FOSTER LaCY RaTHBUN WeLLER
Carleton Galbraith Lynch Ryder Wilson, S.
Carroll Gooch Lockey Ryland Williamson
Carstens Gray Martin Robertson, T. Yost
Carter Gridley Mead Robertson, D.
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COMPANY F
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Company F
Officers
ClarKSON, H. W Captain
WoMELDORF First Lieutenant
~\fr ELTON Second Lieutenant
Summers First Sergeant
Sergeants
Acncr O'Brien Ramev Syer
connally rainey
Corporals
Cure MacGrecor Durham Turner Rober:ston
Thomas Harrison Mays Roberds
Privates
Adams Dickerson Hugtr Mors Spindle
Andrews Doty Hunt Norvell Stern
Baker Edmondston Hull Offutt Strawhand
Bain Ewing Johnson Palmer Stovin
Bradley Galbraith King Paxton Tyler
Bramble Gravely Lacy Phelan Waring
Brown Gregory Laine Ruffin Waters
Casey Glover Letcher Ribble Watson
Causey Hamilton Mathews Rimmer Wessells
Calhoun Harriss McColgan Shiels White, E.
Clark Hankins McCullouch Shorter White, W.
Clarkson Hassincer McDonald Southall, S. Wilmer
Collins Hawks Monroe Southall, V. Yates
Dennis Young
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OFFICERS of
the GUARD
fitaiR wn
J. B. Phillips President
H. T. Ireys, III Vice-President
J. C. Fain Secretary-Treasurer
One of the few organizations, if not the only one, combining the rigid military system
of our school with high mental and moral requirements for members. Of all our societies
this is by far the most select. Only First Classmen are eligible for membership, and all
aspirants must serve an apprenticeship of from two to three years. The black ball system
is used, and if any man receives one of these dark spheres he is immediately branded with
gold and black stripes. This positively bars him from membership.
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ARMY
OFFICERS
DETAILED
HERE
W. M. Hoge
Captain Eng., U.S. A.
FOR
INSTRUCTION
K. S. Perkins
Major F. A., U.S. A.
1920-21
S. L. Bertschey
Captain Inf., U. S. A.
D. S. DoGGETT
Captain F. A., U. S. A.
IN THE
R. 0. T. C.
E. L. Hogan
First Lieut. Cav., U. S. A.
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R.O.TC
Q.R SMITH
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps
has come to play a most important part at
V. M. I. Since the end of the war in
1918 we have seen it grow each year in
enrollment, in expenditures, and in the in-
terest exhibited by the Corps. The im-
pression prevalent two years ago that it
was only a means of getting a little pocket
money, in return for which one relin-
quished a month of summer, has given way
to a more serious view point. Perhaps the
monetary consideration still tempts one to
put hi: name on the roll; at any rate the
enrollment has grown until next year it
will be compulsory for the two upper
classes.
The Institute is honored by the War
Department in having four branches of the
service established here, namely, infantry,
cavalry, artillery, and engineers.
Since the infantry battalion is still kept
intact, the introduction in other drills re-
quired a revisicn of the dill schedule, and
now mimeographed copies of the instruc-
tion to be covered are handed out on the
first of every month. Upon entering the
Institute, a man is given one year of basic
infantry work upon which to build, the
remaining years of instruction including
both infantry and chosen branch.
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Enormous amounts of equipment have
been sent here by the War Department.
Guns of all descriptions used by the field
aitillery, howitzers, machine guns, one-
pounders, mortars, trucks, tractors, and
over a hundred horses, all this in addition
to the regular infantry equipment of rifles,
pistols and packs. An old alumnus would
be greatly surprised to see the improve-
ments down along the Lower Road, where
long stables have been constructed to house
the horses and large sheds to shelter the
guns. Sixty enlisted men are detailed here
to care for the equipment and to aid in in-
struction work. Quarters have been given
them in the old gymnasium. An idea as
to the extent of the project which the Gov-
ernment has undertaken can be gained by
a glance at the annual expenditures, which
here at the Institute alone reach the neigh-
borhood of $1 70,000.
The advantages of the R. O. T. C. can
hardly be estimated, so numerous are they.
Formerly a certain number of graduates
was appointed to accept commissions in
the infantry of the regular army. Now a
certain number may go in without exami-
nations, having a choice of branches. At
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the same time all who desire commissions
in the Officers Reserve Corps are granted
them upon graduation by the War De-
partment. V. M. I. leads the list of the
hundred per cent institutions, every one of
the eighty R. O. T. C. members of the
graduating class having applied for a com-
mission in the Reserve or Regular Service.
A GROUP OF N. C. O. S DETAILED HERE
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ARTILLERY
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SUMMER
CAMPS
" 'Tis a long road that has no turning,'' and the same axiom can be applied to camps. Things looked
dark for those who entrained at Lexington the day after the Final Ball, depressed by the knowledge that
some (shall I say more fortunate?) were on their way home to enjoy comforts which had been unknown
for ten long months and were to be unknown to us for six weeks more. "Entrained,' I say, if such a
term may be applied to the boarding of the ramshackle, dilapidated "tourist" cars which bore us to the
various camps. Until we saw those cars we thought that the railway was a modern invention. Many
were the sorrows and few were the joys of that trip, yet in the minds of every one who endured the
mile after mile of travel it will be stamped indelibly.
But upon arrival at the camps we were immediately thrown into such a state of activity that past
experiences receded before the new and increased hardships which confronted us. We got up at reveille,
then followed drill, drill, drill until feet became as of lead; and with each passing hour the sun grew
hotter. Reveille soon became ancient history. About the time we thought Uncle Sam was going to
have another military funeral on his hands some kind (?) officer would remember that perhaps we were
hungry, not having eaten anything for hours.
And so it went; not all hardships, however. Recall the wonderful nights which were spent in nearby
cities at dances, dinner-parties, etc. And now that the harsh notes of reveille are dim in our ears and
the hot, blistering drills are softened by retrospection those bright spots which mark the good times we
had are uppermost in our minds and if we had to do it all over again, maybe, yes, maybe we would
choose the same course.
Youm »»« VW tjWi &SIU So
towfr Ptti\m ThfOSS rew fvrttrees
~hi w«nr yw to rsr this arm bushel-
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PRETTysOFT >ii
COMPARED WllH
THE CHAIN GAN6
Fnfantry
CAMP
The summer camp for Infantry students in the R. O. T. C. was held the summer of
1920 at Camp Devens, Ayre, Mass. V. M. I. was represented by twenty-seven men,
from all the four classes of the preceding year. The training began with the more or less
monotonous routine of the underlying principles so necessary in the making of a soldier, but
soon branched off into new and more difficult fields.
The whole contingent was placed in the same company and was quartered in the
same barracks, so the six weeks of work together tended more than ever to strengthen the
ties that bind V. M. I. men. We were associated with
men from other more or less military colleges, and in this
way an insight into military principles and ideas of other
schools, as represented there, was gained. At every turn,
in a military way as well as in every other line of en-
deavor, the cadets did their part and "carried on" from
beginning to end for Alma Mater. In the three branches
of sports, baseball, track, and swimming, in which there
was competition, our company was winner and V. M. I. men played on every team,
although no varsity men were in camp.
The camp was well situated for almost any kind of amusement, and every week-end
saw a general exodus to Boston, Cambridge, Lowell, Fitchburg, Whalon Park, and other
points of interest. Many rare and interesting tales came back Sunday nights, all of it
"straight goods," of course.
On July 27th in a farewell address we were once more told how the R. O. T. C.
was to save America and democracy, and what an important part the Infantry, "the
queen of battles," was to play. We were then paid off
and so ended an outing, some parts pleasant and some
experience. And there's hardly a man who does not
experience. And theret's hardly a man who does not
now look back with pleasure and delight at some parts,
at least, of the six weeks' training.
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ARTILLERY
CAMP
V. M. I. was well represented at the F. A. R. O. T. C. camp at Camp
Knox, and made an enviable record under Major Perkins, notwithstanding
the fact that the unit had been organized but one year.
Most congenial were the associations formed between V. M. I. and Texas
A. & M., who together made up Battery "C." Our men, being in the ad-
vanced course, weie given duties as commissioned officers and chief s-of-section,
while the Texas men performed the duties of non-coms.
Most of the work in Motors, Topog-
raphy, Reconnaiszance, and the handling of
| a battery was new to us and, combined with
the efforts of the officers to make it interest-
ing, it was far from irksome.
Those in charge planned many trips to
make the camp attractive, among the places
visited being Lincoln's birthplace, Mammoth Cave, and an excursion on the
Ohio River. The city of Louisville entertained the cadets with many social
functions and some of the "Dogs" were in great demand by the fair sex.
Movies were held in camp every night. Thanks to the pitching of Ingram and
Marin, Battery "C" won the inter-battery
baseball championship. In boxing we were
not so successful, but our representatives put
up good fights.
The six weeks which had looked so black
ahead passed before we knew it and all whr
attended felt amply repaid for the loss of part
of their summer furloughs.
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CAVALRY
CAMP
During the summer of 1 920 V. M. I. was represented at Fort Oglethorpe by about
thirty troopers. Leaving Lexington just after the final ball, the trip to Chattanooga was
a joyous one and will long be remembered by all.
"We must have co-operation, gentlemen," and " 'A' Troop, outside," were the
greetings extended to us every hour of the day. How well we remember the torrid heat
on that parade-ground and range, the grease on those rifles and automatics, the "Whoa-
babby" horse doctor, those "What 'ud you do?" tactical
rides, and, last but not least, Napoleon Bonaparte!
These are but a few of the sidelights which might be
thrown on our military sojourn of six weeks under the
regime of those geniuses who so often are "born to blush
unseen and waste their efficiency upon the red hills of
Georgia."
It is not necessary to speak of the routine of the camp, for you are already filled to
the gills with military "juties" and things connected therewith. It will suffice to say that
the troops were exposed to everything in the C. D. R.., F. S. R.., Minor Tactics, and
Muslfetry Manual. How contagious these things were, we shall not attempt to say.
Intermingled with our activities at camp were many social activities in and around
Chattanooga. The people of that city treated us royally and the ever-faithful Alumni
saw to it that we wanted for nothing.
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ENGINEERING
CAMP
The eleven men, all of the advanced course, who represented V. M. I. at Camp
Humphries, arrived there three days late on account of the late date of Finals. Approxi-
mately two hundred and fifty men, representing every engineering unit in the country, at-
tended. Uniforms and equipment were issued on our arrival and we were assigned to
Company "A" by Captain Hoge, who had preceded us.
