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THE INVSOTLIUTMUTEE X RXXE,P NOURMTB, MERA R5C, HM A1R5,C 2H0 1053,, 2P0A0G3E 1 Continued on page 6 New Superintendent, Cadets Visit Legislators Soon after the start of the 2003 session of General Assembly on Janu-ary 8, VMI Board of Visitors President Samuel B. Witt III ’58 accompanied General J.H. Binford Peay III ’62 to meet with legislators in Richmond. Introduced as “VMI’s 14th Superintendent” on the House and Senate floors, Peay was given a standing ovation by both houses. He was enthusiastically welcomed by the legislators he visited through-out the day, and was gratified to hear ebullient praise for the Institute. Peay asked each of the 30+ legislators he met with, “What advice do you have for me,” to which most urged him to be active in the legisla-tive process, and visit often. General Peay invited them to visit Post and plans to have a series of individual meetings with legislators immedi-ately upon his assumption of duties at VMI in mid-June. Mr. Witt and General Peay also met with Governor Mark R. Warner and members of his cabinet. On 11 February, a group of cadets was called for “legislative duty” in Richmond to visit their representatives, observe deliberations on the House floor, and attend the VMI legislative reception in the evening. Richard Morrisroe to Speak at Jonathan Daniels Ceremony March 20 Richard F. Morrisroe returns to VMI to speak at the Institute’s annual ceremony honoring Jonathan M. Daniels, valedictorian of the VMI Class of 1961, who was murdered in Hayneville, Alabama in August 1965 during the Civil Rights movement. Daniels, an Episcopal seminarian at the time, is recognized as one of 15 modern-day martyrs by the Episco-pal Church. In 1998, the VMI Board of Visitors established the Jonathan Myrick Daniels ’61 Humanitarian Award and presented President Jimmy Carter the inaugural award in March 2001. On that hot August day in 1965, Richard Morrisroe, a recently or-dained Roman Catholic priest, was with Jonathan Daniels and almost joined him as a martyr to the faith. Father Morrisroe had been active for social justice working with St. Columbanus Church on Chicago’s South Side and had returned to Alabama in early August, having spent nine days in Selma in March. At a convocation in Birmingham, he was introduced to Daniels, and they returned to Selma, where Daniels had been living since March. On August 14, Morrisroe, Daniels, and 22 others including Stockley Carmichael were arrested for participating in a voter rights demonstra-tion in Fort Deposit and transferred to the county jail in Hayneville, twenty miles away. Six days later the group was released with no expla-nation nor transportation. Shortly after being released, Morrisroe and Daniels accompanied two black teenagers, Joyce Bailey and Ruby Sales, to the Cash Store hoping to buy a soda. They were met on the steps by Tom Coleman, a highway department employee and part-time deputy sheriff, who was carrying a shotgun. Shortly after warning them to “get the hell out of here,” he lowered the shotgun at Daniels and Sales. Daniels pushed Sales aside and took the first blast, killing him instantly. Morrisroe grabbed Bailey’s hand and began running, but the second shot struck him in the lower back. In critical condition, he was taken by ambulance to Montgomery where a team of surgeons operated for 11 hours and saved his life. He stayed in a Montgomery hospital for three weeks before being flown back to Chicago where he remained in the hospital for nearly six months before being released. He still walks with an irregular gait due to nerve and muscle damage. On February 26, 1966, the Catholic Interracial Council presented to him its second John F. Kennedy Award, the first recipient having been Continued on page 7 Delegate Bill Janis '84 with cadets in the Capitol Rotunda. PAGE 2, THE INSTITUTE REPORT, MARCH 15, 2003 Maj. John Franklin (“Frank”) Hartis Maj. John Franklin (“Frank”) Hartis, emeritus assistant professor of mathematics, died on February 23. He was 79. Maj. Hartis served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, after which he graduated from Western Kentucky State College with a B.S. in industrial arts and an M.S. in education. He later received an M.A. degree from Arizona State University. Joining the VMI faculty in 1951, he served in the departments of mechanical and civil engineering until 1973, when he joined the mathematics department. He retired from the Institute in 1988. Maj. Hartis was an active member of the Rockbridge Hunt Club since 1960, serving as treasurer and president for a number of years. Maj. Hartis is survived by his wife, Alice C. Hartis; four daughters of his late wife; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four children, two grandchildren, and a great grandchild of his wife. He is also survived by three siblings. The family suggests that donations be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, P. O. Box 948, Lexington, VA 24450 or the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion of Central Virginia, 2728 Colonial Avenue, Suite 2, Roanoke, VA 24015. A memorial service was held in Jackson Memorial Hall on February 26. Colonel Joseph Edgar Martin Colonel Joseph Edgar Martin, emeritus professor of mathematics, died on February 23, after an extended battle with cancer. He was 81. Born and raised in Lebanon, Tennessee, Col. Martin was the son of Edgar Lynch Martin and Effie Jordan Martin. After graudation from Castle Heights Military Academy in Tennessee in 1939, he attended Davidson College until his education was interrupted by World War II. His wartime record was both long and distinguished; serving as a platoon leader and company commander with the Seventh Infantry Regiment of the famed Third Infantry Division, he participated in campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Salerno, Anzio, the liberation of Rome, the amphibious landing in southern France, the Vosges Mountains, Colmar Pocket, and the invasion of Germany. Among his wartime decorations were the Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, the Silver Star, and the Bronze Star with “V” for valor and oak leaf cluster. Ending the war as a captain, Col. Martin remained active in the Army reserves for 32 years before retiring with the rank of colonel. Returning to Davidson to finish his education after the war, Col. Martin graduated Phi Beta Kappa and ODK in 1946, then went on to finish his master’s degree in mathematics from Vanderbilt University and completed additional study at the University of North Carolina. Col. Martin joined the mathematics department at VMI in 1956, where he served until his retirement in 1986 as professor and colonel (brevet) in the Virginia Militia. While at VMI, Col. Martin served on the publications board, the public functions committee, and a Board of Visitors committee to study athletics. As assistant coach of the track and cross country teams for more than dozen years, he helped guide the Keydet to several team championships and individual records. As a competitive runner him-self, Col. Martin at one point held several U.S. and world masters records in hurdles. Col. Martin was an active member of the Lexington Presbyterian Church for nearly 50 years, and was a member of the board of direc-tors of WVPT public teleivision and served on the Valley committee of Employer Support for Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Col. Martin is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Evans Martin of Lexington; two children, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on February 26 at the Lexington Presbyterian Church. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lexington Presbyterian Church Capital Fund Campaign, 120 S. Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450; or to Rockbridge Area Hos-pice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, VA 24450 in memory of Col. Martin. Col. Arthur M. Lipscomb, Jr., VMI Class of 1934 Col. Arthur M. Lipscomb Jr., VMI Class of 1934, and member of the Institute’s faculty and staff for more than 43 years died in February. He was 90 years of age. A native of Richmond, Col. Lipscomb joined the department of English at VMI upon his graduation and served in that capacity for 21 years. He held a Master of Arts degree in English literature from Duke University, and also attended Columbia University. While a member of the faculty, he also served on the Commandant’s tactical staff and as a faculty representative to the VMI Foundation, Inc. