Institute Report. February 6, 1998

              In this edition ...
Farrell appointed as Dean ............... 2
Scott Shipp Hall Renovation ........... 2
Hernandez is Lopez Chairholder ..... 3
Former faculty member dies ............ 3
Football Conference Held ................. 3
Forty:five elected to "Who's Who" ... 4
Julian Bond to speak at VMI ........... 4
Athletic Director resigns ................. 5
Superintendent to serve on Board ... 5
Foundation leader to step down ...... 5
Employee seen many changes ......... 6
Writings by Supt. published ............ 6
Dean has busy 1997 ........................ 6
Protocol Office established .............. 7
Sommers to speak to Corps ............. 7
Thirty-Four on foreign study ........... 8
"THE INSTITUTE" still available ..... 8
Fultz is new post police officer........ 8
Cadet in right place ....................... 10
Potpourri ........................................ 10
Athletes of the Week ...................... 11
Basketball luncheons continue ..... 11
Athlete learns importance of work 11
Calendar of Events ........................ 12
A large contingent of the VMI Corps of
Cadets participated in the inaugural
parade of The Honorable James S.
Gilmore Ill, Governor of the
Commonwealth. The parade was held
January 1 7 in Richmond. Photo by
Nathan Beck.
Dean of the Canterbury Cathedral to Initiate
Daniels '61 Humanitarian Award at VMI Ceremony
The Very Reverend john A. Simpson, Dean of England's Canterbury Cathedral,
will be the keynote speaker at an inaugural ceremony to officially announce VMI's
jonathan Myrick Daniels '61 Humanitarian Award. The ceremony will be held February
6, 1998 at Noon in jackson Memorial Hall on the VMI Post.
At its December 1997 meeting, the VMI Board of Visitors voted to establish the
Daniels Award, only the second time in the history of the Institute the Board has taken
such action.
The first recipient of the award, which will emphasize the virtue of humanitarian
public service and recognize individuals who have made significant personal sacrifices
to protect or improve the lives of others, will be named in February 1999.
jonathan Daniels, valedictorian of the VMI Class of 1961, was a seminarian at the
Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Mass. in 1965 when he answered the call of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for clergy to assist with civil rights and voter registration
efforts in the South. On August 20, 1965, he gave the ultimate sacrifice, his life for that
of another. He and several others participating in the civil rights effort attempted to
enter The Cash Store in Hayneville, Ala. to buy a soda. Tom Coleman, a highway
department employee and part-time deputy sheriff, appeared in the doorway and
lowered his shotgun at Ruby Sales, a black teenager. Daniels pushed her aside and
absorbed the blast which killed him instantly.
Upon hearing of this incident, Dr. King said, "One of the most heroic Christian
deeds of which I have heard in my entire ministry and career was performed by jonathan
Daniels. Certainly there are no incidents more beautiful in the annals of church history,
and though we are grieved at this time, our grief should give way to a sense of Christian
honor and nobi I ity."
continued on page 9
2 The Institute Report February 6, 1998
Colonel Farrell Appointed Dean of the Faculty
Col. Alan F. Farrell, who has been
Acting Dean of the Faculty since july 1,
1996, has been named permanent Dean
effective February 3. The appointment
follows a national search which began in
May 1997.
"I am convinced that he is the right
man at this time in the Institute's history,"
said VMI Superintendent Major General
josiah Bunting Ill. "We have just
completed the first leg of our long
assimilation process, and VMI will shortly
embark on a major capital campaign
whose principal aims are going to be
academic. Colonel Farrell, as Dean of the
Faculty and as the second ranking officer
at the Institute, will play a vital role in the
crucial five years ahead of us that will
secure the Institute's future."
Before coming to VMI in December
1995, Col. Farrell served nearly 23 years
as a respected and popular Professor of
French at Hampden-Sydney College,
serving as chairman of the Department of
Modern Languages, while also being
involved in athletics, wilderness training,
reserve military training, and scholarly
research and publishing.
At heart a teacher, Col. Farrell is
widely published, with articles appearing
in journal of Quebec Studies,
Francographies Ram's Horn (Dartmouth).
He has contributed to Vietnam War Films
by Malo and Williams (1993), and he has
delivered a number of papers and
speeches at conferences on French
language and Vietnam studies. He
comments frequently on Vietnam War
issues, both historical and I iterary.
A graduate of the Loomis School,
Windsor, Connecticut, and of Trinity
College, Hartford, Connecticut, he took his
doctorate in French at Tufts University in
1972. He has studied in Paris, Heidelberg,
Mexico, and Madrid. He has also done
extensive travel, study, and service in Asia,
Central America, South America, the
Caribbean Basin, and Europe. Between the
attainment of his undergraduate degree
and his enrollment in doctoral studies, he
served in the U.S. 5th Special Forces
Group (Airborne), including two tours in
Vietnam, after which he served in the
Scott Shipp Hall Renovation included in Budget
When former Governor George F. Allen unveiled his budget for the 1998-2000
biennium, one of the Institute's foremost academic buildings, Scott Shipp Hall, may
have received a jolt to its foundation. A total of $10,229,000 for a complete renovation
of Scott Shipp, built in 1919, was included in the budget document. This project was
the center-piece of VMI's budget request.
As an old facility, Scott Shipp Hall contains numerous deficiencies and desperately
needs to be modernized and upgraded. The scope of work includes new HVAC and
electrical systems, a new roof, ceilings and finishes, removal of hazardous materials,
and correction of life-safety problems. The building must be brought up to current
code requirements including replacement of the existing elevator. In addition,
conversion of existing space to a more functional and efficient layout and design, to
include electronic classrooms, will enhance the delivery and quality of the academic
instruction.
"We were pleased that Governor Allen included the funds for Scoot Shipp Hall in
his budget and that Governor Gilmore showed his support by retaining the project in
his budget amendments," said VMI Business Executive Col. john L. Rowe, Jr. "We will
continue to work hard during the session to insure passage by the General Assembly of
this much needed project."
active U.S. Army Reserve.
His military honors and awards
include the Bronze Star with "V" device,
Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge,
Master Parachutist Badge, and Pathfinder
Badge. Academic honors include Phi Beta
Kappa, the Mettauer Award for Excellence
in Research, the Fuqua Award for
Excellence in Teaching, the Cabell Award
for Distinguished Teaching, and the FLAVA
Award for Distinguished Service. In 1990
he was named a Virginia Distinguished
Language Teacher.
