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©ie Kablejratn Staunton Military Academy, Kable Station, Staunton, Virginia, Friday, October 15, 1965 No. 1

Sgt. Ray Tabor congratulates Cadet Lt. Col. Everette Doffer- myre while Sgt. Gibson looks on.

38 Cadet Officers Are Named For '65 - 66

This year's Brigade Commander is Cadet Lt. Col. Everette L. Doffermyre, Jr. He is in overall charge of the functions, training, and discipline of the Corps. Second in command is Maj. Joseph A. Ritok, Jr. He is commander of the First Bat-

j talion. Maj. Thomas V. Poole heads the Second Battalion and ranks third in the Corps. The following are the officer assign- ments for the Corps of Cadets:

BRIGADE COMMANDER Everette L. Doffermyre, Jr., Lt. Col.

BATTALION COMMANDER

Seven Join SftfA Faculty

Seven additions were made to Staunton's faculty for the 1965-66 session.

The new additions to the Eng- lish department are: Lt. Marion Duke, a University of Alabama graduate; Lt. Charles Neilson, who graduated from East Carolina Col- lege; and Lt. Oliver McClory, who graduated from Principia College.

Lt. Micheal Susce, a graduate of the University of Tampa, teaches remedial reading.

The academy's math department additions are Major Omar Denton, and Lt. Joseph Bush, both gradu- ates of Virginia Military Institute.

Teaching biology is Capt. Cam- eron Yaegel, an alumnus of Bridge- water College and of the Univer- sity of Virginia.

Lt. Claude Crawford teaches so- cial studies.

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Thomas V. Poole, Maj. BRIGADE EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Frederick K. Shaftman, Capt. BRIGADE STAFF

Craig R. Nisbet, Adjutant, 1st Lt. Lester G. Pittman, S-2, 1st Lt. Raymond R. Jarvis, S-3, 1st Lt. David H. Lacy, S-4, 1st Lt.

COMPANY "A" Richard L. Burlingame, Cmdr., 1st Lt. Grant Waple, Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt.

COMPANY "B" Kenneth G. Messer, Cmdr., 1st Lt. Kell Morton, Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt. Jeffrey Hornsby, Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt.

COMPANY "C" Peter W. Brown, Comdr., 1st Lt. Ralph L. Lang, Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt. Walter G. Johnson, Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt.

COMPANY "D" David W. Pittman, Cmdr., 1st Lt. David L. Whitby, Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt. Victor B. Peck, Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt.

COMPANY "E" David C. Beakes, Cmdr., 1st Lt. Graham Farmer, Jr., Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt. L. Ross Chapin, Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt.

COMPANY "F" John F. Klein, Cmdr., 1st Lt. Randolph L. Dodge, XO, 1st Lt. Kenneth R. Shaeffer, Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt. Greg Robertson, Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt.

COMPANY "G" Samuel F. Woody, Cmdr., 1st Lt. Greg G. Heinz, Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt. Christopher A. Arnold, Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt.

BRIGADE BAND Lee F. Smith, Cmdr., 1st Lt. E. Wayne Straub, Platoon Ldr.., 2d Lt. Burell M. Ellison, Platoon Ldr., 2d Lt.

HEADQUARTERS COMPANY Gary Waple, Bn S-3, 2d Lt. Leslie G. Taylor, Bn S-l, 2d Lt. Louis H. Quillen, Bn S-l, 2d Lt. Curtis A. Poirot, Bn S-3, 2d Lt. John B. Bitner, Aide to the Commandant, 2d Lt. Charles T. Drumheller, Aide to the PMS, 2d Lt.

Scimitar Plans Student Interest

The school magazine is looking for a greater variety of literature for this year's issues. Humor and writing entertaining to the cadets will be emphasized. The SCIMI- TAR should be a cross-section of the literary talents and interests of the cadets. The SCWATAR staff will welcome constructive suggc ii«-._s as 10 the con -Tit of the maga- zine.

The main respc isibility for the success of the m igazine goes to every cadet. Everyone is expected to contribute in some way to the preparation of this publication. It should be a literary reflection of as much of the corps as possible.

The staff will be requesting con- tributions from certain individuals skilled in writing throughout the year. For the bulk of the material it must rely on voluntary cadet contributions, however. To encour- age participation and variety of material a cash prize will be awarded for the 1. SSt story, poem, or essay in several different cate- gories.