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942-44. In 1955, Col. Lipscomb was named director of admissions at VMI, in which position he served until his retirement from the Institute in 1977. He was a former president of the Virginia Roadrunners, a statewide organization of college admissions and recruiting officers. Col. Lipscomb is survived by his wife, Susanne Smith Lipscomb; daughter Anne Lipscomb Burger; son Arthur M. Lipscomb III; four grandchil-dren; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service for Col. Lipscomb was held on February 23 at the Lexington Presbyterian Church. The family suggests donations be made to the VMI Class of 1934 scholarship fund, or the Rockbridge Regional Library. TAPS The Institute Report Office of Communications and Marketing – Col. Ken White, Ph.D., Director Editor .................................................................... Lt. Col. Chuck Steenburgh ’86 Managing Editor .................................................... Burton Floyd Contributing writers/photographers: ..................... Chris Clark Lt. Col. Donna Weaver Printing ................................................................. The News-Gazette, Lexington, Va. The Institute Report is published by the VMI Office of Communications and Marketing. Eight issues are printed on the 15th of the month during the academic year. Inquiries, suggestions, news items, or address changes should be directed to Editor, The Institute Report, VMI Communications and Marketing, Lexington, Virginia 24450-0304. Current and past issues are available on the world wide web at: http://new.vmi.edu/show.asp?durki=458 Telephone 540-464-7207 Fax 540-464-7443 E-Mail:vmireport@vmi.edu THE INSTITUTE REPORT, MARCH 15, 2003, PAGE 3 “Your victim is bleeding profusely through the field dressing you just applied to his leg…what do you do?” asked second classmen Brad Haywood, cadet-in-charge of field first aid training. Four fourth classmen were kneeling around one of their Brother Rats acting as the “victim,” looking at the dressing they had just applied to a simulated leg wound. “Apply another dressing on top of the first one?” offered one of the fourth classmen, semi-confidently. “OK, it’s still bleeding. What do you do?” Heywood then adds, after a short pause, “I’m looking for something else…what are your steps for controlling bleeding?” “Pressure point!” exclaims one of the fourth classmen triumphantly. “Right!” says Heywood, who then proceeds to recount for the new cadets details of locating pressure points and applying pressure. This is the scene that has been repeating itself on the parade ground, in the nearby woods and hills about post, and other training sites in the New Cadet Military Training Program (NCMTP). Initiated last spring to fill the gap between the end of the Rat Line in new cadet training and the remainder of the spring semester, the NCMTP prepares newly-anointed fourth classmen for the 4th Class Field Training Exercise (FTX), held in early May in the George Washington National Forest near Lexington. Intended as one of several capstone experiences for cadets, the 4th Class FTX requires new cadets – in teams of five cadets drawn from different companies – to navigate from one point to another over three days. Equipped with a minimal amount of equipment, a survival kit, meager rations, the teams must learn to rely on their training and, most importantly, one another to successfully complete the exercise. New Cadet Military Training Program While much of the NCMTP involves skills needed for the FTX such as land navigation, first aid, and survival skills, other basic military skills such as tactical movement techniques and M-16 rifle familiarization are also included. Beyond providing practical training for new cadets, however, the NCMTP also provides significant new leadership opportunities for upperclassmen. The training is all planned and conducted by cadets; but it is not always the “rankers” who provide the leadership. “I’m a first class private,” says NCMTP cadet-in-charge Christopher Mision. “But what we’re doing here is good preparation for the role I’ll have as a second lieutenant.” Indeed, many cadets are inspired to participate in the NCMTP because it represents, in many ways, a refreshing change from the endless formations, parades, and paperwork that tend to occupy those who hold more formal leadership positions within the Corps. Brad Heywood ’04 gives first aid instruction. Fourth classmen practice land navigation skills. Cadet Patrick Shaerrer ’03 (right) explains the use of the survival kit to fourth classmen. PAGE 4, THE INSTITUTE REPORT, FEBRUARY 15, 2003 FOX PRESENTS PAPER Cadet Jordan Fox ’03 presented a paper entitled “Asymmetric Information, Costs, and Collusion” at the Missouri Valley Economic Association meetings in St. Louis on Saturday March 1. Fox’s paper was one of the very few presentations by undergraduate students at that meeting. His paper explores the issue of cartel stability where some firms have more information than other firms but share this information as part of the collusive agreement. Asymmetric information tends to make cartels unstable because informed firms have an incentive to cheat and lie about relevant information. However, in cases where there are additional costs associated with gathering additional information, firms with more information than others will tend to stick to collusive agree-ments where such costs are shared rather than break away from the cartel and bear the full brunt of these costs. Fox’s paper is the culmi-nation of research funded by the Jackson-Hope Fund under the Undergraduate Research Initiative. Fox is majoring in economics & business and computer science. His faculty mentor is Maj. Atin Basu, assistant professor of economics & business. GIRE CO-AUTHORS TEXT ON AGING IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD Lt. Col. James Gire, associate professor of psychology, has recently published a new book, Aging and Adult Development in the Develop-ing World: Applying Western Theories and Concepts (Praeger, 2003)—the product of four years of intensive research and writing with colleague Frank E. Eyetsemitan, pro-fessor of psychology at McKendree College in Illinois. The book is an examination of the “compelling need both to understand the aging process and the potentials of later life in the developing world,” which has been beset by a “population explosion” as adults are living longer lives thanks to improved sanitation, immu-nization, better nutrition, health care, and education. Their analysis of the implications for adult development of the HIV epidemic ravag-ing Africa is an especially timely contribution to contemporary theories of development. Dr. Gire was selected last summer to participate in a research-train-ing program sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. The publication of this book solidifies his reputation as one of the foremost scholars on the social psychology of aging. RECENT EE GRADUATES TEAM WITH FACULTY TO PUBLISH ARTICLE Two recent VMI graduates and their faculty advisors coauthored a paper that was published in the general-interest peer-reviewed jour-nal IEEE Potentials. This is the primary electrical engineering magazine distributed to all IEEE student members; it enjoys an international read-ership of more than 100,000. As cadets, Matthew Brooks ’02 and Stephen Lee ’02 wrote with professors Maj. Jim Squire and Col. Dave Livingston the article “Smart Catheters for Stent Placement,” based on findings discovered during the cadets’ undergraduate research. Brooks and Lee are cur-rently both lieutenants in the US Air Force. NEW TEXTBOOK BY DELLINGER EXTENDS COVERAGE TO SECOND-YEAR SPANISH Major Mary Ann Dellinger, assistant professor of modern languages & cultures, has just had her new book, Ventanas: un curso intermedio de lengua española, published by Vista Higher Learning. Co-authored with José Blanco, Maribel García, and Ana Yañez, Ventanas is a text for 200- level college courses in Spanish. This is Dr. Dellinger’s second text with these co-authors. The first was Vistas: una introducción a la lengua española, which VMI’s Department of Modern Languages and Cultures has adopted as the required text for VMI cadets in Spanish 101 and 102. Dellinger and her co-authors recently learned that the video for Ventanas has been named a Silver Award winner in the 2002 Telly Awards competition, which recognizes excellence in educational and instructional video and film programs. HAMAD NAMED SC STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK VMI women’s track and field athlete Cadet Alia Hamad ‘03 was named TIAA-CREF Southern Conference Student Athlete of the Week for the first week of February 2003. Hamad, a senior from Alexan-dria, Virginia, finished first in the 3000 meters at the VMI Winter Relays on Saturday, February 1 with a time of 11:14.84. A member of the Institute Honors Program, Hamad maintains a 3.5 GPA overall while majoring in biology. She is the school record holder in the indoor 5000 meters and served as the 2002 Cross Country team captain. Hamad was also named to the 2002 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll. THE INSTITUTE REPORT, FEBRUARY 15, 2003, PAGE 5 ARTICLE ON “IRONCLADS” BY TUCKER PUBLISHED IN SEAPORT Col. Spencer Tucker ’59, John Biggs ’30 Cincinnati Professor of Military History, has published an article, “The Battle of the Ironclads,” treating the first clash between ironclad warships in history, the 9 March 1862 clash between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (designed by future VMI professor John Mercer Brooke) in Hampton Roads. Spencer was approached about writing the article for this special is-sue of Seaport, on “Gotham and the Civil War at Sea.” Seaport is a quarterly magazine published by the South Street Seaport Museum, in New York City. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES INNOVATION GRANTS The Undergraduate Research Initiative has made the following awards in the 2002-2003 URI Department/Program Innovation Grants Program: Maj. Mary Ann Dellinger, assistant professor of Spanish, received a grant for the development of a new course, Spanish for Research, to assist cadets in pursuing independent research. “When I came to VMI, I anticipated the freedom to develop new programs and courses based on my personal areas of expertise and the most recent trends in [Spanish] education that would match the interests of the cadets and encourage them to pursue their study of Spanish beyond the 200-level,” said Dr. Dellinger. “The opportunity to develop and teach a class in research methodology at the under-graduate level and in Spanish poses an exciting challenge to me as a teacher, while the ramifications for cadet research and my own intel-lectual development inspire me as a scholar.” Lt. Col. Myke Gluck, associate professor of mathematics and com-puter science, received a grant for the development of a capstone research practicum in computer science. Capt. Blair Turner, professor and chair, department of history, received a grant for the continued development of capstone research experiences in History. “This grant will enable the department to cre-ate the second round of its new capstone course for first class history majors,” said Dr. Turner. “We are finishing up the first round for the class of ’03 this spring. We think the new course provides a more meaningful, culminating experience for history majors.” Col. Rose Mary Sheldon, professor of history, received a grant to cover the cost of the first year’s subscription license for both L’Annee Philologique and International Medieval Bibliography, which will assist cadets interested in pursuing historical research in the medieval period. Maj. Roger Thompson, assistant professor of English, received a grant to cover the cost of the first year’s planning for the interdiscipli-nary Banff program in environmental impact (cadet summer research). “The grant will greatly facilitate the development of a new interdisciplinary program that weds the sciences with the humanities and fosters cadet research and writing,” said Dr. Thompson. “The Banff program has support from a wide range of departments, including English and fine arts, economics and business, international studies and political science, civil and environmental engineering, and biology.” SHARPE ’04 NAMED TRUMAN FINALIST Cadet Matt Sharpe ’04 has been named a finalist in the 2003 Harry S. Truman Scholarship competition. The Truman program (www.truman.gov) ac-knowledges outstanding college juniors who plan a career in public service; schol-arship recipients must demonstrate a commitment to leadership for the public good and must have superlative academic records. A member of the Institute Honors Pro-gram, Sharpe is a computer science major who is pursuing minors in French, mathematics, and writing. A var-sity football player, Sharpe handles place-kicking for the Keydets. He will travel to Washington, DC, for the scholarship interviews in March. FARRELL FEATURED IN COVER STORY Brig. Gen. Alan Farrell, profes-sor of French and former dean of the faculty, was featured in the Feb-ruary 6 cover story of The Hook (www.readthehook.com), a Charlottesville weekly newspaper. Focusing on public reaction to the potential of war versus Iraq in the greater Charlottesville area, the article included profiles of several people together with their per-spectives on the situation. “I think the most terrifying thing for me is when a student comes and says, ‘I want to be a soldier like you,’” he was quoted in the article. “But, of course, I’m enormously proud of them, too.” The Hook/Jen Fariello PAGE 6, THE INSTITUTE REPORT, MARCH 15, 2003 Cadets Selected for Virginia Program at Oxford Eleven cadets have been selected to attend the Virginia Program at Oxford. The contingent will join students from 5 other Virginia colleges. The students will study at St. Anne’s College, Oxford, from late June to early August. Students who successfully complete the program (which focuses on English history and English literature, 1558-1660) earn six semester hours of credit. All the lecturers and tutors are British, and the tutorial method is central to the program VMI is a charter member of the Virginia Program at Oxford, an edu-cational consortium that also includes Washington and Lee University, Roanoke College, Mary Baldwin College, Hampden-Sydney College, and Sweet Briar College that was established in 1982. The cadets accepted for VPO 2003 are: second classmen Brandon Boor, economics and business; John Casper, English; Edward Chen, international studies; R. Harrison Gregory , English; Michael McLaughlin , economics and business; Brandon Smith, economics and business; and third classmen David Beehler, history; Alex Correll, history; Conor Heely, international studies; Joseph Pruce, international studies; and Lawton Way, English. Three other VMI cadets are on the waiting list. Col. Thomas W. Davis ’64, professor of history, has served as VMI’s representative to the program since 1984 and has been co-director of the program for the past 5 years. The usual first order of business for cadets was a closed-door visit with the senator from James City and majority floor leader, VMI’s own Tho-mas K. (Tommy) Norment Jr. ’68, followed by brief visits with two more VMI alumni legislators. In his second year in office, Delegate L. Scott Lingamfelter ’73 commiserated briefly, but spoke about the pride he continues to hold for VMI. The cadets were later introduced in the gallery of the House chamber by Delegate William R. (Bill) Janis ’84. Hoping he might influence a decision whether or not VMI’s number one capital renovation project, Nichols Engineering Hall, would make the list of capital projects for the first phase of bond funding, Cadet Matt Sharpe ’04 took the opportunity to speak to Senator Stephen H. Martin of Chesterfield, a member of the Senate Education & Health Committee, about the inferior condition of Nichols. The Senator won-dered aloud if his son, VMI Cadet Chad Martin ’04, a mechanical engineering major at VMI who spends much of his day in Nichols, would corroborate Sharpe’s description. The Senator immediately placed a call to VMI, left a message for Cadet Martin, and reported later at the reception that, indeed, his son not only concurred but took the oppor-tunity to describe the inferior conditions of Mallory Hall. Sharpe, a computer science major who spends much of his day in Mallory Hall, the number two priority for renovation to upgrade facilities for com-puter science, physics, mathematics, and astronomy departments, was quick to agree about the need for repairs at Mallory. Score a double slam-dunk for VMI’s “cadet lobbyists”! Both projects are scheduled for renovation as VMI requested, Nichols to commence in FY 2004, and Mallory in 2006. The VMI legislative reception was held that evening at the Library of Virginia, hosted by the VMI Alumni Association, and well-attended, draw-ing a crowd of 350-plus. VMI Band Director Col. John Brodie brought the VMI Concert Brass to play music throughout the evening as more than 50 legislators talked to folks from the Institute, alumni agencies, Board of Visitors members, friends and supporters. The Governor had planned to attend, but called an urgent meeting of his cabinet at the last minute. Still, Secretary of Education Belle Wheelan arrived for the last half hour of the reception. “I would only miss the VMI reception if I had a meeting with my boss,” she smiled. Secretary