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VOLUME LXV Site Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia November 72, 1974 NUMBER 11 At Last Ring Figure '76 Every cadet at the Virginia Military Institute looks forward to the class privileges that he will gain through seniority. Each year, as a class moves closer to graduation, it is granted in this disciplined at-mosphere. In November of a Cadet's Second Class year, the most rewarding, and seemingly worthwhile of these privileges is granted - the right to wear his class ring. The traditional celebration covers an entire weekend: this year, the 22nd through the 24th. It centers around two main events; the presentation, the Ring Figure Ceremony. Both events follow a traditional schedule of activities. The Presentation is held on Friday afternoon of the weekend in Jackson Memorial Hall, the Cadet Chapel. The Superintendent presents the Second Classman his ring, and gives a brief address to the honored class. The Ring Figure Ceremony, held on the evening of the same day, is truly the last of the picturesque formal dances that lend themselves to the history of the South. Each Second Classman and his date are announced as they walk through a giant replica of the ring. The ladies are presented a bouquet 'of long-stem roses, and the couples move to an assigned position on the dance floor forming the numeral of their class year — '76. The cadets are dressed in their"" traditional gold-braided coatees, and their dates wear white gowns. The site is un-forgetable, and is momentarily drowned in the tight of camera flashes. The tradition and beauty of the scene is enhanced by the music of Ellington, Shaw, the Dorsey's and Glenn Miller, provided by VMI's Com-manders Dance Orchestra. A dance follows with the con-trasting sound of modern rock music. The ring, however, is only symbolic. The celebration is centered around the root of that symbolism, accomplishment with unit. By the lime a Class receives its rings, its members are joined together by a bond that the Corps of Cadets and friends of the Institute know as Brother Rat Spirit. The planning and preparation for the event begins more than a year before when members of the class serve on committees which handle the detailed arrangements of banquets, e n t e r t a i n m e n t , flowers, decorations, invitations and all the other individual aspects of the celebration. This work toward a common goal boosts the class unity and spirit to a peak for the occasion. The spirit is physically displayed in the design of the ring. A chain, indicating this bond between classmates, encircles the stone. This year's design features a Cadet in the New Market charge of 1864. The actions of these young men in I his victory have served as goals of honor, unity and courage for VMI Cadets for over a century. nu> St>coi)d Class Re^imeiilal Staff is headed by Mark Swank. Regimental Commander. His staff, from left lo rij{ht. consists of Curtis Butterworth. S-1; Mel Williams, S-3; Bob Keneally, X-0; .Jim Martin, S-4; :itid Scott Custer. S-.^. Rank On 15 Nov. 74, the orders were posted concerning Makeovers for the Class of 1976's Ring Figure Parade to be held on 22 Nov. 74. All officers for this parade will be Second Classmen who will hold ranks ranging from Cadet Captain to Cadet Second Lieutenant. The following men have been ap-pointed to the rank of Cadet Captain: Swank. MG .Regimental Commander Keneally, RJ Regimental Executive Officer .\sliton, DF .Commander, Second Battalion Cox. RE Commander, First Battalion Tale. MG Commander, CCompany D<MlUe. IIT Commander, B Company Laiuiinuhum, J1 Commander, Band Company Fielder. LD Commander, E Company LaGrone. WR Commander, D. Company Tuduy. CE Commander, F Company Colemun, JC Commander, A Company Butterworth. IIC Regimental S-1 Williams. KD Regimental S-3 Martin. JK Regimental S-4 Custer. SS .Regimental, S-5 Villani Wins France Award The winner of the Douglas Carter France Memorial Award from the Class of 1976 is Carmen Dominick Villani. Carmen is a Math major from Vienna, Virginia. He is also a second class representative on the Honor Court and a Dean's List student. Carmen was chosen for the award by a vote taken by the class. Although the vote was close, one of the best men for the award was chosen. Carmen exemplifies the unselfishness, friendship, and helpfulness for which the award stands. Cadet Villani was presented the award today during the ring presentation in Jackson Memorial Hall. The Douglas C. France III '71 Memorial Award was established four years ago by the Class of 1971 in memory of their brother rat Doug France, who was killed in a tragic automobile accident in the summer of 1969. This award is presented each year at Ring Figure lo the member of the second class who emulates most the qualities of friendship, helpfulness, and unselfishness which were a basic part of Doug France's character. The award consists of a class ring with the inscription "Douglas C. France, III '71 Memorial Award" a gift of $100 is Jilso given" to the recipient. 11 NOTICE For students who will be in the Richmond area during the Christmas holidays, the Evening College at Virginia Commonwealth University is offering 8 three-credit courses in an intersession, from December 26 through January 11. The courses, offered during the 17-day session include Cultural Anthropology, General Sociology, Human Sexuality, Mental Hygiene, Social Problems in the United States, History of Civilization, Effective Speech, and Speech for Teachers. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday during the session. For registration information contact the VCU Q EEvveenniinngg _CCoolllleeggee at 770-6731. QOOOOCXSOO Barracks Study This Week A group of architects and engineers from Lynchburg met at V.M.I, on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week to continue their architectural, mechanical and electrical survey of barracks. Scheduled later in the week was a meeting of the Barracks Building Committee to hear a summary report and to discuss the project criteria and the construction schedule. Cadet members of this committee are D. M. Hensen and J. J. DeWaters.