Then began six weeks of intensive instruction in the practical duties of officers in the
engineers. The morning instruction consisted of infantry
drill, company administration, and a lecture. The after-
noons, until four o'clock, were given entirely to practical
engineering, after which we were free until the next morn-
ing at reveille.
The work in bridge and railroad construction, sketch-
ing, and the handling and use of high explosives was val-
uable experience for any engineer, while the instruction in the organization of ground, the
construction of barbed-wire entanglements, dugouts, trenches, and pontoon bridges was
invaluable to an engineer who expects to serve his country through his profession.
Work, however, did not occupy all of our time; the evenings and week-ends were
usually spent in Washington attending the numerous
dances. Many of us remember this as the best phase of
camp life.
The courtesy of the officers who conducted the camp
and the special interest taken by Captain Hoge in all that
concerned us went far toward making the six weeks a
pleasant period and we take this opportunity to thank
them.
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240
H' . WW,!',
DRILLS
^^bJ^iILL!Ll.^:,
The new and greater V. M. I. is here
in respect to drills. The old system has
been discarded. Many were its advocates
and justly so, for it turned out real men,
men who have taken their places among
the aristocracy of successful accomplish-
ment ; but with the advent of our country
into the World War a great transforma-
tion took place in the army, necessitated
by the change from a small, insignificant,
peace force to a mighty machine with
which to crush the oppressors of Europe.
The old system would not do ; new meth-
ods and men were inducted into the mar-
tial forces.
Parallel with the progress in the Army
has been the progress here. Those of us
who entered these old walls back in the
fall of 1917 remember well the year of
rigid drill, cut and dried in its every detail,
that followed. That was the old V. M.
I. The next year we were disturbed by
changes and experienced a feeling of un-
rest and discontent. The war ended, and
the War Department turned with renewed
vigor to the training of young officers. All
the knowledge gained through two years
of varied failures and successes entered in-
to the new system. The whole of the
1 9 1 9-20 session was one of confusion and
bewilderment. The institute was declining
in efficiency! Everyone noticed it — and
aided it in its downward path by knock-
ing. The old system was shattered, the
new had not yet taken hold, and the pre-
diction that the institute was being ruined
seemed very true.
The year 1 920-2 1 opened with a short
preliminary course, contrary to the usual
custom of a long, grinding "rat" drill last-
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ing several days. This was followed by
several weeks of close order drill, the new
and old cadets being in separate details.
Still there was grumbling and discontent.
"The 'rats' weren't getting what was com-
ing to them," said some. The drill soon
took on the aspect of a training camp.
Each month mimeographed copies of a
prepared schedule were issued to the cadet
officers and they were instructed to adhere
strictly to it. Parade was held on
Wednesday only, and review preceded S.
E. I. on Saturday. Infantry drill was
dropped by the three upper classes, except
on Friday, company drill being held on
that day. The other afternoons were de-
voted to unit drills and it is here that the
greatest interest and progress has been
shown.
Infantry, "the Queen of Battle," has
retained its popularity, but the infantry
drill of today is entirely different from that
formerly held. The early winter months
were given to extended order and the com-
pany in attack. Following a short talk by
the unit instructor, practical problems,
such as the attack of a machine gun nest
or the advance under artillery fire, were
undertaken. Pistol and hand grenade drill
required another month's time. During
inclement weather courses of instruction in
the Stokes Mortar, the Machine Gun, the
Automatic Rifle, and the one-pounder,
were given. With the coming of spring,
Minor Tactics became the order, and tac-
tical walks with assumed problems car-
ried the doughboys over the surrounding
hills every afternoon. This work is inval-
uable to the man who is going into the
Army, being patterned after the instruc-
tion given in the Officers' School at Fort
Leavenworth.
Cavalry was perhaps the most popular
unit in school, appealing to those of a ro-
mantic nature who love a quick, wild
charge on a horse. Besides the mounted
drill their instruction covered most of the
work of the infantry and dismounted drill.
The troop attained a high degree of effi-
ciency in the spring and was the envy of
all as they galloped by in a cloud of dust.
What one of us can forget the inspiring
sight of a troop charge, each man spurring
his horse forward, his shining sabre thrust
dangerously forward!
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There is not one of the artillery unit
but will say that his is the most interest-
ing work of all. Not only does instruc-
tion cover battery drill and the battery on
the march, but the intricacies of range
finding and calculations are taught also.
A system of smoke bombs is used and the
accuracy of firing tabulated.
Less spectacular is the work of the en-
gineering unit, yet quietly they go about
their work and many are the results of
their labor to be seen around the institute.
But the construction of bridges, bayonet-
runs, etc., has not consumed all of their
time. The greater part of instruction has
been on the serious problems which face
the engineer in time of war, and this has
been aided by moving pictures and slides.
It is with the "rats" that the new sys-
tem has shown to greatest advantage. In-
stead of the old, nagging drills, the men
are drilled by companies with only a cadet
officer and a file closed to correct them.
The "rats" are placed more on their own
initiative and have undergone a more thor-
ough course than was possible in the old
days. During the spring compulsory ath-
letics were introduced, a change typical of
the new system.
The transformation is complete and we
predict that next year's corps will come to
a realization of its advantage over the old
system.
Yes, the Greater V. M. I. has arrived.
S££:K/to 'THAT
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ROANOKE
TRIP
November 27 being Thanksgiving and the date of our annual clash with V. P. I.
which has become an historic affair, we took our annual flight to the Magic City. As
per orders we entrained at Lexington, Virginia, and proceeded hence to Roanoke. The
usual number left their tickets and were obliged to travel in the "second-class compart-
ments," while the conductor made his rounds.
Traveling on one of the old conservative roads which indulges in none of the whims
of fashion we rolled towards Roanoke. The "Noble James" had nothing on us when
it came to this majestic rolling. None of the bustling eagerness or hurry of the work-a-day
world, but a slow dignified roll, and at this rate we eventually rolled into Roanoke.
Many were the loyal alumni there to see us, and many were under "full sail" and
couldn't see; in these cases the flesh was willing but the "spirit" was strong. As we
marched off our usual mile around the town the air was filled with the red, white, and
yellow pennants as well as numerous hats, yells and other visible and audible signs of
inward joy. After being dismissed in front of the Roanoke Hotel we were free for a short
time before the formation to go to the game. Numerous forms of indulgence were partici-
pated in, the most popular being eating. The restaurants and soda fountains overflowed
with prosperity.
At 2 p. m. we were again herded up and this time headed for the fair grounds. It
is a remarkable fact but the street car rails are so laid in Roanoke that each file has to do
a tight rope stunt from the Hotel Roanoke to the fair grounds. This acrobatic feat accom-
plished, we were comfortably seated ten feet from the side lines on some brand new
bleachers. Here we willingly yelled until the nurses beamed with satisfaction at the num-
ber of throats to be painted upon our return to Lexington.
It is useless for me to attempt to describe the game. This has been done, or attempted,
by all the sport writers of the state. After the game we were allowed to shift for ourselves
until twelve o'clock midnight, when we went to entrain for historic Lexington. That night
the Sports Corporation put on a big dance at the city auditorium. Many sought diversion
fhere, some at the show, and some were "at large" about the city. Great was the enjoy-
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ment of all but the inevitable twelve rolled around and we began our stately roll back to
Lexington. As a man shuns a discussion of death, as preachers shun a discussion of hell,
so we shun the discussion of the terrible ordeal. After such a nde one feels inclined to
agree with those who say that hell exists on earth ; it was the ineviable hangover which
accompanies the sweetest joys.
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ARTILLERY
247
248
ATHLETICS
i
•m***.
V ■ - •--
Coach Clarkson
Coach Spruhan
Little need be said of these two men, for they have been hailed in the world of
athletics as the sponsors of the newest and most brilliant satellite in the football firmament
and their fame need not be enhanced by the glowing phrases which we could so truthfully
and willingly give them. It suffices to say that "Blandy" Clarkson and "Pinky" Spruhan
were in a very large measure responsible for our unprecedented success in athletics for the
season 1 920-2 1 , and that to the material of our teams they were as the leaven is to the
loaf. Under their careful tutelage each man became well versed, not only in the essen-
tials of successful athletics, but in those finer points which differentiate the few outstanding
teams of the country from the remainder.
That their achievements were not confined to football is apparent by the eminently
successful record in every branch of sport under their care, and mere words fail to express
the feeling of gratitude and appreciation which is in the heart of every man in the corps,
especially those who have come under their direct supervision.
The sporting writers used the term "Miracle Man" in connection with the one who
produced the "Flying Squadron," and it must be said that this term applies not to Coaches
Clarkson and Spruhan individually, but to an imaginary composite of the two. They have
worked in perfect harmony, both concentrated upon one object, and how well they have
accomplished this object may be seen in the records upon the following pages.
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Assistant Coaches
Captain Read
Tract;
Captain Hoce
Football
M
1
Major Grove
Baseball
Mr. Zimmerman
Wrestling
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254
The glorious record of the "Flying Squadron" for the season of 1920 is a matter
of common knowledge to all readers of the sporting pages throughout the country, and it
is indeed difficult to find phrases sufficiently complimentary to do justice to the achievements
of our heroes of the gridiron. It is our desire to give praise where praise is due, and there
are certain contributing factors toward our success which cannot be overlooked. The part
played by the coaches has already been mentioned, and the fame of the captain, "Jimmy"
Leech, has spread wherever the news of the accomplishments of the team has gone. That
intangible thing, the "spirit" of the Corps,
went with the players upon the field, mak-
ing itself felt in the most critical moments
of play and heartening them to even
greater efforts and finer deeds. Mingled
with this were the untiring efforts of one
man, the manager, John H. Sedgwick. To
him a tribute is due, not only from the
team, but from the Corps, for he accom-
plished his task faithfully and well in spite
of the difficulties which beset his path. He
strove constantly to add to the comfort
and welfare of the team and no detail
was too small to require his attention. He
has proven himself to be a man well wor-
thy of holding this responsible office, while
the efficient and capable manner in which
he executed his duties gained both our re-
spect and admiration.
J-
C. Leech
Captain
J. H. Sedgwick
Manager
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V. M. I., 54; Roanoke College, 0
The first game of the season found the team, which defeated V. P. I. for the first
time in nineteen years, back on the hill almost intact. Few changes had been made, though
the line and backs appeared to be huskier and faster than of yore, and the machinelike
precision with which they executed play after play, always driving the ball nearer the
goal, spoke weli for the coaching of Clarkson and Spruhan.