At VMI, Col. Farrell's accomplish­ments
have been impressive. He has over­seen
the development of vigorous new
international programs, encouraged the
introduction of japanese and Arabic into
the curriculum, has secured the necessary
funding for vital academic equipment and
travel, and has been particularly solicitous
of the needs of the younger faculty. As a
much sought-after speaker at alumni meet­ings
and gatherings of parents, he has been
very successful in spreading the VMI aca­demic
message across the country.
"In his short time at the Institute, Col.
Farrell has become closely identified with
the school, its Corps, and the faculty, and
respected by many in the greater VMI
family - especially among our parents
and alumni," said Gen. Bunting. "He will
be, indeed, a Dean for us all."
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The VMI Achievement Medal is presented to former Governor of the Commonwealth, The
Hon. George F. Allen (left) by Superintendent, Maj. Gen. Josiah Bunting Ill (right). The medal
was presented in recognition of his extraordinarily meritorious service to the Commonwealth
in general and to the Virginia Military Institute in particular during his entire term of office. Also
pictured is State Senator Thomas K. Norment, Jr. '68.
Hernandez named as Lopez Chairholder
VMI announces with pride the
selection of Carolina G. Hernandez,
professor of political science at the
University of Philippines and
president of the Institute for Strategic
and Development Studies, Inc., as the
holder of the Eugenio Lopez Chair in
Asian Studies at VMI. Hernandez is
currently teaching Philippine
Domestic Policy in the Department
of International Studies.
She has served as Chair of the
Department of Political Science and
Director of the University Center for
Integrative and Development Studies,
Chair of the Executive Committee of the Philippine Social Science Council (1985-
1986) and President of the Philippine Political Science Association (1984-1989). Prior
to her appointment at VMI, she was affiliated with a number of academic institutions
in japan and North America as Visiting Professor at the Institute for International Studies
and Training in Japan in 1985, visiting research fellow at the East Asian Institute at
Columbia University in 1984, Asian Scholar-in-Residence at the Southeast Asia Program
of Cornell University (Spring and Summer 1987) and holder of the Visiting Chair in
ASEAN and International Studies at the Center for International Studies at the University
of Toronto (1994-1995).
Professor Hernandez is associated with a number of international bodies, serving
in the Steering Committee of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific
since its founding in 1993; the International Council of The Asia Society since 1991;
the International Advisory Council of the Asia-Australia Institute (University of New
South Wales) in 1991-1996; Secretary for the Pacific of the Research Committee on
Armed Forces and Society (International Political Science Association) in 1993-1996;
the Regional Advisory Board of the journal of Contemporary Southeast Asia; and Chair
of the ASEAN Institutes of Strategic and International Studies in 1992-1994. She also
served as Commissioner under President Corazon Aquino in the Fact-Finding
Commission that investigated the failed coup detat of December 1986.
continued on page 7
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Former Faculty Member Dies
Col. ]. Murray Vines, professor
emeritus of VMI's Department of Modern
Languages, died on December 16, 1997
at the University of Virginia Medical
Center in Charlottesville, Va. Col. Vines
was a native of Staten Island, New York.
Col. Vines retired from VMI in 1988
after 21 years of service to the Institute.
While at VMI, he was a professor of
modern languages, teaching both French
literature and Spanish grammar. In
addition to his contributions to scholarly
publications and service on Institute
committees, Col. Vines served as vice
president of the Southern Comparative
Literature Association and was editor of
the Association's newsletter.
Col. Vines served with the U.S. Army
in Europe during World War II and was
honorably discharged in France after the
War to work for the State Department.
He studied music in Paris and was a
concert tenor with the New York City
Opera and at Radio City Music Hall before
coming to VMI in 1967. Vines was a Phi
Beta Kappa graduate of the College of the
City of New York and later earned his
Ph.D. in romance languages from Duke
University.
Col. Vines is survived by his wife,
Mary F. Vines of Lexington. He was a
member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Funeral services were held at the
Stonewall jackson Cemetary on Dec. 19.
Football Conference Held
Kingsmill Resort near Williamsburg,
Va. was the site of a three-day conference
(January 16-18) called by VMI
Superintendent Major General josiah
Bunting Ill to discuss steps to be taken to
return winning football to VMI.
Over 40 men, representing all facets
of the VMI family, plus three consultants
from Neinas Sports Service, Inc. of
Boulder, Colo. and the Associate
Commissioner of the Southern Conference
were in attendance.
Chuck Neinas, jack Lengyel, and
Gene Corrigan of Neninas Sports Service,
Inc. reviewed their report: Preparing for
the Future, Intercollegiate Athletics at
Virginia Military Institute. Lengyl is current
Athletic Director at the United States
Naval Academy and Corrigan is former
Commissioner of the Atlantic Coast
Conference and President of the NCAA.
The consulting team visited VMI in
continued on page 8
The Institute Report
The faculty/student exchange program between VMI and the Royal Military
College of Science (RMCS) in England continues this semester. Spending the
semester at VMI are (pictured left to right): Dr. Robert Benne IIi, who is teaching
math, and Lieutenant Caroline Woodbridge, who is in her first year of a three­year
B.S. degree program in electronic systems engineering. VMI faculty and
cadets at RMCS this semester are: Colonel George Piegari, professor of
mathematics and computer science at VMI, and two cadets; Tuyen G. Dam
'99, a computer science major; and mechanical engineering major Grant L.
Eddy, Jr. '99.
Forty-five elected to "Who's Who"
The 1998 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and
Colleges" will include the names offorty-five VMI first classman who have been selected
as outstanding student leaders.
A campus nominating committee and editors of the national directory have included
the names based on academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in
extracurricular activities and potential for continued success.
They join an elite group of students from more than 1900 institutions of higher
learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign nations.
Outstanding students have been honored in the annual directory since it was first
published in 1934.
Of this year's selectees, 21 are from Virginia: Edward M. Allen, Ill, New Kent;
joseph E. Anwah, Centreville; Stefan R. Barr, Forest; Bradley R. Cooke, Richmond;
Gregory C. Ellen, Highland Springs; JeffreyS. T. Gorman, Richmond; Matthew T. Guise,
Midlothian; jason M. Harding, Oakton; Michael P. Harris, Yorktown; Torrence A. Rogers,
Virginia Beach; Marcus G. Schweigert, Herndon; Michael H. Spinelli, Falls Church;
jonathan W. Spitzer, Winchester; Eric W. Smith, Waynesboro; Caleb M. Taylor, Roanoke;
Andre W. Thornton, Richmond; Timothy 0. Trant, II, Disputanta; Kevin M. Trujillo,
Lorton; R. Thomas Warburton, Pulaski; Nicholas R. Wilk, Jr., Stuarts Draft; and justin P.
Wolfe, Midlothian.
The remaining selectees are: Michael T. Baumgardner, Bethel Park, Pa .. : jabarr D.
