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Wht Kableijratn Staunton Military Academy, Kable Station, Staunton, Virginia, Friday, December 6, 1957 No. 4

FORK UNION, 8 —- STAUNTON, 0 Quartet Contest To Be Held Sunday Night

This year's Quartet Contest is being held day after tomorrow, De- cember 8, during second C.Q. The deadline for entries is today, De- cember 6, at third mess. The Sec- ond C.Q. will be "free."

The Blue Knights, a newly or- ganized band group, is to accom- pany the performers and there will be prizes given to the best singing group. Individual performances are welcome, but prizes will only be awarded to quartets. First prize includes tickets to the Dixie and the Visulite theaters and one dol- lar credit at Quick's for each mem- ber. Each quartet will sing two or three selections, depending on the number of quartets entered.

Everybody is invited to attend the Quartet Contest this Sunday, because there will be fun for every-

Alumni Return For Thanksgiving

This past weekend, several alumni, from various sections of the country, returned to join in the Thanksgiving celebrations at the Academy. It is estimated that there were at least fifteen who came from local colleges and uni- versities, six from the armed serv- ices, and three who are employed in businesses.

Blue Knights Reorganized

This year, as in the past, the renowned Blue Knights of SMA were re-formed. Cadets Phil Ochs and Ed Morse were the main figures responsible for our last year's jazz band, which was under the direction of Cadet Captain VanMaldeghen.

This year, however, these cadets have replaced the members lost at the end of last year and renamed themselves the Blue Knights.

Warren Smith from New York has been selected to play piano for the group. He is a new boy at the Academy and shows promising talent. John Maurer, manager of the football team for two years and first trombonist of the Regi- mental Band, has joined the or- ganization with great interest. Pat Counts, an outstanding half-back on the football team, plays tenor sax for the group. He and Phil Ochs, who plays alto sax, make up the reed section. Harold Swartz, an old boy at the Acad- emy, and Ed Morse play the trumpets. Herb Smith will play bass.

English Considered Princeton University transcripts

in support of application for ad- mission ask the following question: Is the candidate's work in Eng- lish Composition Outstanding, Above average, Average, or Be- low Average?

Greetings To The Corps

With vacation time just ahead, it is appropriate that we pause to evaluate the fall ses- sion and at the same time con- template the future.

Individual and group accept- ance of responsibility has been generally superior. Logically, there are minor exceptions, but the Corps is to be commended for its splendid over-all per- formance to date. Without be- ing dispiriting, may I suggest that each of you make a firm resolution to work still harder to attain even fuller advantage of your abundant opportunity.

The Holiday Season is right- ly a joyous one. Nevertheless, do not overlook the solemnity of the occasion.

The Faculty and Staff wishes each of you and his family an old-fashioned Merry Christmas and a Happy and Rewarding New Year.

Sincerely yours, Harrison S. Dey Colonel, S. M. A. Superintendent

Band Banquet To Be Held Dec. 15

On Sunday, December IS, the Regimental Band will hold its an- nual banquet honoring Major Josef Studney, the band's director. Each year this banquet is held in honor of "CAP" Studney, well loved by the members of the band for his tireless work with the band.

Col. Harrison S. Dey, Col. J. Worth Pence, Col. William K. Dove, and Major Charles Weidin- ger will be present. o

Thanksgiving Dance

Friday evening, November 29, the Cotillion Club gave its first formal dance of the 1957-1958 ses- sion. This dance, the Thanksgiv- ing Formal, was held in the Large Gym of North Barracks from nine until one o'clock.

The gymnasium was colorfully decorated with cutouts honoring the SMA Varsity football team and also depicting the Thanksgiving season. At the south end of the gymnasium, cutouts of the first string team were placed on the wall in the order in which they appear on the playing field. Along the walls of the gym were pennants showing the scores of this year's contests.

The receiving line included Col- onel and Mrs. J. Worth Pence, Major and Mrs. Simon Painter, Colonel and Mrs. Harold C. James, Cadet Major Edward N. Evans, Regimental Commander and Pres- ident of the Cotillion Club, and his date, Miss Peytie Hamilton, and Cadet First Lieutenant Jerry Rey- nolds with Miss Joanna Risdon. Punch and cookies were served throughout the evening. Music for the occasion was provided by THE MELODIERS.