Object Description
Repository | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
Collection | VMI Cadet Newspaper |
Title | VMI Cadet. November 22, 1974 |
Issue Date | 1974-11-22 |
Volume/Number | Volume 65, number 11 (Volume 65 was used from September 1973 - May 1975) |
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 |
Subject |
Virginia Military Institute -- Publications. Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life. College student newspapers and periodicals -- Virginia -- Lexington. |
Digital Publisher | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
VMI Archives Records Group | Publications |
Rights | Materials in the VMI Archives Digital Collections are intended for educational and research use and may be used for non-commercial purposes with appropriate attribution. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Digital Collections is required. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information. |
Notes | Volume 58 ended with the December 3, 1971 issue. Volumes 59-63 were skipped and Volume 64 started January 21, 1972. |
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Issue Date | 1974-11-22 |
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VOLUME LXV
Site
Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia November 72, 1974 NUMBER 11
At Last
Ring Figure '76
Every cadet at the Virginia
Military Institute looks forward
to the class privileges that he
will gain through seniority.
Each year, as a class moves
closer to graduation, it is
granted in this disciplined at-mosphere.
In November of a Cadet's
Second Class year, the most
rewarding, and seemingly
worthwhile of these privileges is
granted - the right to wear his
class ring.
The traditional celebration
covers an entire weekend: this
year, the 22nd through the 24th.
It centers around two main
events; the presentation, the
Ring Figure Ceremony. Both
events follow a traditional
schedule of activities.
The Presentation is held on
Friday afternoon of the
weekend in Jackson Memorial
Hall, the Cadet Chapel. The
Superintendent presents the
Second Classman his ring, and
gives a brief address to the
honored class.
The Ring Figure Ceremony,
held on the evening of the same
day, is truly the last of the
picturesque formal dances that
lend themselves to the history of
the South. Each Second
Classman and his date are
announced as they walk through
a giant replica of the ring. The
ladies are presented a bouquet
'of long-stem roses, and the
couples move to an assigned
position on the dance floor
forming the numeral of their
class year — '76.
The cadets are dressed in
their"" traditional gold-braided
coatees, and their dates wear
white gowns. The site is un-forgetable,
and is momentarily
drowned in the tight of camera
flashes.
The tradition and beauty of
the scene is enhanced by the
music of Ellington, Shaw, the
Dorsey's and Glenn Miller,
provided by VMI's Com-manders
Dance Orchestra. A
dance follows with the con-trasting
sound of modern rock
music.
The ring, however, is only
symbolic. The celebration is
centered around the root of that
symbolism, accomplishment
with unit. By the lime a Class
receives its rings, its
members are joined together by
a bond that the Corps of Cadets
and friends of the Institute know
as Brother Rat Spirit.
The planning and preparation
for the event begins more than a
year before when members of
the class serve on committees
which handle the detailed
arrangements of banquets,
e n t e r t a i n m e n t , flowers,
decorations, invitations and all
the other individual aspects of
the celebration. This work
toward a common goal boosts
the class unity and spirit to a
peak for the occasion.
The spirit is physically
displayed in the design of the
ring. A chain, indicating this
bond between classmates,
encircles the stone. This year's
design features a Cadet in the
New Market charge of 1864. The
actions of these young men in
I his victory have served as
goals of honor, unity and
courage for VMI Cadets for
over a century.
nu> St>coi)d Class Re^imeiilal Staff is headed by Mark Swank. Regimental Commander. His staff, from
left lo rij{ht. consists of Curtis Butterworth. S-1; Mel Williams, S-3; Bob Keneally, X-0; .Jim Martin, S-4;
:itid Scott Custer. S-.^.
Rank
On 15 Nov. 74, the orders were
posted concerning Makeovers
for the Class of 1976's Ring
Figure Parade to be held on 22
Nov. 74. All officers for this
parade will be Second Classmen
who will hold ranks ranging
from Cadet Captain to Cadet
Second Lieutenant. The
following men have been ap-pointed
to the rank of Cadet
Captain:
Swank. MG .Regimental Commander
Keneally, RJ Regimental Executive Officer
.\sliton, DF .Commander, Second Battalion
Cox. RE Commander, First Battalion
Tale. MG Commander, CCompany
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