Bean, Amityville, N.Y.; David M. Benedick, Chesterbrook, Pa.; Lucas james A. Braxton,
Fayetteville, N.C.; Michael J. Chapman, Roseville, Calif.; Rodney C. Daniels, Kingsport,
Tn.; Kenneth C. Dohan ish, Sussex, N.j.; Shane M. Finley, Bloomington, Minn.; Andrew
P. Gehring, Frederick, Md.; Mark P. Glancy, Centerreach, N.Y.; Wen-Lung Hsu,; Andrew
j. Lewis, Snellville, Ga.; Michael S. Lorence, Carlisle, Pa.; Terence G. Maguire,
Columbus, Ohio; Brett T. McGinley, Carlisle, Pa.; Edward j. Neibert, Salem, N.H.;
Gregory S. O'Hare, Bethel Park, Pa.; Nathan R. Pierpoint, Brea, Calif.; Michael T.
Runyan, Marshall, Texas; joseph S. Seiler, Bartow, Fla.; William T. Stann, Myersville,
Md.; Christopher M. Strock, Honolulu, Hawaii; Shawn Ting, Monmouth junction, N.j.;
and Thomas M. Wirth, Fallston, Md.
February 6, 1998
CIVIL RIGHTS
ACTIVIST TO
SPEAKATVMI
Civil rights leader and activist julian
Bond will speak at VMI on February 11 at
7:30 p.m. He will address the VMI
community and students from local
schools and area colleges in jackson
Memorial Hall. The event is sponsored by
the Promaji Club. He will also take the
review at the parade in honor of Black
History Month the same day at 4:30p.m.
Since his college days, julian Bond has
been an active participant in the
movements for civil rights, economic
justice, and peace, and an aggressive
spokesman for the disinherited.
As an activist who has faced jail for
his convictions, as a veteran of more than
twenty years of service in the Georgia
General Assembly, as a writer, teacher, and
lecturer, Bond has been on the cutting
edge of social change since he was a
college student leading sit-in
demonstrations in Atlanta in 1960.
Bond is currently a Distinguished
Scholar in Residence at the American
University in Washington, D.C., and a
faculty member in the history department
at the University of Virginia. Bond's other
teaching experience includes serving as
Papas Fellow at the University of
Pennsylvania and a Visiting Professor in
History and Politics at Drexal University
in Philadelphia, Pa. He was a visiting
Professor at Harvard University and at
Williams College.
He graduated from the George School,
a coeducational Quaker school in Bucks
County, Pennsylvania, in 1957, and
entered Morehouse College in Atlanta that
same year.
While still a student, Bond was a
founder in 1960 of the Committee on
continued on page I 0
February 6, 1998 Virginia Military Institute
VMI ATHLETIC DIRECTOR RESIGNS
Davis C. Babb, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at VMI since 1991, resigned
his post on january 8. Michael L Bozeman, head track and cross country coach, is
serving as interim athletic director.
Major General josiah Bunting Ill, VMI superintendent, expressed his and the VMI
community's gratitude for Babb's service. "Davis has been a devoted, industrious, and
loyal member of the VMI administration," said Bunting. "We are indebted to him for
his years of service and wish him the very best."
During Babb's tenure as athletic director, VMI intercollegiate teams won nine
Southern Conference Championships, nine coaches received Conference Coach-of­the-
Year honors, seven athletes received Conference Player-of-the-Year honors, three
athletes won NCAA post-graduate scholarships, four were selected GTE Academic All
Americans, and six baseball players were professional draft picks. Three times VMI
received the Southern Conference's MeAl ister Award for the highest degree of
sportsmanship, and in 1995-96, VMI matched its highest finish for the Conference
Commissioner's Cup for overall athletic excellence and won the graduation rate award
for student athletes. Babb also directed the effort for NCAA accreditation for
intercollegiate athletics and guided the development ofVMI's women's athletic program.
Babb, 41 years old, joined the VMI athletic staff in 1984 as assistant director and
later was promoted to associate before taking the reins from Eric Hyman. A 1978
graduate of Appalachian State University, he worked in business, was a teaching tennis
professional, and coached women's tennis at Furman University prior to coming to
VMI. Babb has served on numerous Southern Conference committees and is currently
chairman of the Athletic Director's Association, the Men's Basketball Tournament
Committee, the Men's and Women's Cross Country Committee, and the Men's Tennis
Committee.
"During my thirteen-year tenure at the Institute, our athletic program has been an
example of what college athletics should be," said Babb. "Our teams have consisted
of young men and women who exemplify the true meaning of the term 'student athlete'.
They have graduated and become solid citizens. I leave with fond memories and wish
VMI much success in the future."
VMI immediately began a national search for Babb's replacement. Thomas W.
Davis, professor of history and VMI faculty chairman of athletics, heads the search
committee with representatives from various VMI constituencies.
"Our search will be vigorous, aggressive, and national," said Bunting. "I am
determined to find and hire someone capable of infusing a shot of lightning into the
program, particularly to provide the leadership needed as we begin to address our
major athletic challenges- VMI football and the implications for our future of our
becoming a co-educational school."
"And we have to do it right - honorably and within the context of VMI's
expectations for all of its cadets," added Bunting. "I have watched the Naval Academy
and the Air Force Academy; and I know what's been accomplished at places like Penn
in the early '90s and recently at Northwestern. It can be done here. This is why the
search for Mr. Babb's successor will be so important."
Superintendent to Serve on
Times Dispatch Board of Contributors
Major General josiah Bunting Ill has been selected to serve a one-year term on a
diversified Board of Contributors for the Richmond Times Dispatch. One member of
the Board will contribute an 1,100 word article each Sunday for the commentary
section front. Using this forum, members of the Board have the opportunity to share
their views with an audience of several hundred thousand readers. The 1998 Board of
Contributors is the first for the Times Dispatch. The first article by Gen. Bunting will
appear in the paper on September 10, 1998.
s
VMI FoUNDATION
LEADER To STEP DoWN
G. Gilmer Minor Ill, president of the
VMI Foundation, has announced that
George H. "Skip" Roberts, Jr., the
Foundation's executive vice president and
general counsel has decided to return to
the private sector after almost seven years
as head of the organization. He will leave
sometime during the first half of 1998.
"Skip Roberts captured the hearts and
respect of the VMI alumni, provided
critical leadership and made a great
contribution to VMI's success during one
of its most difficult periods," said Minor.
"Skip will be missed, but in my opinion
leaves in place the most dedicated and
successful development office of any
public college in America."