From the first blast of the whistle it was evident that the Roanoke boys were out-
classed, and three plays carried the big team to the forty-five yard line, from which posi-
tion Leech made his first long run and the first touchdown of the season. Two minutes
later "Jimmy" again carried the ball a similar distance for the second touchdown. Little
we knew of the sensation that these spectacular runs were to create later in the season
and even the most optimistic would have hesitated to predict the events that followed in
later games. Straight football was relied upon by both teams throughout the game,
Roanoke College attempting and completing one forward pass, while the Cadets were
content with line plunges and end runs. Leech, Stuart, Wilson, Ingram, and Shannon
made touchdowns before the end of the third quarter, at which time the score stood 48-0.
Practically the entire scrub team was run in during the last quarter and only one touchdown
resulted in this period.
V. M. I., 136; Hampden-Sidney, 0
Hampden-Sidney held us to a score of three to nothing in 1919 and consequently
a rather stiff game was expected from them, but, as the score indicates, it took on the aspect
of a running race before the end of the first quarter. Our opponents were somewhat handi-
capped by the lack of substitutes and our flying backfield gained through their line and
around the ends with bewildering persistency. Again straight football was the order of
the day and Leech crossed the last white line at the end of the first two minutes of play.
Throughout the game substitutions were constantly made, but the entire backfield and a
number of the substitutes succeeded in placing goals to their credit. Ingram's long runs
were the feature of the game, and
when he received the kickoff and
dashed ninety yards for a touch-
down the stands went wild.
Fifty-yard runs were common,
and upon one occasion Leech
slipped seventy-five yards around
the end. Needless to say, the
line came up to expectations and
opened up holes through which a
wagon could have been driven,
while the ends succeeded in mak-
ing several touchdowns.
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V. M. I., 22; University of Virginia, 6
The third game of the sea-
son was played on Lambeth
Field at Charlottesville, and an
optimistic but envious Corps saw
the team and a few supporters
depart for Virginia. Not since
1913 had the Orange and Blue
bowed before us on the gridiron,
but the glorious victory of 1 920
went far to wipe out former de-
feats. The conservative policy
which marked the two previous
games was abandoned and a be-
wildering assortment of new plays was displayed for the benefit of Old Virginia. The
big team mixed their tactics, making use of the forward pass and the double pass, both
of which proved great ground gainers, and the open play staged repeatedly was apparently
a puzzle which the Virginia boys could not solve.
The first touchdown came as the result of a well executed forward pass from Leech
to Bunting, which put the ball on Virginia's three-yard line. The old Minnesota shift,
with Leech carrying the ball, put the pigskin over. Drewry's sensational run for thirty-five
yards, after receiving a forward pass, doubled the score, and Hunt's recovery of a ball
fumbled by Oppleman gave us the third touchdown. Shipley's safety came just before
this touchdown.
Virginia's fighting eleven was good, and Oppleman, Rinehart, Michie, and Zendell
worked particularly well in the last half. Parrish, who went in for Russell in the fourth
quarter, was instrumental in
making Virginia's single touch-
down when he ran fifty yards
only to be cut down by Leech,
who made the prettiest tackle of
the year when he downed his
man on the half-foot line.
Our team, in the first difficult
game of the season, worked as
though composed of eleven won-
derful stars, and every man in
the line-up deserves individual
mention and praise.
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V. M. I., 35 ; Citadel, 0
The South Carolinans were met on the Fair Grounds in Lynchburg on a day that
proved to be far more suitable for baseball than for football. The extreme heat made
ragged work on both sides, and it was only when necessity demanded that our team put
forth its best efforts. In spite of this Leech scored during the first few moments of play,
the second count coming before the close of the first quarter, when "Jimmy" carried the
ball through the Citadel defense
for an eighty-yard run.
In the second period
"Shorty" Stuart succeeded in
carrying the pigskin over center
for a touchdown and, after the
aerial attack was opened up,
Bunting scored the fourth goal
on a forward pass from Leech.
The last touchdown was made
by Wilson, who plunged through
center shortly before the close of
the game.
Citadel gave evidence of wonderful defensive abilities upon more than one occasion,
and it is interesting to note that they held us for downs on their one-foot line in the
second quarter. A few moments later Leech carried the ball across, but since the whistle
ended the half before the line was reached the goal failed to count. Unfortunately Leech,
Summers, and Dickson were hurt, but their injuries were not serious enough to incapacitate
them for the important game of the following week.
V. M. I., 27; University of Penn, 7
If the four preceding victories were glorious, the defeat of Pennsylvania certainly
capped the climax and placed the
name of the Virginia Military
Institute high upon the scroll of
athletic fame. In other words,
"They came, they saw and they
conquered." Pennsylvania had
not previously been scored upon
this year, but when "Jimmy"
Leech carried the ball over the
Red and Blue goal at the end of
the first two minutes of play, it
was evident that the Quakers
were in line for a good drubbing.
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On the next kickoff Leech returned fifty-seven yards, Stuart netted twenty on a forward
pass and, after three plays, Bunting went through the line for a touchdown. The Penn-
sylvanians seemed unable to put up a defense against our forward passes, and a beautiful
pass from Leech to Bunting put the pigskin over the third time. The last touchdown was
also gained by the same means, and "Shorty" Stuart was on the receiving end upon this
occasion.
Penn. staged a strong comeback in the beginning of the second half and, after recov-
ering their own kickoff, a forward pass from Strauss to Miller gave them their single goal.
They seemed unable to follow up this advantage, though their defensive work was, on the
whole, superior to that of the first period. Both Strauss and Leech, who starred for
their respective teams, were injured during the last half, though Leech did not retire from
the field until hurt a second time.
Every man who went in against Penn. did his work in a superlative manner. The
line presented a stonewall aspect and succeeded in opening holes in the opposing defense
whenever needed. Mason and Drewry, on the ends, prevented any great gains in their
territory, and at the same time did their part toward making possible the sweeping end
runs of Leech, Bunting, Stuart and Ingram. Both Leech and Stuart were favorably
spoken of by the sporting writers as being All-American possibilities, and the stellar work
of Harrison and Summers in the line could not pass unnoticed.
V. M. I., 14; North Carolina State, 0
Probably the hardest and most difficult game of the season was fought out on home
territory when A. & E. invaded Lexington. The boys from the North State were a
wonderful aggregation of heady players, and that they were contestants worthy of the best
of teams is illustrated by the manner in which they defeated the Navy.
"Bill" Wilson, the plunging fullback, went around right end for a touchdown shortly
after the kickoff and here the scoring ended until the last period. Neither team seemed
able to gam and keep the advantage and, as a consequence, the ball see-sawed back and
forth on the gridiron until the battle at times became little more than a punting contest.
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Just before the end of the second
quarter State marched down the
field only to be halted at our one-
yard line. It was merely another
case of irresistible force meeting
an immovable object, with the
exception that the object had a
slight edge on the force this time.
While bot'.r line and backs de-
fended beautifully at this critical
moment, it can truthfully be said
that the quick work of "Jere"
Bunting in searching out a trick
play really prevented State from scoring. Bunting played the best game in his rather
famous career and he was responsible for our second touchdown. "Texas" Smith starred
in the line and Stuart at quarter proved his able generalship once again.
Johnston, Faucette, and Gurley in the backfield, and Weathers and Ripple in the line,
worked exceedingly well for State. They opened up an overhead attack during the latter
portion of the fourth quarter which advanced them sixty yards, although their efforts were
of no avail when they neared our goal.
V. M. I., 23; University of North Carolina, 0
Nothing is more pleasing than an athletic contest with the University of North Caro-
lina for, win or lose, they invariably accord their visitors the same courteous treatment.
The game at Chapel Hill, though a trifle one-sided, illustrated perfectly the beauty of
good, clean, college football. Carolina's work was mostly of a defensive nature, Harrell
and Spaugh being the mainstays of their secondary defense.
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Thirteen points were gained
in the first quarter. Leech carry-
ing the ball around righ end the
ing the ball around right end the
through center on the second oc-
casion. In the third quarter
Leech kicked a field goal from
the thirty-five-yard line, and
Stuart completed the scoring in
the last quarter when he again
charged through center.
"Shorty" starred on Caro-
lina's field, usually disdaining to
attempt end runs and bucking the line time and time again, the center usually being his
objective. And when he could not get through he went over. In the line Tyson Smith
blocked punts, tackled and scented out plays in a most creditable manner. Leech, as usual,
broke away for a number of lengthy runs though hampered by an injured knee, and Wilson
made good gains through the line.
The Tar Heels fought hard against odds and never for an instant did they slacken
their pace, even after it was apparent that they could not score. The extreme heat made
heavy going for both teams, yet it failed to slow up the game appreciably.
V. M. I., 96; Catholic University, 0
This victory proved to be merely a repetition of the Hampden-Sidney game, and the
same speed, aggressiveness and scoring ability characterized the whole team upon this
occasion. It would be difficult to select individual stars, but Leech gained four hundred
yards of enemy territory, while Stuart's sixty-yard run was the longest made. Wilson,
Dixon, Venable, Bunting, Shan-
non, and Ingram punctured
the line with remarkable accu- L
w
racy and persistency, driving re-
peatedly through the huge holes
opened up by our line. Stuart
found it unnecessary to resort to
the passing game and straight
football was relied upon entirely.
Westcott, who was substituted in
the line, played a stellar game
and recovered a number of fum-
bles.
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V. M. I.. 24; V. P. I., 7
The annual game with the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute in
Roanoke has come to be the foot-
ball classic of this section of the
South, and never was the contest
more sensational than on last
Thanksgiving day.
V. P. I. received a tremen-
dous psychological advantage
when we fumbled the ball after
two minutes of play, allowing
them to recover it behind our
goal. This unexpected touch-
down infused them with new hope and, as a consequence, the first quarter ended with the
score 7-0 in their favor. The second quarter found both teams working desperately to
score, and a costly fumble by V. P. I. gave us the ball on their two-yard line. Wilson
made one yard around the end and a shift formation with Leech carrying the ball put it
over. The half ended with the score tied.