Contributions should be given to Lester G. Pittman in room 32, West Barracks, or to Raymond Jarvis in room 819, Kable Hall. o-

"What Is This OR IV Tiling?"

Tins year a new "course" was added to the academic curriculum. At first it was a mystery subject to the cadets who had "Orienta- tion IV" listed on their course cards.

No doubt many of them felt they had gotten hold a "crip course," (i. e. an easy course to pass.) Actually it is more im- portant to pass this course than any other. You don't pass it un- less you enroll in a college next year.

The purpose of the Orientation is to help seniors get accepted into college. Classes are given on ap- plications, college interviews, types of colleges, college requirements, college boards, and many other re- lated subjects.

The Headmaster, Col. Haddock, is in charge of the course and sees it as a definite asset to the aca- demic program. Naturally he is very hopeful that all seniors will pass his course.

Cadets Win Awards For Last Semester

Three cadets received the Academy's highest set of awards at an assembly held Friday, September 24. Col. Harrison S. Dey. Superintendent, made the awards, which were for the second semester, 1964-65. The corps also heard an inspiring address by Dr. Augsberger, President of Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Cadets Brown, W. W.; Doffermyre, Everette L., Jr.; and Ricca, John B., received the Superintendent's ribbon, Com- mandant's ribbon, and Military ribbon.

The Superintendent's ribbon is awarded to cadets main- taining an academic average of 90% or over; the Headmaster's ribbon for maintaining an academic average of 85% or over; the Commandant's ribbon for not receiving more than two demerits; the Merit ribbon for not receiving more than eight demerits, and the Military ribbon for maintaining a 90% or above in Military Science.

Receiving the Headmaster's, Jr Sch00l Awards Commandant s, and Military rib- w

bons were: Griffin, M. Glynn, Jr.; Velde,

Peter A. Three men were awarded the

Superintendent's ribbon and the Commandant's ribbon:

Connell, Paul A.; Little, Taylor E., Jr.; Weyandt, Theodore T., Jr.

Awarded the Superintendent's ribbon and Merit ribbon were:

Adams, J. Patrick; Davis, Wil- am B.; Goodman, Douglas R.

iwo eaaets received "the Super- intendent's ribbon and the Military ribbon:

Baldwin, John D. C; McKinney, Joseph W.

Headmaster's ribbons and Com- mandant's ribbons went to:

Brown, Peter W.; Dodge, Steven G.; Ritok, Joseph A.

Presented Headmaster's a n d Merit ribbons:

Hancock, David M.; Hugate, Rodney A.; Pittman, Lester G.

Merit and Military ribbons went to two:

Pittman, David W.; Woody, Samuel F., II.

Nine cadets were awarded the Superintendent's ribbon:

Carmel, Howard S.; Corbett, Danny K.; Davidson, John L.; Houff, Clifford G., Jr.; Mihalek, Conrad F.; Rossi, Robert R.; Smith, Anthony E.; Wilcox, Wil- liam H., Jr.; Williams, Marquis.

'These men were presented the Headmaster's ribbon:

Arvelo, Rafael Alberto; Crapps, James M.; Denny, Thomas, Jr.; Elins, Michael D.; Everiss, Walter H., Jr.; Gibbons, Douglas J.; Hara, Edward A.; Isenberg, Bruce J.; Lapeza, James W.; Milone, Mark A.; Oppel, Richard E.; Peterson, David S.; Schmidt, Steven J.; Sherman, Robert P.; Storck, Fred- erick W., Jr.; Wilson, W. James; Wright, Michael H.; Wimbrow, James Richard.

Good conduct awards—the Com- mandant's ribbon—went to these cadets:

Castrodale, Robert L.; Diemer, John R.; Dodge, Randolph L.; Drumheller, Charles T.; Farmer, W. Graham, Jr.; Jarvis, Raymond R., Ill; Keatley, Francis G., Jr.; Peterson, Drew L.; Shaftman, Fredrick K.; Straub, E. Wayne.

Merit ribbons were presented to:

Arnold, Christopher A.; Beakes, David C; Caiazza, Patrick P.; Donnalley, James Edward; God- win, Terry W.; Lacy, David H.; LeCain, Lloyd G., Jr.; Poole, Thomas V.; Sheaffer, Kenneth R.

