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Vol. 34. Staunton Military Academy, Kable Station, Staunton, Virginia, Friday, May 25, 1951. No. 11.

One Hundred And Nineteen Cadets To Graduate -<$>

Medals To Be Given To Cadets at Finals For Outstanding Work

Medals for both Military and Acad- emic work throughout the school year will be presented to outstanding cadets in each field, during the commencement

exercises. Awards will be given for the highest

grades in mathematics (advanced and elementary), physics, chemistry, biology, history (advanced and elementary), Eng- lish (advanced and elementary), German, Latin, French, and Spanish. In addition to the above presentations, the Charles Brown Wuest award will be given to the cadet with the highest average in English History, and the English Department will make an award for the best theme entered in the National So- ciety of Colonial Daughters Contest.

In the Junior School, awards will be made for First Honor, Best All-Around Cadet, and the Best Drilled Cadet.

The Military Department will present medals for both Junior and Senior R.O.T.C. courses, best drilled cadet, best drilled recruit, efficiency in Band, and best sword manual.

Representing the most Distinguished award an individual cadet can receive is the Kable Legion of Honor. This award is presented to the cadet whose record is most conspicuous for good conduct, aca- demic excellence, integrity of character, leadership, unselfishness, and continuous loyalty to the highest standards of duty and exemplary cadet life.

Awards will also be made for the year's most outstanding athlete, and for

deportment.

Decorations at Final Ball Will Feature Graduation Theme

North Barracks gymnasium will be crowded Friday, Junel for the Final Ball, the biggest dance of the year, at which Charlie Spivak and his nationally famous orchestra will play a return en-

gagement.

Very effective decorations carrying out a Senior theme will make the Final Ball a memorable one for each graduate and his date. Overhead the entire ceiling will be covered with broad streamers of alternating blue and gold in a sun burst effect from a 5-foot circle in the center of the ceiling. Four enor- mous 24-inch lighted pillars in gold will be in corners of the gym. Around the sidewalls will be silhouettes of each senior and his date with individual names, these silhouettes being on gold paper against a blue background. At the North end of the gym will be agiant size diploma surrounded by stars representing the states and foreign countries in the Senior Class. At the opposite end will be the band stand with Charlie Spivak spelled out in glittering letters above the band stand. Leading out from the side door, cadets and their dates will enjoy an outoor cabaret style canteen with col- ored lights and fluttering pennants in

gay colors. During intermission, S.M.A.'s own

"Hot Combo" consisting of Jack Ed- wards, guitar; Lt. Bill Field, piano and banjo; Stan Gold, washboard and cym- bal; and Larry Perkins, washtub-stick and string bass fiddle, will entertain the large gathering with their songs and

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Colonel Jones

Junior School Notes

Graduation Program Same as Upper School

Junior School Graduation will follow the same pattern as that of the upper school. The Junior School cadets will participate in the same parades and attend the same ceremonies as the rest of the school. In last years their graduation exercises took place several days before those of the upper school.

Colonel Haynes, the Junior School principal, has recently issued the roll of Candidates for Certificates of Grad- uation, which are as follows: James Chappelear, Robert Dreifus, James Dreyer, David Dunlap, Thomas Green, Walter Jeffrey, Kurt Jenkins, John Jones, William Kilbourne, Edward La- Croix, Duane Lang, Douglas Lauck, Gabriel Lovera, Duncan Parham, Lau-


To the Cadets of the Staunton Military Academy:

With the approach of commencement I wish to express to each of you my thanks for your cooperative loyalty and perseverence toward making this a good session. Due to the world- shaking historical events of the past year, there has, necessarily, existed a spirit of doubt about the future—a consciousness of change, a shifing of the sense of security, a restlessness that has pervaded our entire pop- ulation. In general, you have accepted this challenge and shown your firm faith in the future by increasing your efforts to prepare yourselves more ade- quately as leaders to meet the inevitable problems hat lie ahead.

To the members of the Senior Class go my best wishes that you may continue to grow in every way, and that your continued success will reflect credit upon yourselves and upon the Academy. To those who are not yet graduating, it is my hope that you will gain your deserevd share of rest and pleasure during the summer vacation, and that during the next session you will win even greaer fruits of success. To all of you—my gratitude for adding luster to the traditions of the Staunton Military Academy during its ninety-first session.

HOMER W. JONES,

Colonel, U. S. Army, Retired, Superintendent.

Graduation Speaker

Lt. Gen. J. E. Hull

Lt. Gen. J. E. Hull Will Address Graduates

Lieutenant General John Edwin Hull, Deputy Chief of Staff, United States Army, will give the graduation address on Saturday, June second at 8 :30 p. m.

General Hull was born at Greenfield, Ohio, May 26, 1895. He was graduated from Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1917.

On August 15 1917, he was appointed a second lieutenant in the Infantry Re- serve and assigned to active duty. He received his regular commission as a second lieutenant of infantry October 25, 1917.

He served in France during World War I and with the army of occupation in Germany afterward. Between the two

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Rifle Team Receives William R. Hearst Trophy ^s*

NATIONAL CHAMPS—For the third time in recent years, sharpshooters of the Staunton Military Academy,

Staunton, Va., outclassed every other military high school in the nation to win the national championship trophy

of the William Randolph Hearst ROTC competitions. At a dress parade, they received the huge loving cup, and

also a silver plaque for taking first honors in the Second Army district. Shown, left to right are Colonel Hom-

er W. Jones, Superintendent; Colonel J. R. Groves, P.M.S.&T.; Aldine R. Bird, rifle editor of The Baltimore

News-Post; Alfredo R. Aponte, Puerto Rico, cadet captain of the rifle team? Capt. Thomas A. Early, son of

Stephen Early, former White House press secretary; Sgt. Morley N. Burns, Sgt. George E. Ronne, Sgt. R. Hun-

ter Caffee and Lt. Col. W. W. Cave, rifle team coach. The team won the national trophy with a score of 936

out of a possible 1,000.

Staunton Begins 91st Commencement Exercises June 1st

The ninety-first commencement exercises of the Staunton Military Academy will begin Friday, June 1st, and end with the final graduation exercises, presentation of diplomas, on Sunday to 119 graduates.

On June first during the late after- noon there will be a Dress Parade in honor of the Sponsors selected by the Cadet Captains, immediately followed by a band concert. The final ball will be held in the North Barracks Gymna- sium beginning at 9:00 p. m. and fea- turing Charlie Spivak and his orchestra.

A review in honor of Alumni of the academy, followed by individual competitive drill and drill by the Howie Rifles will be staged on Saturday. There will also be a reception in honor of the Graduating Class, Patrons, and Alumni, the graduation parade, and the Alumni Dinner.

On Saturday night at 8:30 p. m. the awards will be presented and the graduation address will be delivered by Lieu- tenant General Ewin Hull, Deputy Chief of Staff, United States Army.