The big team came back with the determination to win and carried the ball straight
down the field, only to lose it on a fumble. V. P. I. was forced to kick and the march
toward Tech's goal was not again halted, for a forward pass from Leech to Stuart placed
us seven points in the lead. Immediately after the whistle announced the fourth quarter
Leech carried the ball into enemy territory and was downed on the two-yard line. V. P. I.
held twice, but "Shorty" Stuart once more went through center for a touchdown. The
additional three points were made just before the close of the game, when Leech placed a
neat field goal from the thirty-yard line.
The Blacksburg team played a wonderful game and their defensive work was particu-
larly praiseworthy. Crisp, Parrish, and Sutton were all in the best of form and the line
held well when occasion demanded.
"Bill" Drewry was the sensation of the day when he continually broke up Tech's
plays with his flying tackles, and his running mate, "Sam" Mason, was equally capable on
the other end. Naturally, both linemen and backs put forth their most strenuous efforts and
each should be mentioned individually. But since lack of space forbids, we can only name
these heroes of the gridiron. Drewry, Summers, Harrison, Smith, Shipley, Hunt, Mason,
Stuart, Leech, Bunting, and Wilson started the game and Venable was substituted in the
fourth quarter.
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Bunting, L. H. B.
Wilson. F. B.
Stuart, Q. B.
Ingram, H. B.
Dickson, F. B.
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Shipley, L. G.
Summers, L. T.
Harrison, R. G.
Hunt, R. 1.
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Mason, R. E.
Venable, F. B
Drewry, L. E.
Semans, E.
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Ckronicle 1920
O much has been written about the V. M. I. football team of 1 920-2 1 that
little remains to be said. However, for the benefit of future generations of
V. M. I. men, we will record the principal achievements of this great team.
Beginning the season with nearly all of last year's squad on hand, the
Team," as the cadets call it, struck its stride early and maintained it throughout
the year. Roanoke College and Hampden-Sidney were defeated by scores of 56-0 and
1 36-0, respectively.
The University of Virginia, with a confidence whose basis we could never discover,
announced that our forward passing game had been solved and that we were in for a
drubbing. A drubbing was administered, but we were not on the receiving end. Twenty-
two to six tells part of the story. We next met the Citadel of Charleston, S. C, and won
handily by a score of 35-0.
Our victory over the University of Pennsylvania, 27-7, woke up the sporting writers
to the fact that we had a real team. Several of the Philadelphia papers declared that
V. M. I. showed the best football seen on Franklin Field in years.
Next came North Carolina State on the home grounds in what proved to be the hardest
game of the year. It is no reflection upon our opponents to say that our team was in a
mild slump after three trips in succession. The fact that we won, 1 4-0, against practically
the same team that had beaten us the year before speaks volumes for the gameness of the
"Flying Squadron," as the sport writers dubbed the team.
The University of North Carolina was defeated by a score of 23-0 in an interesting
game. The men of the old North State are a fine lot of sportsmen and, win or lose, they
always play the same gentlemanly game. The substitutes played the greater part of the
game in which Catholic University took the small end of a 96-0 score.
On Thanksgiving Day came the great annual classic, the V. P. I. game. V. P. I.,
though hardly conceded a chance to win, gave us a hard game and fought with their
characteristic spirit and dash. The final score was V. M. I., 24; V. P. I., 7.
Thus ended the most successful season in V. M. I.'s football history. We had a great
team, probably the best that ever represented V. M. I. on the gridiron. Walter Camp, in
his annual review in Collier's, mentions V. M. I. as one of the leading teams of the coun-
try and refers to their dash and speed in complimentary terms. We unquestionably led the
South Atlantic teams and made a strong bid for the seldom decided Southern champion-
ship.
Much credit for this record goes to the coaches, Clarkson and Spruhan, who made a
strong combination.
In the opinion of the writer, the vital fact in the success of the team was the fine spirit
of the players who, without exception, were willing to subordinate their own chances for
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prominence to the general welfare of the team. We had stars aplenty, but they shone
as members of a system rather than as individuals.
Where so many are worthy of mention it would seem invidious to select for special
mention, but we can not close without some reference to those men who, on Thanksgiving
Day, donned their football togs for the last time at V. M. I.
"Jimmie" Leech, captain and halfback, made a strong leader and was prominently
mentioned for all-American honors.
Stuart, at quarter, was a great field general and a brilliant runner.
Wilson was a sterling fullback whose place will be hard to fill.
Ingram was one of the fastest halfbacks we ever had and a consistent ground-gainer.
Dickson, who alternated at fullback, was of the type dear to V. M. I. men. Although
captain of last year's team, he was not used so much this season on account of his light
weight. But this made no difference in the man's spirit and he was always there giving
his best to V. M. I.
At center, "Texas" Smith was a tower of strength, fast and aggressive.
Shipley played a strong, consistent game at guard and his loss will be keenly felt.
Mason, at end, is one of those men who accomplish difficult things with apparent ease.
The very ease with which he stopped plays caused him to be overlooked by some of the
so-called experts.
These men are leaving us, but their memories will long live in the hearts of those who
love V. M. I., and their example will be an inspiration to those who come after them.
Colonel R. Barclay Pogue, '00.
1921 Football Schedule
Roanoke College, al Lexington September 24
Hampden-Sidney, at Lexington October 1
Wake Forest College, at Lexington October 8
University of Virginia, at Lexington October 1 5
University of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia October 22
North Carolina State, at Raleigh, N. C October 29
North Carolina University, at Norfolk, Va November 5
University of Kentucky, at Louisville, Ky November 12
V. P. I., at Roanoke, Va November 24
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South Atlantic champions for two successive years, with a good claim for the Southern
championship on each occasion. What more need be said of the Cadet quint, or the
"Flying Basketeers," as some writers have dubbed them? For the past two seasons they
have piled victory upon victory, and each success has been accomplished with apparent
ease. Many of the hardest games were played on strange floors, but no obstacle, suffi-
ciently large to stop their onslaught, was presented to them. Nothing will serve to illus-
trate their ability as a scoring machine better than the fact that at the end of the season
the total number of points scored was 749, as against their opponents' 305.
Manager Pate deserves especial mention for
the excellent schedule obtained by him and for
the capable and efficient manner in which he
performed his duties. The successful adminis-
tration of a season in basketball is no easy task,
and the mere fact that eighteen games were
played will give an indication of the vast amount
of work involved.
Coach Spruhan is even more at home upon
the basketball floor than upon the gridiron, and
he was ably assisted by Coach Clarkson. It is
quite natural that splendid material placed in
the hands of such coaches would inevitably lead
to the production of a championship team. In
addition, they were fortunate enough to have as
captain of the quint one of the best athletes in
the country, "Jimmy" Leech. The same speed,
aggressiveness and skill that characterized him
upon the football field was not lacking when he
donned basketball togs. At all times he was the
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leading spirit, urging on the other members of the team to further
deeds. As guards, he and "Shorty" Stuart formed an unbeatable
combination, and fortunate indeed were the forwards who succeeded
in scoring half a dozen points on them during the entire length of a
game. Stuart starred in a number of games, and although his oppo-
nents usually stood half a head taller than he, they found that he
made up in ability what he lacked in size.
"Jere" Bunting evidently cut his teeth on a baske'.ball instead of
a rattle, and his familiarity with the finer points of the game comes
from long training. His spectacular shots from the center of the
floor never failed to create a sensation, and he was more responsible
for the large number of points scored than any other member of
the team.
As forward or center Lee worked equally well, and could always
be counted upon to carry the ball under the basket and cage it neatly
at a critical moment. He has earned a monogram for four successive
years and his loss will be keenly felt by next year's team.
Frank Summers, the big center, moves with remarkable rapidity
for a man of his proportions and seldom fails to outjump the opposing
center. His height also serves him in good stead when under the
basket, and the apparent ease with which he tosses a goal makes the
matter appear almost ridiculously simple.
Maynard Campbell, at forward, is the type of man capable of
earning and sustaining for our team the name of the "Flying Bas-
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keteers." Quick as lightning, he invariably plays a steady game,
and it is certain that he, Bunting, and Summers will form the main-
stays of next year's team. Semans and Shannon played remarkably
well throughout the season and both were given an opportunity to
display their ability in practically every game. Rider, Drewry, Kyle,
and Romeyn are among those who have an excellent opportunity to
wear a monogram at the end of next season.
With such a wealth of material on hand at the present time, the
future prospects of this branch of athletics are such that the title of
South Atlantic Champions will not easily be wrested from the Insti-
tute.
The University of Pennsylvania, for two years the intercollegiate
champions, was the only school to defeat us, and the game put up by
our quint was creditable in every detail. The Quaker players were
thoroughly familiar with every phase of the game and were playing
on their own floor, but in spite of this fact we succeeded in placing
more field goals to our credit than any of the previous opponents of
the Red and Blue.
The three contests with the Virginia Polytechnic Institute were
especially interesting, clean and hard-fought games, the outcome of
the third of the series being in doubt until the final whistle. V. P. I.
was probably the strongest contender for the South Atlantic title and
put up a harder fight than any other college in this section, with the
possible exception of the University of Virginia.
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The final outcome of the season was perfectly satisfactory in all
respects, and we feel justly proud of the quint before which some of
the best teams in the South have bowed. If we were inclined to
over-confidence before the opening game, we now have the satisfaction
of knowing that our confidence was not misplaced, and it is with
mingled emotions of gratitude and respect that we, too, bow before
our team — not in defeat, but in victory.
Campbell
Basketball Schedule, 1921
Roanoke Y. M. C. A 15; V. M. 1 58
Roanoke College 1 1 ; V. M. 1 54
Lynchburg Elks 12; V. M. 1 42
Richmond University 18; V. M. 1 57
Citadel 8; V. M. 1 71
V. P. 1 21 ; V. M. 1 45
University of North Carolina . . . 23; V. M. 1 38
Lynchburg Elks 27; V. M. 1 28
University of Pennsylvania . . . . 40; V. M. 1 15
University of Florida 20; V. M. 1 60
St. John's College 12; V. M. 1 33
Georgia Tech 16; V. M. 1 53
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The schedule arranged by Manager McCuistion for the season of 1 92 1 was by far
the most comprehensive yet obtained, and practically all the leading teams of the South
were represented. At the time of publication it was impossible to gain an indication of the
probable result of the season but, judging by the performances of last year's nine, we feel
confident that the outcome will justify our faith in the team. With Spruhan as coach,
Stuart as captain, and McCuistion as manager, a successful year was assured at the start.