Three cadets — Allen, O. G.; Lahring, K. R.; and Pate, M. B.— were awarded the Superintendent's and Merit ribbons.

One cadet, Harris, L. G., re- ceived the Superintendent's ribbon. - Five men were awarded the Headmaster's ribbon:

Atkian, Thomas K.; Gates, Ed- ward M.; Lombardi, Loreto M.; Mertz, Richard A.; Miller, Law-

The Junior School Principal's ribbon:

Blackburn, D. Scott; Jarvis, Lee A.; Lesser, Matthew S.; Lovaton, Jose M.; MacFadden, Glenn B.; Nuckols, Laughton; Sheil, Kevin M.; Slate, Taylor A.; Ullman, Charles N.; Vaughan, John W.; Ponce, Mario.

Social Season Is Underway

On Saturday, September 25, the first dance of the school year, the "Rat Hop," was held. It was rated a total success by those attending.

The receiving line consisted of Colonel and Mrs. Harrison S. Dey, Major and Mrs. Edward L. Dodge, Colonel and Mrs. Peter Venable, Captain and Mrs. Robert Wease. Cadets in the receiving line were Lt. Col. Everette L. Doffermyre, President of the Cotillion Club, with Miss Patti Eiland of Staun- ton, and Maj. Joseph A. Ritok, Vice-President of the Cotillion Club, with Miss Eleanor Tolbert of Stuart Hall.

One thing out of the ordinary did happen. The Stuart Hall girls switched dates every half hour, so that cadets without dates could meet girls and the girls could get acquainted with more boys. One cadet was quoted as saying, "It is the master social plan of the cen-

tury." The next social function is the

Halloween Dance. It will be an in- formal affair on Friday, October 29. It is scheduled for Friday, rather than Saturday, because the SMA-Greenbrier football game is a night one. The Halloween Dance, considered one of the most popular, will feature black and orange decorations and typical Hal- loween refreshments. Ricky and the Romans, from Roanoke, always a popular group, will provide the music.

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THE KABLEGRAM JOSEPH A. RITOK, JR Editor-in-Chief EVERETTE DOFFERMYRE Managing and News Editor PETER BROWN Features Editor THOMAS POOLE Sports Editor CRAIG NISRET Circulation Manager MAJOR DENNIS G. CASE Faculty Advisor

NEWS Becker; Brown, W. W.; Brantley; Caizza; Donnalley;

Peterson; Smith, A. E.; Taylor

FEATURES Buchanan; Burlingame; Elins; Giarraputo; Lacy; Pittman, D. W.

SPORTS Johnson, W. G.; McKinney; Ricca; Smith, L.

CIRCULATION LaRocque; Messer, K.; Shaftman

TYPING Bensch; Corbett; Griffin

The Staunton Military Academy Cadet Newspaper. Published tri-weekly during the school year, beginning in October, vacations excluded.

Subscription price, $3.00 per year, in advance. Advertising rates upon application. Entered as second-class matter October 18, 1924, at the post office, Staunton, Virginia, under

the Act of March 3, 1879.

Published by McClure Printing Company

THE KABLEGRAM

Fresh Look Each year a new person occupies the editorship of the

KABLEGRAM, but the same old ideas are brought forth in stories and editorials. It will be one of the goals of this year's paper to attempt to become more of a student focal point. Easier said than done, it will be attempted now and hopefully this trend will continue in succeeding years.

JR

Any Accomplishment? As we, the members of the Corps of Cadets, have com-

pleted our first month at the academy, we, reflecting, should ask ourselves "What have we (I) accomplished?"

The new boys are finally settled, but are probably still extremely nervous. The old boys should by now have got- ten used to their positions and responsibility

These adjustments are necessary, but we should now turn our minds to other, more important things. Classes ire now well underway and the first marking period ended Tuesday. We are here to study and each of its should be able to pass all of our subjects with the necessary effort.

Another important aspect of school life is conduct both at school and in town. We have done well so far, but the year still has eight months to go. We cannot afford to slacken or. all is lost.

The corps this year is off to one of its best starts in history. It is up to us to make sure it stays that way for the entire year.