Action At The Thanksgiving Game

SMA Ranks Second In The Circuit In a powerful display of defensive might, the Blue Devils

of Fork Union Military Academy downed the Hilltoppers of Staunton Military Academy 8-0 Thursday, November 28, on Kable Field in the annual Thanksgiving Day meeting of the two clubs.

Taking the big game, Fork Union became the 1957 champs of the Big Four Virginia Military League, with SMA ranking second in that circuit. It was the season finale for both clubs —FUMA closing with a 8-1 record and SMA 6-3.

A second period safety and a late fourth quarter touch- down proved the deciding factor in the contest. While it was expected that the game would be an offensive battle, it proved just the opposite with the strong defenses of the two clubs making the contest. Each club found pene- tration of the opponent's line prac- tically impossible. However, the difference came on a couple of bad breaks suffered by SMA.

Intercepted Pass As the game opened, it was evi-

dent there would be a mighty bat- tle before the closing gun. Until the half began to wane, the game was nearly a deadlock. It was: run-four-plays-and-punt; for both sides with neither squad getting past the other's 35 yard line. With about three minutes remaining in the first half, it looked as though SMA was getting a break when Dave Bishop intercepted FUMA quarterback Ed Ferdinand's left- handed pass on the SMA IS.

Andy Melosky attempted but failed on one pass play and then hit Gene Reilly who was driven for a two yard loss although the pass was completed. At that, Bill Tucker went into punt formation and when the pass from center was high, found it impossible to kick and attempted a run. How- ever, he was swamped behind the goal line by a host of Fork Union tacklers and FUMA led 2-0 on the safety, as the half ran out.

Fork Union Scores It was not until about midway

through the fourth quarter that Fork Union scored the only six- pointer of the contest. It was again the difficulty in getting a punt away which crippled the Hilltop- pers.

When SMA was forced to punt after running out of gas on their own 39, Tucker dropped back to punt formation. Another bad pass from center kept him from kick- ing and he ran the ball out to the 21, where Fork Union took over. Halfback Bill Wood took the ball for Fork Union and drove to the 15. On the next play, Gib Carson drove across to the eleven. Then, starting quarterback Bill Popp faded back as if to pass—kept the ball, and swept around right end

and across the goal line. From then on, on the short end of an 8-0 score with time fast runnig away, the Hilltoppers attempted desper- ation passes one after another but a fired up Fork Union line time after time threw Melosky and Mike Harmatuck back for long losses. Because of those long losses while attempting the last-minute passes, SMA ended up with a minus 22 yards in the rushing statistics.

"Good Job This Year" "While we're disappointed be-

cause of the loss, we played a good ball game," said Coach Al McCue after the game. "We had a good team this year and a good bunch of kids. They have done a good job this season," the big mentor said.

The hard-fought game, desper- ately hoped for in both camps, saw outstanding play in both team's behalf. The Hilltoppers did a fine job of containing the big 225 full- back Lowell Vaught and the two speedy Fork Union halfbacks Bob Reimer and Earl Stoudt. On the other hand, Fork Union was suc- cessful in slowing shifty Tom Campbell who was able to break loose only three times. During the entire game, neither team was able to sustain a drive of more than 30 yards.

Bad Breaks A near-capacity crowd braved

threatening skies to witness the battle in the mud. They saw both school's coaches pull every ounce of football strategy from their bags of tricks to try to get past the other's rock-like defense. But, in the case of SMA, it was the bad breaks, especially some untimely penalties and punting trouble that proved the difference. (Courtesy of the Staunton Leader.)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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THE KABLEGRAM

The Kablegram GARY E. SCHMIDT Editor-in-Chief PETE TATTERSALL Executive Sports Editor JERRY REYNOLDS Managing Sports Editor STEWART HANNON News Editor DAVE LITZENRURG Features Editor FRANK LEPORE Photography Editor RORERT O'HAVER Art Editor EDGAR KIRBY Business Manager MIKE GOLDWATER Editorial Assistant LT. DENNIS G. CASE Faculty Adviser

NEWS Ahbe, J.; Caudy, C.; Gillilan, J.; Heenan, R.; Mier, J.;

Sobie, C; Starry, G.

FEATURES Bernal, J.; Bird, R.; Henderson, F.; Kroutil, J.; Ochs, P.;

Roberts, Y.; Torraco, R.; Vengoechea, J.; Zeuch, R.

