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Vol. 35. Staunton Military Academy, Kable Station, Staunton, Virginia, Friday, November 23, 1951. No. 4.

Strong SMA Grid Machine Runs Down FUMA 47-21 Thanksgiving Formal, Climax of Fall Social Season, Features The Virginians Tonight

Miss Patti Arden, "Queen of the Marimba" Will Also Appear at First Formal Dance

Tonight the first formal dance of the year will feature the pleasant

music of "The Virginians" with Raj' Frye and Miss Patti Arden, "Queen

of the Marimba", who recently appeared in Staunton for the Lions Min-

strel Show, and, who is a student at Shenandoah College. She will play

several special numbers during intermission. The dance will be held in the

North Barracks Gymnasium between the hours of 9 p. m. and 1 a. m.

Decorations will be in honor of our<£- football teams, both varsity and junior varsity, who have had very success- ful seasons. School colors will be carried out in the decorations. A large turkey will be directly behind the receiving line, while at the op- posite end of the gym will be huge goal posts with the Varsity line-up being represented by helmets having the names and numbers of the play- ers. Pennants with names of oppon- ents and giant footballs will add to the effectiveness of the decorations. The Junior Varsity will be honored in a likj arrangement on the side walls. In large letters well behind the band- stand will be Ray Frye.

The receiving line will be compos- ed of Colonel J. Worth Pence, Head- master, and Heads of Academic De- partments : Colonel and Mrs. S. S. Pitcher, Colonel and Mrs. Harold C. James, Colonel Marshall M. Price, Colonel and Mrs. Fay W. Brabson, Colonel and Mrs. Roy W. Haynes, Colonel and Mrs. 'H. W. Hunter, Captain Michael Zarelli and his date, Cadet Paul Ceccacci with Miss Joanne Crouch, and Cadet Bill Diffee with Miss Catherine Bowlby.

A large number of alumni are ex pected to be present. All parents and alumni are extended a cordial invita- tion to attend the dance by the Co- tillion Club. Informal attire will be permissible.

All cadets will wear full dress uni- form which includes uniform "C", white waist belts, white shirts, and white gloves. The officers will wear the same uniform with the exception that they will wrap. The girls at- tending the dance will dress formally.

One can just imagine the setting: your girl in your arms, her loving beauty commanding a mystic spell over you, and the soft and enjoyable music of "The Virginians" to dance to; all making a perfect night at the Thanksgiving Formal.

Strongheart Johnson, Loyal Supporter, Passes Away

Had Reached Ripe Old Age For Canine Life

Kablegram Resumes Writing Contest

Last year a KABLEGRAM writing

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The managers of the local theaters have agreed to award the winners of first, second, and third places writing contest passes theatres. Each winner choice of passes to the theatres in town with three passes given to the cadet in first place, two passes for the second place cadet, and one pass for the cad.-t in third place.

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An old and distinguished member of the S.M.A. corps barked his last on November 10. This familiar figure was Strongheart Johnson, 11 years old. Considering a ratio of 7 to 1 between human life and canine exis- tence, old Strongheart lived a full 77 years.

He originally belonged to a Colonel stationed at S.M.A. When the colonel was shipped over seas the frisky pup] was given to a chefj working in the! messhall. Strong heart someho felt] an aversion to th chef, and fortun ately at the same, time Sergeant Har old Johnson came upon the scene. Strongheart Strongheart knew what he wanted, and he began to follow the "Sarge" home. On; can tjfeos the rest; Eke dog was adopted.

The question is asked, how Ser- geant Johnson thought up the name Strongheart. It happened that one day- he was downtown buying dog food, and a variety with a brand name, "Strongheart," was suggested. It seemed to apply to th : supposedly full blooded fox-terrier. The mon- icker stuck.

Alumni From 27 Classes Returned For Homecoming Day

Howie Rifles Are To Demonstrate at U.Va.

Will Drill at Half Time Of Virginia—W.&M. Game

The Staunton Military Academy Howie Rifles will put on a demon- stration to the large crowd that is expected to be present at the Wiliiam and Mary, University of Virginia game, tomorrow, November 24.

The platoon, composed of many officers and non-commissioned officers of the corps will put on their many tricks—movements, during an eight minute period, at half-time, following the University of Virginia Band.

The Howie Rifles have been train- ing sine? the beginning of October, and are expected to live up to their fin? past records, in their first public appearance of the year.