JR

KABLEGRAM KUTIE

MISS LOUISE GRIFFIN

Age 16

Caracas, Venezuela

Friend of

Cadet Bruce Bensch

New Boys

Attend Party The annual New Boys' Party

was held on the second Sunday of school. For many new cadets this was the first chance to meet the girls from the area's public and private schools.

The festivities were held on the lawn of the Superintendent's home, with refreshments being served while a local folk singing group provided the music.

School Has Own MS Program

SMA began its 105th session with a new Military Training pro- gram as a result of the termina- tion of Army ROTC, effective at the close of the previous session.

Military instruction is given by the Academy's own staff of retired Army officers and non-commission- ed officers. The subject matter, which remains basically unchanged, includes PT, rifle exercises, map reading, first aid, and achievements and traditions.

ROGUES GALLERY

"COWBOY" Alias - Jeff Hankins Claim to fame - Skiping

Reveille Racket Beating "Anteater"

and "Railhead" in Everything

Jinx _ Band-Shoes Sentenced to VMI

"P. Y." Alias - Maulden J. Boggs Claim to fame 46 day

leave for "Mono" Racket Two man room with

Co. Comander Band Jinx "Ding Dong," "The

"redhead," "Railhead," and Chuck

Sentenced to Clemson

"MANUEL" Alias „ Manuel Calderon Claim to fame Best room in

South Barracks Racket Rats screaming

"Muys" "Muy" Jinx S F C COMELL Sentenced to University

of Puerto Rico

"CHRIS" Alias Chris Rowell Claim to fame Put Out Racket Rats Jinx Manuel, "B. T.,"

C. P.," and "Gas Bags" Sentenced to Ithica College

PASS IN REVIEW EVERETTE

L. DOFFERMYRE, JR.

Everette h. Doffermyre, Jr., came to SMA in 1961, from Dunn, North Carolina. He spent eighth grade in the Junior School. During that year he received the eighth grade's highest honors. Coming to the "Hill" lie was placed in Echo Company. He achieved the "out- standing new cadet" award along with the rank of sergeant that year. Upon returning his second year he was promoted to staff sergeant and placed in "Foxtrot" Company. His third year was spent as first ser- geant of "Bravo" Company. This year he commands the Brigade, commissioned as a Lieutenant Col- onel.

Among his achievements arc the Superintendent's Ribbon nine times, Commandant's Ribbon four times, Military Ribbon six times, Chicago Tribune Gold Medal two times, Association of the Army Medal, Superior Junior and Senior Cadet Awards, Sharpshooter's medal two times.

"QUINKS" Alias Terry Quillen Claim to fame Weekend

Escape to Chestnut Hill, Pa. Racket Haircuts, Game of

Hairs Leader Jinx "Marsha," "Brillo,"

"Von Zipper," "M. M. sM.," "Fat Man"

SentenrpJ tQ ~ Rider College

"ANTEATER" Alias Chuck Coble Claim to fame Dislocated hips Racket Missing first mess Jinx Little blondes at

Stuart Hall Sentenced to East Carolina

"RIDGE RUNNER" Alias Larry Zuspan Claim to fame Eating Gas

Bag's spaghetti Racket Sleeping on Sunday Jinx "Gorilla," "Super

Jew," "Top Wop," "Bottom" Sentenced to West Virginia

University

"TOP WOP" Alias Louie Mazzei Claim to fame Living next

to laundry Boy Jarvis Racket Hazing old Boys Jinx Vic Peck Sentenced to Chamberlain

Junior College

Also the English medal three times, Algebra Medal two times, Plane Geometry Medal, Military Science Medal three times, French Medal two times, American History Medal, D.A.R. History Medal, Bi- ology Medal, and Chemistry Medal. For poor math students, the total is 21. Any medals he wins this year may have to be pinned to his

He was also nominated for the Legion of Valor Medal.

Doffermyre has been a member of the Howie Rifle Honor Society for three years. This year he is the Commander of the "Howies".

He is president of the Cotillion Club, Interact Club and the Alex- ander M. Patch Honor Society. He is Managing News Editor of the KABLEGRAM. He is also on the Blue and Gold.

He has participated in Varsity Golf and intramural football and basketball.

Chemistry and Government are his favorite subjects, but he finds them all easy. Doffermyre plans to attend West Point or Duke Uni- versity and to become a lawyer.