A corporate lawyer before assuming
his position in 1991, Roberts helped lead
the Foundation throughout most of the
VMI's litigation over coeducation. Charged
also with fund-raising during his tenure,
he saw VMI's endowment assets and
commitments grow from $175 million to
$315 million.
"I have had an extraordinary
opportunity to be at VMI during one of its
most challenging, but equally exciting
times," said Roberts. "The Institute is
poised for a great future with its current
Superintendent, General Bunting, and the
incredible support of the VMI alumni. As
I looked to the timing of the next VMI
campaign, I realized it would last longer
than my original plans to serve the
Foundation. Rather than continue for the
next few years and then return to the
private sector, it was obvious that VMI's
best interests lie in my making this move
at the beginning rather than in the middle
of a campaign."
Bunting also praised Roberts for his
services: "Skip Roberts brought robust
assets to VMI - fierce, passionate
devotion to the school; unshakable
integrity; and an almost matchless grasp
of the professional skills and requirements
of development in a most competitive
marketplace. Our debt to him is huge."
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6 The Institute Report
INFORMATION SERVICES EMPLOYEE
HAs SEEN MANY CHANGES IN WoRK
When joyce Spence came to work at VMI almost 31
years ago, her office was in the electrical engineering
section of Nichols hall for nearly a year; then the Nichols
annex was completed and she moved into what was
known then as the "computer center" and has been in the
same office area for 30 years.
Spence, a Buena Vista native, had joined the Lees
Carpet firm (now Burlington Industries) and spent five years
in the computer field, processing the 80-column cards
which were fed into the computers of that era. She joined
the computer operations at VMI as a secretary and data
entry operator for the huge IBM mainframe, bringing a
wealth of experience in a relatively new technology.
Today Spence is called a senior computer operator
technician and has myriad of responsibilities. She operates
the mainframe unit, which switched to a Burroughs following the IBM system and now
is a Unisys A-6. She is responsible for production control, handling requests for reports,
labels or anything else which has to be done on the mainframe. She sets up parameters,
magnetic tapes, job flows, and checks for accuracy and distribution.
The new computer, a Digital Unix System, is in place and should be in full operation
within two years. The fully-integrated system will allow the departments to be more
responsible for maintaining their data.
Quietly efficient, Spence looks far too young to be the grandmother she is, and her
associates look to her as a stable influence. Her immediate supervisor, network systems
manager james A. Bollinger, calls her "a conscientious and dependable talent willing
to do whatever it takes to get a job done." He also notes that she is "entrusted with
tape backup, one of our most important tasks."
Still living in her hometown, she and husband Bill are proudest of their two
daughters and grandson, Lee. "The most important thing in my life is my family" says
Spence, and she beams when she talks of daughters Heather and Kristin. Heather is a
speech pathologist in Smithfield, N.C. and is now Mrs. All. Kristin (Mrs. Fink) is an
assistant director of the Echo Early Learning Center in Lynchburg, Va. and takes her
three-year-old son to work with her each day. In March, on or about the birthday of
son number one, she's expecting another son.
In addition to what Bollinger had to say about her, Col. Charles Fraley, director of
information services, calls her "a loyal, dedicated, and concerned employee who works
well with everyone. She is always ready to help in any situation." One member of the
staff did have a criticism when asked about her; he said, "she's too nice."
Her husband, also a state employee, is a supervisor at Camp New Hope, a
rehabilitation and recreation unit of the Natural Bridge juvenile Correction Center. He
and joyce have recently purchased a building in Buena Vista where they hope to have
an antique and collectibles shop they will call Spences' Emporium. joyce does a lot of
craft work herself, particularly painting on fabrics, but so far it's been just a hobby to
produce gifts for friends and family. She's an avid reader and enjoys going to auctions
with her husband. joyce belongs to the Buena Vista Baptist Church and is on the
Youth Committee.
joyce says that she loves her job and her co-workers are like family. She enjoys
working with computers, but still does not have one at home.
February 6, 1998
Writings By
Supt. Published
Two writings by the Superintendent,
Maj. Gen. josiah Bunting Ill have been
accepted for publication.
A chapter from the manuscript of a
new book, "All Loves Excelling" that the
superintendent has written is featured in
the winter 1998 edition of The Potomac
Review. The Potomac Review is a
quarterly magazine published in Port
Tobacco, Md.
The Lays of Ancient Rome, by Thomas
Babington Macaulay is soon to be
published by Regnery Publishing, Inc. of
Washington, D.C. The book contains a
preface which was written by the
superintendent.
Dean of Faculty
has busy 1997
Colonel Alan F. Farrell, dean of the
faculty, has had numerous papers
published or accepted for publication and
has presented papers at many conferences
during 1997.
Articles by Col. Farrell published or
accepted for publication include: article
accepted for publication in Ram's Horn,
published by Dartmouth College; a poem
published in the Vietnam journal
Incoming; a review of a new translation
of the Iliad, published in the journal of
Military History; and a review of a study
of relationship between journalism and
government during the Vietnam War era
published from London in Studies in
Newspaper and Periodical History.
Papers presented or to be read by
Farrell include: a paper read at the
International Comics convention in
Georgetown on French comic art on the
theme of film nair and the French
obsession with American 50s and tough
guys of the Raymond Chandler, Dashiell
Hammett school, philosopher-detectives;
a paper on French comic art to be read at
the Popular Culture Convention in
Orlando in April; a paper to be read on
American, French, and Vietnamese films
of the Vietnam War; and a paper to be read
in Chicago in March on the postwar
visions of novelists Duhamel, Celine,
Junger, Remarque, Sassoon, and Dos
Passos.
Col. Farrell will also present a paper
at the 1998 annual meeting of the Society
for Military History. The paper is entitled
"You Hadda Good Job an' Ya Left."
February 6, 1998 Virginia Military Institute
On January 14, the Corps of Cadets was treated to the first of several theme nights this semester
in Crozet Hall. Please refer to the December issue of The Institute Report for Mess Hall initiatives.
Protocol Office Established
The Superintendent has announced the establishment of a protocol office at VMI.
The mission of the office is to provide hospitality services and guidance on protocol,
enabling VMI to be an outstanding host to its many distinguished visitors.
Specific responsibilities of the office include coordination and planning for all
protocol requirements for visitors to VMI including invitations, itineraries, lodging,
escort duties, transportation requirements, and the management and accountability of
VMI memorabilia and gifts.
The office provides support to all departments and staff agencies at VMI in hosting
social or formal events and activities and will also provide guidance on appropriate
seating and flag courtesies.
Director of the office is Col. N. Michael Bissell, special assistant to the
superintendent and former commandant of cadets. He is assisted by Capt. Carole Green
and Teresa Thompson. Col. Bissell and Capt. Green also retain responsibility for follow­on
evaluation and assessment of the assimilation of women into the Corps of Cadets as
well as Title IX (equity of sexes) duties.