On Sunday the Baccalaureate sermon at Trinity Episcopal Church, by Reverend W. Carroll Brooke will be given. The final graduation exercises, presentation of diplomas, will take place on the Hill after the sermon and will end the finals for the year 1950-1951 :

Candidates for Graduation are:

College Preparatory Course Laurence Parke Adair, David Charles

Akehurst, Robert Edward Anderson, III, Gerald David Ankcnbrandt, Alfredo Ri- cardo Aponte Santaella, Antonio Aran- guren, Jr., Cosmo Mark Barone, Ken- dall Meredith Beckman, Jr., Peter John Bialko, Robert George Blaufus, Edgar C. Bleick, Jr., James Lewis Bond, Peter Edmund Briggs, Robert Blalock Brown, Edward Allen Burka, Leonard Walter Burka, Morley Neuman Burns, Alan Butterworth, Luis E. Caicedo Schneider, Dino D. Capetan, Franklin P. Dalton, Harold Alan Daniels, George Campbell Dickinson, Jr., Clarence Walter Dill- son, Juan Duch Vidri, Thomas A. Early, John Andrew Edwards, Michael Sher- man Epstein, Arnold Feingold, Rafael Pablo Ferrer, Gonzalo Garita Azur- mcndi, Stanley Graham Gold, Edwin Jay Gould, Robert D. M. Graham, Heis- kell Rea Gray, Clarence Frederick Hachmeister, Jr., Zach Hagedorn, Jr., Henry Joseph Halbur, Richard Nor- fleet Hoggard, Jr., John Lee Holcombe, Jr., Richard McKinley Humpleby, John Raymond Hunter, David Lynch Jenkins, Lawrence A. G. Johnson, John H. Ketcham,

Charles Ronald Kuhhvein, Robert Lee Lawson, Alan Martin Levinson, David M. Lollis, Jr., James Lewis Matz, Albert S. Merritt, Jr., Martin Quinter Miller, Jr., Tilden E. Miller, Farrell Ray Moore, Henry Rogers Newbaker, John Joseph Nunn, Edward Shearson Payne, George Byron Pearce, Thomas B. Perini, Law- rence Braman Perkins, Alvin Lawrence Philipson, Ton Evander Powell, Ronald R. Ritts, Donald Eugene Roberts, Rob- ert Garvin Ross, Alan H. Rubinson, Richard Harold Rudolph, David Kings- ton Runyon, Charles Socrates Santos, Ronald Lee Segal, James Ivan Shapero, Alfred H. Smith, William Barton Smithers, Jr., John Cameron Swayze,


THE KABLEGRAM

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Military Academy at Staunton, Virginia

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Friday, May 25, 1951

From the Editors We, the Editors of the Kablegram, join in wishing to every graduate a

most successful future, both in college and among the problems of life. To the

cadets returning to the "Hill" next year, continue the proud history and dis-

tinction held by Staunton and prepare to ivork diligenly throughout the coming

year until you too can receive your diploma.

Seniors Prepare for the Challenge of Life As any senior can tell you, time flies. No one stays a high school student

forever, and the day when you will step across the threshold into the world isn't far away, just a matter of few days. Now is the time to start talking about the modern situations outside of S.M.A., and to begin to take interest in world events.

It is proper that we review our achievements and plan in detail for the future. To do this, we need to ask two questions. What is our destination? What is our destiny?

To the latter, we can reply only in part, for the ultimate decision rests in hands more powerful than are ours. An approximation to it, however, resides in our answer to the first question.

May I help you to reach your conclusion by this brief suggestion? In this era of wars, turmoil, and great advances in hundreds of fields of science move forward with care, check fully the teachings of wise prophets, recall vividly the fundamental teachings of your accepted political, social, educational, and religious institutions, and then plan wisely and act with energy and direction.

If you apply these simple principles, I believe you will enjoy a happy, peaceful progress which you all deserve.

ANDY GREENMAN.

Program of 91st Annual Commencement

Friday, June First

4:45 P.M.—Dress Parade. Review will be received by Sponsors selected by Cadet Captains. Band Concert immediately after Parade.

6:30 P.M.—Senior Class Dinner for members of the graduating class only.

9:00 P.M.—Final Ball.

Saturday, June Second

10:30 A.M.—Review in honor of Alumni of Staunton Military Academy. Individual Competitive Drill immediately after Review. Drill by Howie Rifles.

3:00 P.M.—Reception in honor of Graduating Class, Patrons and Alumni.

4:30 P. M.—Graduation Parade. 6:45 P.M.—Alumni Dinner. 8:30 P.M.—Presentation of Awards and Graduation Address by Lieu-

tenant General John Edwin Hull, Deputy Chief of Staff, United States Army.

Sunday, June Third

10:00 A. M.—Baccalaureate Sermon, Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton, by the Reverend W. Carroll Brooke, Rector.

11:30 A.M.—Final Graduation Exercises—Presentation of Diplomas.

"Wot's Hoppening?" by David Runyon

A Letter to Uncle Louie

Diary of Joe Cadet (Packy)

Have you ever wondered zvhat would become of your classmates in, say 20 years? Well, here is our predcton— Will it come true?

January 18, 1971—New York—Bob Graham phoned and invited me to a Long Island jetpropelled skating party for Alan Daniels, Boston bean magnate. On the way to the party, I ran into "hot rod" Halbuer and his latest racer —'40 Ford and at the party, who did I see but Bob Blaufus, owner of the last place Brooklyn Bums. He places blame for his bad record on "Nig" Rubinson, manager, and his first string players, among whom are S.M.A. graduates Carl Mazza, Jim Masters, Yak Yakubisin, Don Althouse, Gus Creazzo, and big Tony Perini who is .currently leading the team with a .109 batting average. Oh, oh, here comes Big "Bull" Flanagan, senator from North Carolina—he's still blabing about tobacco for Brabson. Worse still here come the girdle kings —'Snap Lollis and Pop Gold. They sure stretched a long way. Zoom—overhead we may hear Ed Gould in his new, Charcoal powered plane on the way to a convention in Va. Beach. Which re- minds me, I'm due there in 2 days.

January 19, on tlie train—Who did I see but Wabash Barone, checking the comfort of his passengers while mani- pulating the train with his portable

throttle. Trailing behind him is Pete Collins, porter of 15 years service. And, here comes Beak Gentithes, diaper magnate, also on his way to the Beach convention.

January 20, at the beach—What a conglomeration of fellows here.—Law- rence Johnson on the way to S.M.A. with his son; Jack Edwards taking swimming from Murray Weingartner, and Tom Early, White House handyman, on his vacation.

At the convention.—Don't know what kind of meeting this is but it must be something—left wing "Elephant Ander- son" and "Fuzzy" Holcombe are pro- positioning honest Bob Wright, toupe king and Al Butterworth, golf pro who shoots 125 or 2 holes daily, for janitor. Wow, there's trouble afoot—private of the Marines, Al Munsch and his boss, Gen- eral Santos are having a squabble with Sergeant Ankenbrandt (air force) and swabbe Ketchum (navy) over army tactics. But wait, "Hook" Taylor and Al Smith, stars of West Point's tiddy- winks team have stepped in. It's a row now but chief of Police Herbie Zalis and his able assistants John Valeson, J. Shapero, and Floyd Riker have taken over quickly. That's about all I can take so, let's take a walk.

On the Boardivalk.—Here comes John Nunn, the Galax ridge runner, with his wife Rubie the bearded lady. Running the local ferris wheel are Rolling Ronny Segal and Tubby Taishoff. Next door, on the horse race games, are moneyless Mineo, "Tip" Gray, and "roulette" Swayze. At the side show are Al Crow, shortest man in the world, Martin Mill- er, fat man, Larry Dillson, skater extra- ordinary (2 falls per minute) ; Tony Mazza, dog trainer; Hugo Murazzi, weak man; Larry Roberts "Beatty," lion trainer; Bill Smithers, elephant trainer; and Frank Tarolli and Ed Tri- vino, leading the Salvation Army Band.

January 21, at Miami—On the way down I met millions of old (?) friends —'"Beck" Beckman, South Carolina iodine fiend, Bob Bass, Georgia peach' picker; Frank Dalton, North Carolina embalmer; Pierre Welch, Washington

Dear Unk,

I shore feel much obliged to you fer writin' to me, and I wuz surprised that you only took seven months to ancer my litter.

When I writ to you last, I wuz so worried 'bout bein' kitched and made to sweep floors and turn up bed clothes that I couldn't fine no time to write any news, but now I'ze had time to git setled, and I can ell you a few 'er the things that I'ze learnt.

Fust of all, I had a good time on that thar steam locomotive comin' up, bu I were confused a few times. I reckon I looked some worried 'bout being way frutn home, so this here conductor comes up to me an say I could qit up and move at will. Shucks, Unk, I didn't know none of their names. You know how my great gran paw Els- berry talks so fancy-like all the time callin' me "lad"—well while I was on the train I got kinda nervous so I went to a room wit a sign on the do' sayin' L-A-D-I-E-S. They musta gota them signs mixed up.