The Virginans Who Will Play For Thanksgiving Formal

Although frowning elements some- what limited the 1951 Homecoming crowd, some seventy stalwarts braved the rigors of hazardous and disagree- able travel and were well rewarded in every respect. All expressed them- selves as highly gratified with their visit prior to undertaking the return trek. More than half the guests were accompanied by wives and families.

"Colonel Joe's" luscious luncheon started the. ball rolling. Immediately after, the Varsity put on its sharpest performance before a receptive crowd amid crispy wintry weather at Kable Field—final result SMA 33, Green- brier 0. This marked the second suc- essive year Staunton has blanked Homecoming opponents. The chilling victory served to emphasize the warming hospitality at Colonel and Mrs. Jones' reception. A most har- monious Halloween dance was a fit- ting climax to "Old Boy's" Day. Needless to say, reclaiming a bit of vouneer vears fWting though it msy have been, was perhaps the most in- dulged pleasure of the weekend.

Twenty-seven classes ranging from 1911 through 1951 were represented. This representation came from twelve states and the District of Columbia. 1945 had the largest group, Florida was the most distant state ,and Penn- sylvania was the native-land of the largest delegation. The overall at- tendance was swelled by sizeable turn- outs of local grads and "Old Boy" undergraduates from nearby colleges. Again this year among the happier alumni were Coaches Eddie Bryant, '39, and Jackie Null, '43, whose co- horts cavorted in such superior style. Homecoming is here to stay, and

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S.M.A. Band Attends Dedication Ceremony Of Memorial Plaque

Arch Rivals Succumb To Sturdy Defense And Scores By Six Staunton Players

The S.M.A. band, joined with a similar unit from Augusta Military Academy, provided music for the Armistice Day dedication of a plaque which paid homage to the 237 men from this area who died in World War II. The honor roll of men from Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County was unveiled by the 14-year- old daughter of the late Major Thomas D. Howie, hero of St. Lo, and former member of the S.M.A.

faculty. The ceremony commenced with

marches by the bands present. Fol- lowing, Colonel Sproul, a local mili- tary officer, introduced General E. Walton Opic, a former S.M.A. cadet, who in a short speech reviewed Gen- eral Wade Haislip's life, and then presented him. General Wade Hamp- ton Haislip had come from Wash- ington, back to his home town, to give a 15 minute dedicating address. Nearly 1,000 people were present to hear him talk of a possible peace to come through everyone's sacrifice. Miss Howie then unveiled the plaque. The program was simple and direct, but it included all the ceremonial pomp and color befitting the occasion.

A smooth aerial attack and a Rock of Gibralter defense proved to be an unbeatable combination here yesterday afternoon as the Blue and Gold rolled to an unusually easy 47-21 victory over our arch rival Fork Union Mili- tary Acadeirn-.

S.M.A. tallied two of their touch- downs on passes and aerials, set up two more as Q.uarterback Bucky Vest hit his receivers for long and short gains all afternoon. Both his touch- downs heave came on fourth down, one to end Bill Quinlan for ten yards in the first quarter and the other to substitute Halfback Bobby Ramsey for 35 in the second.

Vest also scored one himself on a three yard sweep for the game's se- cond marker, Johnny Popson tallied a pair, and John Gardner and Harry Makeever contributed one each.

Left footed Mannie Semples con- verted five times in seven attempts and had one good kick nullified.

Staunton's forward wall, spearhead- ed by End Quinlan, Tackles Bob Bartholomew and John Morrow, and Guards Bobby Rodgers and Bruce Motta played a rugged brand of de- fensive football.

SMA's first tally came when Vest flipped to Quinlan down the middle. Semples converted to make it 7-0. The home eleven swept 62 yards to their next score. After a gain by Gardner, Vest cut loose with one to Quinlan and, the big end went to the three before he was pulled down. On the keep play Vest skirted right end to- score standing and, again Semples. converted.

It took just four plays for Staunton to cover 9 yards and a third touch- down. Not until late in the second quarter were the visitors able to move the ball far enough for a first down, then they gave up possession on a pass interception. Their first half first downs totaled four, coming only after the Hilltoppers already had piled up a commanding 27-0 margin.

Following another SMA marker on a pass from Vest to Ramsey, Fork Union came back to pick up its first first down at the 4, but Garnett Wi- lley intercepted a pass on the Staun- ton 35. SMA could not gain, Vest kicked to Fork Union 37, and the visitors proceeded to sweep to a touchdown. The half time score was 27-7.