The office's home page gives information and itineraries on visitors to VMI as well
as other significant events occurring on Post. Appropriate dress requirements, both
civilian and military, for individual events will also be listed. Additional information
-464-7784 (phone), 464-7786 (RSVPs), 464-7169 (fax), or Protocol@supt@vmi (Email).
Two Faculty Members serving
as Acting Department Heads
Colonel Donald E. Thomas, Jr., professor of history, is currently serving as acting
head of the history department. Capt. Blair P. Turner, professor and head of the
department is at the Ecole Polytechnique this semester. Lt. Col. Thomas N. Meriwether,
associate professor of psychology/philosophy is serving as acting head of the psychology/
philosophy department. Capt. William G. Hughes, professor and head of the department,
is on leave this semester.
SOMMERS TO SPEAK
TO CORPS
7
Christina Hoff Sommers, the W.H.
Brady Fellow at the American Enterprise
Institute, will speak to the Corps on
February 17 in jackson Memorial Hall. The
talk will be at 11 a.m.
Sommers earned her B.A. at New York
University and Ph.D. at Brandeis
University. She has been a professor of
philosophy at Clark University since 1980.
Sommers specializes in ethics and
contemporary moral theory and has
published many scholarly articles in such
journals as the journal of Philosophy and
The New England journal of Medicine.
She is best known for her writings on
two subjects: moral education in the
schools and feminism and American
culture. Articles by Sommers have
appeared in The Wall Street journal, The
Washington Post, USA Today, The New
Republic, The Chicago Tribune, and The
Times Literary Supplement.
Sommers has also appeared on NBC's
"The Mclaughlin Group," "The Phil
Donahue Show," "Nightline," "20/20,"
Comedy Central's "Politically Incorrect,"
and "The CBS Evening News" among
others.
Lopez Chair
continued from page 4
She has published widely in Asia,
North America and Europe in the fields of
civil-military relations, foreign policy and
relations, regional security issues, human
rights and democratization, including
chapters in volumes published by
Berkeley, Princeton and johns Hopkins
University Press; articles in the Asian
Survey, Pacific Review and Third World
Quarterly; and co-edited a number of
books.
Professor Hernandez did her B.S. in
foreign service (cum laude) at the
University of the Philippines, M.A. in
international relations at Karachi
University, graduate work in political
philosophy at Duke University where she
advanced to candidacy in 1969, and Ph.D.
in political science at the State University
of New York at Buffalo.
She is married with five children.
8 The Institute Report
State Senator John H. Chichester, (R) Stafford, admires "The Institute.· Cadet first classmen
Chris Floom and Brad Cooke presented the book to Sen. Chichester. On January 19, a team of
10 cadets and Lt. Col. Robert B. Spore, personnel director and Maj. Charles J. Steenburgh,
assistant director of public relations presented a copy of "The Institute" to each member of
the General Assembly
Thirty-Four Cadets on Foreign Study
Thirty-four cadets have been granted academic leave for foreign study this semester.
The group consists of four members of the class of 1998, 18 members of the class of
1999 and 14 members of the class of 2000.
Cadets participating in foreign study include: international studies (IS) major Timothy
M. Amorim joyce '00, Spain; john D. Bolt '99 (history), Italy; jason M. Brown '99
(biology), England; Thomas j. Curran '98 (history), Czech Republic; Tuyen Gia Dam
'99 (computer science), England; Matthew C. Dixon '99 (chemistry), England; justin
W. Douglas '99 (mechanical engineering [ME]), England; Grant L. Eddy, jr. '99 (ME),
England; Stephen E. Fern, jr. '00 (biology), England; Charles 0. Fleet '98 (civil
engineering [CE]), Germany; joshua B. Frank '99 (ME), Germany; Christopher D. Gamble
'00 (biology), England; john P. Garneski '99 (IS), England; Craig A. Giorgis '00 (history),
Costa Rica; james R. johnston '99 (IS), Australia; Roger 0. Hart, Jr. '99 (biology),
Australia; Stephen R. Lucas '99 (electrical engineering [EE]), Australia; Sager A. Marshall
'99 (economics and business [EB]), Czech Republic; Samuel F. McClure '00 (EB), Austria;
Matthew T. Milburn '00 (history), Spain; jason S. Miller '00 (EB), England; james L.
Nelson Ill '00 (CE), Scotland; Gordon N. Overby '99 (IS), Ghana; jon P. Paris '99
(history), Spain; Christopher j. Pilger '00 (EE), England; joseph M. Pappa '00 (EB),
England; Anthony j. Rayome '00 (history), France; Richard H. Robinson Ill '99 (IS),
Australia; Rene A. Rodriquez '99 (IS), Colombia; james G. Sheldon '00 (EB), England;
William S. Sjem, jr. '00 (history), England; William Z. Taylor '98 (history), Austria;
Chad A. Varanese '99 (EB), Czech Republic; and Bradford E. Vier '98 (ME), Australia.
"THE INSTITUTE" NOW AVAILABLE
The Institute, a photographic record of VMI during the 1996-1997 academic year,
can still be purchased through the VMI Museum and the Keydet Bookstore.
Books may be purchased at a cost of $59.95 each plus $7.70 shipping, handling,
and sales tax. Mail, phone, or e-mail order may be made as follows: VMI Museum,
Lexington, Va. 24450-0304; Toll free call - 800-444-1839; E-mail - Blakey @
vmi.edu; Fax- 540-464-7112. All major credit cards are accepted; checks should be
made payable to "The Institute."
VMI faculty, staff and employees, members of the Corps and members of the Class
of '97 can purchase "The Institute" for $35.00. Books may be ordered by calling the
alumni office at 464-7221. Books will be available for pick-up at the museum.
February 6, 1998
CONFERENCE
continued from page 2
November.
Other presentations were given by joe
Bush, VMI Class of 1965 and current
Athletic Director at Hampden Sydney
College; jim Kelly, Assistant to the
President at The College of William &
Mary; Dr. George Henning, VMI Class of
1961 and head physician for VMI football;
and Charlie Lyle, from the Southern
Conference.
The attendees were divided into three
teams which spent hours on their visions
for winning football at VMI and the steps
necessary to accomplish this goal. On the
final day of the conference, all attendees
gathered for a presentation by each team
leader.
"The conference was extremely
positive for VMI football and our total
intercollegiate athletic program," said
General Bunting. "We left knowing the
things which must be done for winning
football to again embrace the Institute.
Those at the conference were emphatic
that Division Ill athletics is not a fit for VMI
and should be dropped from future
consideration."