I got heer alright and I come up to the school. You ought to see the purty suit we wears—theys got little shotguns on 'em. They don' call me by fust name no more, an its pretty hard to git use to my last one, bein' as I never beared it befo'.

The thing I lack bestest ere the post office rat here at school, It shore is a lot less trouble not having to walk them 7 miles every mornin'. I got me a nice set of books now, and I'ze learnt to write. My english class is good. We has to write these papers every friday, and I git some good ones writ. I get these here things called S. E. I reckon it means Simply Elegant. They give me a number on the outside of every theme. I've got purty good now and my number stays 25, I spose that cornel is tryin' to guess my age.

Your coon liuntin' nefure, Chadwick "Chad" Yuckapuck.

5 percenter; Al Philipson ,child prodigy of Alabama Quiz Kids, and Irv Freed- man, who bought out Dave Anken- brandt's half of a junk store. Things here, though, are terrible. The Spanish sextet is composed of such good sing- ers as Carlos Acosta, Al Aponte, Tony Aranguren, Ariel Diaz, Carlos Ferro, Jose Briceno, Luis Caicedo, Juan Duch, and Pedro Yanes seem to be a hit i playing "high Yellow." Juan Uriceohea] and his champion tennis players (Mud- ville High, that is)—Tim Miller, Jim Wagner, and loping Bob Lawson are blazing up Miami courts. The local bums Dave Jenkins, fishing king and Rus Gar- nett, beaoh hound are having a house party for a Northern Prohibition committee composed of Dave Runyon, Ed Burka, Dino Capetan and Reverend Clarence Hachmeister. In the Northern Temperance Union seems the drinks are on the house. Further down the road General George Pearce, Admiral Morley Burns, and money magnate Arnold Fein-


My Visit to Staunton

Have you ever thought what a visitor to Staunton would see, if he spent a number of hours at this institution? Fol- lowing is our story of an imaginary visit to our school.

Shortly after entering the main road which leads to the asphalt we encoun- tered a large hump which catapulted our car up in the air for a distance five feet. Near the front gates we saw the letters S.M.A. Inquiring we found that after several years some bright cadets had finally figured out these stood for Staunton Military Academy.

Entering South Barracks through the "sally-port," whoever she is, we came to a small building in the middle of the quadrangle. Then three alert cadets jumped forward and fell over each other trying to be of service to us. Outwardly they seemed quite happy and content, but underneath we were able to detect an air of sadness. Questioning them on this we found that was because they were missing classes by being on guard. One was particularly heartbroken because he was missing a test in English four.

They were eager to explain to us about the joys of life at Staunton, such asrising at 6:4S a. m. to the pleasant music of bells. We saw the Command- ant's office into and out of which were streaming scores of joyous cadets, going to pass the time of day with smiling Colonel Groves.

We were shown the kitchen, from which the sharp tang of exquisite cuisine almost overpowered us with the aroma- tic exuberance of its delicacy, and the dining room where we were served by handsome waiters while chiming bells rang throughout the meal.

Passing by classroom number 13, we were narrowly missed by what at first appeared to be a jet-propelled missile, but actually turned out to be merely a flash-propelled cadet.

Following the object which headed to-

ward the post office we instantly were

engulfed in a hoard of cadets scrambling

to their empty boxes. Caught in their

midst we had time to observe a few

characters as they went by. Among

them were Andy Greenman and Ed Lol-

lis arguing over who did the most work

on the last KABLEGRAM, Tom Mineo try-

ing to sneak in one last bottle (of soda-

pop), and Stan Gold praising the vir-

tues and scanties of his favorite girl,

Maxine.

Proceeding to the Sergeant-Major's

Office we found another bunch of char-

acters, Lawrence Johnson bragging about

how well the First Platoon could stack

arms; Alan Butterworth singing "Come

Ye Thankful People Come" and little

Bill Hooks dreaming of the day when

he would be a big wheel in the upper

school.

The time had now arrived when, un-

fortunately, it was necessary for us to

leave. We had enjoyed our visit im-

mensely and left realizing that all good

things must come to an end.

Wonder why Ed Gould has had so much trouble with his girl lately? The fraternity maybe.

* * * What happened to John Nunn and

Tex Wright's dates last Friday? U. Va. and W. N L., eh?

* * * Who was the cadet who kept John

Lee from leaving the dance with Pat last Saturday ?

* * * It is rumored that Joe Gregory

went up to Jensen and his date, tapped the date on the shoulder and started waltzing with Jensen.

* * *

Wonder hoiv Moran gets those girls' names—Le Levrc, La Libcrad.

* * * Has Ankenbrandt fallen hard for

Rosie ? * * *

We hear Ketcham caught a fat girl—hands off boys, or more broken arms will be in order.

* * * Gold suggests that everyone should

change their razor blades at least twice a month.

* * * What happened in U.S.S. North

on May 20? She almost sank. We hope that no one has lost any of their precious study time due to the lack of electricity.

* * * Who were the boys who decided to go

to Harrisonburg Saturday? Who ivas the officer who had such sharp eyes to see them?

* * * The boys in "503" are wondering

since when has Snapper Greenman tried to be Sam Schovel?

* * * Kefauver Lollis and Sherlock An-

derson have been named chief in- vestigators in the probe of Sunday night's extravaganza in U. S. S. North.

* * * The other day zvhen Early was asked

why people called him "Honest Tom," lie said, "I refuse to answer on the grounds that it might incriminate me."

* * * It seems that the child prodigy of the

U.S.S. North, J. J. N., has made his first venture toward love.

From the Headmaster

Advice to Graduates

1. Members of the present graduating class should notify all colleges and uni- versities to which thej' have applied for admission when they are no longer in- terested.

2. The office of the Headmaster should be furnished exact information as soon as a definite decision is made by any member of the Class of 1951 concern- ing the college or university that he will attend next session. This is necessary in order that final transcripts can be sent promptly.

3. Cadets are reminded that there are no fourth quarter reports. These marks become part of the term report which requires about two weeks to prepare.

4. A suggested course of study for 1951-52 will be sent with the term reports of all cadets who do not graduate this session.

5. Taking re-examinations this quarter will be very difficult. Cadets, other than Seniors, will be unable to take re-examinations prior to Monday, June 4, and there is no certainty that Seniors can take them prior to this date. The usual permits must be obtained in the Head- master's Office, and all other arrange- ments must be made with the teachers concerned.

6. Examination papers for Seniors only will be graded prior to Monday, June 4. Teachers will report non-senior marks to the Office of the Headmaster Monday and Tuesday, June 4 and 5.

7. The Headmaster wishes everyone a pleasant summer vacation.

THE KABLEGRAM

Ray Moore Chosen Best Athlete Of Year <S> ■

The Sports Department of the KABLECRAM selects Ray Moore athlete of the year 1950-51.

The choice proved difficult; it presented us with the problem of selecting an athlete who, not only ran tops in statistics, but was a leader on the field of play in fighting heart and spirit.

In selecting our athletic leader for 1950-51, we looked to these traits: leadership on the field, will to win, partici- pation and ability in a specific number of varsity athletics, and the exemplifica- tion of ideal sportsmanship.

Baseball Summary

Baseball followed the pattern set by the other sports this year in coming just so close to the state championship, but not achieving it. The team finished the season with a record of 13 victories and seven defeats, a .605 percent- age. The Blue and Gold was knocked out of contention for a championship by a 9-2 loss to Hargrave and two defeats from Fork Union in which their superior pitching kept our sluggers almost hitless.

The team started off the season with Althouse catching, Weisinger at first, Boerner on second, Shull at short, Mas- ters at third, Carl Mazza in left, Kalisli in center, and Ray Moore in right. Gus Creazzo was top man on the pitching staff, and he was relieved when necessary by Althouse. Perhaps, the strong point of the club was the easy manner in which the players adapted themselves to new positions. At least five men on the team played two positions. Althouse, for one, played three by catching, playing first, and pitching. In the offensive department, there is no doubt Weisinger was the big gun. His .492 average and 7 homers settle any argument on that count. Following close behind Chet was Ray Moore and Ken Boerner who both had 3 home runs apiece and high batting averages.

