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VOLUME XLV VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, JANUARY 17, 1955 NUMBER 14 Eugene List^ Famous Pianist To Concertize In Lexington For Rockbridge Concert Series One of the most widely Itnown' and praised of American pianists is young Eugene List, who accord-ing to international critical ac-claim, is destined for music's per-manent "Who's Who." He will ap-pear here in concert on February 3 at Lexington High School unde^ the auspeces of the Rockbridge Concert Series. Although born in philadelpphia, Eugene List spent his boyhood on the west coast with his family, where his father taught school. Ai an early age he exhibited such a prodigious talent that he made bis debut when only ten with the Los'Angeles Philharmonic under Arthur Rodzinski. He played the Beethoven Third Piano Concerto. At thirteen his parents put him on a btis and sent him across the country to compete for a scholar-ship to study with Olga Samaroff Stokowski, the great pianist and teacher in Philadelphia. It was worth the trip, for Madame Stokow-ski immediately took him as a pupU. Three years later, she enter-ed him in another competition sponsored by the Philadephia Orchestra. The prize for this was an appearance with the orchestra in the premiere of a new work, the Shostakovich Piano Concerto. Young List's debut in this provo-cative work was a "musical occa-sion." He was hailed as one of the most brilliant young pianists to come on the music scene in de-cades, and the result of this en-thusiastic reception—an invitation to perform with the New York Philharmonic Symphony under Otto Klemperer. This was the be-ginning of a career which was deaching its peak when Pearl Har-bor interrupted. In March 1942 Eugene volunteer-ed for duty and as a special ser-vices sergeant later added a color-ful note to the history of World War H when he won fame as the "Potsdam Pianist." He was sum-moned to play privately for the Big Three-Churchill, Truman and Stalin. He won standing toasts.' for the course. Topping off the re-from Stalin, warm congratulations fresher will be a banquet meeting from Churchill, and the lasting on the evening of January 27. Surveyor Course To Be Held At VMI The sixth aimual r e f r e s h er course for surveyors from throu^- out the State will be held January 34 - 29 at Virginia Military Insti-tute. The five-<lay course, conducted by VMI's Civil Engineering Depart-ment, will be confined this year to classroom work and will be devoted to basic mathematics, especially directed toward surveying work. Prior courses have covered actual surveying problems, photogram-metry, and theory of curves and sijpMlar projects. Approximately 60 private sur veyors, public works engineers, town engineers and State Highway Department field men will attend the school. The Highway Depart' ment's Division of Location and De. sign will have a large representa-tive at the refresher. Examinations will be given at the close of the course and certifi-cates will be awarded to those suc-cessfully completing the school. No college credit, however, is allowed Two '53 Grads To Be Air Tacs Two 1953 graduates of Virginia Military Institute have been select-ed for duty on the tactical staff of the new Air Force Academy, according to an announcen\ent by Colonel Robert M. Stillman, Air Force Academy Commandant. They are Lieutenants Harry C. Gornto, HI, of Norfolk, and Charles R. Steward, of Coolidge, Ariz., both of whom entered the Air Force pilot training program following graduation from the Institute. At VMI Steward was regimental commander of the Corps of Cadets and a member of the VMI Honor Court, de was co-editor of the '53 Bomb and was listed in the 1952- 53 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. He received a bache-lor of arts degree in history upon graduation from VMI. Like Steward, Gornto majored in history at the Institute and was awarded a bachelor of arts degree. He was a first lieutenant in the Corps of Cadets. Captain Harold L. Hitchens, assistant professor of Air Science at the Institute, already has been notified that he will be assigned to the Academy staff next Summer. Roach And Barker Are Elected President, Vice-President Of OGA On Lee's Birthday Seven score to an added eight Years bence, was upon this date, A Virginian bom on the creat of fate. The South has cause to commemmrate. Conmemorate and dedicate. To Memory and to Memorjr's sake; His name and the deeds that make. The mention of Lee forever great The name rings to spite tiie years, Mutter Lee; promote flie dieers. Recall his love; arouse the tears. Echo his faith; erase the fears That: our sacred cause was fought in vain; Lifeblood split in endless shame, a senseless fight; the price insane; All depart Whisper his name. Lee is a symbol; Lee is a light, That beckons us to meet the fii^t, And guides