THOMAS V. POOLE

Thomas V. Poole entered SMA in 1962, from Mountainside, New Jersey, as a freshman and was placed in company "C". By Thanksgiving of that year he was promoted to private first class. Upon returning for his second year he was placed in Headquarters Company as a rifleman in the Color Guard Detachment with the rank of staff sergeant. His third year he was a master sergeant with duty as color guard commander, carry- ing the colors. This year Major Poole commands the second bat- talion.

He has won the Commandant's Ribbon as well as the marksmans and experts medals. Major Poole is presently in his second year in the Howie Rifle Honor Society. This year he is honored with the position as a senior drillmaster.

During all four years at the academy Major Poole has taken part in JV football. He has also participated in intramural baseball, football jmd_swimming.

He enjoys French and is present- ly facing the challenge of French III. He is also finding Captain Wease's government course enjoy- able. His greatest academic dis- like is mathematics.

Poole is also a member of the KABLEGRAM staff, serving as Sports Editor.

He plans to attend the Univer- sity of North Carolina, and enter the field of business administra- tion.

"SPIC" Alias - Lee F. Smith Claim to fame Club 416 Racket Showers after Taps,

Barracks Comdt. Jinx "Chuckaboo," "Railhead,"

"P. Y.," "Ding Dong" Sentenced to Tulane

"REBEL" Alias Stephen K. R. Ray Racket A quarter of a

Blue Ribbon Claim to fame Missing

"Personal" Jinx Ritok and Burlingame Sentenced to N. C. State

"RICO" Alias — Alfonso Rodriguez Racket Late Lights Claim to fame Sunday at

Holliday Inn Jinx "Bob," "J. B.," "Bones,"

"Rony," "J. V.," "R. L." Sentenced to University of

Mexico

Speech Contest

Is Underway a*

Annually contestants from each of the companies participate in the preliminary rounds of the speech contest.

There will be four topics this year — "Kashmir: India vs. Pakis- tan," "This I Believe," "Youth's Greatest Problem Today," and "Medicare: Good or Bad?" The speeches arc four to five minutes in length.

Lieutenant Bcrmudez will intro- duce each contest and the speakers. At the end of the contest he will announce the first, second, and third place winners, who will re- ceive five, three, and one points, respectively.

The judges this year will be Lts. Biggerstaff, Burns, Carson, Lewis, and Neilson. Speakers will be judged on content, appearance, and form.

On Friday, December 3, at 8:10 a.m. the winners of the elimination rounds will compete for the final championship on a new topic to be announced at the last round.

Full Time

Counselor Is

Available Now SMA now has a full-time coun-

selor, Captain E. B. Cox, who is available for college admissions in- formation and guidance, as well as for general and problem counsel- ing.

His office is located in the base- ment of the administration build- ing and can be entered from the South Barracks side, beneath the front porch.

Although office hours are eight to five most days, excluding lunch hour, an advance appointment is advisable, particularly as college application time approaches.

Available in the office is capsule information about most colleges, universities, and junior colleges in the nation. Captain Cox is able to give a cadet a realistic ap- praisal of admissions possibilities for a given school. Career and oc- cupational profiles and information are also available.

A BA. graduate of U.N.C. and an M.A. graduate of East Caro- lina College (Guidance), Captain Cox served in a part time counsel- ing capacity last year.

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80 Named To SMA's Howie Rifles

In July of 1944, Thomas D. Howie, a long-time teacher and coach at SMA, was killed in the siege of Saint Lo. He led his Third Battalion in the attack on the key city. The day

; before the attack proved successful he remarked to his com- manding officer, "I'll sec you in Saint Lo." Major Howie was killed by a mortar shell later that day. His battalion

i went on to capture the city and thus insure the success of the allied invasion. The commanding general ordered that Major Howie's body be taken into the city. It lay in state on a pile of rubble as his troops marched past under an artillery bar- rage.

The spirit of "the Major of Saint Lo" is perpetuated at Staunton through the Howie Rifle Honor Society. The finest sixty to seventy cadets in the Corps are selected for member- ship. All phases of cadet life are considered.

Sixty-nine cadets were selected for the Society this year. The commander is Cadet Lt. Col. Everette Doffermyre of Dunn, North Carolina. Three senior drillmasters assist the commander in the training of the Howie Rifles. They are Maj. Thomas V. Poole, Maj. Joseph A. Ritok, and Capt. Frederick Shaftman.