Of course, besides the players al- ready named there were other contribu- tors who played on and off when needed. Tom Saffer, Tom Perini, Yakubisin, Rubinson, Hillsgrove, Conda, and Gin- gold were these standbys. Many of these cadets are juniors, and they should comprise next year's team to a great extent.

Ray Moore

Letters in football, basketball, and baseball comprise the athletic accomplishments of this year's athlete, Ray Moore. From his hometown of Clintwood, Vir- ginia, Ray came to S.M.A. at mid-year of the 1949-50 session and played basketball and baseball, but 1950-1951 marked the year of his success; the coaches were not counting much on him in football, but before they knew it he was number one left halfback, and lie scored four touchdowns. Despite his size, he stands 5'6" and weighs 150, he was first string on the basketball squad, and it was his heads up play and undaunted spirit that enabled him to capture the admiration of all those who saw him play. He was team captain, and was indeed an able field leader finishing second to Ken Boer- ner in scoring.

At the start of the baseball season, Ray picked up where he left off last season as the squad's rightfielder. The loss of Jim Masters forced some juggling of the lineup and when Don Althouse was shifted to first base, "Karo," as he is affectionately known by his friends, moved behind the plate to catch. His first season on the team he hit .309, but this year as one of the club's leading hitters he has kept his average hovering around the .440 mark con sistently. He knocked in the season's first run as he walloped an 0-2 pitch for a home run with one on in the first inning of the opener against Hopkins.

In this review of Ray's 1950-1951 athletic accomplishments, we have not touched on his courage and will to win. Being the smallest man on the football team, he was hit hard many times but refused to quit and just tried harder

Blue and Gold

by Bill Colon

As time grows short, and the 1950-51 session prepares to close shop, we look back and somehow we remember the good times and forget the bad times.

We marched onto the field at Mem- orial Stadium; it was a great way to open the season and the corps knew it. Remember the feeling of pride you felt when the 1950 football team put on a great show for a crowd of homecoming alumni, as they trampled Valley Forge 31-0. Carl Mazza led the way with three touchdowns and there was one apiece for Ray Moore and Marsh Sophia. The Blue and Gold thrilled a crowd of "Key- det" alumni at Lexington, Virginia, as a heavily outweighed Staunton eleven outfought and outscored the experienced VMI "Rats" 13-7; and there was the game in which the mud of Kable Field played such an important part as the "Hilltoppers" edged the rainsoaked Greenbrier squad 7-0. Do you recall Ray Moore's 80-yard gallop for a touchdown against Hampden-Sydney; Carl Mazza's 50-yard thrust through the center of the Fork Union forward wall, then his 12 yard plunge up the middle to paydirt, through a line that had not been scored upon in two years? How about the comeback of the basketball team in the second VMI game which saw the Staun- ton cagers score 16 consecutive points in the final five minutes of play lose out 76-73 ?

We have glanced back over some of the memorable moments in sports over the past year. There was a great deal of hard work that went into the teams that S.M.A. put out this year. The football team gave up a week of their summer vacation in order to report early for practice, and the athletes that sacrificed many leave periods to better themselves

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Athlete of the Spring Sports Season

This year has brought us many thrill; but none more profound than the sight of Chet Weisinger smashing long drives to the far reaches of the outfield, or the spectacular vision of Chet making his patented circus catches in centerfield. "Big Boom" has led the team this season on the basepaths and in the field as well as at bat. His phenomenal batting average of .492 for the season included four triples, seven doubles, and seven home runs. Some of diet's drives have been walloped over 400 feet and have been a tribute to his batting prow- ess because most pitchers would just as soon walk him. Chet has the qualifica- tions of becoming a big league star, because he is fast, has a strong throw- ing arm and carries a big bat. These are the things a big league scout asks I standjng team jt was

ping four of the last five. The team finished in the military league with a final record of eight victories against two setbacks and finshed second to Au- gusta Military Academy. The overall record for the season was a spotty 12-8. The season's high scorer was Ken Boer- ner of Covington, Virginia. The re- mainder of the first team was com- prised of Bill Wray of Staunton, Dick Gunnoe of Hinton, West Virginia, Ray Moore of Clintwood, Virginia, and Ray Shull of Staunton. Ray Moore, two year man, was named captain after the start of the season.

Ken Boerner was All-State calibre, and Dick Gunnoe, captain elect for 1952, received honorable mention.

Track Season Closes

for in an outfielder. To his advantage are his youth, he is 17 years old, and his size, 6', 195 pounds. Chet would like to play in the outfield of the New York Yankees, and no one can blame him because he is a native New Yorker. Perhaps the flying start he got this year at Staunton will help him on his way; we certainly hope so. o

Basketball Review

Howie Rifles and Band Honored at Apple Blossom Festival

He continued to catch for the baseball, jeserve more than a word of credit for team when he was hampered by a bad spike wound on his toe. All this serves to attest to the right of Ray Moore to be called the 1950-51 "Athlete

of the Year."

Is my face dirty or is it my imagina-

tion?

Your face is clean, but I don't know

about your imagination.

—Virginia Spectator.

their efforts. To every athlete, from the jayvee's to the varsity, and to the members of the corps, who did not think too much of staying through an event to support their team, we say "Congratula-

tions on a job well done."

To the entire corps of cadets, their

families and the faculty, the sports

Staunton Military Academy's cadet band and its crack drill team, The Howie Rifles, received prizes won at the recent Winchester Apple Blossom Festival at Sunday's Dress Parade. Also recognized was Cadet Lieutenant Tilden F. Miller who garnered an individual award in drum major competition.

The Band won first place in military school competition, thus adding to the luster of the remarkable record of Band- master Jose Studeny, who has for many years directed S.M.A.'s musicians. Cadet Captain David M. Lollis, of Troy, Ohio, commands the band.

The Howie Rifles, wlio annually per- form before large crowds at football games and other festive occasions, won out over all other marching units. This unit, which honors the memory of Major Thomas D. Howie, The Major of St. Lo, is trained by Captain Robert F. Tansey, U.S.A., and Master Sergeant

Warren D. Madigan. It is under com-

mand of Cadet Captain Heiskell R. Gray,

of Washington, D. C. Membership in

Fo- the first time in seven years the S.M.A. basketball team terminated the basketball season minus the state championship. The team worked in streaks, by that we mean they won six out of their first seven games, lost three out of the next four, won five straight, and they then climaxed the season by drop

This year's track team has run its ast lap. Although it was not an out-

nore spirited and much more improved one compared to last year's, and promises to 'be the nucleus for a good next year's team.

The individual stars were many, but the hard workers were even more numerous. The cooperation was good, due especially to the leadership and sportsmanship of Captain Haze.lwood, who was continually living up to his reputation as an outstanding 880 man. In the 440 Dick Humpleby was the uncrowned state champion. He was boxed in the State Meet and could not pass, but he has previously defeated those rivals. In the dashes Munsch and Sachs were stars, while Woods and Zalis held down the distances. The weights were thrown well by Murazzi, Crow, Sullivan, Ritts, Adair, and Spero. Colson and Gay were the star hurdlers.

Howie Rifles on Parade

department of the KABLECRAM extends, the unit is the highest military distinc

to you its wishes that you have a happy

and prosperous summer. So long!

tion at S.M.A. The Howie Rifles per-

formed briefly during the ceremony. —Washington Post Photo

THE KABLEGRAM

Senior Glass Will

The Last Will and Testament of the Senior Class of the Staunton Military Academy, 1951.

On this day the third of June in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-one, the Senior Class leaves the following items to the remaining corps of cadets:

"Rev." Hachmcistcr leaves the Staun- ton Military Academy, after six long years, to the birds.