the South from the path of night, Into the s u n l i t into the right Clayton Malcolm Thomas in Class of '57 Dunn To Be Chairman Of '57 Ring Figure Committees friendship of Harry S. Truman. Be fore the conference was over he Joining VMI in sponsoring the course are the Virginia Association was asked to play four more times of Surveyors, the Virginia Depart-and has been asked to the White | ment of Highways, the League of House many times since as one of) Virginia Municipalities and the President Truman's favorite ar-' state Board of Education, tists. Lieutenant Colonel S. W. Dobyns, List's post-war career started in I associate professor of civil engin-the radio spotlight of Harvest of J neering at VMI, is registrar for the Stars, which recreated the Potsdam! course and he will be assisted in incident. Along with a flurry of I instruction by Major Taylor and concert dates and orchestral ap-^ Captain Hartiss. Colonel Robert A. pearances, came an offer from j Marr, head of the VMI civil engi- Hollywood — a leading part in; neering department ,is director of (continued on page 8) th0 course. Witti the New Year stiU in its infancy, work has already been started on the '57 R i n g Figure. Committees have been organized and Dave Dunn has been appoint-ed chairman of the complete set-up. Men begtti signing up for thcf eleven different committees short-ly after Dunn spoke to the class at a meeting before Christmas where he explained the purpose and activities of- each conunittee. Most of the members of the class have signed up to work on at least one of the different commit tees if not several. Work on the designing of the ring is well under way under the leadership of Fran-cis Shield and under the special guidance of Mr. William Simpson, noted sculptor and artist. Figure Committee Perhaps the most important com-nuttee, the Figure Committee, is under the head of co-chairman J. F. Vaughan and Van Sessoms. This committee is responsible for the planning and operation of the ac-tual figure. The Little Gym Com-mittee in charge of decorating the Little Gym, is under the leadership of Charley Schwendinger. The Ban-quet Committee, which is to take care of the Class Banquet in Roa-noke after the V.P.I, game, is head-ed by co-chairman Bill Draper and Last Tuesday evening, immediately following the Corps Meeting, the Officer of the Guard Association met for the purpose of electing new officers. Bill Maddox, the Retiring President, announced his decision to relinquish his position because of his desire to apply him-self more diligently to his studies. "Basically, we hope to have the same objectives as before: first of-all, to enforce the Class System; secondly, to correct minor infrac-tions of the Rat Line; and last, to try to effect a few material changes and improvements around barracks which will benefit the whole Corps." These were the words of Joe Roach, newly elected Law Would Deepen Army Reserves There is at present a proposal before Congress which is of un-usual interest. This proposal will possibly affect all men who are subject to reserve duty in the ground forces. The present draft laws wiU be in, President, who during his stay at effect until July of this year. This, the Institute has been a Corporal, proposed amendment to replace sergeant. Intramural manager for this law will provide an increase of the Reserve Corps, and an overall decrease of men on active duty. la A Company, sports writer for the CADET, and is now serving as Stu-dent President of the American In-cluded is an article providing for stitute of Electrical Engineers. He short tours of duty of flrom four to served as Vice-president of the Or-six months active duty and a firm I ganization last term, a post which obligation to the reserves for pos-j jg hgij n^^ ^y u^yg Barker. Dave sibly six years. The reserve status (continued on page 8) has also been a Corporal and Sergeant in E Company, has play-ed Intramurals, and is a cadet waiter. "We are trying to work hand in hand with the General Committee as a brother organiza-tion," said Dave. "The OGA is com- Washington & Lee Students Plan To Revonate Ante - Bellum Rockbridge County Homestead "This Old House" has a special meaning for 14 Washington and Lee University students who have taken on the task of restoring a weather-worn Rockbridge county home to its original 1700 condition. Members of a class in American art and architectures, the students spend several afternoons each week at the post-revolutionary period structure, working o n masonry, fireplaces, mantles, and walls—all of which are remark-ably well-preserved but still show the marks of over 164 years' pass-ing. Dr. Fishwick, associate professor of fine arts, is supervising the re-storation, but the students are do-ing all the work. Participation in the project is the equivalent of re-search for a term paper in the course. Dr. Fishwick