"It would be premature to mention
other details before our Board of Visitors
reviews a summary of the conference and
has the opportunity for discussion at its
February meeting," added General
Bunting.
FULTZ IS NEW POST
POLICE OFFICER
Charles E. Fultz II has been hired as
VMI post police officer. Fultz, former
metropolitan police officer for
Washington, D.C., began his duties on
january 5.
A former Marine, Fultz had served as
a police officer in Washington since 1994.
Prior to that he served as security
supervisorfor the U.S. Department of State
and earlier as assistant detachment
commander at various U.S. embassies with
the Marine Corps. He received his degree
in criminal justice from Northern Virginia
Community College and other training
from various Marine Corps and police
schools.
Fultz has received numerous police
department citations and awards, the
National Defense Medal, three U.S. Navy
Achievement Medals, and four Superior
Fitness Awards.
February 6, 1998 Virginia Military Institute
Daniels Award
continued from page I
Over the years, his selfless act has been often recognized, two books have been
written about him, and in the summer of 1994, the Episcopal Church added the date of
his death to its Calendar of Lesser Feasts and Fasts, an honor bordering on sainthood or
martyrdom. In England's Canterbury Cathedral, there is a Chapel of Martyrs in which
15 modern-day martyrs are honored. jonathan Daniels is one of them.
The Very Reverend Simpson, Dean of the Canterbury Cathedral since 1986, is
responsible for the liturgy and worship of the Cathedral, which is visited annually by
more than three million visitors and pilgrims. He directs the mission of the cathedral
which is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. He will be
introduced by The Right Reverend F. Neff Powell of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest
Virginia, and Reverend john H. jordan, Jr., VMI Class of 1951, will speak about the life
of Jonathan Daniels.
During the ceremony, Shirley and E. Cabell Brand, VMI '44, will two water color
paintings, of the Chapel of Martyrs, which they commissioned after a visit to the Chapel
and Canterbury Cathedral last summer. One will be given to the Institute and the other
to the Promaji Club. They will also present a painting of the Episcopal leon of jonathan
Daniels to VMI Superintendent Major General josiah Bunting Ill. The Brands were also
responsible for a plaque, honoring Jonathan Daniels, which was placed in the town
square of Hayneville this past August in a widely-publicized event.
Special guests who will attend the February 6th ceremony include Ruby Sales,
now in her third-year at the Episcopal Divinity School; Emily Daniels Robey, jonathan
Daniels' sister; Richard Morrisroe, a Catholic priest who was severely wounded by a
second shotgun blast on August 20, 1965; Rev. judith Upham, a fellow seminarian
and close friend of Daniels; and The Right Reverend A. Heath Light, retired from the
Episcopal Diocese of Southwest, Virginia.
Though a recipient of the jonathan Daniels Award may not necessarily be selected
each year, an annual ceremony will be held in February to afford cadets, a continuing
reminder that it is possible to embody and display heroic qualities of honor, loyalty,
and devotion at any age and in any circumstances.
In February 1997, the Special Programs and Public Relations Committee of the
VMI Board of Visitors, was tasked with the implementation of the jonathan Daniels
Humanitarian Award. The committee and a separate task force established criteria and
guidelines for the award. These committees worked closely with VMI's Promaji Club,
an organization of VMI cadets which promotes positive relations among all races and
ethnic groups in the Corps of Cadets. The Promaji Club initiated a jonathan Daniels
Award in 1992, and its leadership has graciously agreed to give the Institute exclusive
use of the name for the new jonathan Daniels Humanitarian Award. The Special
Programs and Public Relations Committee will oversee the legacy of this annual
ceremony and the bestowing of the award upon selection.
VMI BAND AND PIPE AND DRUM
CORPS PERFORM IN RICHMOND
The Regimental Band and the VMI Pipe and Drum Corps performed in the
Richmond Christmas Parade on December 6th and for Virginia Inaugural ceremonies
for both Governor james Gilmore. The pipe band also performed at the inaugural gala
of Attorney General Mark Early on january 15th.
Combined Band Concert February 15
Cadets from VMI and 14 other military schools from across the nation, 120 in all,
will combine to perform a band concert in jackson Memorial Hall on Sunday, February
15. The event is being organized by Colonel John Brodie, regimental band director. It
is the first time in 22 years that VMI has hosted this event.
As an added bonus the U.S. Marine Corps Band from Quantico, Va. will perform
in jackson Memorial Hall on Saturday, February 14 at 3 p.m. Both events are free and
the public is welcome.
ARMY CADETS
RECEIVE OFFICER
BRANCH SELECTIONS
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Of the 31 Army ROTC cadets
receiving officer branch selections this
year, 22 got their first choice and 9 got
their second choice. This factor shows
hard work and outstanding camp results
last summer. Twenty-eight cadets will
serve, following graduation, on active duty
(11 on immediate active duty) and three
will have reserve commissions.
Branch selection of the 31 cadets is
as follows: field artillery (7), infantry (6),
engineer (4), aviation (4), signal (2),
adjutant general (2), armor (1 ),
quartermaster (1 ), chemical (1 ), medical
service (2), and ordnance (1 ).
CADET WING ACTIVE
The 880th Cadet Wing, modeled after
an active duty Air Force Wing, was formed
in the Fall of 1996 with the intent of
providing AFROTC officer candidates with
meaningful leadership opportunities and
supervisory experiences to better prepare
them for active duty service. Now in its
fourth semester of operation, the 880th
Cadet Wing has evolved to a point where
it has assumed total responsibility for cadet
training.
The 880th Cadet Wing is additionally
responsible for conducting all training
activities associated with AFROTC
Leadership Laboratory. Additionally, cadet
wing supervisors conduct formalized
feedback and evaluation sessions with all
of their subordinates promoting realistic
training and improving overall efficiency.
Last year, AFROTC cadets visited three
separate Air Force bases during the Spring
FTX. Highlights included tours of the
headquarters for the Air Force Office of
Special Investigations, the Advanced
Tactical Fighter Special Program Office, a
Langley AFB Civil Engineering Squadron,
and a cadet orientation flight in a C-141
transport aircraft. One cadet even
received a flight in an F-16 fighter aircraft
via the Virginia Air National Guard Unit
stationed in Richmond, VA.
The Cadet Wing Commander is Cadet
Timothy j. Butler, a first classman from
Newport News, Va. He and his staff will
ensure that major training events such as
the Spring FTX and AFROTC Dining Out
are successful events.
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Cadet and Father in Right Place at Right Time
Two days before Christmas, Cadet Douglas F. Baker,
jr., was riding with his father in his hometown of New
Milford, N.j., when an approaching vehicle veered across
their lane and jumped the curb. The car ending up in a
front yard, wedged into a chain link fence and bushes.