Handicapped as we are for sufficient time to practice, we point with pride to the fact that
no Southern team was able to emerge victorious after crossing bats with us in 1 920 and
that only four games were lost out of a total of
sixteen. It is true that the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute defeated us in Blacksburg by a score
of 4-2, but in two later games they took the
small ends of an 11-10 and a 5-1 score, thu:;
losing their claim to superiority. "Ted" Sulli-
van, of baseball fame, while in Lexington in
1919 offered his services as coach for the fol-
lowing season, and his knowledge of the finer
points of the game undoubtedly contributed
greatly toward the successful completion of last
year's schedule.
Among the men who showed up well on
the diamond were Stuart, Leech, Summers,
Bunting, Page, Pate, McMillan, Mann,
Ingram, D., Perkinson, Puller, Badgett, Gar-
dere and Bacharach. Only three of these men
failed to return and quite a bit of material came
in with the fourth class. In addition to this, a
number of men who, for one reason or another.
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have not hitherto been thought of as ball players are now threatening to give several of
the monogram players a hard fight for their positions. With such excellent prospects
it is evident that our record upon the diamond will continue to compare favorably with that
of the gridiron and basketball court.
1921 Baseball Schedule
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March 30-
April
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April
6-
April
9-
April
13-
April
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April
20-
April
23-
April
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April
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May
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May
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May
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May 14-
Team Played Where Played
—Pennsylvania Stale College Lexington
-Roanoke College Lexington
-University of Florida Lexington
-Carnegie Institute of Technology Lexington
-Washington College ' Lexington
-University of Virginia Charlottsvillo
-Virginia Polytechnic Institute ....'. Lexington
-Johns Hopkins University Baltimore
-Oglethorpe University Lexington
-Virginia Polytechnic Institute Roanoke
Guilford College Lexington
University of North Carolina Lexington
Elon College Lexington
Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg
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Coach Read has succeeded in elevating immensely the standard of track work at the
Institute during the last three years, and it was due chiefly to his interest and faithful efforts
that it came in 1 9 1 8 to rank with football, baseball and basketball as a major sport. He
has been fortunate, moreover, in having at the head of this year's team a man of excep-
tional ability. Captain J. T. Semans has taken a number of firsts in the high jump and
pole vault, distinguishing himself particularly in the South Atlantic meets since 1918, and
his successes have served as an incentive to spur on the other members of the team. W. I .
Wilson, on the other hand, aside from holding down the position of manager in a most
capable manner, has this year proved himself to
be a fast runner and it is evident that his football
experience has served him in good stead.
Preliminary practice was held for a few
days during the fall and when the first call was
made for spring practice nearly a hundred can-
didates responded, many of whom had had pre-
vious experience. Several of the new men
showed such promise that positions on the squad
were immediately assured for them, while the
seven monogram men of last year showed up in
better shape than ever before. Summers and
Waters on the weights, Smith B. and Kane in
the dashes, Brown and Semans in the high jump
and pole vault, and Jordan on the hurdles, all
helped form the nucleus for an excellent team.
Since we are again invited to participate in
the three-day South Atlantic meet, held this year
in Washington, it was necessary for both coach
and team to put forth their best efforts in order
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to make the prcper showing for this important event. The annual meet with V. P. I.
was held in Blacksburg.
While it is impossible for us to chronicle the results of the work of the team this
season, we feel, nevertheless, that we can rest assured of a satisfactory completion of
their schedule.
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Tennis, though a minor sport at the Institute,
never fails to create a great deal of interest, and it
has become especially popular during the last three
years. Although the limited number of courts avail
able for use have somewhat hampered the progress
of this branch of athletics the annual spring tour-
nament never fails to bring to light several promising
wielders of the racket.
Captain Lee has held his present position for
the past three seasons and the recent advances which
have been made must be largely attributed to his
efforts. He has succeeded in obtaining furlough
time for the team, and a number of matches have
been held with the various colleges throughout this
section. The University of Virginia and George
Washington University succeeded in outplaying
them last year, but Trinity College, North Carolina
University, Lynchburg College and Virginia Poly-
technic Institute met defeat at their hands. A re-
turn match with Trinity resulted in a tied score.
The schedule for this year was arranged by Manager Phillips with the majority
of these schools in addition to Randolph-Macon, Georgetown, Maryland University, and
the University of Pennsylvania.
Lee, Davidson, Young, and Macrae were awarded monograms for their work last
year, and a number of candidates for their positions appeared at the opening of this season.
Consequently we have every reason to expect the tennis team to uphold or improve upon
their past record.
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BOXING
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WRESTLING
Prior to this year only a slight interest was
evinced in these sports, but since Captain-Manager
Murrill has succeeded in obtaining much needed
equipment, a training mess, and furlough time for
the wrestling team, the squad has developed into
one well worthy of meeting the longer-established
teams of other colleges. Matches for the season of
1 92 1 were arranged with the University of Vir-
ginia and with Davidson, and at the time of publi-
cation Virginia has been defeated on our own
floor, but retaliated in a return match held at Char-
lottesville. The showing made by our matmen
has been more than creditable and they have given
ample evidence that this sport will contribute to the
fame of our athletics in the future. Coach Zim-
merman, who is more than proficient in the art of
self-defense and in wrestling, has succeeded in
imparting a good portion of his knowledge to tht
members of the squad, and Venable R., Murrill,
Baird, Parrott, Venable W., Smith T., and
Hunt R. have all demonstrated their skill in the various matches.
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Although the gymnasium team holds no regu-
larly scheduled meets with other schools, the men
who participate in this branch of athletics invariably
make a splendid showing in the exhibits which are
held during government inspection and finals. At
these times the members of the team display their
ability in various gymnastic stunts and the judges
record their proficiency. A certain number of
points gained in the exhibits entitles the holder to
a monogram, and it is needless to say that both time
and patience are required to master the intricate and
difficult feats which must be performed before the
coveted honor is awarded. Captain-Manager
Ashley is one of the few men who have ever suc-
ceeded in obtaining this distinction, and through his
untiring efforts the members of the squad have
learned to make successful use of the horizontal
bars, the flying rings, and the mats.
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SOCIAL
Hop Committee
H. W. Clarkson President
R. N. Greatheau Vice-President
N. K. Berry C. B. Gilbert
J. C. Fain G. W. Jones
H. P. McCuistion
R. Mc. Pate
J. H. Sedwick
J. T. Semans
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First Class Banquet
CLASS OF NINETEEN TWENTY-ONE
Mess Hall, March 12, 1921
9 to 12 P.M.
Toasts
1. The Class Pate, R. McC.
2. Stroud McCuistion, H. P.
3. Third Class Rats Robertson, D.
4. X-21 Greene, J. F.
5. Privates . WlLSON, W. Y.
6. Officers Cosby, G. H., Jr.
7. The Institute Berry, M. K.
8. Athletics Smith, J. T.
9. Calic Young, W. T.
10. Low Brows Bowman, C. W., Jr.
1 1 . High Brows King, W. M.
12. Prophecy Laine, E. R.
Iced Celery
Breaded Veal Cutlets
Menu
Oyster Cocktail
Sweet Pickles
Consomme a la Royale
Fdlet de sole Tartare Sauce
Pommes Julienne
Potatoes au Gratin
Roast Stuffed Turkey
Asparagus on Toast
Candied Yams
Grape Fruit
Com Pudding
Hot Rolls
Hot Mince Pie
Neapolitan Ice Cream
Layer Cake
Cheese Salteens
Cafe Noir
Mints
Queen Olives
Tomato Sauce
Cranberry Jelly
Cream Sauce
Petits Pois
Salad Mayonnaise
D. D. Monroe
Banquet Committee
Jno. L. Boatwright, Chairman
G. H. Cosby, Jr.
S. A. Syme
C. B. Gilbert
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CADET STAFF
J. H. Jordan . Editor-in-Chief
C. B. Gilbert Assistant Editor
H. M. McMillan Associate Editor
J. B. Phillips Associate Editor
E. R. Lane Associcis Editor
W. J. Prince, III Alumni Editor
J. B. Payne, Jr Athletic Editor
Business Department
H. C. Land Business Manager
R. N. Greathead, Jr. . Advertising Manager
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BOMB STAFF
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Editorial Department
M. K. Berry i Edilor in-Chief
C. B. Gilbert Assistant Editor and Art Editor
J. B. Phillips Literary Edilor
W. J. Prince, III Athletic Edilor
J. F. Greene Humor Editor
C. \V. Bowman, Jr Humor Editor
Associate Editors
H. M. McMillan S. A. Syme
J. H. Jordan R. G. Duff
Business Department
R. G. McKellar Business Manager
S. A. Marshall, Jr Assistant Business Manager
H. C. Land Treasurer
R. H. B. Welton Advertising Manager
R. S. Murrill Advertising Manager
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Editorial Staff
N. P. Catling, Jr Editor-in-Chief
A. P. Curdts Assistant Editor
M. G. Ramey Literary Editor
J. R. A. Hodson, Jr Athletic Editor
Associate Editors
W. C. Marshall J. O. Colonna
F. P. Stubbs E. B. Macrae
W. V. O'Brien
Business Staff
W. F. Drewry, Jr Business Manager
P. O. Miller Assistant Business Manager
F. P. BoNNEY Advertising Manager
W. A. Patterson Assistant Advertising Manager
D. C. Little Treasurer
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DRAMATIC
CLUB
Officers
J. L. BoATWRICHT President
M. G. Ramey Vice-President
T. W. Smith Sccrelarij anJ Treasurer
R. McC. Pate Business Manager
J. B. Payne, Jr ; Sfage Manager
Members
Bowman Franklin Roche
Bunting Follett Ruffner
Carstens Orme Shiels, T.
Goodman Preston Syme
Grant Plowden Timberlake, L.
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ORCHESTRA
Cadet Orchestra
J. C. Fain, Leader Violin
H. W. CLARKSON .... i Banjo-Mandolin
A. J. Orme, Jr Traps
J. H. Groce Saxophone
A. G. Franklin Piano
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LITERARY
SOCIETY
Officers
_*.. .J'*', il. 1 I LA .IUI
J. L. BOATWRI
W. V.
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Vice-President
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Members
Allen, L.
Cobb
Glover
Nelson
Shell
Archer, R.
Douglas, T.
Hankins
Page
Stokes, W.
Berry
Draper
Ireys
Phillips
Tichenor
Bond
Foster
Leonard
Price
Wescott
Borland
Fain
Maloney
Plowden
Witts
Bowman
Follett
Macrae
Ramey
Weisel
Booze
Catling
Marshall
Robertson,
D. Washincton, S.
Cooke
Garrett
Moss
Smith, B.