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The following cadets were se- lected as members for the school year 1965-66: Doffermyre, E. L.J Ritok, J. A.; Poole, T. V.; Shaft- man, F. K.; Pittman, D. W.; Nis- bet, C. R.; Messer, K. G.; Burlin- game, R. L.; Beakes, D. C.J Arn- old, C. A.; Atkinson, L. L.; Bald- win, J. D. C.J Brown, P. W.; Brown, W. W.; Caiazza, P. P.; Castrodale, R. L.; Chapin, L. R.; Chisholm, R. K.; Connel, P. A.; Corbett, D. K.; Crapps, J. M.; Dail, J. S.; Davis, W. B.; Denny, T.; Elins, M. D.; Farmer, W. G.; Fish, G. W.; Fisher, W. A.; Good- man, D. R.; Griffin, M.; Hornsby, J. L.; Isenberg, B. J.; Jarvis, R. R.; Johnson, W. G.; Keatly, F.; Lacy, D. H.; Lang, R. L.; Lapeza, J. W.; Le Cain, L. G.; Little, T.; McKinney, J. W.; Messer, K. G.; Mihalek, C. F.; Nixon, S. H.; Oppel, R. E.; Peterson, D. L.; Pittman, L. G.; Plank, D.; QuiUen, T.; Ricca, J.; Robertson, G.; Rossi, R.; Silver, R.; St. John, B.; Velde, P.; Waple, G.; Waple, Gary; Whitby, D.; Wilcox, W.; Wil- liams, M.; Wimbrow, J.; Woody, S.; Adams, J.; Bitner, J.; Buch- anan, B.; Davidson, J. L.; Dodge, R.; Dodge, S.; Drumheller, C; Houff, C; Milone, M.; Sherman, R.; Smith, L.; Straub, E.; Taylor, L.; and Weyandt, T.

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One Out; One To Go

After a summer's wait, SMA re- ceived its first "complete yearbook." This, a unique annual, carried all the major Academy events of the 1964-65 session.

The dedication was to Col. Wil- liam D. Smith, instructor from 1942 until his death in the fall of 1964, and to Col. M. W. McNair, Business Manager from 1951 until his death in 1963.

David H. Lacy, editor of the 1966 Blue and Gold, announces that the 1966 yearbook is now underway. Many innovations are to be incor- porated in this year's annual, which should make it one of the best ever.

Due to complications arising in distribution, Lacy and his staff have decided to have the books passed out just prior to graduation.

Charlie Returns For Second Year

The Corps of Cadets returned to SMA a little over a month ago, Wednesday, September 8, while the officers had returned the preced- ing Sunday. Some cadets spent their summer furlough in Staunton, either in school or at work. One of these was the cadet mascot, M/Sgt. Charles of 1964-1965 fame, who spent the time with friends on Kable Street.

Charlie, who adopted SMA in November of last year, returned this year as a 2nd Lt. in an ad- vanced MS section. Still consider- ing his curriculum for the current year, Charlie may be seen wan- dering between various classes or leaving just as a half-sheet or quiz is given.

The first Special Order of the year was issued September 16, de- moting Charles to the grade of M/Sgt. for continually keeping cadets and faculty awake and for being absent without leave. Charlie seemed unaffected by this and was unworried about it hurting his chances for college.

That same afternoon he was seen with the rest of the corps, soaked to the bone, sporting his new coat and rank, cheering the Hilltoppers to victory over Emory and Henry's JV's.

Compared to his condition when he first arrived at SMA, Charlie seems to have adjusted perfectly to cadet life and everyone has ac- cepted him as a part of the Acad- emy.

He enjoys Emmanuel Church and has gotten used to the mess- hall food, even though he does re- sent having to go to the door of the kitchen to be fed. The cold usually drives him inside, so he now spends most of his nights in Room 702.

Charlie embodies the spirit of the corps and is a unique, walking symbol of it. He has adopted us, and we have adopted him, for bet-

j ter or for worse.

Nurse Hale Is Back

Returning cadets were pleased to see that Nurse Mary Hale had re- turned to school.

As most cadets know she took a leave of absence last year to re- cuperate from a respiratory infec- tion. After six months in a hos- pital she was finally discharged.