says. Located some three miles south-east of Lexington on a dirt back road, the house stands on the farm of Bruce McCoAle, a Rockbridge farmer. Mr. McCoride and his wife Uv« in • "modem" wing of the •truetuif, b«U«v«d to have b«en added to the original house around 1820. Dr. Fishwick, who discovered the house while exploring county by-ways in connection with his course on American regionalism, has made an agreement w i t h McCorkle through which his students can work on the building, and the owiv er will receive the "rent" of having a restored home. * Mr. McCorkle knows very little about the history of the building. He purchased the property rela-tively recently and its former own-er passed along no historical data, if he had any to offer. Dr. Fishwick says the design of the house is mid-Georgian with early Christopher Wrenn influ-ences. The craft and material how-ever, is distinctiy Rockbridge Coun-ty. The frontier craftsmen who erected the house were master builders. Hand - wrought c e d ar beams, each six by ten inches thick, provide the framework at each floor level and the attic. i'>olid brick walls, 18 inches thick, are as strong as they were in 1700, a date ap-pearing on one of the outer bricks. All metalwork is hand-wrought, including beautiful b u t t e r f ly hinges on several comer cabinets. Wooden pegs were used in many places instead of the handmade nails of that time. "The class will renovate the basic form, then reconstmct the in-terior in proper colors and furnish-ings," Dr. Fishwick explains. He says his students are attempting to duplicate the techniques of the early craftsmen in their restoA-tion. The students are enthusiastic in their work, and some are showing real skill in their pet projects, Dr. Fisl)wick says. They hope to have most of the work completed before winter weather sets in. And in the meantime, they are trying to find out more about the people who erected and once own-ed this home, remarkably well-built and displaying what Dr. Fish-wick calls highly-developed sense of artistic balance and proportion. Bob Wood.. The Publicity Commit-tee is responsible for newspaper write-ups, etc. is headed by Phil Peters while Chuck Walters is chairman of the Flowers Commit-tee. At ^ e present time Scott Hay-iSie is llie Art Cbn^ttee whfle Doug Talbot and Jerry .Harden are in charge of procuring the Mess Jackets. Class Party The Class Party after the Friday night dance is being planned under the head of G. C. Murray. Harry Huneycutt is in charge of issuing the invitations, while Pete Shipley is heading the Pictures Committee. The committee which is respon sible for securing a band for the dances is led by co^hairman Lou Diuguid and George Niedermayer. Several bands are being considered at the present with respect to the amount of money the Hop Commit-tee will allot the Class for a band. If a higher price band is desired, the Music Committee will collect a certain amount from each mem-ber of the class to meet the extra cost. It is the expressed desire of Dunn that any members of the class who might have some con-stmctive ideas should contact one Bowen Presented Chemistry Award Lawrence H. Bowen, of Lynch-^ burg, a second classman, has been POsed of one representative from selected to receive the James Lewis ^ company, as well as the offi- Howe Award for chemistry majors. | cers. We feel that OGA tours bene- The award is presented to the, fit a Rat more than Penalty Tours top students majoring in chemistry, do", remarked Joe. "Regardless of at each of the colleges and univer- ^ the change in administration, the sities in the Blue Ridge Section of basic principles and objectives of the American Chemical Society. Bowen was selected to receive the award at .VMI. The awards were presented at a dinner meeting held at Hollins College Saturday even-ing. Cadet Bowen, who is scheduled to be graduated in 1956, is an offi-cer of the student chapter of the ASC at the Institute. He has also been selected as a co-editor of the '56 Bomb. A graduate of E. C. Glass High' School, Larry hails from Lynch-burg. the organization will remain the same." New Waiter Setup Four new cadet waiter positions have been created in the f i r st phase of a plan which will eventu-ally utilize cadets in numerous other mess hall positions. The new jobs concerns dishing: the food for carrying waiters. Pete Haake. Ed Rojas, Don Lawrence. Ted Barker, and Frank Walters (continued on page 8) of especial interest to cadets is be-ing brought to the State Theater Sun. - Tues., the 23 - 25 of Janu-ary. "This Is Your Army," a documen-tary film produced by Edmund Peck of Fox Movietone News under the supervision of the army, was originally intended to be a training of the above mentioned chairmen, film. However, the Council of Mo- Army Documentary News Film Soon To Be Featured At State A motion picture that should be I tion