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Volume XGIX Run independently by cadets since 1907 Friday, February 10th, 2006 $ 1 . 0 0 Issue 16 This Week Features Special Olympics College Bowl Opinion Dozen Mohommeds Less Grand Strategy Straight from the Sally Port Sports Baseball Wins Wrestling Team Entertainment Surviving Valentine's Day Fun with Hay Straps Fun in other Colleges Humor Flip Over and Find Out! VMI's Own Named to Advisory Board By Lucas A. Gordon (dAfiCili News Writer General John P. Jumper, VMI Class o f ’65 and former Chief o f Staff, was recently appointed to the Board o f Advisors for PlatinumSolutions, Inc. Currently, PlatinumSolutions is a fast-growing and award winning systems integrator serving the U.S. government. General Jumper, who is retired from the U.S. Air Force, will play a crucial role in counseling Washington-based PlatinumSolutions management, especially as the corporation seeks to expand its services to the Department o f Defense (DoD). General Jumper’s experience and qualities will be put to good use by PlatinumSolutions. Laila Rossi, the Chief Executive Officer, said “We are excited about Gen. Jumper joining our team.” Mrs. Rossi went further to state, “He will be an asset by helping us formulate a comprehensive strategy to target new DoD growth opportunities. His experience, wisdom, and insight will add a new dimension to our outstanding Board o f Advisors.” PlatinumSolutions, Inc. is located in Reston, Virginia, and is highly respected in the field o f systems integration and collaborative solutions for the government. In regards to General Jumper’s qualities and expertise, the company will seek his advice in matter of law enforcement, defense, intelligence and homeland security. P l a t i n u m S o l u t i o n s produces software that assists in deciphering and monitoring terrorist communications and the arrestment o f aggressive criminals. As a testament to their success, it has been placed 18th among Washington Technology’s 2005 Fast 50 Government Contractors, and landed first place in the Fast 50 Systems Integration category. Jumper served as Commander o f the Air Combat Command from 2000 to 2001. During the 1999 war in Kosovo and Serbia he commanded U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Allied Air Forces Central Europe. He served on the Joint Staff during operation Desert Storm and led the nation’s effort to bolster biological warfare defense. He also served as Senior Military Assistant to Secretary o f Defense Dick Cheney and Secretary Les Aspin, along with command an F-16 . squadron, two fighter wings and accumulated 5,000 flying hours that includes more than 1,400 combat hours in Vietnam and Iraq. In 2005, he retired from the US Air Force after an illustrious 39-year military career. General Jumper’s last position was Chief of Staff, in which served as the senior military officer in the Air Force commanding more than 700,000 military. Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and civilian men and women. In that position, he administered annual budgets in excess o f $ 100 billion. As Chief o f Staff, Jumper was a member o f the Joint Chiefs o f Staff STP Review Summer Under for ' 0 6 By Andrew J. Czaplicki (Habe® News Writer For the past 18 years, prospective cadets have been able to accelerate their VMI experience by attending the Institute’s Summer Transition Program. STP, as it is most commonly referred to, has been a valuable resource for many cadets that have participated. H o w e v e r , due to recent issues, the program has been placed under review b e g i n n i n g in early October. The program consists of many experiences that prepare the incoming cadets for their VMI lives. STP encompasses two o f the three “legs” o f the “VMI Stool” - academics and physical training. All prospective cadets take one course in either english, history, mathematics, or chemistry. Each course meets four and a half hours each day, to include two and a half hours in a traditional classroom format and two hours in a tutorial session. Taking one class allows for an easy transition for former high school students to a college level education. The tutorials are designed to offer students alternative educational approaches to reinforce concepts and skills covered in earlier classes. This academic approach to VMI has been a great source of relief for the soon-to- be Rats. Faculty enjoys the opportunity to teach the prospective cadets in a more academic-friendly atmosphere Cadet Phillip Wilkerson ’08 described his experience as “an invaluable leg up and simple introduction to the VMI system, without having to learn the hard way during cadre week.” However, Col. Thomas Baur ’75, the current head of VMI Summer Session Program and director o f the Summer Transition Program, has been researching the effects o f STP on the cadets and has co n c lu d ed in a study o f the “pros and cons” of the STP has revealed that there is “no distinct academic difference between cadets that imderwent the program and those who did not.” Faculty enjoys the opportunity to teach the prospective cadets in a more academic-friendly atmosphere. Col. Thomas W. Davis ’64, professor o f history, has been teaching at VMI since 1972 and has participated in the STP only once. His single summer involvement has been “the best teaching experience I ever had. Academically and professionally most rewarding...what a pleasure it was to have 12 students for four and half hours a day.” Many faculty members share the same adamant enthusiasm that Col. Davis does with regards to the program. “It’s so wonderfiil to be able