Staunton moved 81 yards early in the third quarter for a score.

The fourth was a free scoring duel. Fork Union went 44 yards, Bullock going the last five after passing to Garrett for 25. Less than two min- utes later the visitors had another, Boswell grabbing a Vest pass and scooting 35 yards.

The 47 points scored by Staunton are just about the highest total for cither team in this lengthy Thanks- giving series, and they enabled the Hilltoppers to close out their season with a 7 and 1 record, keep their state record clean, and put them in a percentage tic for state military school laurels.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1951.

Magazine Makes Error Concerning General Persons Former SMA Superintendent

Nine Cadet Musicians Join Blue Knights

Some observant cadet turned in a small article from one of these poc- ket-size news books (probably PEO-

PLE) which concerned a certain Ma- jor General John C Persons. Quo- ted, it read as follows: "Maj. Gen. John C. Persons, crack public-rela- tions officer and brother of Alabama's governor—the man you have to go through at SHAPE to get anywhere with "Ike." Above this note was a picture of an unfamiliar face with the name Persons under it.

Now it happens that two years ago a Maj. Gen. Wilton B. Persons, bro- ther of Alabama's governor, was the superintendent at SMA. He was call- ed away to serve on General Eisen- hower's public relations staff. The magazine had obviously made an er- ror. The Kablegram wrote them a letter, and enclosed a picture of the mistaken identity. Let's all watch for a probable correction in one of the issues.

Nine cadet musicians are present- ly playing for the Blue Knights, ac- cording to George Ronne, leader of the cadet orchestra. These member have had several practice sessions in the Blue Knights room located on the top floor of Memorial Hall. Many positions are still open for cadets who play instruments, including ca- dets interested in playing the pianc. Cadet Ronne would appreciate it if a cadet could tell him where he migh find a bass violin.

Ronne stated, that he hopes the Blue Knights will be good enough to be invited to play for some of the local high school events. Their first en- gagement is plaj-ing for the Christ- mas Dinner to be held December 18.

French Club To Be Advised By Lt. Moon

Boys Get Best Deal, But Girls Don't Mind

This thing of equal rights among men and women is all a lot of bunk. For example, consider the case of high school boys and girls: If boys get a little too plump from too man\- chocolate sodas, girls say, "My, what big muscles you have." But, if the same thing happens to a girl, the boys say, "Nope, she's getting fat. I don't want to take her to the prom. '

If a boy has freckles, the girls say he looks like Van Johnson. But if a girl has freckles, does any one think she looks like a movie star? Oh, no, those girls have to spend part of their hard earned allowance buying something to cover up their freckles.

A boy only has to drop by the barber shop once a month and his hair problems are solved. Not so with girls. Every night they have to roll their hair on curlers. Boys sure do take life easy.

Box's can stay out as late as they please any night of the week, but most girls have to be home at a certain time on week nights and a certain time on week-ends.

Girls have to be gay and sparkling when boys are around if they expect to be noticed, but the boys know that girls go for the strong, silent type, so they just stand around and look handsome.

Boys should be thankful that clothes don't necessarily "make the man," but for the girl that is an entirely different matter. Another part of her hard earned allowance she spends for clothes, while trying to keep up with the ever changing style-.

Even with all their complaints, girls are glad they have someone to take them to the show on Saturday nights.

—Reprinted from the Charleston (W. Va.) Bootstrap.

The French Club will again be ad vised by Lit. William C. Moon. Liut enant Moon has said that the purpose of the club will be to help the cadets who have trouble with French. Mem- bers of the club are willing to allow anyone interested in French to attend their meetings.

Movies of important sights in France will be shown to the mem bers and French records will be play- ed. All cadets wishing to join the club are asked to see Lieutenant Moon.

Cadets Participate in Ceremonies at St. Francis

The SMA firing squad, Color Guard, and two buglers participated in the dedication of a flag pole at the St. Francis Assisi Church School on November 12.