SPORTS Bird, R.; Eisenberg, K.; Logan, G.; Messer, J.; SafFer, S.;

Vengoechea, J.; Wansink, P.

The Day SMA Was Defeated What happened on Thanksgiving Day? By now,

everybody knows the story of the game. Some may attribute the loss of the game to the

football team — but unjustly. How about the corps? Was it their fault? — hardly! The spirit exhibited at the game, and even before the game, far surpassed any expression of support yet seen here at the Academy. The extensive exhibits of dummies, signs, and colorful displays of morale demonstrated the support of the corps. And the football team? Well, look at the fine record they have had this year! Sure, they've had a few losses; but the fight they put up on Kable Field was not one to be overlooked by anyone. The two injuries are sufficient justification for this statement.

Several SMA "alumni" made a visit to FUMA the day before the game and reported that there was no ap- parent display of school spirit there at all. Yet, even their team was highly impressed by our display of mo- rale. As a matter of fact, it will be a long time before anyone at Fork Union will forget the spirit shown at SMA. Almost everytime the FUMA cadets go out to formation they will be reminded of our spirit just as if it were written in big white letters on a black back- ground.

FUMA won the game; SMA lost; but, FUMA did not "beat" SMA. We were defeated in the game — but we were not beaten in enthusiasm and school spirit.

GES

Rogues Gallery

The Headmaster's Notes

1. Cadets are reminded that there will be regular school Saturday, December 14, with no leave Friday night, December 13, to make up for loss of Friday, December 20.

2. If any senior does not fully understand college entrance pro- cedure, he should report to the Headmaster's Office as soon as pos- sible for further explanation.

3. After the Headmaster places marks and the personal data on college entrance transcripts, the transcripts become confidential and can not be returned to cadets or to parents.

4. Each senior is reminded that he is responsible for making his own College Board examination arrangements and his own applica- tion for admission to college.

5. Cadets should discuss with their parents during the Christmas furlough any expected midyear re- classification. At the midyear new classes will be formed in solid geometry, trigonometry, advanced algebra, plane geometry, algebra II, algebra I, Spanish II, and prob- ably Spanish I.

6. Cadets who are failing any of the above subjects at the midyear should probably transfer to a be- ginning class in that subject and repeat the first half of it in order to obtain a half credit instead of a complete failure.

7. Where no beginning class is being formed in a subject, failure can be remedied frequently by a higher mark this quarter. Some- times a re-examination helps, and a greater effort is always in order. The mark for the session is the average of the four quarterly marks, but one passing mark is necessary in each semester.

8. If any cadet does not under- stand his re-examination privileges, he should consult his teachers. Un- der no circumstances should a cadet attempt a re-examination until he has reviewed the work- thoroughly. Results of re-exami- nations are not sent home except by request.

9. All cadets should make the best use possible of the few days remaining until the Christmas fur- lough and also of the few weeks between the Christmas Furlough and the second quarter examina- tions.

10. Saturday, January 18, will be a school day. It will be used for review and for special em- phasis on some topics that may need more time and effort.

11. Seniors are reminded that ap- plications for the January 11 Col- lege Board examinations must be received by the Board not later than December 14, 1957, or a late registration fee of $3.00 will be added. There is still time to write the Board for an applica- tion form, but this should be done at once.

12. The Headmaster wishes for all a most pleasant holiday season.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

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under the Act of March 3, 1879

"IKE"

Alias Kenneth Lee Eisenberg Claim to Fame Fred Schafer Racket spending nights in 218 Jinx Neidich Sentenced to Duke Univ.

"MORT"

Alias Stanley G. Brown Claim to Fame being "The

People's Choice" Racket rooming with

Huck and Morg Jinx Ringing Bells Sentenced to US Army

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1st Sergeant Jinx putting on guard details Sentenced to Ohio State Univ.

Pass In Review

Columna Hispana Desde la fundacion de este

periodico, nunca los latinos hemos tenido la oportunidad de tcner una columna escrita en nuestra propia lengua y donde podamos expresar nuestros sentimientos. Muchos paises hispano americanos estan representados aqui en este plantel paraestudiantes. Entre estos paises aparecen Panama, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, El Salvador, Ecuador, Nicaragua, y Guatemala. Siendo esta columna provicional, nosotros agradecemos sus respetables cri- ticas, las cuales ayudaran al es- tableeimiento permanentc de esta columna.