Wheelan had ar-ranged transportation immediately to the reception when the Governor’s meeting was adjourned. “I hoped there would still be time to see a few VMI folks.” She was at the reception to watch the VMI crowd clap to “The VMI Spirit” played by the VMI band contingent. The “VMI Spirit” is alive and well in Virginia’s Capitol, indeed. Significant Outcomes, 2003 General Assembly Session • Tuition increases capped at 5% for in-state students • No tuition caps for out-of-state students • 2.25% pay raise for faculty contingent upon revenue projections • Modest increase in financial aid for Virginia college students • Restoration of funding for Virginia Tech and Mary Baldwin (VWIL) Corps of Cadets General Peay, Cadets Visit Legislators Continued from page 1 HELP WANTED Few dispute the value to a student of working on real problems in their fields, be it engineering, international affairs or physics. Some cadets are able to do this during the school year, but time for such endeavors is scarce at VMI, with all of the other activities. A few cadets will be chosen for the Summer Research Program, but available resources limit the number who can participate. We are asking members of the VMI community in all fields if they might have, or be aware of, opportunities for summer research internships, or jobs in which cadets might gain practical experience in their fields. The optimum would be those situations in which the participant is paid or receives some stipend, as many cadets need to support themselves in the summer. If you have in your organization such opportunities, or know of them elsewhere, please let Colonel Jim Turner know about them, either by e-mail or letter. E-Mail Address: TurnerJE@VMI.EDU Mail Address: Director, Undergraduate Research Initiative 203D, Science Building Virginia Military Institute Lexington, Virginia 24450 The VMI Undergraduate Research Initiative (URI) is in search of summer internship opportunities for VMI cadets THE INSTITUTE REPORT, MARCH 15, 2003, PAGE 7 VMI’s newest “Colonel” a big hit KFC franchise offers new choices in venerable ‘PX’ “Bird colonels” are nothing new at VMI, except in Lejeune Hall where, beginning this semester, Colonel Saunders made his debut on post in the Keydet Kanteen, affectionately known as the “PX” to generations of alumni. The addition of a “KFC Express” franchise is only the latest, however, in a long line of improvements in food choices, atmosphere, and ameni-ties made to Lejeune Hall’s main attraction over the past several years. The man behind most of the improvements is Col. Jim Joyner ’67, director of auxiliary services. Beginning in 1996—when Joyner was director of cadet affairs—changes to the old “PX” began to manifest themselves. Beginning with a total remodeling, to include more and larger televisions with a full complement of cable channels, addition of attractive wood paneling, a display case for the VMI Museum, and even lighting for a small stage area, Joyner has been the driving force behind the evolution of the Keydet Kanteen into a first-rate facility. In recent years, the televisions have been upgraded, free video games for cadet use have been installed, and an automatic teller machine was made available. Joyner is quick to credit ARAMARK, VMI’s food service contractor, for their role in the improvements, especially food service director Terry Locklair and snack bar manager Debbie Hattersley. “I have to brag about these people,” says Joyner. “They really do an outstanding job and have never failed us. They’re often called upon at the last minute, and always come through with quality work. They are an indispensable part of the VMI family.” According to Locklair, the KFC Express franchise is only the latest in several additions to the menu in the Kanteen in recent years. “In addi-tion to the KFC Express, we offer Bene Pizza, Montague’s Deli, Grille, and ‘Grab-and-Go’ items,” says Locklair. “These are ARAMARK brands that have been developed to bring campus dining to the level of the retail restaurants our cadets have grown up with.” He also credits the local Lexington KFC franchise for their assistance in making KFC Ex-press at VMI a reality. The reaction of cadets to the new service has been very positive says PX manager Hattersley. “A lot of them have commented on how much they like it, and in fact they have asked for more types of sandwiches to be made available,” she says. Currently, two sandwiches, wings, potato wedges, cole slaw, and chicken wings are available. Locklair also says that KFC has approved their request to offer two additional sandwich types in the near future. “The ‘Zinger’ sandwich is really good,” observed Cadet Nelson Alger ‘06 of Houston, Texas. “It’s the perfect thing when you’ve got guard and have a chance to take a short break.” There’s now at least one Colonel at VMI that cadets are happy to see. Left to right: Debbie Hattersley, snack bar manager; Col. Jim Joyner ’67, director of auxiliary services; and Terry Locklair, food service director. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He re-mained in the priesthood for six years working in St. Sylvester Par-ish in a heavily Hispanic community before resigning in 1972. He earned a masters degree from Loyola University and became City Planner for East Chicago, In-diana, a position he held for five years and during which time he earned a law degree from North-western University. Following five years in private practice serving as special counsel to the East Chicago Human Rights Commission, Morrisroe joined the law department of the Chicago Transit Authority where he works today. He remains committed to social justice Daniels Ceremony Continued from page 1 Richard Morrisroe Jonathan M. Daniels ’61 focusing on church activities in his hometown of East Chicago. In 1998, he earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago with a concentration on training lay leaders to enrich their communities. He is married to the former Sylvia Concepcion-Figueroa, and they have two children, a son Jonathan born in 1974, whom they named for Jonathan Daniels, and a daugh-ter, Sioban, born in 1976. Mr. Morrisroe will address the Corps of Cadets in Jackson Memorial Hall at 11:15 a.m. on March 20, the birth-date of Jonathan Daniels. PAGE 8, THE INSTITUTE REPORT, MARCH 15, 2003 VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE LEXINGTON, VA 24450-0304 FIRST CLASS U.S. POSTAGE PAID LEXINGTON, VA PERMIT NO. 12 Skipworth ’04 Leads Keydet Basketball to Triumphant SoCon Exit Forward Radee Skipworth ’04 helped lead the Keydet basket-ball team in a dramatic late-season charge that won broad respect from Southern Conference fans in the Keydets’ SoCon swan song in North Charleston, S.C. at the 2003 conference tournament. Winners of two of their last three regular season conference games, the “Runnin’ ‘Roos” were the Cinderella team of their final conference tourney. Skipworth—a second-team all-conference selection—also earned a spot on the all-tourna-ment first team as he sparked upset wins against Furman and de-fending champion Davidson before the Keydets finally fell to Chattanooga in the semi-final round. Four Keydets Score Top Ten Finishes at IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships Four Keydets placed in the top ten in their events during the 2003 IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships in Boston, Mass on March 7-8. In men’s action, Garrett Brickner ’05 and Christopher Walker ‘06 finished fifth and sixth in the men’s high jump with heights of 6’9" apiece. Larry Williams ‘05 finished eighth in the 500m with a time of 1:03.77. Jeff McKelvin ’03 was ninth in the 55HH. Britt Sets Record for Wins; Named SoCon’s Outstanding Wrestler Adam Britt ’03 set a new record for career wins in wrestling with 119 victories, eclipsing All-American Charlie Branch ’96. Britt accomplished his feat while winning his third straight Southern Conference wrestling title and being named the conference’s most outstanding wrestler, help-ing the Keydets to a second-place finish in the conference tournament in Boone, N.C. Britt has the opportunity to add to his record at the NCAA championships in Kansas City March 20-22, where he will at-tempt to become VMI’s third wrestling All-American. Joining Britt in Kansas City will be Matt Erwin ’02, who placed second at the confer-ence tournament at 174 pounds and was one of the conference’s at-large selections. Radee Skipworth goes up for a two-handed breakway dunk against Davidson in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference tournament on March 6. Skipworth scored 36 points in the upset win over the #1- seeded Wildcats.