Washington, J.
Cosby
Gilbert
Miller, G. V.
Mead, R.
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Settle
Young, W.
QUARTET.
R. McC. Pate Lead
A. J. Orme, Jr Baritone
J. L. Boatwright Bass
H. W. Clarkson Tenot
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Members
Berry, M. K.
Grant
Monroe, D. D,
Brown, D.
■ Greathead
Philp
Davis, W. T.
HOLLIDAY
PORTERFIELD
Emmerson
Huff
Stubbs
Fuller
Merson
Tillman
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ALABAMA
CLUB
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Officers
T. W. Smith President
J. H. Porterfield Vice-Presitleni
R. Turner Szcrelary and Treasurer
Members
Adams, M. V. Henry, H. Robertson, G. L.
Cooke, S. Henry, W. Robertson, T. H.
Crist Lowe Shackelford
Drennen Lyons Smith, W. D.
Dewberry Manning Tillman
Hamilton Mitchell Cohoon
Hassinger Patterson, W. Irby
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CLUB
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Officers
Estes, J President
Norman Vice-President
Clarkson, J Secretary and Treasurer
Members
Black Nelson
Mason, J. Gooch
Pettijohn Ivey
Spindle
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PERCHES DOWN HEflH
GEORGIA
-CLUB
Officers
A. J. Orme, Jr President
Reynolds Vice-President
Chappell . . Secretary and Treasurer
Members
Calhoun Mays
Hunt Nolan
Knox Tichenor
Matthews Turner, R.
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&sftii I LOUISIANA
CLUB
Officers
C. B. Gilbert President
W. H. Booth, Jr Vice-President
C. M. Moss i • ■ Secretary and Treasurer
Members
Bain Ewing Moss
Baker Farwell Myers
Billeiter Ford Stevens, J.
Booth Foster, H. Stubbs
Booze Gilbert Weller
Carstens Managan White, W.
Moore, W.
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LYNCHBURG
CLUB
Officers
W. M. Stokes, Jr President
G. H. Cosby Vice-President
A. M. Campbell Secretary and Treasurer
Akers
Baughan
Casey
Christian
Cosby
Members
costolo ivey
Coluns Kyle
Edmonds, W. Miller, G. H.
Faulkner Millner
Goode Moses
Harriss, S. Pettyjohn
Robertson, D. A.
Robertson, W.
Stokes, R.
Watts
Winfree
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MISSISSIPPI
CLUB
Officers
W. T. Younc, Jr President
T. Brame Vice-President
W. S. Wells Secretary and Treasurer
Members
ASHER BUTTERF1ELD
Baird, J. C. Hart
Baird, J. R. Paricer
Barbour
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NORTH CAROLINA
CLUB
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Officers
R. S. Murrill President
F. M. Page Vice-President
H. L. Miller Secretary and Treasurer
Members
Bradley Miller, H.
Daniels Smith, A. N.
Ferguson Smith, G. A.
Mason, J. Webb
Mears, H. Whitted
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RICHMOND
CLUB-
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Officers
J. C. Hagan President
P. O. Miller Vice-President
D. T. Incram Secretary and Treasurer
Members
Adams, K. F. Christian, H. Hankins Nelson Shervin
Archer, W. Chapix Hobson Norman Stern
Arrincton Dickerson Huff Plowden Scott
Blankenship Farrar Ingram, D. Powell, H. Sherry
Bond Franklin, A. Ingram, W. Reid, J. Stuart
Briggs, A. Franklin, E. Knapp Reynolds, W. Sydnor
Briccs, C. Garrett Lynch Rogerson Watson
Brockenbrough Glover Marshall, W. Ryder Wilmer
Burress Gwathmey Martin, R. Ryland, W. Wilson, W.
Campodonico Hagan Miller, P. Ryland, L. Woodfin
Cary, M. Harmon Mulford Saunders Yarbrough
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TEXAS
CLUB
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Officers
Sedwick, J. H President
PHILP, W. H., Jr Vice-President
Penniman, G. A Secretary-Treasurer
Members
Allen, L. Davis, A. Jones, W. F. McCuistion Shields
Allen, G. Dilworth Jordan, J. H. McKellar Sims, J. L.
Ashley Dohoney Kerr McCauley Skillman
Atwell Galbraith, J. B. Kollaer Payne, J. Smith, J. T.
Austin Galbraith, B. R. Lichtfoot Penniman Treadway
Berry, M. K. Garrow Link Philp, W. H. Wheeler
Boyce Griffith Lucy Rice, C. Winchester
Brown, E. R. Groce Monroe, D. Roberds, C. Womeldorf
Dabney, A. E. Jones, H. Sedwick Yost
333
TIDEWATER
CLUB
Officers
Pate President
Bonney . Vice-President
HoLLIDAY Secretary and Treasurer
Members
Ames East, J. Hawks Merson Strawhand
Bacby Emmerson Hart Moore, J. P. Thomas
Balfour Foster Hubard Pace, H. Tyler
Boatwright Gaylc Johnson, D. Pace, L. Vauchan
Bickford Greathead Johnson, J. Peed Weaver
Brooks Gray Jordan Prince Weisel
Cobb Gatewood Jones Saunders, T. Welton
Camp Goodman Joyner Simpson Woodward
Davis, R. Glazier Southgate Yaffey
334
VALLEY OF
VIRGINIA
Officers
Cooke, H President
Ramey Vice-President
Washington, S Secretary and Treasurer
Members
Archer, R. Harrison, W. R. Robinson, J. K. E.
Buracker King, M. Settle
Crenshaw Lauck Timberlake, F.
Denny Letcher Washington, J.
Dudley Mead, J. White, A.
Estes, W. Miller, G. White, E.
Haas Morrison "Williams, E.
Harrison, B. Pennybacker Yates, W.
335
WASHINGTON
CLUB
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YANKEE
CLUB
Officers
H. V. Shipley
Pn
W. V. O'Rrifn
Vice-President
D.
Brown ....
Treasurer
Members
Alexander
Chamberlaine
Grant
MacGrecor
Semans, J.
Anderson, S.
Dennis
Grindley
Major
Shannon
Bailey
Douglas, T.
Kane
McCulloch
Siewert
Belden
Douglas, W.
Kennedy
Preston
Smith, C.
Black
Durham
King, M.
Ramsey
Thornton, H
Bowman, C.
FONTANA
Leonard
Rathbun
Townsend
Brown, C.
Fox
Macrae
Ridcley
Waring
Burr
FOLLETT
Russell
Wescott
Clark, B.
Gatlinc
Semans, C.
Young, W.
•ident
337
A.i.e.e.
Col. Anderson
Capt. Rhudy
Officers
L. A. \^OMrI nnDF
P
H.
C.
Secretary
Members
Ashley
Lockey
Smith, J. T.
Balfour
Mears
Syme
Blackwell
McCOLLOCH
Vaughan
Crist
Paxton
Weaver
Harwood
Powell, G.
Wessels
Jones, H.
Wilmer
President
338
ArS.C.E
Officers
J. B. Payne President
W. F. DREWERY Vice-President
B. F. Parrott 5ecre/ar\)
Members
Baker Kane Payne, J.
Black King, W. Pendleton, H.
Brockeneorough Knapp Pendleton, N.
Craig Lauck Reynolds, S.
Dickerson Lee, H. D. Rimmer
Drewery McCurdy Ribble
Evans Mann, J. Settle
Gayle Marshall, S. Southall, S. O.
Johnson, D. Parrott
339
Episcopal Church Vestry
Mr. Gibson, Rector
Blankenship
Jordan, J. H.
Jordan, W.
Vestrymen
Pate
RlDGLEY
Semans
TlMBERLAKE
Washington, J.
340
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OUR CALENDAR
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343
Which Ought Not To Be
The "Monk" then got his just rewards
From those who really know.
He's full of ire and brains and wire
With currents running "so."
Such things as electricity
Are useful (but ought not to be).
They then discussed the English course
Which "Chappie" rules supreme,
Where we rehearse the men of verse
In somewhat of a dream,
And there pursue painstakingly
This subject (which ought not to be).
It was within the battled walls
Of famous V. M. I.
The day was gone, the lights were on.
The time for study nigh.
And in their rooms the keydets sought
To air their views on those who taught.
A math shark next comes into view.
With collar standing high;
Our "Duckie" who makes others, too,
Besides us sadly sigh;
If one should not, unluckily
We suffer. (Which ought not to be).
"Old Nick" was first upon the list,
But he soon had his share
About "that evil element,"
"The game that is played fair."
About "this pure democracy"
And "Juries" (which ought not to be).
And next, of course, of whom they spoke,
The chemists' friend, "Old Rat,"
With heart of gold and thoughts untold
Beneath his battered hat.
He knows too much of chemistry:
We bull it! (Which ought not to be.)
Their thoughts rolled back to days of yore,
In "Constitution's" class.
Whose history test was not the best
We ever hope to pass.
Virginia's handsomest man was he.
Time fleeteth (which ought not to be).
And last our friend, the Commandant,
They pass in quick review.
The "Point's" one pride, some wish he'd died.
Perhaps you also do.
But we can't judge impartially
This office, (which ought not to be).
So in concluding, let us trust
We have offended none,
Both on this list and those we've missed.
Our duty is but done.
Such poetry, you must agree,
Is something which ought not to be.
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NOTHING DOING THE LHST MAN THAT
DID THAT TOOK DUTV FOR R MONTH
fill
t^c^Li^'
vfflTCK >ojr, step this Summer — the
*Oh, Mabel! Look at the poor horse!"
"Yes, I think those V. M. I. boys are so cruel.'
"Steady, Bill! Over there is V. M. I."
Bill (ex-V. M I. man): "I know. The old
boat's doing all she can now."