Girl of the Week

Geoffrey J. Wilson Geoffrey Wilson, better known

as "Jeff" to his friends, holds the rank of first lieutenant and is company commander of the Band. He entered S.M.A. three years ago and has participated in many extra curricular activities. Wilson hails from Cleveland, Ohio, which has been his hometown for many years. He held the rank of ser- geant his junior year.

"Jeff" has won the Command- ant's ribbon twice and the merit ribbon twice. He has played in all intramural sports and is al- ways ready to lend a helping hand when his company needs it in sports and other school activities.

Jeff's claim to fame is rooming in "611." Only the more elite of the corps is allowed inside of its door!

After being graduated at half year, Wilson plans to join the Navy for two years.

MISS ANN CARICO

Age 16

"Steady" of

Cadet SFC John Messer

in the Color a senior — he of Regimental

C. David Litzenburg Dave Litzenburg, hailing from

Cumberland, Maryland, is a six year man at the Academy. He en- tered SMA in 1952 as a seventh grader, and two years later came to the hill as a Corporal in "F" Company. As a sophomore, he went to "E" Company as a Ser- geant. Last year, he was a Ser- geant First Class Guard. Now — as holds the position S - 3.

"Litz" has won many friends at the Academy due to the many- extra-curricular activities in which he has participated. He has been the chairman of the Decorating Committee for several years, a member of the Cotillion Club Com- mittee for two years, Features Edi- tor for the Kablegram this year, and artist for the Shrapnel.

During his six years at SMA, Dave has received the Headmast- er's ribbon twice, the Command- ant's ribbon twice, and the Merit and Military ribbons once. He has been awarded the Decorating Committee Medal twice, and is an active member of the Howie Rifles.

"Litz" plans to attend Roanoke College, and at the same time he will join the Air Force Reserve. After college, he plans to make a career of the Air Force.

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Campbell, Bishop Made Co-Captains

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1957 VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Dave Bishop Dave Bishop, who hails from

Springfield, Massachusetts, has been chosen this week's Athlete of the Week for his versatility and out- standing play for the Hilltoppers this season.

Dave has scored 4 great T.D.'s; 3 by virtue of fine runs and 1 by a pass from Melosky. Dave's great- est day was against Bridgewater, when his fine ground gaining and T.D. brought victory to S.M.A. He has looked great both on of- fense and defense.

He has played half-back, full- back and end. In all of these po- sitions he has been a decisive fac- tor in S.M.A.'s fine season.

Dave is somewhat undecided about college, but his plans call for a Northern university.

Jarrett Wood (in centering position)

Hailing from Pikesville, Ken- tucky, 5' 9", 188 pound Jarrett Wood, this year's fine center has been chosen Athlete of the Week for his fine offensive and defen- sive showing thus far this season.

Woody, who played guard at Pikesville High in his home town, is quite thrilled over his switch to the center position. He can really get that ball back to the quarter- back and then open up a hole in the middle of the line.

Some people will say that the center has a very easy job. All he has to know, they say, is the num- ber to center the ball on. How- ever, the job is quite a bit harder than this. If the center is too

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fullback Tom Campbell and quarterback Andy Melosky — a good deal too strong and bowed 46-7 in the first meeting of the two clubs, on Kable Field Friday, November 15.

The spirited. but outclassed, Panthers put up a good fight while going down in defeat to the roll- ing Hilltoppers. Their defense proved surprisingly strong and a couple of classy runners, namely fullback Jim McGinnis and half- back Tex Boggs proved thorns in the sides of the Hilltoppers.

Nevertheless, the superb and powerful running of Tom Camp- bell and the almost fantastic ac- curacy of Melosky's passes proved the downfall of the Panthers. Their only touchdown came in the clos- ing minutes of the game as SMA Coach Al McCue was cleaning his bench. Likewise, the touchdown came on Ferrum's only sustained drive of any distance. (Courtesy of the Staunton Leader.)

Season's Football Record —

6 Wins, 3 Losses

Elected For Final Game Tom Campbell and Dave Bishop were elected Co-Captains

of the 1957 Varsity Football Squad prior to the closing tilt of the season, the traditional Thanksgiving Day game with Fork Union. Both men are popular members of the squad and terrific ground-gainers against every foe the Hilltoppers have met.