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Full Text Search | THE INVSOTLIUTMUTEE X RXXE,P NOURMTB, MERA R5C, HM A1R5,C 2H0 1053,, 2P0A0G3E 1 Continued on page 6 New Superintendent, Cadets Visit Legislators Soon after the start of the 2003 session of General Assembly on Janu-ary 8, VMI Board of Visitors President Samuel B. Witt III ’58 accompanied General J.H. Binford Peay III ’62 to meet with legislators in Richmond. Introduced as “VMI’s 14th Superintendent” on the House and Senate floors, Peay was given a standing ovation by both houses. He was enthusiastically welcomed by the legislators he visited through-out the day, and was gratified to hear ebullient praise for the Institute. Peay asked each of the 30+ legislators he met with, “What advice do you have for me,” to which most urged him to be active in the legisla-tive process, and visit often. General Peay invited them to visit Post and plans to have a series of individual meetings with legislators immedi-ately upon his assumption of duties at VMI in mid-June. Mr. Witt and General Peay also met with Governor Mark R. Warner and members of his cabinet. On 11 February, a group of cadets was called for “legislative duty” in Richmond to visit their representatives, observe deliberations on the House floor, and attend the VMI legislative reception in the evening. Richard Morrisroe to Speak at Jonathan Daniels Ceremony March 20 Richard F. Morrisroe returns to VMI to speak at the Institute’s annual ceremony honoring Jonathan M. Daniels, valedictorian of the VMI Class of 1961, who was murdered in Hayneville, Alabama in August 1965 during the Civil Rights movement. Daniels, an Episcopal seminarian at the time, is recognized as one of 15 modern-day martyrs by the Episco-pal Church. In 1998, the VMI Board of Visitors established the Jonathan Myrick Daniels ’61 Humanitarian Award and presented President Jimmy Carter the inaugural award in March 2001. On that hot August day in 1965, Richard Morrisroe, a recently or-dained Roman Catholic priest, was with Jonathan Daniels and almost joined him as a martyr to the faith. Father Morrisroe had been active for social justice working with St. Columbanus Church on Chicago’s South Side and had returned to Alabama in early August, having spent nine days in Selma in March. At a convocation in Birmingham, he was introduced to Daniels, and they returned to Selma, where Daniels had been living since March. On August 14, Morrisroe, Daniels, and 22 others including Stockley Carmichael were arrested for participating in a voter rights demonstra-tion in Fort Deposit and transferred to the county jail in Hayneville, twenty miles away. Six days later the group was released with no expla-nation nor transportation. Shortly after being released, Morrisroe and Daniels accompanied two black teenagers, Joyce Bailey and Ruby Sales, to the Cash Store hoping to buy a soda. They were met on the steps by Tom Coleman, a highway department employee and part-time deputy sheriff, who was carrying a shotgun. Shortly after warning them to “get the hell out of here,” he lowered the shotgun at Daniels and Sales. Daniels pushed Sales aside and took the first blast, killing him instantly. Morrisroe grabbed Bailey’s hand and began running, but the second shot struck him in the lower back. In critical condition, he was taken by ambulance to Montgomery where a team of surgeons operated for 11 hours and saved his life. He stayed in a Montgomery hospital for three weeks before being flown back to Chicago where he remained in the hospital for nearly six months before being released. He still walks with an irregular gait due to nerve and muscle damage. On February 26, 1966, the Catholic Interracial Council presented to him its second John F. Kennedy Award, the first recipient having been Continued on page 7 Delegate Bill Janis '84 with cadets in the Capitol Rotunda. PAGE 2, THE INSTITUTE REPORT, MARCH 15, 2003 Maj. John Franklin (“Frank”) Hartis Maj. John Franklin (“Frank”) Hartis, emeritus assistant professor of mathematics, died on February 23. He was 79. Maj. Hartis served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, after which he graduated from Western Kentucky State College with a B.S. in industrial arts and an M.S. in education. He later received an M.A. degree from Arizona State University. Joining the VMI faculty in 1951, he served in the departments of mechanical and civil engineering until 1973, when he joined the mathematics department. He retired from the Institute in 1988. Maj. Hartis was an active member of the Rockbridge Hunt Club since 1960, serving as treasurer and president for a number of years. Maj. Hartis is survived by his wife, Alice C. Hartis; four daughters of his late wife; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four children, two grandchildren, and a great grandchild of his wife. He is also survived by three siblings. The family suggests that donations be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, P. O. Box 948, Lexington, VA 24450 or the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion of Central Virginia, 2728 Colonial Avenue, Suite 2, Roanoke, VA 24015. A memorial service was held in Jackson Memorial Hall on February 26. Colonel Joseph Edgar Martin Colonel Joseph Edgar Martin, emeritus professor of mathematics, died on February 23, after an extended battle with cancer. He was 81. Born and raised in Lebanon, Tennessee, Col. Martin was the son of Edgar Lynch Martin and Effie Jordan Martin. After graudation from Castle Heights Military Academy in Tennessee in 1939, he attended Davidson College until his education was interrupted by World War II. His wartime record was both long and distinguished; serving as a platoon leader and company commander with the Seventh Infantry Regiment of the famed Third Infantry Division, he participated in campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Salerno, Anzio, the liberation of Rome, the amphibious landing in southern France, the Vosges Mountains, Colmar Pocket, and the invasion of Germany. Among his wartime decorations were the Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, the Silver Star, and the Bronze Star with “V” for valor and oak leaf cluster. Ending the war as a captain, Col. Martin remained active in the Army reserves for 32 years before retiring with the rank of colonel. Returning to Davidson to finish his education after the war, Col. Martin graduated Phi Beta Kappa and ODK in 1946, then went on to finish his master’s degree in mathematics from Vanderbilt University and completed additional study at the University of North Carolina. Col. Martin joined the mathematics department at VMI in 1956, where he served until his retirement in 1986 as professor and colonel (brevet) in the Virginia Militia. While at VMI, Col. Martin served on the publications board, the public functions committee, and a Board of Visitors committee to study athletics. As assistant coach of the track and cross country teams for more than dozen years, he helped guide the Keydet to several team championships and individual records. As a competitive runner him-self, Col. Martin at one point held several U.S. and world masters records in hurdles. Col. Martin was an active member of the Lexington Presbyterian Church for nearly 50 years, and was a member of the board of direc-tors of WVPT public teleivision and served on the Valley committee of Employer Support for Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Col. Martin is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Evans Martin of Lexington; two children, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on February 26 at the Lexington Presbyterian Church. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lexington Presbyterian Church Capital Fund Campaign, 120 S. Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450; or to Rockbridge Area Hos-pice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, VA 24450 in memory of Col. Martin. Col. Arthur M. Lipscomb, Jr., VMI Class of 1934 Col. Arthur M. Lipscomb Jr., VMI Class of 1934, and member of the Institute’s faculty and staff for more than 43 years died in February. He was 90 years of age. A native of Richmond, Col. Lipscomb joined the department of English at VMI upon his graduation and served in that capacity for 21 years. He held a Master of Arts degree in English literature from Duke University, and also attended Columbia University. While a member of the faculty, he also served on the Commandant’s tactical staff and as a faculty representative to the VMI Foundation, Inc. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942-44. In 1955, Col. Lipscomb was named director of admissions at VMI, in which position he served until his retirement from the Institute in 1977. He was a former president of the Virginia Roadrunners, a statewide organization of college admissions and recruiting officers. Col. Lipscomb is survived by his wife, Susanne Smith Lipscomb; daughter Anne Lipscomb Burger; son Arthur M. Lipscomb III; four grandchil-dren; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service for Col. Lipscomb was held on February 23 at the Lexington Presbyterian Church. The family suggests donations be made to the VMI Class of 1934 scholarship fund, or the Rockbridge Regional Library. TAPS The Institute Report Office of Communications and Marketing – Col. Ken White, Ph.D., Director Editor .................................................................... Lt. Col. Chuck Steenburgh ’86 Managing Editor .................................................... Burton Floyd Contributing writers/photographers: ..................... Chris Clark Lt. Col. Donna Weaver Printing ................................................................. The News-Gazette, Lexington, Va. The Institute Report is published by the VMI Office of Communications and Marketing. Eight issues are printed on the 15th of the month during the academic year. Inquiries, suggestions, news items, or address changes should be directed to Editor, The Institute Report, VMI Communications and Marketing, Lexington, Virginia 24450-0304. Current and past issues are available on the world wide web at: http://new.vmi.edu/show.asp?durki=458 Telephone 540-464-7207 Fax 540-464-7443 E-Mail:vmireport@vmi.edu THE INSTITUTE REPORT, MARCH 15, 2003, PAGE 3 “Your victim is bleeding profusely through the field dressing you just applied to his leg…what do you do?” asked second classmen Brad Haywood, cadet-in-charge of field first aid training. Four fourth classmen were kneeling around one of their Brother Rats acting as the “victim,” looking at the dressing they had just applied to a simulated leg wound. “Apply another dressing on top of the first one?” offered one of the fourth classmen, semi-confidently. “OK, it’s still bleeding. What do you do?” Heywood then adds, after a short pause, “I’m looking for something else…what are your steps for controlling bleeding?” “Pressure point!” exclaims one of the fourth classmen triumphantly. “Right!” says Heywood, who then proceeds to recount for the new cadets details of locating pressure points and applying pressure. This is the scene that has been repeating itself on the parade ground, in the nearby woods and hills about post, and other training sites in the New Cadet Military Training Program (NCMTP). Initiated last spring to fill the gap between the end of the Rat Line in new cadet training and the remainder of the spring semester, the NCMTP prepares newly-anointed fourth classmen for the 4th Class Field Training Exercise (FTX), held in early May in the George Washington National Forest near Lexington. Intended as one of several capstone experiences for cadets, the 4th Class FTX requires new cadets – in teams of five cadets drawn from different companies – to navigate from one point to another over three days. Equipped with a minimal amount of equipment, a survival kit, meager rations, the teams must learn to rely on their training and, most importantly, one another to successfully complete the exercise. New Cadet Military Training Program While much of the NCMTP involves skills needed for the FTX such as land navigation, first aid, and survival skills, other basic military skills such as tactical movement techniques and M-16 rifle familiarization are also included. Beyond providing practical training for new cadets, however, the NCMTP also provides significant new leadership opportunities for upperclassmen. The training is all planned and conducted by cadets; but it is not always the “rankers” who provide the leadership. “I’m a first class private,” says NCMTP cadet-in-charge Christopher Mision. “But what we’re doing here is good preparation for the role I’ll have as a second lieutenant.” Indeed, many cadets are inspired to participate in the NCMTP because it represents, in many ways, a refreshing change from the endless formations, parades, and paperwork that tend to occupy those who hold more formal leadership positions within the Corps. Brad Heywood ’04 gives first aid instruction. Fourth classmen practice land navigation skills. Cadet Patrick Shaerrer ’03 (right) explains the use of the survival kit to fourth classmen. PAGE 4, THE INSTITUTE REPORT, FEBRUARY 15, 2003 FOX PRESENTS PAPER Cadet Jordan Fox ’03 presented a paper entitled “Asymmetric Information, Costs, and Collusion” at the Missouri Valley Economic Association meetings in St. Louis on Saturday March 1. Fox’s paper was one of the very few presentations by undergraduate students at that meeting. His paper explores the issue of cartel stability where some firms have more information than other firms but share this information as part of the collusive agreement. Asymmetric information tends to make cartels unstable because informed firms have an incentive to cheat and lie about relevant information. However, in cases where there are additional costs associated with gathering additional information, firms with more information than others will tend to stick to collusive agree-ments where such costs are shared rather than break away from the cartel and bear the full brunt of these costs. Fox’s paper is the culmi-nation of research funded by the Jackson-Hope Fund under the Undergraduate Research Initiative. Fox is majoring in economics & business and computer science. His faculty mentor is Maj. Atin Basu, assistant professor of economics & business. GIRE CO-AUTHORS TEXT ON AGING IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD Lt. Col. James Gire, associate professor of psychology, has recently published a new book, Aging and Adult Development in the Develop-ing World: Applying Western Theories and Concepts (Praeger, 2003)—the product of four years of intensive research and writing with colleague Frank E. Eyetsemitan, pro-fessor of psychology at McKendree College in Illinois. The book is an examination of the “compelling need both to understand the aging process and the potentials of later life in the developing world,” which has been beset by a “population explosion” as adults are living longer lives thanks to improved sanitation, immu-nization, better nutrition, health care, and education. Their analysis of the implications for adult development of the HIV epidemic ravag-ing Africa is an especially timely contribution to contemporary theories of development. Dr. Gire was selected last summer to participate in a research-train-ing program sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. The publication of this book solidifies his reputation as one of the foremost scholars on the social psychology of aging. RECENT EE GRADUATES TEAM WITH FACULTY TO PUBLISH ARTICLE Two recent VMI graduates and their faculty advisors coauthored a paper that was published in the general-interest peer-reviewed jour-nal IEEE Potentials. This is the primary electrical engineering magazine distributed to all IEEE student members; it enjoys an international read-ership of more than 100,000. As cadets, Matthew Brooks ’02 and Stephen Lee ’02 wrote with professors Maj. Jim Squire and Col. Dave Livingston the article “Smart Catheters for Stent Placement,” based on findings discovered during the cadets’ undergraduate research. Brooks and Lee are cur-rently both lieutenants in the US Air Force. NEW TEXTBOOK BY DELLINGER EXTENDS COVERAGE TO SECOND-YEAR SPANISH Major Mary Ann Dellinger, assistant professor of modern languages & cultures, has just had her new book, Ventanas: un curso intermedio de lengua española, published by Vista Higher Learning. Co-authored with José Blanco, Maribel García, and Ana Yañez, Ventanas is a text for 200- level college courses in Spanish. This is Dr. Dellinger’s second text with these co-authors. The first was Vistas: una introducción a la lengua española, which VMI’s Department of Modern Languages and Cultures has adopted as the required text for VMI cadets in Spanish 101 and 102. Dellinger and her co-authors recently learned that the video for Ventanas has been named a Silver Award winner in the 2002 Telly Awards competition, which recognizes excellence in educational and instructional video and film programs. HAMAD NAMED SC STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK VMI women’s track and field athlete Cadet Alia Hamad ‘03 was named TIAA-CREF Southern Conference Student Athlete of the Week for the first week of February 2003. Hamad, a senior from Alexan-dria, Virginia, finished first in the 3000 meters at the VMI Winter Relays on Saturday, February 1 with a time of 11:14.84. A member of the Institute Honors Program, Hamad maintains a 3.5 GPA overall while majoring in biology. She is the school record holder in the indoor 5000 meters and served as the 2002 Cross Country team captain. Hamad was also named to the 2002 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll. THE INSTITUTE REPORT, FEBRUARY 15, 2003, PAGE 5 ARTICLE ON “IRONCLADS” BY TUCKER PUBLISHED IN SEAPORT Col. Spencer Tucker ’59, John Biggs ’30 Cincinnati Professor of Military History, has published an article, “The Battle of the Ironclads,” treating the first clash between ironclad warships in history, the 9 March 1862 clash between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (designed by future VMI professor John Mercer Brooke) in Hampton Roads. Spencer was approached about writing the article for this special is-sue of Seaport, on “Gotham and the Civil War at Sea.” Seaport is a quarterly magazine published by the South Street Seaport Museum, in New York City. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES INNOVATION GRANTS The Undergraduate Research Initiative has made the following awards in the 2002-2003 URI Department/Program Innovation Grants Program: Maj. Mary Ann Dellinger, assistant professor of Spanish, received a grant for the development of a new course, Spanish for Research, to assist cadets in pursuing independent research. “When I came to VMI, I anticipated the freedom to develop new programs and courses based on my personal areas of expertise and the most recent trends in [Spanish] education that would match the interests of the cadets and encourage them to pursue their study of Spanish beyond the 200-level,” said Dr. Dellinger. “The opportunity to develop and teach a class in research methodology at the under-graduate level and in Spanish poses an exciting challenge to me as a teacher, while the ramifications for cadet research and my own intel-lectual development inspire me as a scholar.” Lt. Col. Myke Gluck, associate professor of mathematics and com-puter science, received a grant for the development of a capstone research practicum in computer science. Capt. Blair Turner, professor and chair, department of history, received a grant for the continued development of capstone research experiences in History. “This grant will enable the department to cre-ate the second round of its new capstone course for first class history majors,” said Dr. Turner. “We are finishing up the first round for the class of ’03 this spring. We think the new course provides a more meaningful, culminating experience for history majors.” Col. Rose Mary Sheldon, professor of history, received a grant to cover the cost of the first year’s subscription license for both L’Annee Philologique and International Medieval Bibliography, which will assist cadets interested in pursuing historical research in the medieval period. Maj. Roger Thompson, assistant professor of English, received a grant to cover the cost of the first year’s planning for the interdiscipli-nary Banff program in environmental impact (cadet summer research). “The grant will greatly facilitate the development of a new interdisciplinary program that weds the sciences with the humanities and fosters cadet research and writing,” said Dr. Thompson. “The Banff program has support from a wide range of departments, including English and fine arts, economics and business, international studies and political science, civil and environmental engineering, and biology.” SHARPE ’04 NAMED TRUMAN FINALIST Cadet Matt Sharpe ’04 has been named a finalist in the 2003 Harry S. Truman Scholarship competition. The Truman program (www.truman.gov) ac-knowledges outstanding college juniors who plan a career in public service; schol-arship recipients must demonstrate a commitment to leadership for the public good and must have superlative academic records. A member of the Institute Honors Pro-gram, Sharpe is a computer science major who is pursuing minors in French, mathematics, and writing. A var-sity football player, Sharpe handles place-kicking for the Keydets. He will travel to Washington, DC, for the scholarship interviews in March. FARRELL FEATURED IN COVER STORY Brig. Gen. Alan Farrell, profes-sor of French and former dean of the faculty, was featured in the Feb-ruary 6 cover story of The Hook (www.readthehook.com), a Charlottesville weekly newspaper. Focusing on public reaction to the potential of war versus Iraq in the greater Charlottesville area, the article included profiles of several people together with their per-spectives on the situation. “I think the most terrifying thing for me is when a student comes and says, ‘I want to be a soldier like you,’” he was quoted in the article. “But, of course, I’m enormously proud of them, too.” The Hook/Jen Fariello PAGE 6, THE INSTITUTE REPORT, MARCH 15, 2003 Cadets Selected for Virginia Program at Oxford Eleven cadets have been selected to attend the Virginia Program at Oxford. The contingent will join students from 5 other Virginia colleges. The students will study at St. Anne’s College, Oxford, from late June to early August. Students who successfully complete the program (which focuses on English history and English literature, 1558-1660) earn six semester hours of credit. All the lecturers and tutors are British, and the tutorial method is central to the program VMI is a charter member of the Virginia Program at Oxford, an edu-cational consortium that also includes Washington and Lee University, Roanoke College, Mary Baldwin College, Hampden-Sydney College, and Sweet Briar College that was established in 1982. The cadets accepted for VPO 2003 are: second classmen Brandon Boor, economics and business; John Casper, English; Edward Chen, international studies; R. Harrison Gregory , English; Michael McLaughlin , economics and business; Brandon Smith, economics and business; and third classmen David Beehler, history; Alex Correll, history; Conor Heely, international studies; Joseph Pruce, international studies; and Lawton Way, English. Three other VMI cadets are on the waiting list. Col. Thomas W. Davis ’64, professor of history, has served as VMI’s representative to the program since 1984 and has been co-director of the program for the past 5 years. The usual first order of business for cadets was a closed-door visit with the senator from James City and majority floor leader, VMI’s own Tho-mas K. (Tommy) Norment Jr. ’68, followed by brief visits with two more VMI alumni legislators. In his second year in office, Delegate L. Scott Lingamfelter ’73 commiserated briefly, but spoke about the pride he continues to hold for VMI. The cadets were later introduced in the gallery of the House chamber by Delegate William R. (Bill) Janis ’84. Hoping he might influence a decision whether or not VMI’s number one capital renovation project, Nichols Engineering Hall, would make the list of capital projects for the first phase of bond funding, Cadet Matt Sharpe ’04 took the opportunity to speak to Senator Stephen H. Martin of Chesterfield, a member of the Senate Education & Health Committee, about the inferior condition of Nichols. The Senator won-dered aloud if his son, VMI Cadet Chad Martin ’04, a mechanical engineering major at VMI who spends much of his day in Nichols, would corroborate Sharpe’s description. The Senator immediately placed a call to VMI, left a message for Cadet Martin, and reported later at the reception that, indeed, his son not only concurred but took the oppor-tunity to describe the inferior conditions of Mallory Hall. Sharpe, a computer science major who spends much of his day in Mallory Hall, the number two priority for renovation to upgrade facilities for com-puter science, physics, mathematics, and astronomy departments, was quick to agree about the need for repairs at Mallory. Score a double slam-dunk for VMI’s “cadet lobbyists”! Both projects are scheduled for renovation as VMI requested, Nichols to commence in FY 2004, and Mallory in 2006. The VMI legislative reception was held that evening at the Library of Virginia, hosted by the VMI Alumni Association, and well-attended, draw-ing a crowd of 350-plus. VMI Band Director Col. John Brodie brought the VMI Concert Brass to play music throughout the evening as more than 50 legislators talked to folks from the Institute, alumni agencies, Board of Visitors members, friends and supporters. The Governor had planned to attend, but called an urgent meeting of his cabinet at the last minute. Still, Secretary of Education Belle Wheelan arrived for the last half hour of the reception. “I would only miss the VMI reception if I had a meeting with my boss,” she smiled. Secretary Wheelan