Ankenbrandt leaves one quart of chemically pure swimming pool water to Bebo.

Pete Collins leaves the Terminal Tow- er to Captain Lander.

Briggs leaves his most highly posses- sion, his corporal stripes, to John Crooks.

Ritts leaves to some adventurous crue- man of U.S.S. North, Captain Orel, and Captain Tansey all the responsibilities of spooks in the general's house.

Pozvell leaves a hole in the ground in the Soldier's Home Cemetery to Lt. Mahone.

Zalis leaves his piggy bank to Colo- nel Jones.

"Rev." John Swayse leaves his Sun- day services in the park to "Rabbi" Abe Kroll.

Perini and Munsch are leaving nothing. They are going to take everything they can get.

Welch leaves his prominent position on the 2nd Battalion Staff as an adjutant to Paul Ceccacci.

Fussy Holconibc leaves his most heart- felt sympathy to the undergraduates, and his thanks to the faculty for their un- ending efforts and cooperation toward his graduation.

Aponte leaves his nose to Greenman. Nunn leaves his bhight red sash that

stands out at parade to Colson; so that he can stand out.

Pachyderm Anderson leaves to Colo- nel Brice an abundance of hair; so that he may leave the receding hair line club.

Lollis leaves one sack of Vigoro and one hair brush to Big Mike.

Manly Stanly Cold leaves a light bulb to the first gallery washroom in U.S.S. North.

Blaufus leaves the Brooklyn Bridge to Colonel Brabson to be cherished forever.

Baronc leaves the C&O Railroad to "Slim" Echols.

Gentithcs leaves the poet lauretship of after taps parties to Earle the Squir- rel.

Capitan leaves his razor to Vascon- cellos to shave his head.

Miller, S. leaves a book on "How to Win Friends and Influence People" to Colonel Groves.

Flanagan leaves the girls of Fairfax. Santos, C. leaves the asphalt and a

pair of old worn out shoes to Captain Tansey.

Dalton leaves Club 500 to Jent and Bake.

Perkins leaves his job in the ordnance to Weeks, also his M.I. May he cherish it always.

Wenger leaves the key to his '37 Ford to Colonel Groves.

Hook Taylor leaves his hook shot to anybody who wants it. He's sticking to tennis.

Merrit leaves his golf clubs to Keresz- tesy.

Wellman leaves seven piano wires. Brown leaves a translator to Col.

Brice for future Wellmans in his class. Whit Whittaker will if you will. Hoggard would have, but the military

department was against him. Graham leaves the corner seat in the

shade at the roller rink to Gay. Taishoff leaves 50 lb. to Parent and a razor to Finberg.

Zoslow leaves his ivory pair of dice and deck of poker cards to Chaconas.

Shapero leaves his general stars to Col Brice in hopes that he makes it some- day soon.

Friedman leaves the funds for the establishment of an NROTC unit at S.M.A.

Philipson leaves the entertainment fee to Col. Jones.

Beckman leaves his drapes to Al Sachs Payne leaves his dead soldiers to

Scheib. Segal leaves his plastic sweat suit to

Lt. Phillips. Mineo leaves his tech sergeant stripes

to Col. Groves.

Kablegram Receives Honor Award at S.I.P.A. Convention

A delegation from The KABLEGRAM

staff consisting of Andrew Greenman, David Runyon, and Edward Lollis, at tended the annual Southern Interscholas tic Press Association in Lexington on April 26-27.

The purpose of the convention was to criticize high school and prep school newspapers and to also award honors to papers which have received recognition for journalistic achievement during the year. The KABLEGRAM received an honorary award in the contest.

The program of the convention included criticism clinics, various panel discussions, and numerous conferences. There were over five hundred boys and girls representing school newspapers, an- nuals, and magazines.

The convention sponsored a dance, several trips to points of interest, and athletic contests. The convention was held on the Washington and Lee University campus where all the instructors and students proved to be very helpful and entertaining.

Climaxing the convention was a banquet held in the Virginia Military In- stitute dining hall. There were several speakers including the president of the university and a guest speaker, Miss Beatrice Cobb, editor and publisher of The News-FIerald, of Morganton, N. C.

Burka, E. leaves Lustine a trough in the mess hall and a wardrobe that fits. To Stichman he leaves a pair of knee pads.

Weaver leaves a stack of stick pads to Layton.

Kuhlwein leaves a hot soapy shower to Cooke.

Gould leaves Charlie Jensen all the "damn" Yankees in the world.

Sullivan leaves all his athletic ability to Lt. Fields to enlarge upon.

Hagedorn leaves all his wrecked averages.

Rudolph leaves 50 pencils to McKem- mie, who is always in need of them.

Smith, A. H, leaves a truckload of Blitz clothes, shoe polish, and 22-5 manuals lo Capt. Tansey and Comanpy "C."

Woods, D. leaves his sweat, mud, and rifle dress to McKemmie for use in the Howie Rifles.

Butterworth, A. leaves his golf hat with all its luck to Bill Diffee.

Tarolli leaves Berry to call the batta- lions to attention.

Epstein leaves his place in the Fair- fax bus to anyone.

Weeks leaves his bag of pennies for future phone calls to Mike Garner.

Roberts, D. leaves all future SE's to Col. Brice. Smithers and Humpleby leave their room to the skunks after one stinking year.

Ketcham, Mats, J., Alfonso, Roberts, A., Massa, C. leave nothing.

Bond J. leaves his excellent posture to Frederick Stevenson.

Bass leaves his job of getting Herby's laundry to McKinley.

Ross leaves the landing lights to Zant- zinger for future night landings in Kable Stable.

Bialko leaves the third pine tree to the left of the gateway at Fairfax Hall to future optimists.

Bias leaves his MI rifle to Col. Groves. Ferro leaves to Capt. Tansey all the

exercises. Duch leaves Col. Brice his literature

book in hopes that he may enjoy it, because Duch couldn't.

Rubinson leaves the "hole" school to any poor sucker who wants it.

Webber leaves his can of pretzels to the boys on the second gallery.

Burka, L. leaves to Herr "Bebo" den Berlitz method of teaching Deutsch.

Crcasso leaves his mathematical ability to Doty.

Murassi hopes that Jenkins, C, will get a roommate that will sweep for him next year, because Murazzi is getting tired.

Newbaker leaves what's under the floorboards of "304" to whomoever can find it.

Rex leaves with Coaches Bryant and Simmons many thanks.

Akehurst, D., leaves his 1st lieutenant buttons to Lt. Mahone.

Charlie Spivak and His Band Will Play At Final Ball

Charlie Spivak, who lives up to his billing as "The Man Who Plays the Sweetest Trumpet in the World," is bringing his top-flight orchestra to the "Hill" for the Final Ball on Friday, June 1st.

With the current vogue for sweet music gaining favor each day, Charlie Spivak and his band are more popular than ever. The way Mr. Spivak plays his famous horn, soft and smooth, it reflects his sentimental and philosophical personality.

Notches in Spivack's musical belt arc 20th Century-Fox's "Pin-Up Girl" star- ring Betty Grable and "Follow the Boys" for Universal International. Mr. Spivack has appeared at the Shamrock Hotel, RKO Keith Theater, Boston; as is currently featured at the Hotel Stat- ler, New York.

For many years, before forming his own dance band. Spivak was rated as the most sought after free lance trum- pets in the country. He played with radio's leading conductors on the most important programs. Before that time, he was featured with such great bands as those conducted by the Dorsey Broth- ers, Ray Noble, and Ben Pollack.

Strange as it seems Charlie Spivak has such lip and breath control of his trumpet that he never uses a mute, even while playing with the bell of his trumpet only two inches away from the mi- crophone.

A highlight was Mr. Spivak's award by Downbeat Magasine as the top sweet band of America. Charlie Spivak is mild-mannered and soft-spoken.