The 83-year-old driver had suffered a heart attack and
slumped over the wheel, but at least he picked a time when
help was available. The elder Baker, a retired fire chief,
was trained in CPR, and the younger Baker had that same
training at VMI. They called 911 on their cellular phone,
then went to work on their life-saving mission.
After cadet Baker pried the fence away from the car,
they were able to get the door open and pull the victim
out. He had no pulse and was turning blue. To make Douglas F. Baker, Jr.
matters worse, the candy bar he was eating had lodged in his throat. Cadet Baker
scraped all he could out of the victim's mouth, but the clog was still there.
Adding to the "Believe-It-Or-Not" coincidences was the fact that just across the
street I ived the supervisor of nurses for the county health department. She normally
would have been at work but had taken a few vacation days to do her Christmas
shopping. She came over and the three of them did all that had to be done until the
rescue squad arrived.
The younger Baker, a first classman, received CPR training in the Boy Scouts and
in the VMI physical education classes had taken it again. "This is just another example
of how important it is to know your CPR," he said, "and for my dad and me, we did
what we should have done. The net result was a great Christmas present for us and the
victim." Incidentally, the victim is up and about and doing quite well.
BOND TO SPEAK TO CORPS
continued from page 4
Appeal for Human Rights, the Atlanta University Center student civil rights organization
that directed three years of non-violent anti-segregation protests that won integration
of Atlanta's movie theaters, lunch counters, and parks. Bond was arrested for sitting-in
at the then-segregated cafeteria at Atlanta City Hall.
He was one of several hundred students from across the South who helped to form
the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) on Easter weekend, 1960,
and shortly thereafter became SNCC's communications director.
Bond left Morehouse one semester short of graduation in 1961 to join the staff of
a new protest newspaper, The Atlanta Inquirer, although he returned to Morehouse in
1971, to complete his requirements for graduation. He received a B.A. degree in English.
He has served four terms in the Georgia House and six terms in the Senate. He
holds honorary degrees from fourteen college and universities and has served on the
boards of numerous organizations working for civil rights and social change. Time
named Bond on its 200 Leaders list, and he has been honored by the American Civil
Liberties Union for "dedicated services to the cause of civil liberties."
Bond was host of "America's Black Forum," the oldest black-owned show in
television syndication, from 1980 until1997. Today he is a commentator on the show.
He was a commentator for radio's "Byline," syndicated to over 200 stations. He has
been a commentator on the "Today" show and was the author of a nationally syndicated
newspaper column called Viewpoint. He was host of the popular television show,
"Saturday Night Live," in April 1977 and has appeared in three movies
Bond narrated the critically acclaimed 1987 and 1990 PBS series, Eyes on the
Prize. He also narrated a 1989 PBS show on the life of New York Congressman Adam
Clayton Powell, and the 1994 Academy Award winning documentary, A Time for justice.
That documentary is the video portion of the Southern Poverty Law Center's first
"Teaching Tolerance" teaching kit.
A collection of Bond's essays has been published under the title A Time To Speak.
A Time To Act. He is the author of Black Candidates- Southern Campaign Experiences.
His poems and articles have appeared in The Nation, Life, Playboy, The New York
Times, Ramparts, Beyond the Blues, American Negro Poetry, , the Los Angeles Times,
the Atlanta Constitution, and Southern Changes.
February 6, 1998
POTPOURRI
•:• Colonel John Brodie, regimental band
director gave a paper entitled "Virginia
Military Institute Cadets and the
Cocurriculum" at an international band
directors conference. The conference was
held in Chicago on December 18.
•:• The Cooperative Engineering Center
(CEC) at VMI, has received a $500 award
from Framatone Technologies. The award
is given under Framatone Technologies'
Aid-to-Education Program to engineering
schools who most closely match their
needs. The CEC program at VMI matches
senior engineering cadets with companies
in an engineering design problem-solving
exercise. The CEC is under the direction
of Colonel Richard S. Trandel '59,
professor of mechanical engineering.
•:• A book review by Colonel Spencer C.
Tucker '59, professor of history and john
Biggs '30 Cincinnati professor of military
history at VMI, appeared in the December
1997 issue of The Fort Worth Star­Telegram.
Col. Tucker reviewed the book
Far from Austerlitz? Napolean 7 895-7 8 7 5
by Alistair Horne.
•:• Three poems by Mary Balazs, associate
professor of English, appear in the current
issues of two publications. "My Garden"
appears in the current issue of Time of
Singing and two poems: "Buried in Ice"
and "Trafalgar Square" appear in the
current issue of Lumina.
•:• VMI hosted a panel discussion Feb. 2
on the topic, "The Character of
Contemporary Political Leadership: Do
We Get the Leaders We Deserve?" The
discussion was moderated by Colonel
Patrick M. Mayerchak, head of the
Department of International Studies and
Political Science. Major James Hentz,
assistant professor of international studies
and political science, also participated.
•:• Colonel Tappey H. Jones '70, professor
of chemistry, coauthored a paper with five
others entitled "Elucidation of
Dimethylalkylpyrazines from the Ant
Streblognathus aethiopicus by GC-FTIR."
The article appears in volume 24 of the
journal of Chemical Ecology.
•:• Two Army officers assigned to VMI's
ROTC detachment were recently
promoted to the rank of major. Major
Thomas D. McCarthy, assistant professor
of m i I itary science and Major John T.
Pitcock, assistant professor of m i I itary
science, have been assigned to VMI since
1995. Both are 1986 VMI graduates.
•:• Maj. William W. McNairy, assistant
professor of physics, attended the winter
meeting of the American Association of
Physics Teachers in New Orleans, La. on
jan. 2-8. He attended three workshops
concerned with activity-based labs with
multimedia instruction.
February 6, 1998
IR Wins 1st Place Award
The 1997 VMI Institute Report
recently received a first place award in the
"newsletter" category of the 1997
Graphics Communication Competition
sponsored by the Printing Industries of
Virginia. The award went to the News
Gazette Print Shop for their work on the
newsletter which is designed by the VMI
Public Relations Office.
ATHLETES OF
THE WEEK
The VMI Sports Information office has
instituted an Athlete-of-the-Week honor.
Listed below are the recipients.