The ceremony opened with the pre- sentation of the flag by the Color Guard composed of Cadets Monroe, Jeffries, Scholtz, and Sanders to Father Klemmer who was flanked by several altar boys. Next the flag was raised on the new pole which was presented to the parochial school by Edward S. Purcell, II, of arrison- burg, whose mother was a former student of the institution. Recita- tions by the students as led by Fa- ther Egan then took place. The flag was lowered to half mast, and then raised as the firing squad consisting of Cadets Schieb, Colson, Fesenmeyer, Tewksbury, Dubrof, Stevenson, Saf- fer, Lee, and Ceccacci, shot off three volleys. The service was concluded by the sounding of taps with echo effect by Cadets Fiering and Haskins.

Alumni News

Jay Yakubisin is now attending Johns Hopkins University and would appreciate letters from his old friends. His address is, Jay Yakubi- sin, Box 624, Johns Hopkins Univer- sity, Baltimore, Maryland.

Junior Varsity Football Team

List row, left to right: Collins, Bouie, Saffer, Hazelwood, DeVittorio, Coach Diviney, Sabine, Fin- berg, Stuhlberger, Jenkins. Second row: Wigton, Walker, Sterling, Nichta, Hoskins, Buckly, Sim- mons, Lay ton. Third row: Smith, Grizzard, Kohl, Jacobs, Dreifus, Robison, Atkinson, Luneski, Sci- betta. Fourth row: Calhoun, Squelch, Griffin, Cekuta, Anderson, Arundel, DiGiorgio, Clary.

Notes from the Office Of the Headmaster

1. There will be six periods of school Wednesday, December 19, but intermission will be eliminated and each period made shorter.

2. There are eighteen (18) school days until Christmas. Use them fully. It is short-sighted to put anything off until after Christmas that can be done during these eighteen days. The next reports arc due December 5.

3. Requests for application forms for the January College Board ex- aminations should be made Decem- ber 3, 4, or 5, and not later. The ad- dress is College Entrance Examina- tion Board, P. O. Box 5l)2, Prince- ton, New Jersey.

4. For the January 12 examina- tion, the application with the fee should be sent to the Board not later than December 18.

5. If any senior does not fully un- derstand college entrance procedure, he shoul report to the Headmaster's Office as soon as possible for further explanation.

6. After the Headmaster places marks and the personal data on col- lege entrance transcripts, the trans- cripts become confidential and can not be returned to cadets or to par- ents.

7. Each senior is reminded that he is responsible for making his own College Board examination arrange- ments and his own application for admission to college.

8. If any cadet does not understand his re-examination privileges, he should consult his teachers. Under no circumstances should a cadet at- tempt a re-examination until lie has reviewed the work thoroughly. Re- sults of re-examinations are not sent home except by request.

Staunton Jayvees Suffer Defeat At Hands of Heavier Fork Union Military Academy

Spanish Club Plans Early Organization

The Spanish Club recently organi- zed under the direction of Captain Zarelli will include an interesting pro- gram of motion pictures about the Spanish speaking countries. At the next meeting this club will see the first of the movies about bull fights in Venezuela. Captain Zarelli is plan- ning to show the club members brief short subjects about Spanish culture and the South American countries. One purpose of :he club will be to teach cadets to speak Spanish more fluently.

Captain Zarelli stated that he hopes the boys who are interested in Span- ish will come to all meetings instead of just coming for the movies. All cadets interested in joining the club are invited to attend the next meet-

The Staunton Jayvee eleven defeat- ed 48-13 by the Fork Union Military Academy Junior Varsity suffered un- der the strain of a much heavier ball club. The FUMA squad began the game with twelve consecutive victories behind them and were determined to keep their record unmatched by SMA.

The Fork Union attack opened se- conds after Smith of Fork Union kicked off to Joe Black who went fifteen yards to the SMA 46 yard line. Buddy Jenkins took the ball on a sweep around right end when he fumbled the ball and FUMA recov- ered. Taking over on the SMA 49 yard line Westphal tossed a pass to McQuain which was good for the first score of the game. Smith missed his conversion and the score in the opening five minutes of play was 6-0 in favor of the Fork Union squad.

After another kick off by Smith SMA fumbled the ball on their own 26 yard line with FUMA recovering. Furlong went around left and for 25 yards scoring another TD. Smith then made the conversion to set the score 13-0.

After the kick off Joe Black return- ed the ball to the SMA 41 yard line. After a penalty of offsides against Fork Union, Tommy Saffer took the ball four yards after being hit by most of the FUMA line. Joe Blacks punt was blocked and they took over on the SMA 45 yard line. Then Mc- Quain grabbed a pass from Westpha and was knocked out of bounds at the SMA 20 yard line by Joe Black. Fur- long was caught by the SMA line at the 35, but on the next place Vare scored the third touchdown for Fork Union after a 25 yard run. The ex- tra point was made by Westphal and the score was 20-0.