Pat Collins Vocalist Nearly five and a half feet of slow

tantalizing curves, plus big blue eyes, topped by a veritable cascade of lovely blond hair, are assets possessed by very few gals. But one of this select tribe of beauties is Pat Collins, vocalist with Charlie Spivak and his orchestra. o

School Editors Select Mac Arthur and Truman As Outstanding Americans

Tn a recent survey polled by Scholas- tic Roto the high school editors of every corner in the U. S. A. chose ten outstanding Americans. Selections were based according to the individual's con- tribution to the welfare and aid of our country, regardless of race, creed or religion. Leaders were chosen from almost every conceivable field of work, but here are persons who were unani- mously voted the "Ten Outstanding Americans."

Dwight D. Eisenhower heads the list because of his remarkable work in trying to establish freedom throughout the

world. General Douglas MacArthur, recently

relieved of his position in Japan, was selected because of his effectiveness in changing the Japanese people to a more democratic way of life.

The only woman chosen was Eleanor Roosevelt. She has exercised her influence for the nation's welfare tremen-

dously. Because of his diplomacy, Ralph

Bunche, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, has contributed greatly in an effort to establish peace throughout

the world. Harry S. Truman, our President, has

shown his honesty and sincerity in doing his utmost to lead our nation successfully in world crises.

Albert Einstein is living proof that science and morality are harmonious forces. He is the foremost mathematician in the world.

George C. Marshall, a retired Army General, has been noteworthy in his work as Secretary of Defense. He in- stituted the Marshall Plan in order to strengthen our weakened allies.

Robert Taft is a man unafraid to stand up for his convictions. His remarkable leadership ability has made him a guiding figure in the eyes of his colleagues and opponents.

Another leader possessing utmost sincerity is Warren Austin. He has will- ingly proven his determination, earnest- edness, and devotion to his nation and all peoples as delegate to the United Nations.

Varsity Letter Winners

Four Lettermen Weisinger, C, football, basketball,

baseball, track.

Three Lettermen Boerner, K.; Gunnoe, R.; Masters, J.

Moore, R.; football, basketball, baseball.

Two Lettermen Althouse, football, baseball; Anderson,

S., football, track; Creazzo, football, baseball; Diffee, golf, rifle; Edwards, track, swimming; Gentry, basketball, football; Hoggard, football, swimming ; Humpleby, football, track; Mazza, A., football, basketball; Mazza, C, football baseball; Munch, football track; Murazzi, football, track; Shull, baseball, basketball; Rex, football, basketball; Smithers, football, golf; Spero, football, track; Stone, football, golf; Sullivan, football, track; Weis- inger, A., basketball (manager), baseball (manager); Wray, basketball, golf; Yakubisin, baseball, basketball; Wag- ner, tennis, football.

One Lettermen Tennis

Flanagan, Bier, S., (manager), Hooks, Miller, T., Layton, Taylor, W., Uricoe- chea, J., Uricoechea, G.

Golf Butterworth, Vaamonde, Guerrero

(manager), Kerestzesy, J. (manager). Swimming

Ankenbrandt, Anderson, R., Souther- land, Richardson, Miller, D., Bier, M., Webb, Dalzell, Snyder, Holcombe, L., Whittaker, Moran, Bond, Cekuta (manager), Graham (manager).

Rifle Aponte, Ronne, Caffee, Burns, Aran-

guren, A., Aranguren, B. (manager), Holcombe, J. L., Ferrer, Jensen, Early.

Track Adair, Berolzheimer, D., (manager),

Brown, R., Colson, Hazlewood, Ritts, Woods, D.

Cross Country Zalis, Jeffries, Woods, Philipson,

Stewart. Basketball

Akehurst (manager), Brown, W., Roberts, L.

Baseball Saffer, Hillsgrove, Perini, Kallish,

Lucy (manager), Oliver, Rubinson. Football

Sillin, Sophia, Ketcham, Hust, Crooks, Crow, Vergara, Tarolli, Bonini, Mon- serrate.

Hagedorn Wins Honor School Appointment To West Point; Ketchum Is Alternate

Junior Varsity Letter Winners

(This list is incomplete). Swimming

Perkins, Lundquist. Rifle

Dillson, Bialko, Johnson, Block, Wig- ton, Booth, Weingartner.

Baseball Conda, Gingold.

Swimming Summary

Co-captained by Jack Edwards, South- ern Interscholastic champion diver, and Jerry Ankenbrandt, the varsity tankmen had another successful season. Faced by one of the toughest schedules in recent years the swimmers gave everything they had and the results are evident. The big trip of the year was to North Carolina for the Southern Interscholas-

Staunton Military Academy adminis- trative officers have received official no- tice from the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy that its candidates were highly successful in the Honor Military School competition for appointments to West Point. Cadet Zach Hagedorn, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Zach Hagedorn of West Point, Georgia, fully qualified for and has received appointment to the Military Academy. Cadet John Ketcham, son of Mrs. Kath- ryn Ketcham, 415 Stratford Street, Sy- racuse, New York, qualified as an alternate appointee.

The appointments are competed for by candidates nominated by Honor Mili- tary Schools which under West Point regulations maintain forty cadets at that Academy. Each year this results in ap- proximately sixty nominees competing for ten honor appointments. Obviously the successes of Cadets Hagedorn and Ketcham indicates their superior background and al! around training at Staun- ton Military Academy.

Cadet Hagedorn is an honor student at Staunton, holds the rank of Cadet Sergeant, and participates in sports and other extracurricular activities. He will enter West Point in July. From past experience Cadet Ketcham's status as alternate appointee virtually assured him of entrance depending, of course, on vacancies as of July 3, 1951. Ketcham holds the rank of Cadet Captain, is an honor student, was a letter man in football, and is a member of the Acad- emy's Honor Committee.

Golf Summary

The golf team completed a half and half season by winning five and losing five of their matches. The team started off badly, but near the end of the season pulled up their losses. The first match was against Woodberry Forest who easily beat us 27-2. The next two matches were with the Washington and Lee freshmen who defeated us both times 27-2, and 28-0. The team showed more promise when they played the University of Virginia freshmen to a 4^ to 4^2 tie. In the following match Woodberry Forest again defeated us, this time by a score of 9-0. The Blue and Gold then traveled to Washington, D. C, and played Georgetown Prep. They lost 9-0, but regained their pres- tige in the next five matches in which they beat Greenbrier, Washington and Lee, U. Va., Greenbrier again, and Fish- burne Military School.

Next year's prospects look excellent with Diffee, Stone and Vermunde returning. The team was coached by Colo- nel Groves who was assisted by Ser- geant Rice.

tics in which Don Miller, breaststroke, Bob Anderson, backstroke, and Bill Sny- der, freestyle, placed in their events and Jack Edwards took first in the diving competition. Another highlight of the season came when Edwards finished second in the East in diving, missing first place by one-tenth of a point. Coach Dodge and the entire crew are to be complimented for their fine showing.

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Students at Summer Session 1950

Front Row: Lavero, G., Maldando, J., Harvey,J. Middle Row: Taylor, W., Uricoechea, J., Shorey, Barbara, Alfonso, E., Gentry, J., Webb, Sue. Back Row: Colonel Webb, Uricoechea, G., Kellogg, Lucy, Schaus, H., Kerman, K., Captain Dodge, Captain Lander, Mrs. Haynes, Duch, J., Gionakus, J., Burnley, S. Taylor, J., Monserrate, N., and Colonel Haynes.

Summer Session Will Offer Varied Program

The directors of the Summer Session are encouraged by the great interest shown in the approaching summer's work which begins June 29 and ends August 10. Although enrollments are just beginning to be made, both Colonels Haynes and Webb are confident that many are planning to attend.

Every effort is being made to offer those subjects that are needed and de- sired by the students. It is certain that all English, some mathematics, history, typing, most elementary subjects, and remedial reading will be included in the courses being offered.