Picture Organizations decided "Dean'' of Mid-Winters Dean Hudson of "Lead The Band" fame will be on hand at Mld-Winten to provide music uid merriment at the Hops on the 4th and 5th of February. to make available to the public a 55-minute version of the original film on a non-profit basis because of its educational qualities. The motion picture deals with two major aspects of the army: first, the training and organization and second, the responsibility of the army today in various parts of the world. The training of men in the dif-ferent branches of the army is shown — infantry, armored, artil-lery, the specialized branches, Eash is covered actually as it takes place. Scenes of Fort Benning's ofiBcer candidate school, West Point, and R.O.T.C. training are shown. One sequence shows the research test-ing done on new weapons, clothing, and equipment. In a vivid scene the new guided missile Nike strikes and destroys a B-17 drone plane. The functioning of the Pentagon is shown. General Ridgeway has an actual telecon discussion with Gen-eral Hull and his staff in Tokyo. Then, realistic front-line shots show the activities of the army at war in Korea. Sequences shot all over the world show the array's function in Germany, Turkey, Italy, Formosa, and the vast problem of supply and transportation. "This Is Your Army" was filmed in color. The photography is top-notch, and besides b e i n g an in-formative picture of the U. S. Army, it also has some very excit-ing shots, particularly of the new atomic cannon firing an atomic missile. "This Is Your Army" w i l l be shown at the «tate along with a regular feature. The R.O.T.C. de. partment recommends it highly to any cadet interested in the army.
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Repository | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
Collection | VMI Cadet Newspaper |
Title | VMI Cadet. January 17, 1955 |
Issue Date | 1955-01-17 |
Volume/Number | Volume 45, number 14 |
Publisher | Virginia Military Institute |
Publication History | The Cadet (originally the Keydet), VMI's student newspaper, began weekly publication in the fall of 1907. Not published 1943-44, 1944-45, 1945-46 |
Frequency | Weekly during academic year, except during examinations and vacations |
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Virginia Military Institute -- Publications. Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life. College student newspapers and periodicals -- Virginia -- Lexington. |
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VOLUME XLV VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, JANUARY 17, 1955 NUMBER 14
Eugene List^ Famous Pianist
To Concertize In Lexington
For Rockbridge Concert Series
One of the most widely Itnown'
and praised of American pianists
is young Eugene List, who accord-ing
to international critical ac-claim,
is destined for music's per-manent
"Who's Who." He will ap-pear
here in concert on February
3 at Lexington High School unde^
the auspeces of the Rockbridge
Concert Series.
Although born in philadelpphia,
Eugene List spent his boyhood on
the west coast with his family,
where his father taught school. Ai
an early age he exhibited such a
prodigious talent that he made
bis debut when only ten with the
Los'Angeles Philharmonic under
Arthur Rodzinski. He played the
Beethoven Third Piano Concerto.
At thirteen his parents put him on
a btis and sent him across the
country to compete for a scholar-ship
to study with Olga Samaroff
Stokowski, the great pianist and
teacher in Philadelphia. It was
worth the trip, for Madame Stokow-ski
immediately took him as a
pupU. Three years later, she enter-ed
him in another competition
sponsored by the Philadephia
Orchestra. The prize for this was
an appearance with the orchestra
in the premiere of a new work, the
Shostakovich Piano Concerto.
Young List's debut in this provo-cative
work was a "musical occa-sion."
He was hailed as one of the
most brilliant young pianists to
come on the music scene in de-cades,
and the result of this en-thusiastic
reception—an invitation
to perform with the New York
Philharmonic Symphony under
Otto Klemperer. This was the be-ginning
of a career which was
deaching its peak when Pearl Har-bor
interrupted.
In March 1942 Eugene volunteer-ed
for duty and as a special ser-vices
sergeant later added a color-ful
note to the history of World
War H when he won fame as the
"Potsdam Pianist." He was sum-moned
to play privately for the
Big Three-Churchill, Truman and
Stalin. He won standing toasts.' for the course. Topping off the re-from
Stalin, warm congratulations fresher will be a banquet meeting
from Churchill, and the lasting on the evening of January 27.
Surveyor Course
To Be Held At VMI
The sixth aimual r e f r e s h er
course for surveyors from throu^-
out the State will be held January
34 - 29 at Virginia Military Insti-tute.
The five- |