At the kick off Robinson of SMA was swamped on his own 9 yard line and then Buddy Jenkins was caught behind the goal line by FUMA's Vare giving Fork Union two points to set the score 22-0.

Dick Hazelwood kicked off to West- phal who ran to the SMA 38 yard line where he was hit by John Sum- mons. Then McQuain scored on a long pass to add another touchdown to the march to make the score of 28-0. Westphal missed his conversion attempt.

With added spirit some how still within him Tommy Saffer ran the ball back after the kick off to the SMA 48, then Saffer tossed a pass to Hazelwood for the first score by the Staunton eleven. Hazelwood mis- sed his conversion and kicked off to Carr who went as far as the FUMA 38. SMA recovered a fumble by Fork Union and Lou Scibetta went for a four yard again. Then Fork

Union took over on their own 45 and Furlong went to the SMA 39 before he was hit by Fred Finberg. SMA took over, but Furlong intercepted a pass and was stopped by Hank Sabine on the SMA 27 yard line. Taking over on the SMA 35 Tommy Saffer was knocked out of bounds on the FUMA 24 yard line. A fumble end- ed the downfield action by the Staun- ton squad. The first half ended with the score a top heavy 34 for Fork- Union and 6 for Staunton.

Staunton came back after the half and seemed more relaxed than in rfn: first half when they were stampiedded. After holding the FUMA team for the first eleven minutes Westphal con- nected with McQuain for the score. Westphal successfully made his con- version attempt and the score was 42-6 favor of Fork Union.

Several plays after the kick off Saf- fer threw a pass to Buddy Jenkins which Jenkins took to the FUMA 41 yard line. Again Tommy Saffer tos- sed one to Dick Hazelwood and Ha- zelwood was knocked out on the FU MA 15 yard line. Then Joe Black went through Fork Unions center to the Fork Union 3 yard line, and Tom- my Safer went around end for the second score. Hazelwood made the conversion making the score 12-13.

In the fourth quarter FUMA went to SMA's 31 after Westphals pass co McQuain connected and Bill McTear dumped McQuain. On the next play the same pass combination clicked again and the FUMA eleven stood on the Staunton 4 yard line. After a penalty was called against Fork Union, Westphal ran through SMA's now meager defense and scored the final touchdown. The conversion was missed setting the score up at 48-13.

Staunton coming back in the second half to hold Fork Union lost their contest in the first quarter when fum- bles and a weak pass defense kept the Fork Union squad within constant scoring distance.

The Junior Varsity squad of SMA has had an outstanding record in spite of their loss to FUMA. They have a record of three wins, two against Woodstock High- School and one against Massanutten Jayvees, and two losses, one to Spottsylvania, and the other to FUMA. The team was coached by Lieutenant Diviney and managed by Jose Maldonado. flgiHashrd et sh cmfwy vbgkqjjNIO o

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THE KABLEGRAM

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A column by Jimmy Thacker, Lea- der Papers Sports Editor, published last week, so much concerned S.M.A. that your editors feel it should be printed here in its entirety.

Why Not A Virginia Military School League?

If both Staunton and Augusta Mili- tary Academies complete the remain- der of their football schedules with- out defeat, which will wear the crown of champion of the socalled Virginia Military School League?

Both will be undefeated in "league" play, although Augusta will have two more victories than Staunton by virtu? or having played two more games. But each school will have a perfect mark, and, as an official of one of them said, "You can't beat a thousand per cent."

Of course, this is like counting your chickens before they are hatched. Both schools have pretty tough foes yet to meet on the gridiron. Augusta takes on Massanutten Saturday and Fishburne, Thanksgiving. Staunton meets Fork Union in its traditional Turkey Day classic on The Hill Nov- ember 22. A loss in either instance would leave no doubt as to the champ.

But we are not particularly interes- ted right now in the title. What con- cerns us is this socalled Virginia School League. There is no such animal, being a league in name only; thus, when a team wins a "champion- ship" it is only a hollow honor, with no real meaning.