Diary of Joe Cadet (Continued from Page Two)

gold are basking in the sun. They tell me that the Bobs (Ross, Wagoner, and Woodings) are successful Fuller Brush men in Washington. Also, they heard that Bob Brown and Dick Hoggard are bootleggin' in ole North Carolina.

January 22, on the road—On passing through Va., Bill Wray, Ken Boerner, Ray Shull, and Ed Bleick, all staying in Staunton's fashionable Jail, greeted me with the news that Ray Moore and Chet Weisinger were giving up baseball for a new professional teaching. They also informed me that Clayton Whitta- ker and Dick Gunnoe were sailing for Europe—Olympic butterfly catchers

Students who wish to remove scholas- team. And speaking of Europe, it seems tic deficiencies will be given instructions some of our illustrious and notorious in those subjects. The Summer Session uses as its final examinations the valid- ating examinations required by the

sons have hit it rich. Bill Weber has written a biography on Colonel Brice, Dick Rudolph is dancing on France's

Academy of all those who do summer stage, Irishmen Lenard Burka and Lad- work, die Zoslow have torn the British Isles

The Summer Session also offers an apart with their new song—"There's a opportunity to gain credits in advance Pot of Gold in Heaven," and speaking work. In view of the pending legislation' 0f heaven, Stu Miller has formed a new looking toward a Universal Military Training Program and a revised Selec- tive Service Act, it now becomes important that boys of high school age complete, successfully, as soon as possible their preparatory work.

The directors believe that they have

transcontinental air line in conjunction with Rog Newbaker's "slow boat to China." Dick Rex, Don Roberts, and John Powell have set the world's aristo- cracy on fire with their popular band, "Washboard Quartet." They seem to have beaten out "Mud Rat" Perkins

developed a program where it may well j and Jim Matz, whose band fell apart be "A Summer of Progress with Pleas- ure." The excellent meals, the varied athletic program, the interesting and enjoyable trips all contribute toward a most enjoyable six weeks. o

Graduates (Continued from Page One)

Jr., Lawrence Bruce Taishoff, Walter Stephen Taylor, Eduardo Enrique Triv- ino, J., James Earl Wagner, Robert Eu- gene Wagoner, Charles S. Weaver, Jr., William Henry Weber, Robert Stewart Weeks, Murray Donald Wingartner, Chester Weisinger, Pierre Robert Welch, Jr., Nicholas Peter Wellman, James C. Wenger, Howard Clayton Whittaker, Robert Thomas Woodings, Jr., Donald Henry Woods, William Augustus Wray, Robert Anderson Wright, John Ray- mond Yakubisin, Pedro Antonio Vicente Yanes Lecuna, Jr., Herbert Lee Zalis, Harold Marvin Zoslow.

Liberal Course Robert Emmett Bass, Jr., Leonard

Bonini, Jose Augusto Briceno, Chester Harris Brown, Oscar Alberto de la Campa y Ojeda, Peter George Collins, Albert Lee Crow, Ariel B. Diaz Arza, Benjamin Feito Alvarez, Jr., Carlos T. Ferro Garcia, Edward Graham Flana- gan, Jr., Douglas F. Ford, Irving Myer Friedman, Richard R. Garnett, Jr., James Edward Masters, Carlo C. Mazza, Stuart Franklyn Miller, Thomas Vin- cent Mineo, Jr., Albert S. Munsch, Jr., Richard John Piccioli, Floyd George Riker, Frank Andrew Tarolli, Jr., John George Valeson.

I have received a letter from the far northern Eskimos telling me that Pete Bialko is making brass, Lawrence Adair who threw his arm out of joint is still trying to get it back into place, and Jim Bond is still making love. We also hear John Hunter is still at Annapolis and Al Merit and Don Woods still tryin' to get into West Point. The letter was signed Bob Weeks and Jim Wen- ger, fertilizer magnates.

After saying goodbye to my teacher friends, Nick Wellman, Chuck Weaver, Ed Payne, Ron Kuhlwein and Janitors Pete Briggs and Chester Brown I sorrily left Staunton.

I'm one mile out now and my car as usual, is broken down, so I'll have to

close. Oh—have you guessed our class

bum?—that worthless failure, that im-

bicile, uncomprehensive chope—-"Bach

Hagedorn."

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S.MA. Parades In Staunton to Mark Armed Fores Day

Staunton and Augusta County made an impressive showing of military represen- tation in this area with a full fledged Armed Forces Day parade through downtown Staunton last Saturday.

The almost three-quarters of an hour cavalcade passed in review, under cloudy skies, before an official assemblage in front of Trinity Church. It was bul- warked musically by the bands of Wil- son Memorial High School, Augusta Military Academy, Fishburne Military School, Waynesboro High School, and Staunton Military Academy.

Side walks all along Beverley Street were jammed with spectators who crowded into the downtown sector for the main event which started promptly at eleven o'clock. American flags flut- tered in front of most of the main street business places to heighten the patriotic tenor of the occasion.

Junior School Notes (Continued from Page One)

rence Poons, George Smith, Harry Smith, Paul Swick, John Taylor, Gab- riel Uricoechea, Jack Wagner, and Arn- old Zoslow. Spring Formal Dance a Big Success

The Junior School Spring Formal Dance, which was held on Saturday night, April 28th, is said to have been a big success. The dance, held in the small gymnasium, followed a pattern, similar to that of regular dances.

The gym was decorated with fresh flowers of spring, including tulips, daf- fodils, and greens. In the center stood and Walter Ta>'lor from Shrapnel staff

Quill and Scroll Chapter Is Formed

A charter for membership in the Quill and Scroll, International Honorary So- ciety for High School Journalist was recently obtained for the newly formed chapter at S.M.A.

Members are chosen for their outstanding contributions to the school's publications and their high scholastic standing. Eight charter members were elected to the Woodrow Wilson Chapter. Those elected were: Kennedy Fesen- meyer, Alan Daniels, Ronald Segal,

Final Ball (Continued from Page One)

music. Murray Weingartner will act as "M.C."

It is expected that WTON will broad- cast Charlie Spivak's music from 10 to 10 :30.

In the receiving line will be Colonel and Mrs. Homer W. Jones, Colonel and Mrs. Joseph R. Groves, and the following members of the Board of Directors of the Academy : Judge and Mrs. Harri- son May, Mr. and Mrs. George Tull- idge, and Captain and Mrs. William Kable.

two flower covered trellises, signifying the garden-type arrangement. The music was all recorded, and went well with the pleasant surroundings.

Many members of the faculty attended this dance, including many of the parents of the cadets and their dates. Mrs. Haun, the dancing teacher, provid- ed extra girls, in addition to those with dates,

Cadets and their dates, who attended the dance were: Jack Wagoner and Betty Collins, Courtney Milk and Vivian Smith, Frank Pope and Virginia Bum- gartner, David Storer and Betty Ann Folkman, Hector Cases and Elsie Cros- by, Charles Smythe and Alice Payne, William Hooks and Judy Cason, Don- ald Boone and Diana Wilson, Jon Levy and Ann LaBonte, John Luke and Lu- cille Goodall, Leoncref Frenkil and Alice Callison, Harvey Baskin and Mary Col- lins, Paul Swick and Dianne Harris, David Dunlap and Margaret Gardner, Jose Mladonado and Susan Timberlake, Duncan Parham and Barbara Brown, Thomas Green and Gail Kayman, Arn- old Zoslow and Zelda Simon, William Kilbourne and Mary Jane Green, Walter Jeffrey and Catherine Gibbs, Pat Ver- ona and Nancy Witten, John Taylor and Joan Watson, and Gibbs Kable and Catherine Bonfoey.

Softball Program Begins

The Junior School Intramural Softball program is now half way through, with the termination of the first round of play. The school is divided into five different teams, each playing four games per round, and eight games at the finish of the season.

The team winning first place for the first round is Team 2, captained by Cadet Dreifus, with the clean record of 5 wins and no defeats. There is a tie for second position between Team 3, captained by Cadet Green, with the record of wins and 2 defeats, and Team 4, captained by Cadet Jeffrey, with the same record as Team 3.