January 26 ........................... Jordon Brandon
Indoor Track & Field
january 19 ............................ Darryl Faulkner
Basketball
December 15 ................................. jason Bell
Basketball
December 8 .......................... Eric Samaritoni
Swimming
November 24 ......................... Leslie Apedoe
Wrestling
November 1 7 ..................... Tremayne Austin
Wrestling
November 3 .................................. Joe Smith
Men's Cross Country
October1 3 .................................. Mike Harris
Football
October 6 .......................... Rich Daughtridge
Soccer
September 29 ............................ Rachel Love
Women's Cross Country
September 22 ................................ joe Smith
Men's Cross Country
BASKETBALL
LUNCHEONS CONTINUE
Basketball luncheons are held each
Wednesday at Noon following a Keydet
basketball contest, Coach Bart Bellairs
reviews the previous weekend's action and
previews the upcoming opponent.
Cost for the luncheon is $6. Those
planning to attend should make
reservations by calling (540) 464-7264.
Remaining Luncheon Dates
Feb. 11, 18, 25
Virginia Military Institute
KEYDET ATHLETE HAS LEARNED THE
IMPORTANCE OF HARD WORK
Cadet Darryl Faulkner's two major short-term
goals now look like they can be reached, but just
four years ago, there was almost no hope for either.
An economics major, Faulkner wants, first, to
earn his VMI degree, and, second, to play in the
NCAA basketball tournament. Hard work
academically as well as athletically has fortified his
status on both counts. By attending summer school,
he can receive his degree next December, and with
the surprising successes of the basketball club, he
and his teammates have proven they can play with
the best in the league. They could win the Southern
Conference tournament and thus qualify for an
automatic berth in the NCAA's "March Madness."
Faulkner's determination to be a VMI graduate
was strengthened last May when he watched his
Brother Rats graduate. He had made the Southern
Conference's All-Freshman team in the 1993-94
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season, starting 25 of 28 games at point guard and leading the team in steals, assists,
and three-point shooting percentage. Unfortunately, his classroom performance wasn't
nearly that stellar. He attended summer school in '94, but knows now that he didn't
really apply himself, and he failed to gain readmission because he was five hundredths
of a point shy in grade point average.
Now more determined than ever, Faulkner spent two years of serious study at
Prince George's Community College near his home in Hyattsville, Md. He kept in
basketball shape, too, but knew he .wanted to come back to VMI, and he set his sights
on just that. Then assistant basketball coach Dave Manzer had recruited him to VMI,
but his visit here took place after the "breakout," so the "Ratline" was over. "It was a
shock, at first," said Faulkner, "but I had a little knowledge of it from a friend from my
high school, Ron Abbott, who was VMI class of '84."
Faulkner returned to VMI in the fall of 1996, and last year, his first back, he improved
academically and in basketball. He was picked on the Southern Conference coaches'
ten-man all-league team, and second string on the Media All-Southern squad. His
14.8 points per game average was second on the VMI team, 9th in the conference, and
in league games, he averaged 17.2. He led VMI in three-point shooting at 42 percent
and ranked second in the conference.
This season the Keydets have upset several teams and have been competitive in
every conference game. They are considered as probable as any team to win the
tourney, and a big part of the success can be attributed to Faulkner. In the first week of
January he was named the Reebok/Southern Conference Player of the Week as he
averaged 25 points a game and six assists while shooting 43 percent from the field and
an astounding 55 percent (1 0 of 18) from three-point range. He repeated the honor
again the last week in January.
As the Institute Report went to press, Faulkner's 15.6 points-per-game was second
only to Jason Bell on the Keydet squad, and his 40.2 percent shooting from long range
ranked him first in the conference. He also led the team and the league in three­pointers
per game. Also in the conference standings, he was 6th in scoring, 4th in
assists and 6th in steals.
As a team co-captain, Faulkner has handled both point guard and shooting guard
tasks and has scored in double figures in 16 of the first 20 games. "I just want to be the
best I can be at basketball and in my academic program," says Faulkner, and with that
attitude he could very well reach those next two goals.
His studies and his sports keep Faulkner too busy to be involved in other activities,
although he gives all the time he can to the Promaji Club. Otherwise, reading and
listening to music are his major sidelines. He would like to go to graduate school for
a business masters degree, and, if possible, play some professional basketball in the
European leagues. "If I can't play at another level, at least I'll have my VMI degree,"
he said, "and that alone will mean success to me."
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA 24450-0304
VMI CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Friday, 6 February:
1st grading period ends.
Noon Dean of Canterbury Cathedral (Daniels Award), J.M. Hall.
See page 1.
4:10p.m. Review Parade, parade ground.
7:30p.m. Wrestling@ George Mason.
Midwinter Hops, Cocke Hall.
Saturday, 7 February:
46th Annual Winter Relays, Cormack Hall (all day).
3:15p.m. Basketball@ U.S. Military Academy.
Midwinter Hops, Cocke Hall.
Tuesday, 1 0 February:
ROTC Control Day.
5th Demerit Period ends.
7 p.m. Basketball vs Furman, Cameron Hall.
7:30p.m. Wrestling vs. James Madison.
Wednesday, 11 February:
4:30 p.m. Review Parade in honor of Black History Month, parade ground.
7:30p.m. Julian Bond address, J.M. Hall.
Friday, 13 February:
10 a.m. Board of Visitors Committee Meetings, Omni Hotel, Richmond, Va.
NROTC Pro meeting
4:10p.m. Review Parade, parade ground.
7:30p.m. Wrestling@ Appalachian State.
Army dining-in.
Saturday, 14 February:
8 a.m. Board of Visitors meeting, Omni Hotel, Richmond, Va.
3 p.m. Basketball @Appalachian State.
7 p.m. Wrestling@ UNC-Greensboro.
Monday, 16 February:
7 p.m. Basketball vs. Davidson.
Tuesday, 17 February:
11 a.m. Christina Hoff Sommers speaks to Corps, J.M. Hall.
Thursday, 19 February:
6th Demerit Period ends.
7 p.m. Basketball @ East Tennessee State.
Friday, 20 February: Admissions Open House.
Indoor Track@ SC Championships, Johnson City, Tn.
Saturday, 21 February: Admissions Open House.
Indoor Track@ SC Championships, Johnson City, Tn.
1 p.m. Basketball vs. ETSU, Cameron Hall.
Wednesday, 25 February:
2 p.m. Academic Board meeting, Smith Hall.
Thursday, 26 February:
Basketball@ S.C. Tournament, Greensboro, N.C.
Friday, 27 February:
Midterm ends.
Basketball@ S.C. Tournament, Greensboro, N.C.
Saturday, 28 February:
Spring furlough begins.
Basketball@ S.C. Tournament, Greensboro, N.C.
Wrestling @ S.C. Championships, Greensboro, N.C.
Sunday, 1 March:
Basketball @ S.C. Tournament, Greensboro, N.C.
Sunday, 8 March:
10 p.m. Spring furlough ends.
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