had ar-ranged transportation immediately to the reception when the Governor’s meeting was adjourned. “I hoped there would still be time to see a few VMI folks.” She was at the reception to watch the VMI crowd clap to “The VMI Spirit” played by the VMI band contingent. The “VMI Spirit” is alive and well in Virginia’s Capitol, indeed. Significant Outcomes, 2003 General Assembly Session • Tuition increases capped at 5% for in-state students • No tuition caps for out-of-state students • 2.25% pay raise for faculty contingent upon revenue projections • Modest increase in financial aid for Virginia college students • Restoration of funding for Virginia Tech and Mary Baldwin (VWIL) Corps of Cadets General Peay, Cadets Visit Legislators Continued from page 1 HELP WANTED Few dispute the value to a student of working on real problems in their fields, be it engineering, international affairs or physics. Some cadets are able to do this during the school year, but time for such endeavors is scarce at VMI, with all of the other activities. A few cadets will be chosen for the Summer Research Program, but available resources limit the number who can participate. We are asking members of the VMI community in all fields if they might have, or be aware of, opportunities for summer research internships, or jobs in which cadets might gain practical experience in their fields. The optimum would be those situations in which the participant is paid or receives some stipend, as many cadets need to support themselves in the summer. If you have in your organization such opportunities, or know of them elsewhere, please let Colonel Jim Turner know about them, either by e-mail or letter. E-Mail Address: TurnerJE@VMI.EDU Mail Address: Director, Undergraduate Research Initiative 203D, Science Building Virginia Military Institute Lexington, Virginia 24450 The VMI Undergraduate Research Initiative (URI) is in search of summer internship opportunities for VMI cadets THE INSTITUTE REPORT, MARCH 15, 2003, PAGE 7 VMI’s newest “Colonel” a big hit KFC franchise offers new choices in venerable ‘PX’ “Bird colonels” are nothing new at VMI, except in Lejeune Hall where, beginning this semester, Colonel Saunders made his debut on post in the Keydet Kanteen, affectionately known as the “PX” to generations of alumni. The addition of a “KFC Express” franchise is only the latest, however, in a long line of improvements in food choices, atmosphere, and ameni-ties made to Lejeune Hall’s main attraction over the past several years. The man behind most of the improvements is Col. Jim Joyner ’67, director of auxiliary services. Beginning in 1996—when Joyner was director of cadet affairs—changes to the old “PX” began to manifest themselves. Beginning with a total remodeling, to include more and larger televisions with a full complement of cable channels, addition of attractive wood paneling, a display case for the VMI Museum, and even lighting for a small stage area, Joyner has been the driving force behind the evolution of the Keydet Kanteen into a first-rate facility. In recent years, the televisions have been upgraded, free video games for cadet use have been installed, and an automatic teller machine was made available. Joyner is quick to credit ARAMARK, VMI’s food service contractor, for their role in the improvements, especially food service director Terry Locklair and snack bar manager Debbie Hattersley. “I have to brag about these people,” says Joyner. “They really do an outstanding job and have never failed us. They’re often called upon at the last minute, and always come through with quality work. They are an indispensable part of the VMI family.” According to Locklair, the KFC Express franchise is only the latest in several additions to the menu in the Kanteen in recent years. “In addi-tion to the KFC Express, we offer Bene Pizza, Montague’s Deli, Grille, and ‘Grab-and-Go’ items,” says Locklair. “These are ARAMARK brands that have been developed to bring campus dining to the level of the retail restaurants our cadets have grown up with.” He also credits the local Lexington KFC franchise for their assistance in making KFC Ex-press at VMI a reality. The reaction of cadets to the new service has been very positive says PX manager Hattersley. “A lot of them have commented on how much they like it, and in fact they have asked for more types of sandwiches to be made available,” she says. Currently, two sandwiches, wings, potato wedges, cole slaw, and chicken wings are available. Locklair also says that KFC has approved their request to offer two additional sandwich types in the near future. “The ‘Zinger’ sandwich is really good,” observed Cadet Nelson Alger ‘06 of Houston, Texas. “It’s the perfect thing when you’ve got guard and have a chance to take a short break.” There’s now at least one Colonel at VMI that cadets are happy to see. Left to right: Debbie Hattersley, snack bar manager; Col. Jim Joyner ’67, director of auxiliary services; and Terry Locklair, food service director. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He re-mained in the priesthood for six years working in St. Sylvester Par-ish in a heavily Hispanic community before resigning in 1972. He earned a masters degree from Loyola University and became City Planner for East Chicago, In-diana, a position he held for five years and during which time he earned a law degree from North-western University. Following five years in private practice serving as special counsel to the East Chicago Human Rights Commission, Morrisroe joined the law department of the Chicago Transit Authority where he works today. He remains committed to social justice Daniels Ceremony Continued from page 1 Richard Morrisroe Jonathan M. Daniels ’61 focusing on church activities in his hometown of East Chicago. In 1998, he earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago with a concentration on training lay leaders to enrich their communities. He is married to the former Sylvia Concepcion-Figueroa, and they have two children, a son Jonathan born in 1974, whom they named for Jonathan Daniels, and a daugh-ter, Sioban, born in 1976. Mr. Morrisroe will address the Corps of Cadets in Jackson Memorial Hall at 11:15 a.m. on March 20, the birth-date of Jonathan Daniels. PAGE 8, THE INSTITUTE REPORT, MARCH 15, 2003 VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE LEXINGTON, VA 24450-0304 FIRST CLASS U.S. POSTAGE PAID LEXINGTON, VA PERMIT NO. 12 Skipworth ’04 Leads Keydet Basketball to Triumphant SoCon Exit Forward Radee Skipworth ’04 helped lead the Keydet basket-ball team in a dramatic late-season charge that won broad respect from Southern Conference fans in the Keydets’ SoCon swan song in North Charleston, S.C. at the 2003 conference tournament. Winners of two of their last three regular season conference games, the “Runnin’ ‘Roos” were the Cinderella team of their final conference tourney. Skipworth—a second-team all-conference selection—also earned a spot on the all-tourna-ment first team as he sparked upset wins against Furman and de-fending champion Davidson before the Keydets finally fell to Chattanooga in the semi-final round. Four Keydets Score Top Ten Finishes at IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships Four Keydets placed in the top ten in their events during the 2003 IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships in Boston, Mass on March 7-8. In men’s action, Garrett Brickner ’05 and Christopher Walker ‘06 finished fifth and sixth in the men’s high jump with heights of 6’9" apiece. Larry Williams ‘05 finished eighth in the 500m with a time of 1:03.77. Jeff McKelvin ’03 was ninth in the 55HH. Britt Sets Record for Wins; Named SoCon’s Outstanding Wrestler Adam Britt ’03 set a new record for career wins in wrestling with 119 victories, eclipsing All-American Charlie Branch ’96. Britt accomplished his feat while winning his third straight Southern Conference wrestling title and being named the conference’s most outstanding wrestler, help-ing the Keydets to a second-place finish in the conference tournament in Boone, N.C. Britt has the opportunity to add to his record at the NCAA championships in Kansas City March 20-22, where he will at-tempt to become VMI’s third wrestling All-American. Joining Britt in Kansas City will be Matt Erwin ’02, who placed second at the confer-ence tournament at 174 pounds and was one of the conference’s at-large selections. Radee Skipworth goes up for a two-handed breakway dunk against Davidson in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference tournament on March 6. Skipworth scored 36 points in the upset win over the #1- seeded Wildcats. |
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