Several years ago some effort was made to seat up a real, honest to goodness Virginia Military School League. That fizzled. Why, we have no way of knowing. But another ef- fort toward this end certainly should be made. It seems rather ridiculous that schools such as Staunton, Au- gusta, Fork Union, Massanutten, Fish- burne, and Hargrave can't get to- gether and set up some sort of athle tic conference that woud have some meaning.

It is true that Hargrave probably is out of the others' class in foot- ball, but it still could work along with the rest in setting up a league that would benefit all of them. Certain rules, chief among which would be eligibility requirements and scholar- ships, would have to be formulated, but e believe such a league would work to the advantage of everyone concerned.

Intramural Football "C" Tramples "E" 26-0

Touched off by a 50 yard end run by Hillgrove, "C" routed "E" com- pany. A pass from Oliver to Bur- rows and the score rang up again. Then Goldberg hit Moore for another T.D. Seward and Burrows excelled defensively on the line. "E" com- panv put up a good hard fight.

"C" Tops Band 32-0 The Band with but 6 men and a

small, hustling, ballplayer in Clancy, put up a tough battle in the short 35 minutes game. A pass from Oliver to Holcraft accounted for the first touchdown. Another to Goldberg by olcraft, and then a Hillsgrove run around end for the third. The re- maining T.D.'s were scored similarly.

"B" Defeats "A" 13-0 The highlights of the game were

2 touchdown passes to Bier,, M., and Richardson. The extra point was made by Smith, C.'s run around the left end. "A" company played an ex- cellent game, but they lacked enough to be victorious. Gentry and Pollard played a remarkable defensive game for "B" company.

"In the Sportlite"

Jim Weaver

Staunton Defeats Massanutten 40-13

Playing in the most rough and tum- ble game so far, our varsity eleven jumped to a fast lead and never re- linquished it until the game finished with an SMA 40-13 victory. The contest took place at Massanutten on their homcoming day, and the opposi- tion was out to win it. Very seldom has the Blue and Gold faced such a spirited team. Until their grid meet ing with us, Massanutten had been defeated only once, that by the Wash ington and Lee Jayvees.

Six different players scored the half dozen SMA touchdowns. The parade was started on the third play and we had the ball by the unstoppable John ny Popson, who ran 78 yards off tac- kle for the tally while shaking off at least 5 tacklers. Following him in order were Harry Makeever, Tom Crutchfield, John Gardner, Manny Semples, and Joe Savoldi. Semples added four extra points from place- ment.

Even though our opponent was de- feated, the prominent player was a member of the oppositions squad. Jim Randall, a 200 pound tailback in Mas- sanuttens single wing attack spear- headed his team and played a really great game for a losing cause. At times carrying the ball 3 out of 4 times, he didn't seem to know when to quit. Randall scored once, threw to end Bill Sheedy for the other, kicked one extra point and turned in an otherwise outstanding performance.

Our varsity backfield again did a stellar job on the running of Popson, Gardner, and Makeever, and passing of Vest. The latter, also, was par- ticularly fine with his ball handling. He faked well in his quarterbacking and on optional play was especially

effective.

On one play, Bucky can keep the ball and run or lateral to another back, according to the defensive set-up. He was picking up several yards :nto the line, then, at the very last second and just as he was being hit lateraling off to another back for additional

yardage.

Defensively, Makeever at a line- backing post was outstanding. He was a general nuisance all afternoon as far as Massanutten was concern- ed. Bill Quinlan at end, tackles John Morrow and Bob Bartholemew, and guards Jim Weaver and Sandy Spero did their usual workmanlike jobs.

It seems that some fellows are a little too quiet and just don't possess that colorful playing ability. Harry Makeever is one of these athletes. He often stays in a game from the first play until the final whistle without being substituted for once; yet some- how, observers do not realize it. Hat- rison plays fullback, and most often makes a gain. Nothing spectacular, but he gains. He plays line backer-up on defense and is usually found on the bottom of a pile up. It would not be exaggerating to say thai Harry, in the Massanutten win, fig- ured in 50 per cent of the tackles. Nevertheless, it passes by unnoticed by most of the spectators. Makeever is the third North Carolinian on the first string. He hails from Sanford, weighs 190 pounds, and is 6 feet tall.