Campbell, who hails from Plymouth Meeting, Pennsyl- vania, is an eighteen year old, 185 pound fullback. Tom made valuable gains against Har- grave and Emory and Henry. He also plans to play varsity basketball and baseball.

Bishop is a smashing half- back from Springfield, Mas- sachusetts. Dave proved his ability as a ground-gainer in the clashes with Bridgewater and Ferrum. Besides his offensive play, Bishop is also known for his vicious defensive play.

Campbell and Bishop are both fine representatives of a fine team.

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fast or slow he can make the play a complete flop. Although Woody has only played at this position for a short time, he is doing a great job.

As of now, Woody is undecided about college. He has high hopes of attending some engineering school. Woody likes the idea of playing some professional ball after college.

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The loss to Fork Union on Thanksgiving was the first real disappointment to the corps this year. The entire corps was be- hind the team all the way.

The team felt a real loss when Gene Reilly was injured. Gene has played fine ball all year and has worked his way from the JV team last year to the first string Varsity this year. That was a real accomplishment.

Overlooked all year has been the line play of the guards and tackles. Rudy Simko and Dick Fullam are as good a pair of tackles as you can find on a prep school team. The punting of guard Bill Tucker has improved all year. Bill punted four times against FUMA for a sparkling average of thirty-five yards. Jim Gianelli was hampered by injuries all year. Yet he played fine ball all season and can really plug the guard slot on defense. (If in doubt, ask Mc- Elroy.)

Andy Melosky has many times said Jarrett Wood was a fine blocker. This is surely a true statement. Pound for pound, "Woody" is one of the finest cen- ters in the state.

Kevin Ward showed his tre- mendous versatility this season. He played center, end, and fullback. Also members of the jack-of-all- trades club are Dave Bishop, Dave Huffman, and Pat Counts. When a pair of FUMA tacklers played dentist on Huffman, he just came

Rifle Team The members of the rifle team

have been practicing hard during the past few weeks for the coming Hearst Trophy Match, in which an award is given to the highest scoring school. SMA has won the trophy several times in past years.

The rules provide that the Latin American members of the team not be permitted to enter the com- petition, thus leaving two very good shots, Troconiz and Mier, out of the match.

However, there were many high scores made during the recent company firings from which the rest of the team will be chosen. It is believed that, after a short period of practice, the new mem- bers will be able to show their abilities with the rifles and will prove an asset to the team in its quest for the Hearst trophy.

out of the game, pulled the loose ones out, and went back into the mud battle.

By the way, if Tom Campbell and Dave Bishop could be paid a nickel for every yard loss they threw offenders, they could retire.

Well, the books are closed for another grid season. Now the lid is off on the basketball season. Early reports have Bob Sondej, "Peanuts" Dierking, and Harold Redinger among the prospects.

Let's all get behind the basket- ball team and cheer them on to bring back the trophy from the Prep School Tourney in the latter part of the season.

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THE KABLEGRAM

The Night Crawlers BY MIKE GOLDWATER

Twas the night before furlough, when all through the school Not a creature was stirring, not even Fortoul; The rifles were hung in the presses with care, In a way that no one knew they were there; The cadets were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of women danced in their heads; And Puppy in his parka, and Bird with a grin, , Had just settled down for a long game of gin, When out on the asphalt there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tripped over a chair and fell on my ... . brass. There was snow all around and as white as a feather, It wasn't the first time I've cursed Staunton's weather, When what to my wondering eyes should appear, But the all famous beat squad struggling near, With a great big old sergeant, Man! What a belly, I knew in a moment it must be Kennelly. More rapid than turtles his "boys" they came, And shouted and screamed, and called them by name: "Now, Dumont! now, Forbes! now, Ritter and Timberlake! On, Frank! on, Southerland! on, Pierce! for Heavan's-sake! To the top of the ramp! to the top of the hill! Now run around! run around! and never stand still!" So around the asphalt the "night-crawlers" flew, With their packs full of bricks, and their rifles, too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard outside my door, The scratching and scraping of his feet on the floor. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, In the door came Kennelly, just like a hound. A bundle of "stick sheets" he had held in his hand, The sight just to look at was hard to withstand. His eyes—how they twinkled; his dimples, how merry! His cheeks v/ere like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And had a grin on his face from his head to his toe; The stump of a "fag" he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook, when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And inspected all.rifles, then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, He blew it!