Nine days after she was dis- charged from the hospital, she broke her leg on a ship going to Panama to visit her two sons, Phil and Jimmy. While in Panama, she planned to water ski and surf, but found it difficult on crutches.

Coming back on a plane, Mrs. Hale encountered no difficulty. She was raised and lowered to the plane on the elevator used for bag- gage, while she sat in a wheel- chair. o

More Rogues "CAP"

Alias Charles A. Pendleton Claim to fame Going to D.C.

once a week Racket .._ Starting partes

in 704 J inx Anteaters Sentenced to University

of North Carolina

"BOARD"

Alias David Plank Claim to fame Chief in 108 Racket Howies Jinx "Gas Bags," "Little

Barry," "Gorilla," "Prince Kurt," "Bugler"

Senteced to Grove City

"CHARLES OF 108"

Alias Gus Giarraputo Claim to fame Proprietor of

the Italian Cuisine Racket Fixing Maccaroncelli

and Bugler Jinx Novembe'r 12th, "Prince,"

"Uncle Wiggley," "Fat Man" Sentenced to Grove City

City College

"KING KALLISH"

Alias - -•■■- Bill Kallish Claim to fame ..... Sleeping through

Jarvis's laugh Racket Getting out of Sunday

confinement Jinx "Duke," "Goose,"

"laughing boy Jarvis" Sentenced to Penn State

"BOB"

Alias Bob Flatford Claim to fame "65" midyear

who stuck it out

Racket Bonus question in History

Jinx - English Sentenced to • VMI

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Class of '66 Officers

Senior Class officers, recently elected, are from left, Sam- uel F. Woody, II, president; Joseph A. Ritok, Jr., vice-presi- dent; Craig R. Nisbet, secretary; and Thomas V. Poole, treas- urer.

These men are making plans for the class of '66, including the ring figure for the Thanksgiving Formal and a band for the last dance.

Jayvees Open

With Greenbrier A week after school opened JV

practice began on Kable field. The team is carrying 34 players, 7 of whom are returning lettermen. The returnees are Graham, Poole, Mai- del, Wilson, W.„ Willis, Velde, Larson, and Meador.

Three games have been scheduled for the season, but Coach Tommy Johnson plans to schedule more games if possible. Augusta and Fork Union Military Academies are the big games this year. SMA de- feated AMA last year, but lost to the overpowering FUMA team.

Greenbrier Military School was the first game this season, played in Lewisburg, West Virginia, on Thursday, September 30. The lit- tle "HILLTOPPERS" had high hopes of winning, but because of bad timing on the offense, they lost by a score of 20-0. GMS scored on the SMA defense three times. Two extra points were missed, but in the third quarter Greenbrier made a two point conversion. Touchdowns were made in the first, third, and fourth quarters.

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646 Is '66 Enrollment

The total SMA enrollment this year is 646. Of these, 66 boys are in the Junior School.

Eighty-three are freshmen, 119 are sophomores, ISO are juniors, and 140 are seniors. SMA has one hundred and forty-seven post graduates.

There are about 300 old boys back for this year, with over 300 new boys "roughing it" for the first time. o

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On behalf of the Coach- ing Staff and the varsity football team, I'd like to take this opportunity to ex- press my thanks to the Corps on a job "well done" in their enthusiasm for the AMA game. Keep up the good work.

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1965 HILLTOPPERS

First and Ten

Front row, left, Schreiber, Calabrese, Wilmer, Strickler, Walker, Wilczynski, Wooding, Dean, Piasecky, Wightman, N. Smith.

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On SMA Track While the sports page blares the

gridiron tales of victory and sor- row, the unnoticed basketball teams go through their preseason warm- up. The corps has probably seen, but not paid much attention to, the group of sparsely clad individ- uals in grey and white, trotting around the track or doing exer- cises behind South Barracks. This is the Staunton Military Academy Varsity basketball team.

The twenty man squad is com- posed mostly of post graduates, with a few seniors and juniors mixed in. Even one sophomore has high hopes of making the var- sity.

The team is taller this year than last. The list is headed up by Joustra at 6'8" and Jones a close second at 6'6". Whew! The team brags a big 6'2" overall average. Coach Pandak says the team may not be as fast as before, but they will be strong under the boards.