The second round of the program is now under way, and the champion team will be picked in a play-off, upon com-

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Genera] Hull (Continued from Page One)

world wars, General Hull performed with distinction on various assignments.

In November 1941, he was assigned to the War Plans Division of the War Department General Staff at Washing- ton, D. C, and continued to serve with the division after the reorganization of the War Department in March, 1942, when it was redesignated the Operations Division. In July, 1942, he was named Chief of the European Section of the Operations Division, in which capacity he handled all operational matters in the European theater. The following January he was designated chief of the Theater Group and charged with the responsibility for handling operational matters for all overseas theaters.

General Hull became assistant chief of staff for operations on the War De- partment General Staff in October, 1944, with responsibility to the Chief of Staff on strategy, plans and operations of the Army. In February, 1945, he was appointed a member of the Executive Com- mittee of the Research Board for Na- tional Security, established by the Na- tional Academy of Sciences.

On July 1, 1946, General Hull became commanding general of the U. S. Army Forces, Middle Pacific, and commander of the Hawaiian Department, with Headquarters at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. On October 18, 1947, he was named commander of Operation "Sandstone" (Joint Task Force Seven). In this capacity he had charge of and conducted the tests of atomic weapons for the Atomic En- ergy Commission at Eniwetok in the Spring of 1948. In February, 1949, he was appointed director of the Weapons Systems Evaluation Group in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

In January, 1951, General Hull was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff for Ad- ministration at Department of the Army headquarters.

General Hull was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action at Ville- Savoye during the Aisne-Marne offensive during World War I. For services during World War II, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster and the Legion of Merit. He received a second Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service Medal for distinguished service as commander of Joint Task Force Seven.

While attending Miami University, (Ohio), General Hull played varsity football. Following World War I, he played on several Army football teams. o

Dead Right

Kablegram Staff COME TO CHRIS' You can be sure of food with quality, Food that's fit for a king —We invite you, in all sincerity, To taste food with extra zing.

Steaks, Spaghetti, Seafood CHRIS' RESTAURANT

A. M. ARNOLD'S TAXI 5 and 7 Passenger Cars

DIAL 5-4421

18 N. New St. Staunton, Va.

A Complete Line of All

Your Drug Needs

DODD'S

DRUG STORE

Seated from left: Runyon, Greenman, Fiering, Lollis. E. Standing: Caffee, Hachmeister, Layton, Lee, Steetle.

Members of Kablegram Staff Hold Banquet

If every physician Made the right decision And if every incision Were made with precision,

Pity the poor mortician. —Ft. Lewis Ranger.

A banquet in honor of the 1950-51 staff of the KABLEGRAM was held at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel last Friday night. After dinner KABLEGRAM keys were awarded to members of the staff who have satisfied the standards and requirements, as editors, reporters, man- agers, clerks, or in other capacities.

One silver key was awarded to David Runyon, Advertising Manager, who has passed all obstacles for two years.

Bronze keys for one year of service were awarded to Andrew Greenman, Editor-inChief; Edward Lollis, Manag- ing" Editor; Norman Fiering, News Edi- tor ; William Colon, Sports Editor; Clar- ence Hachmeister, Feature Editor; Richard Layton, Military Editor; Hun- ter Caffee, Circulation Manager; Stephen Bier, reporter; Michael Lipper, reporter; Frank Lee .mailing clerk, and John Steetle, mailing clerk.

Guests of the staff were Colonel Jones, Superintendent, and Colonel Moody, Fac- ulty Advisor. This banquet was of spe- cial significance in that it marked the final meeting of the staff of the 1951 KABLEGRAM which has striven through-

out the year to present to the corps, the alumni subscribers, the faculty, the patrons, and the administration a school paper which would serve us as a med- ium of exchange of ideas, of common interest for promoting the esprit de corps, for a clearer understanding of problems facing the school, for explana- tion and introduction of news and other important information, for creating a link between members of the corps, and for acknowledging leadership and outstanding abilitv in individuals.

Alumni News

Congratulations to Decorting Committee And Cotillion Club

Philip C. Learned, S.M.A. '50, a student at Colgate University, has been pledged to membership in Theta Chi social fraternitv.

She: "What lovely flowers! Why, is not there still a little dew on them?"

He (blushing furiously) : "Yes, but I'll pay it soon."

The final issue of the KABLEGRAM

would not be complete without an article commending the Cotillion Club and Dec- orating committee on the fine work they have done this year. Colonel Webb supervised all the decorations and for- mulated the ideas with the assistance of the Cotillion Club. After the plans were made, the Cotillion Club with the aid of the Decorating committee went to work. Anyone who attend.d dances this year knows the job done was excellent. The committee was composed of Kraus, Merritt, Winston, Guerero, Bri- ceno and Gregory. Each cadet did his part to make the eight dances held this year successful.

R A S K Flowers For All

Occasions ■

Dance Corsages Dial 5-3451

Dad : "What's a bachelor ?" Son: "A bachelor is a man who didn't

have a car when he went to college."

QUALITY CUT RATE

DRUGS

Thos. Hogshead Inc.

The Coiner Drug Store

HAMRICK'S FLOWER SHOP

Flowers for All Occasions Dial 5-9975

18 W. Frederick Staunton, Va.

MORGAN MUSIC CENTER Announces the Opening of

RECORD DEPARTMENT VICTOR — DECCA — COLUBIA — CAPITAL

and Many Other Brands SPECIALIZING IN 45's and 33's

Make Morgan Music Center Your Record Center 22 N. Central Avenue Across from News-Leader Office

SUMMER SESSION—1951 June 29—Augsut 10

ACADEMICS — REGULAR — also TYPING

Accelerated Reading —■ Vocabulary Tests (New Course)

(CLASSES CO-ED)

ATHLETICS TRIPS

CATALOGUE See— COL. WILFRED B. WEBB COL. ROY W. HAYNES

'A Summer Of Profit With Pleasure'

CADET HEADQUARTERS For

"Nationally Advertised Sporting Goods"

OFFICIAL AWARD SWEATERS

THE SPORTSMAN 27 North Central Avenue

Dial 5-4321 Owner

'Nick" Nicholas

THE BIG ONE! THE BEST ONE! "On Top of Old Smoky" by The Weavers

and the Nation s top tunes At

LOEWNER'S MUSIC SHOP 118 E. BEVERLEY STREET

MODEL AIRPLANE SUPPLIES

THE WORLD FAMOUS

HALLMARK GREETING CARDS

Lock Boxes — Student Lamps — Desk Pads Portable Typewriters — Gifts

BEVERLY BOOK COMPANY, INC. 9 W. Beverley — 10 N. Augusta Streets

STAUNTON, VIRGINIA

Souvenir Plate of Historical

STAUNTON Military schools, colleges, Wood- row Wilson Birthplace and His- torical Old Trinity Church are authentically reproduced under glaze on fine earthenware plates in blue or maroon.

Packed Ready for Mailing $1.50

HOLT'S "The Gift Center

MILES MUSIC CO For the Latest Hits

On 45's and 78's

"Mocking Bird Hill" ...Patti Page

"Too Late Now" Nat "King" Cole

"Would I Love You" —Gordon Jenkins

"The Lovliesct Night of the Year" —Mario Lanza

"Shenandoah Waltz" —Sammy Kaye

"On Top of Old Smoky" —The Weavers

MILES MUSIC CO.

20-22 W. Beverley Street

Staunton, Va.

Barth, Weinberg & Company CLOTHING, SHOES AND FURNISHINGS

South Augusta Street —S. M. A. HEADQUARTERS

Suede and Leather Jackets — Corduroy Coats — Lounging Robes — Sport Coats and Slacks — Gifts

FRENCH SHRINER & URNER

SHOES—BRITISH - WALKER

SHOES—JARMAN SHOES

BOTANY 500 CLOTHES

ARROW SHIRTS

REGULATION SOCKS i P

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