Jim Weaver, a 5 feet 10 inch, 200 pounder, is similar, to Makeever in playing attitude. It is the rule rather than the exception for a guard to be unnoticed. Most of them play the game for personal satisfaction, know- ing that he opened up a hole for the fullback, or threw a key block on a touchdown play. When the sea- son started, our varsity had four starting guards; two on offense and two on defense. In the second half of the Valley Forge contest, there was only one left. Tough Jim Weaver was the one. Jim is one of the seven day students on our varsity. He played tackle prior to coming here from Wilson Memorial High. Per- haps the best fact about him is that he will be back again next season to hold down his left guard position.

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Officer : "I caught this guy stealing bananas off a fruit stand."

Magistrate: "Aha! Impersonating an officer! Two years."

Pass In Review

Richard Layton

One of Staunton's most popular ca- dets is likable Dick Layton, who will graduate at mid-year. Layton, who is a resident of Rivera Beach, Florida is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Layton. Dick first came to S.M.A. in 1948, his freshman year.

Throughout his career Dick has proved himself to be an earnest stu- dent, is scholastic average is better than ninety and, as previously stated, he has picked up enougli credits to graduate at mid-year.

Dick was made a squad sergeant during his sophomore year. Last year he became first sergeant of F Com- pany. This year he attained the rank of cadet Major, and commands the Second Battalion.

Dick's activities at Staunton have been both numerous and varied. He is captain of the tennis team and is in his fourth year as a varsity player. Although this is his first year on the J.V.'s., his is a member of the first string, where he is commonly called 'The Terror' ? ?!! He has also spent a year on the Kablegram Staff, where he was Military Editor last year, and three years on The Shrapnel, serving twice as sponsor Editor.

In his sophomore year Dick won the History IV Medal. He also holds the Superintendent's ribbon, the Head- master's ribbon, the Commandant's ribbon, and the Military ribbon, sev- eral times each.

Due to the presence of a certain freshman, Dick is a frequent caller at Mary Baldwin College. Besides his many achievements, he is well known on the campus as a leader in school spirit and a friend to all.

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Why Library Fines? Inqiring Reporter Gets Real Answer

In a recent interview this reporter asked the Headmaster why a fee was charged for keeping books out of the library longer than the prescribed number of days, and his reply is of interest, I am sure, to every S.M.A. cadet. Colonel Pence said that this procedure is common to all libraries, because it is probably the only way that careless individuals can be taught that libraries exist to serve everybody and not merely a selfish few. He pointed out that here at S. M. A. even at formal theme time some ca- dets are often deprived of important reference material, because some care- less or selfish cadet has failed to re- turn books or other material on time. However, he said that this is not true of the large majority of cadets.

Colonel said further that a person incurs a moral obligation to return a library book on time when he takes the book out, and that an additional moral obligation to pay his fine is incurred when he fails to return it on time. He explained that in some libraries an individual who owes a library fine is not permitted to use the library until the fee is paid, but at Staunton paying thefine is a mat- ter of honor and no such drastic steps are taken or contemplated.

Therefore, it reduces to a matter of moral obligation that users of the library should consider a challenge to their honor to pay the fine, if any, without grumbling. We all forget at times, but I am sure that only a very few of us try to avoid a moral obligation and fail to pay up cheer- full}' when we return books late to the library or inadvertently lose a book.

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THE KABLEGRAM

"Wot's Hoppening?"

Is it true that Marty Bier has joined the space cadets?

* * *

Is it true that Eskimo was the first person to complain of no heat ?

* * *

Who is the cadet in 241 who went to bed with a can of sardines under

his pillow? * * *

Who is it that went out to forma- tion with nine MS bars on his sleeve?

* * *

What two cadets had a fight over who was going to get the jet plane out of the cereal box?

* * *

Dubrof: Walker, do you know where MBC is?

Walker: Oh, you mean that school on the hill opposite Fairfax.

Dubrof : No, John, it's in Staunton. Walker: Yea, now I know. It's

that red brick building opposite Mary Baldwin.

* * *

Is it true that the U.S.S. North sank twice in one night? How about it, sailor boys.

* * *

After a long Sunday afternoon one of the cadets is seen in the Western Union office sending the following telegram,

"Dear Dad, No Funds, No Fun, Send Money." Love, Sonny.

The following day he receives the following telegram from his father,

"Dear Son, Hoiv Bad, Too Sad, Your Dad."

—Exchange. * * *

Who was it that hid under the bed in 241 during CQ and wasn't spotted by two captains during their inspec- tion.

=fc * =!= He: Whisper those three little

words and make me walk on air. She: "Go hang yourself."

* * *

Big Executive: "Boy, is this the right road to Columbus?"