347
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352
353
354
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
Acme Road Machinery Co 383
Allien, Henry V. & Co 393
Alex. Taylor & Co 381
Anderson, R. S. & Co., Inc 399
Auld, The D. L. Company 386
Bailey, Banks & Biddle 376
Benson Printing Co 403
Binney & Smith Co 379
Boley's Book Store 391
Brooks Brothers 366
Bureau of Engraving 404
Cadet, The 400
Charlottesville Woolen Mills 358
Cobb's Pressing Shop 390
Coffee Shop, The 402
Cosby Shoe Company 364
Crutchfield's 381
Davenport & Co 398
Deaver, J. Ed. & Sons 401
Dibert, Stark & Brown Cypres; Co.. .362
Dutch Inn, The 379
DuPont, E. I. de Nemours & Co., Inc. 373
First Nat'l Bank of Richmond 366
Fox Barber Shop 385
Franklin, S. H 402
Gorrell Drug Company 372
Graham and Father 396
Harris-Woodson & Co., Inc 384
Harris, F. W 391
Harris, R. & Company 398
Hess, R. L. & Bro 399
Hope Coke Company 398
Hotel Lexington 378
Huger Davidson Sales Co 390
Hurst, John & Co., Inc 334
Jahnke, L. G. & Co 393
Kent Manufacturing Co 382
Lake Charles Rice Milling Co 363
Lexington Pool Co., Inc 339
Lexington Printing Co 379
Lexington Restaurant 380
Lexington Sleam Bakery, Inc 399
Life Insurance Co. of Va 359
Lilley, The M. C. & Co 393
Lutcher & Moore Lumber Co 387
Lyons Tailoring Company 383
Lyric and New Theaters 363
McCoy Grocery Stores 391
McCrum Drug Company 360-361
Metropolitan Life Ins. Co 367
Patton's 371
Ridabock & Company 402
Rockbridge County News 400
Rockbiidge Hardware Co 339
Rockbridge Motor Co., Inc 402
Rockbridge National Bank 367
Rockbridge Steam Laundry 396
Roland's Restaurant 391
Sabine Kennels, The 388
Sauer, The C. F. Co 377
Shenandoah Valley Academy 397
Sigmund Eisner Co 393
Simon, Julius, Inc 392
Smith & Welton 395
Spalding, A. G. & Bro 392
Sterling Hardware Company 386
Superior Supply Co 392
The Chas. H. Elliott Co 374
Tiffany & Company 357
V. M. I. Barber Shop 381
V. M. I. Post Exchange 375
V. M. I. Pressing Shop 365
Virginia Bridge & Iron Co 397
Virginia Hot Doi 391
Virginia Trust Company 333
Virginia-Western Power Co 385
Virginian Hotel, Inc 390
Voegele & Dinning Co., Inc 334
Walker, Sam B 401
Wayland-Gorrell Drug Co., Inc 370
Weideme,ver Sax. Orches'ra 401
Weinberg Music Store 363
White's Studio 394
Whittemore Corporation 339
Wills-Camp Company 400
York Manufacturing Co 369
Tiffany & Co.
Jewelry and Silverware
a stock unique in
Scope, Quality and Value
Purchases may be made by Mail
Fifth Avenue &37 -Street
New York
CHARLOTTESVILLE WOOLEN MILLS
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
MANUFACTURERS OF
HIGH GRADE UNIFORM CLOTHS
In Olive Drabs, Sky and Dark Blue Shades, for
Army, Navy and Otker Uniform
Purposes
AND
CADET GRAYS
The Largest Assortment
and Best Quality
INCLUDING THOSE USED AT THE U. S. MILITARY ACAD-
EMY AT WEST POINT AND OTHER LEADING
MILITARY SCHOOLS OF THE
COUNTRY
Prescribed and Used in Uniforms for Cadets
Virginia Military Institute
Organized 1871
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
There is no Better or Surer Way for a Young Man
to Create an Estate for Himself Immediately
Than by Investing in a Policy
IN THE
OLDEST — LARGEST — STRONGEST
SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Issues the Most Liberal Forms of Ordinary Policies
From $1,000.00 to $50,000.00
Industrial Policies From $12.50 to $1,000.00
CONDITION ON DFXEMBER 31, 1920
Assets $ 24,143,510.56
Liabilities .___ -- ._. 2 1 ,803,452.4 1
Capital and Surplus 2,340,058.15
Insurance in Force 207,301,719.00
Payments to Policyholders 1,983,096.17
Total Payments to Policyholders Since
Organization, $25,823,269.97
JOHN G. WALKER, President
M^CRUM
A GOOD F
Bring the Lovely Lady to McCRL
Other Side of a Banana Split!
even spectacular — but if you ne:
and get her everything she 1
MCCF
)RUG CO.
iLLOW UP
IS. This side of Paradise is the
Dur approach may be good — nay
stf: to bring her to McCRUM'S
ants, your follow up is poor
JM'S
CYPRESS
The Wood Eternal"
TYPIFIES QUALITIES THAT APPEAL
PECULIARLY TO MEN
OF V. M. I.
Its record is one of honorable tradi-
tions and illustrious service.
The genuine, deep-swamp, tidewater
CYPRESS is the kind that endures.
DIBERT STARK & BROWN
CYPRESS CO., Ltd.
DONNER, LOUISIANA
THE LYRIC AND NEW
THEATRES
DIRECTION OF I. WEINBERG
CADET MATINEE SATURDAYS, 3 P.M.
WEINBERG^
Come in ana Hear
the Latest
Music
VICTOR
AGENTS
V. M. I. SPIRIT
ALMA MATER
WEINBERG'S
LEXINGTON, VA.
Distributors
COSBY SHOE CO.
INCORPORATED
DISTRIBUTORS OF FINE
QUALITY SHOES
WE HAVE SUPPLIED SHOES TO
V. M. I. FOR YEARS
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA
V. M. I.
PRESSING SHOP
REDUCED
RATES
SECOND FLOOR
LAUNDRY BUILDING
ESTABLISHED 1818
&enihmtt& |pttrttigifitii} &ooit&,
MADISON AVENUE COR. FORTY-FOURTH STREET
new YORK
Telephone Murray Hill 8800
Uniforms for Officers of the Army, Navy
and Reserve Forces
Civilian Clothes Ready-Made and to Order
for Men and Boys
Garments for Outdoor Sports
Travelers' Outfittings; Imported Haberdashery
Hats and Shoes
BOSTON
Tremontcor. boylston
N EWPO RT
220 Bellevue AVENUE
ResDurces $35,030,090.00
THE OLD FIRST
OF RICHMOND, VA.
Established in 1865
AND ALWAYS IDENTIFIED WITH
THE SOUTH'S PROGRESS
OFFICERS
John M. Miller, Jr., President
C. R. Burnett, Vice-President
Alex F. Ryland, Vice-President
S. P. Ryland, Vice-President
S. E. Bates, Jr., Vice-President
James M. Ball, Jr., Cashier
ASSISTANT CASHIERS
A. K. Parker H. H. Augustine John S. Haw
J. E. Tyler J. W. Bowles
AUDITOR
C. S. Trewett
TRUST DEPARTMENT
Thos. W. Purcell
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Richmond, Va.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
IS THE LARGEST INSURANCE COMPANY
IN THE WORLD
It Has Policies Suited to People at All Insurable
Ages ana! in all Circumstances.
Its premium rates are low, and its contracts appeal to business men.
In 1920 it paid a policy claim every 28 seconds of each business day of
eight hours, averaging $556.86 a minute of each business day.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
No. 1 Madison Avenue New York City
ROCKBRIDGE NATIO>
LEXINGTON, VA.
JAL BANK
President
_ Vice-President
Paul M. Penick
S. O. Campbell
A. P. Wade
E. G Adair
RESOURCES
MILLION
OVER ONE
DOLLARS
LAKE CHARLES RICE
MILLING CO.
RICE AND
RICE PRODUCTS
IN
CAR LOTS
ONLY
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA
OVER THE 2,000 MARK
Four years ago we announced, with considerable pride, the sale of 1012
York Refrigerating Machines in one year. During our fiscal year ending Sep-
tember 30, 1920, over 2000 York Machines were built in our plant, setting
a new high record for production in our industry.
But the number of machines built does not tell the whole story, for the
increase in the production of accessories was even greater than the increase
in the number of machines. The remodeling of established plants to bring
them up more nearly to the York standard of efficiency, has drawn heavily on
our plant for improved equipment of all kinds going to make a complete mod-
ern Ice Making and Refrigerating Plant.
The loyalty and good-will of our many customers have had most to do
with this steady growth of the York organization — that good-will which is
based on the firm foundation of faith in York Quality Products to do all
that we claim for them. And this is our goal :
To supply a satisfied clientele with the highest
grade Ice Maying and Refrigerating Machinery
YORK MANUFACTURING CO.
Ice Making and Refrigerating
Machinery Exclusively
York, Pennsylvania
WAYLAND-GORRELL DRUG GO.
INCORPORATED
SUPERIOR FOUNTAIN
SERVICE
NORRIS AND
NUNNALLY
CANDIES
Our Aim Is To Serve You
YOUR PATRONAGE IS
APPRECIATED
PATTON'S
CLOTHIER AND MENS FURNISHER
HOME OF
Hart Schaffner & Marx
AND
Kuppenheimer Clotkes
Mankattan Skirts
AND
Joknson & Murpky Skoes
CADETS' PATRONAGE SOLICITED
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA
Lexington's Most Up-to-Date
DRUG STORE
GORRELL DRUG CO.
INCORPORATED
Opposite New Theatre
17 West Nelson St.
Telephone No. 41
THE SERVICE SWEARS BY DU PONT
FOR 118 YEARS
POWDER-MAKERS
TO THE
U. S. GOVERNMENT
fflTPONt
E. L duPont de Nemours &1 Co., Inc.
Military Sales Division Rifle and Shotgun Powders Section
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
THE
CHAS. H. ELLIOTT COMPANY
The Largest College Engraving House in the World
Wedding Invitations
Calling Cards
Commencement Invitations
Class Day Programs
Class Pins and
Rings
Dance Programs and Invitations
Menus
Leather Dance Cases and Covers
Fraternity ana Class Inserts for Annuals
Fraternity and Class Stationery
School Catalogs and Illustrations
Seventeenth Street and Lehigh Avenue
PHILADELPHIA
THE V. M. I.
POST EXCHANGE
^,BANKSsIW
I If Silversmiths \l I
r Stationers -
PHILADELPHIA
FRATERNITY EMBLEMS, RINGS
SEALS, CHARMS, PLAQUES
MEDALS, ETC.
Of the Better Kind
THE GIFT BOOK
Mailed Upon Request
ILLUSTRATING AND PRICING GRADUATION
AND OTHER GIFTS
SADEFS
THE NATIONAL EXTRACT
VANILLA AND 32 OTHER FLAVORS
Flavor is the soul of food.
If the flavoring is not
good, the food will be dis-
agreeable no matter how
choice the ingredients. Sauer's
flavors stimulate the desire for
food and make even the fin-
est food taste better.
Manufactured by
The C. F. Sauer Co., Richmond, Va.