The team win have two scrim- mages, one against E. C. Glass and the other against Ferrum Junior College, before opening the season on December 1, against Roanoke College. They play five more games, including U. of Va. Frosh, W and L Frosh and Bridgewater Frosh, before Christmas. o

by Tom Poole

The Hilltoppers opened their '65 season September 16, meeting the Emory & Henry JV in the rain at the VSDB field. SMA took command from the opening kickoff. The offense, although hindered by a wet field, scored in the first period on a 30 yard run by fullback Larry Schreiber.

Linebacker Bill O'Grady picked off an E & H pass in the second quarter and returned 'it for another TD. The offense, moved by the off-tackle running of Bill Wightman, struck again in the third quarter on an eight yard plunge by Schrei- ber.

The offensive and defensive lines exhibited aggressive- ness throughout the game and were a major factor in de- termining the final score of 20-0.

On September 25, Staunton met Columbian Prep of Wash- ington, D. C, again at VSDB. The game developed into a defensive battle, as the teams fought to a scoreless tie.

The SMA defense was sparked by Howard Bruno and Tom Emerick. Bruno intercepted a Columbian pass and Emerick made a great second-effort tackle to catch a C. P. halfback who appeared to be free for a sure touchdown.

SMA's offense had three drives stopped within 25 yards of the Columbian goal. A field goal attempt by Tom Hill, late in the fourth quarter, went wide, ending Staunton's final of- fensive threat.

The Hilltoppers traveled to Bordentown, New Jersey, on October 2, to play highly touted Bordentown Military Insti- tute. The powerful BMI team proved to be too strong for SMA. The SMA defensive line, unscored upon in nine quar- ters, gave up two touchdowns 'in the second period.

In the third quarter Bordentown picked up another two points as John Ludt, a defensive back, picked off a BMI pass but was caught in his own end zone for a safety. SMA's offense began to move in the fourth quarter wiht Tom Cala- brese at quarterback but an intercepted pass gave Bordentown another TD.

In the closing minutes SMA, now with Ludt at OB throwing to end Danny Wilmer, moved the ball to the BMI 8 yard line. An interception ended this drive also. The game ended with a final score of 23.-0 in favor of BMI. This lop- sided score does not truely indicate how hard fought the con- test was.

Coach Carletti and the team have been working hard this year. They are looking forward to bringing back the league title which has been held by Fork Union for the past two years.

SMA, 20 — AMA, 6

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Lt. Col. Garland D. Haddock, Headmaster, and Lt. Col. Edward L. Dodge, Commandant, were pro- moted to that rank, effective this school term.

Also promoted to his new rank was Captain Darrel W. Hurst.

Intramurals

Are Scheduled Intramurals for the '65-'66 school

year will be under the direction of Major William Pandak, assisted by Capt. Darrel Hurst and Lt. Keith Burnett-

Drill periods of October 11, 15, 20, 25, and November 1, 8, 15, 26, 29 will be devoted to intramurals and PT. Four companies will take part in basketball, two in swim- ming, and one in PT. Football, softball, water polo, and possibly track are planned for later in the year.

All companies are required to take part. Medals and honor com- pany points will be awarded to the overall winners in each sport. o

Athlete of

the Week

ROBERT BIEHL

"Bob" Biehl has been selected athlete of the week for his hard working and exceptional playing in the Emory and Henry game.

He is a tough 6'1", 215 pound offensive and defensive tackle from McClean, Virginia. Before coming to SMA, Bob played for Bishop Eustac High School in Pennsanken, New Jersey.

Biehl would like to attend the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy next year.

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Athlete of the Week

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"Larry" Schreiber has been se- lected athlete of the week for his outstanding ability to fill the full- hack slot, as shown in both the Emory and Henry and Columbia Prep games.

He is 6', 180 pounds fullback from Dudlon, Kentucky. Before coming to Staunton, Lary played for Dixie Heights High School in Edgewood, Kentucky.

Shreiber hopes to attend the Uni- versity of Kentucky after SMA.

Kable Field Newly Reseeded

Due to the summer reseeding of Kable Field, all of this season's daylight home games will be play- ed at the VSDB field. As many can remember, last year's season left the field somewhat bare. This condition has been vastly improved, as many cadets have noted at drill.

The grass will continue to grow only if the field remains unused. For this reason all cadets are re- quested to stay off the field. WiMi the entire corps' cooperation, Kable field will be ready for 1966.

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