Boy : "Don't know." Big Executive:"How far isit to

Fort Benning?" Boy: "Don't know." Big Executive (becoming exasper-

ated) : "Boy, you don't know much, do you?"

Boy: "No, but I ain't lost." —Exchange.

Who's Who?

A is for Ambrose, he thinks he's for the screen,

B is for Brown, Willie we mean; C is for Conda, who picked on a

rat, D is for Dubrof, a captain at that; E is for El-Khouri, related to Sy-

ria, F is for Formisano, big in the

posterior; G is for Geller, almost bald in the

head, H is for Hazlewood, company bas-

ketball he led ; I is for Irizarry, believe it or not, I is for Jensen, on the range a

sure shot; K is for Klapper, as a lineman,

Great! L is for Layton, who will soon

graduate; N is for Nasca, he's on it too;

M is for Morrow, co-captain of

the team, O is for Oliver, first sergeant of

"C", P is for Parent, who we hardly

can see; Qis for Quinlan, a gridiron dynamite,

R is for Konne, the chief Blue

Knight; S is for Steetle, in the city he's

outta luck,

T is for Taylor, big old ChucK;

U is for Uricoechea, easy to spell,

Vis for Vasconcellos, he needs

PRELL;

W is for Wauchope, never kmw

he existed,

X is for those who aren't here

listed;

Y is for Yakubisin, the second to

come,

Z is for Zeligman, you win; we

succumb;

We in 411 created this one,

Don't take it too hard it was all done in fun.

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Alumni From 27 Classes (Continued from Page 1)

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Alumni Present for Homecong

1911: Guy Kyle, E. Walton Opie; 1914: Percy E. Smith; 1916: Jimmy Simmons; 1919: George Tullidge; 1920: H. E. Bishop; 1922: F. M. Stevenson, Tom Woodward; 1924: Joseph Stealey, Howard Wilson; 1925: Bilson R. Ing; 1926: Hugh Jenks;

1927: Max Turner; 1928: R. G. Miller, J. A. Turner; 1929: Willis Kerr; 1930: Bob Maxwell; 1931: R. L. Wilson; 1934: Al Ladner;

1935: George Boman, C. E. Bry- ant, Jack Cutler; 1940: Layne Leof- fler; 1941: O. Z. Hoge; 1942: E. L. Dodge, E. J, Knott, Jr.; John Ludt, Claud Ryan, Henry Shipplett; 1943 :• Raymond DiGregorio, J. W. B. Thomas, M. J. Nul;

1944: Karl Appel, James Kindre- gan, Wesley Richards, Dave Roth- well, William Schmid, Jr.; 1945: George Fangman, Dave Fisher, Carl Newlen; 1947: Leonard DiGregorio, N. R. Guynn, John Mainardi, Sam Storey; 1948: H. S. Dey, Jr.;

1944: Alexander DeVolpi, Don Fisher, E. J. Newbaker III, Leslie Reynolds, John Wilson; 1950: Ron- ald DiGregorio, Fred Hopewell, Charlie Levering, Malcolm Perry, Bruce Rhea; 1951: David Akehurst, Dino Capetan, Lawrence Johnson, Ronald Kuhlwein, James Shapero, Alfred Smith, Win. Wray.

Dr. McLean Wins Trip to Spain

Cadet McLean, Son, May Accompany Him During Spring Vacation

Dr. Jay McLean, father of Cadet Franklin McLean and director of radio-therapy of the Savannah Tum- or Clinic, has won a trip to Spain for himself and his wife or son, as the first prize-winner in an interna- tional essay contest.

Subject of the contest, conducted over Radio Spain's short-wave broad- cast, was "Why I Want to Visit Spain."

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Announcement of Dr. McLean's good fortune was made in Madrid October 23, 1951 and was carried in the following International News Ser- vice dispatch from there: "Spain's National Radio announced today that Dr. Jay McLean of 612 Drayton Street, Savannah, Ga., has won the essay contest on the subject, 'Wby I Want to Visit Spain.'

"The contest, conducted over the 'Voice of Spain' short-wave broad- cast, drew 500 entries."

In his telephone conversation, which was recorded and later broad- cast internationally, Dr. McLean em- phasized that his trip must be madi to coincide with one of his son's vaca- tions from Staunton Military Aca- demy. It is understood that Cadet McLean will accompany his dad dur- ing spring furlough.

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