AT ALL
GROCERS
{Seventeen Highest Avakds
mum/
Largest Selli ngJBrand in^the U.S
THE
HOTEL LEXINGTON
"Courteous Treatment ana
Efficient Service"
SOLICITING THE CONTINUED
PATRONAGE
OF THE CADETS AND
THEIR FRIENDS
IF YOU WANT
GOOD THINGS TO EAT
TRY
THE DUTCH INN
Oj>en At All Hours
MRS. R. L. OWEN
That Good Printing
COMES FROM
HARLOW'S
PRINT SHOP
THE LEXINGTON
PRINTING CO.
First National Bank Bldg.
Telephone 1 04
GOLD MEDAL
CRAYONS
FOR EVERY USE
Drawing
Marking
Checking
For Blackboard and
Paper Work
BINNEY & SMITH
COMPANY
81-83 Fulton St.
New York
THE LEXINGTON RESTAURANT
Under Its 7Ven> Management
CATERS ESPECIALLY TO THE
CADET PATRONAGE
CLEAN
PROMPT
COURTEOUS
S. S. JOHNSON, Owner
OUR SERVICE
IS AS
GOOD AS ANY IN TOWN
AND WE ASK CADETS
TO GIVE US ALL THEIR PATRONAGE
TO HELP US BUILD
A BIGGER AND
BETTER SHOP
V.
M. I. BARBER SHOP
J. I. WHITE, On.ner
V. M. I. BOYS
Know the High Quality of
TAYLOR
SPORT EQUIPMENT
And the Splendid Service We Have
Rendered Them. Write for
Catalog
Alex Taylor & Co., Inc.
26 E. Forty-second St., New York
V. M. I. Post Exchange
Local Agency
We Are in a Position to Furnish
First-class Service in Both
CLEANING AND
DYEING
CRUTCHFIELD'S
CLEANERS AND DYERS
Lynchburg, Richmond
Petersburg, Va.
THE
KENT MANUFACTURING
COMPANY
CLIFTON HEIGHTS, PA.
ARMY AND NAVY
UNIFORM CLOTHS
FINE WOOLEN AND WORSTED GOODS
FOR CIVILIAN WEAR
ARMY, NAVY AND HOSPITAL
BLANKETS
Union Mills, Pennsylvania
runnymede mllls, pennsylvania
rockbourne mllls, pennsylvania
Burmont Mills, Pennsylvania
Bedford Mills, Virginia
LYONS TAILORING COMPANY
TAILORS
FOR
WELL-DRESSED
MEN
Established 1892
THE ACME LINE
OF
Road Building
Machinery
Rapidly Becoming the Recognized
Standard
THE ACME ROAD
MACHINERY CO.
Frankfort, N. Y.
Founded in 1831
JOHN E. HURST & CO., Inc.
IMPORTERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, WHITE GOODS
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S
READY-TO-WEAR
39-45 Hopkins Place, Corner Lombard Street
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Wholesale Only
No Goods Sold at Retail
Harris-Woodson
Company, Inc.
MANUFACTURING AND JOBBING
CONFECTIONERS
DISTRIBUTORS FOR
Lowney s Chocolate
Bonbons
701-703-705 Commerce Street
Lynchburg, Va.
Main Office and Factory
Lynchburg, Va.
Branch Offices
Richmond, Va. Norfolk, Va.
Voegele &* Dining
Company, Inc.
Marshmallows
Fruit Jellies
Handip Chocolates
Pure Sugar Hard
Candies
Factories, Lynchburg, Va.
Mansfield, Toledo, Akron, Ohio,
Omaha, Neb., and Huntington,
W. Va.
TRY VOEGELE'S
FRUIT AND NUTS
Chocolate Covered
VIRGINIA-WESTERN POWER CO.
STEAM
AND
HYDRO-ELECTRIC
POWER
General Offices:
CLITON FORGE, VIRGINIA
"Do ll Electrically'
•
OPERATIONS
Clifton Forge, Va. Lewisburg, W. Va.
Natural Bridge, Va. Alderson, W. Va.
White Sulphur, W. Va. Eagle Rock, Va.
Ronceverte, W. Va. Buchanan, Va.
Hinton, W. Va. Covington, Va.
Glasgow, Va.
Buena Vista, Va.
Lexington, Va.
Avis, W. Va.
Low Moor, Va.
Attractive Power Rates Offered for Manufacturers Locating in the Towns in
Which We Operate
FOX'S
BARBER SHOP
J. E. PULLEN, Manager
A HIGH CLASS BARBER SHOP
PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN
TO CADETS
Sterling Hardware Company
BLUEFIELD, W. VA.
WHOLESALE DEALERS
HARDWARE AND MINE
SUPPLIES
DISTRIBUTORS FOR
COMMUNITY SILVERWARE
V.
M. I. RINGS MADE BY AULD
Are
Today Being Worn by a Thousand or
More Virginia Military Institute
Graduates
THE a L. AULD CO.
Official Jewelers to the Class of 1922
COLUMBUS, OHIO
COMPLIMENTS
OF
THE LUTCHER AND MOORE
LUMBER COMPANY
PITCH PINE
MANUFACTURERS
ORANGE, TEXAS
COMPLIMENTS
OF
THE SABINE KENNELS
ORANGE, TEXAS
MEET YOUR FRIENDS
AT THE
LEXINGTON POOL GOMPANYS
NEWEST AND NICEST
POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS
Prompt and Courteous Attention
WE HAVE A SODA FOUNTAIN IN CONNECTION WITH
OUR PARLORS, AND SOLICIT THE
CADETS' TRADE
THERE'S A SHINE
That's part of the Shoe — not jusl
slicked up surface.
To keep your shoes new use the Supe
Superior on Three Important Points
1. Preserves the leather.
2. Gives a more lasting shine.
3. Keeps shoes looking new.
ROCKBRIDGE
HARDWARE CO.
Incorporated
The Yellow Front
HARDWARE
GUN BRUSHES
GUN OIL
GUN GREASE
RUST REMOVER
SCREW DRIVERS
LOCK BOXES
Guns for Rent
COBB'S PRESSING SHOP
OPPOSITE POST OFFICE
CLEANING
PRESSING
AND
REPAIRING
CALL US
When You Want Your
Clothes Put in Sha
Citizens
pe
Telephone 194
Reasonable Prices
Lexington, Virginia
The Virginian
Hotel
Lynchburg, Va.
EUROPEAN
FIRE PROOF
Excellent Cafe and
Coffee Shop
F. C. Crider, Mgr.
Huger Davidson
Sales Co.
Wholesale Dealers
in
CANDIES
GROCERIES
CIGARETTES
PEANUTS
TOBACCOS
AND
COCA-COLA
Lexington, Va.
STOP AT McCOY'S
FOR ALL THINGS GOOD TO EAT
Candies, Fruits, and All Kinds of Canned Goods
Our Specialty
We Have an Up-to-Date Stock and Would Be Glad to Serve You
We Deliver Anywhere at Any Time
McCOYS STORES
Main and Washington Streets, Phone 147
Nelson Street, Phone 327
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA
AUTO FOR HIRE
AFTERNOONS, NIGHTS
AND
SUNDAYS
F. W. HARRIS
V. M. I. Mess Hall
Phone 73 or 378
ROLANDS
RESTAURANT
Clean, Prompt
Steaks and Waffles
a Specialty
15 Nelson Street
WE GIVE THIS FREE
"Never Run After a Street Car or a Girl: There Will be Another Along in
a Few Minutes"
THE PRICE OF SUCCESS IS WORKING
AND NOT WISHING
From 20 to 30 years — The son thinks he knows more than his father.
From 30 to 35 years — The son concludes his father has fa:r judgment.
From 35 to 40 years — The son realizes his father has a master mind.
From 40 to 45 years — The Danger Line — 75 per cent meet reverses and lose all.
From 45 to 50 years — Ninety-seven per cent have lost all by this age.
Goodbye, boys, and don't forget that you will soon be included in these figures, so don't
let the "Goblins Get You."
SUPERIOR SUPPLY COMPANY
BLUEFIELD, W. VA.
SPALDING
When You Want the
"REAL THING" IN ATHLETIC
EQUIPMENT
You instinctively think of SPALDING.
Football, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis,
Golf, Track and Field.
"Just as Good" is Never Just the
Same
A. G. Spalding ^ Bros.
613 Fourteenth St., NW.
Washington, D. C.
COMPLIMENTS
JULIUS SIMON
Incorporated
57 West 19th Street
New York
MANUFACTURERS
SHIRTS &
PAJAMAS
Famous
Lilley
Uniforms
MADE to stand
the hard test of
College wear. The rec-
ognized standard Uni-
form for colleges every-
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Lilley College Uniforms
are superior in point of
style because cut by
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and tailored by skilled
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COLUMBUS, OHIO
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AND
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MAKERS OF
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The Shenandoak Valley Academy
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
A MILITARY SCHOOL
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PREPARES FOR V. M. I.
ADDRESS
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Major U. S. R.
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Lexington, Virginia
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Class Pins, Medals, Rings, Cups
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THE LEXINGTON STEAM BAKERY
Incorporated
Pies, Cakes, Candies and
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THE HOME OF GOOD THINGS TO EAT
Telephone 133
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Specialists in
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Young Men's Suits
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Daylight Corner
Ninth and Main Sts.
Lynchburg, Va.
V. M. I. CADETS
Are Welcome at the
COUNTY NEWS
JOB OFFICE
and are assured of getting their
nicely printed stationery, circulars
and cards at reasonable prices.
Office Opposite the Presbyterian
Sunday School Room
Main Street
Lexington, Virginia
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SAXAPHONE ORCHESTRA
FOR
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ANY TIME, ANY PLACE
HUNTINGTON, W. VA.
Sam B. Walker, Jr.
INSURANCE
First National Bank Building
Lexington, Va.
J.
ED. DEAVER
& SONS
SELL
V. M. I. Caps
Endicott-Jonnson
Army Shoes
And Everything a Man Wants to
Wear
Suits Made to Order
Prices Right
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ROCKBRIDGE
MOTOR CO.
Incorporated
FIRE PROOF
GARAGE
O. T. Engleman, Mgr.
Lexington, Va.
SPECIALTIES— CLOTHES
S. H. FRANKLIN
Lynchburg, Va.
Clothes for Finals
OPERATING THROUGH
POST EXCHANGE
Shoes — Special Orders
Established 1847
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149-151 West Thirty-sixth Street, New York City
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