Vacation's Coming During the past week or so,

more than seventy-five percent of the Corps' membership has flocked to the Commandant's Office to ap- ply for early departure for Christ- mas furlough. The situation could easily be summed up in a short es- say or book on One Thousand Ex- cuses Why I Should Be Allowed To Leave Early For Christmas Furlough. Some might say that this article is a bit exaggerated; but, in all likelihood it resembles a majority of cases. A sample conversation taking place in the Commandant's Office might be:

COMMANDANT: "Come in!" CADET: "Sir Cadet Snodgrass

reports his presence Sir." COMMANDANT: "Yes?" CADET: "Sir I would like to

leave for Christmas vacation early on the nineteenth in the morning."

COMMANDANT: "NO!" CADET: " in the afternoon?" COMMANDANT: "NO!" CADET: " in the evening:

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why, might I ask?" CADET: "Well, if I leave on

the twentieth, it will take such a long to get home."

COMMANDANT: "Where do you live?"

CADET: "Washington Sir." COMMANDANT: "The State

of Washington?" CADET: "No Sir D. C." COMMANDANT: "Oh! Well,

that's different... WHAT ?" CADET: "Sir?" COMMANDANT: "How did

you plan to go home by way of Texas?"

From this point, we feel that it is unnecessary to continue this con- versation because the result is self- evident. Fellows, you might as well face it you may think that you have the foolproof scheme, but the "system" is even more foolproof. You CAN NOT beat it. Good luck, though!

From The Commandant

10.

1. I desire to congratulate the Corps on the recent im- provement in the condition of rooms and quadrangles.

2. Cadets are reminded that unless otherwise prescribed, D-Coats and hats (over- seas or garrison) are uni- form of the day. It is especially important that cadets remember to wear hats when out of doors. It is believed that this will prevent many head colds common at this time of the year.

3. Hats should be worn prop- erly at all times. They are removed when a cadet enters a restaurant or sim- ilar place. Coats are to be kept buttoned in restaurants and at all other times when downtown.

+. Cadets should not turn in any special leaves ending later than 9:55 p.m., even if parents are visiting the academy. Saturday leaves should always be written to begin after drill.

5. Blankets should be aired thoroughly on Fridays for sanitary reasons. During personal inspection the room doors should be left open— to facilitate room inspec- tions held at the same time.

i. The period for room changes has expired. How- ever, cadets are reminded that part of their training here consists of learning to live together. When petty problems arise, they should be thought out thoroughly. An attempt to a reasonable, intelligent solution should be made. Talk out your differences.

'. The grass in front of Kable Hall is being destroyed. Walk on the walkways, not on the grass.

>. The canteen should maintained in a neat, derly fashion. Always the trash cans for refuse.

'. Cadets are reminded that the Academy has abolished the policy of early dis- missal. All cadets will be dismissed on December 20. I am pleased with the gen- eral appearance and prog- ress the Corps is making. Discipline and conduct are good.

William K. Dove Colonel, S. M. A. Commandant of Cadets

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What SMA Cadet had his pic- ture taken with a carnation on his "C" coat? Anthony?

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dummy hanging from ever}' win- dow in this barracks!" Say "Stew"?

Who is the well known literary genius and authoritative specialist in Interplanetary Space Travel? Professor Bernal ?

We understand that there is an instructor among us who insists on liquid refreshment during the "ac- ademic day." You English III students should be able to answer that. (Secret: the beverage, two parts hydroGEN and one part oxyGEN.)

We understand that M/Sgt. Grybko has a "Secret Love." Can you justifiably defend yourself John?

There seems to be a blonde- haired New Jersey boy in North Barracks who has sworn that for the past month, the temperature in his room at night has never gone above -10 degrees. I'd take

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Dec. 10—VMI Frosh There 3:00 p.m.

Dec. 14—W & L J.V. There 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 8—Fishburne Here 4:00 p.m.

Jan. 11—Hargrave Here 4:00 p.m.

Jan. 13—Bridgewater J.V. Here 4:00 p.m.

Jan. 15—Massanutten There 8:00 p.m.

(Schedule will be completed in the next issue.)

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