to pick one topic and focus in on it for the entire day and really be able to discuss the topic to its potential.” The committee formed by the VMI Board o f Visitors to evaluate the program’s impact on the VMI experience began its research in October, and just recently concluded its findings and submitted their report to the VMI Superintendent, General J.H. Binford Peay III ’62 for fiirther review and a final decision. Col. Baur commented on many o f the “pros and cons” o f the program. Many o f the “pros” are agreed upon by the entire committee and the faculty. “The program gives an excellent opportxmity to cadets who want to get a jump start on their education.” The committee also highlighted several “cons” to the program. One o f which being the issue o f equity. As Col. Baur described “the program is completely voluntary, but not everyone can afford to go to the summer session. So we must ask ourselves i f it is fair?” The STP also brings up another key issue which directly impacts the implementation of the VMI system. “When new cadets arrive their first day o f cadre week its primary purpose is to reduce everyone down to the same level...does having the advantage o f being here a month before, finding your way around campus, learning the rules, and meeting with faculty make an impact on the cadet’s first year?” Also mentioned in the report was the issue o f Barracks utilization. “Not having STP will provide the opportunity for repairs and further maintenance to be concluded in Barracks.” S e e STP on Page 2 providing military advice to the National Security Council, Secretary o f Defense, and the President. Currently, he and his wife, Ellen, reside in Burke, Virginia. VMI Alumnus to Retire from Judgeship By Ava Schultz (dASiiiJ News Writer Judge William R. Moore Jr., VMI Alumnus, will retire from the bench after 23 years o f service. Moore specialized in domestic relations and juvenile court affairs. He garnered respect because o f the seriousness and dedication with which he regarded his work. Moore, at the age o f 70, is required by Virginia law to exit the bench, but will proceed to adjudicate cases full time until this session when the General Assembly names his successor. Moore’s biggest struggle is his desire to rehabilitate damaged youths while being forced to reconcile with the fact that the resources are simply not there. “My job is to rehabilitate these kids,” Moore said. “My problem is that I don’t have the tools to do it.” A noted participant in his community, Moore attempts to be present at as many positive youth functions as possible. The chance to “watch children fly” helps him come to terms with the juvenile delinquents he works with every day. “The p roblem I have is watching children who can do, not do.” Moore said. A spike in the number o f violent teen crimes is “harming our nation,” Moore continued. The resources to rehabilitate these minors are quickly diminishing. Due to employment shortages and funding cut backs, programs such as crime deterrent boot camps and drug counseling have been terminated. Born in June o f 1935, Moore graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk and went on to graduate from VMI with a degree in history and then completed two years o f service in the Army. He then earned a law degree at Washington and Lee University in 1962. Later in life, with his w ife Florine and children, he moved to Smithfield and opened his own practice. Moore was asked to be the successor o f a retired judge in Suffolk in 1982. Moore has been working diligently ever since in juvenile court to help c ap ab le youths regain th e ir direction in life. “You’re a human being with a responsibility to help people. You have a job to do. You’re not always going to make the right decision, but ■you have to try.” Moore dwells on the idea th a t he affects people in an extremely personal way. “He dwells on those decisions, and before he makes one, because parents know the child better than he does, he always offers to let the parties settle it themselves.” said Suffolk’s juvenile court clerk, Brenda McWilliams. Moore hopes to continue improving the juvenile court even after his retirement. Fun Times in Londdn By AJ Betts (dABgoi News Writer Not busy this summer? Looking to finish off a few credits and have a great time doing it? The Virginia Program at Oxford is a summer experience unlike any other. The Virginia Program at Oxford has been a part of VMI since the summer of 1984. The Virginia Program at Oxford takes 36 students from VMI, W&L, Hampden-Sydney College, Mary Baldwin College, Roanoke College and Sweet Briar College to study at Oxford each year. The VPO will take place from late June until early August, with a one-week break halfway through for personal exploration of Europe. The VPO offers the attendees six credits towards their GPA, and they can “ 7h In fo rm th e VMI Cnnitnunit\>" attend regardless of their major. The VPO is taught in the English tutorial system as opposed to a large classroom, which places two or three students with an expert on English literature or history each week. In these groups, the students discuss and debate among themselves or with professors how they interpreted a certain part o f the reading. Col. Tom Davis, head of the program, strongly encourages all cadets to apply to attend. Davis said that a 2.5 GPA will usually get a cadet accepted to the Virginia Program at Oxford. He says that most cadets usually end up with decent grades coming out of the VPO. Davis believes that this is not the easy classes but something else that makes cadets succeed at Oxford. As he said, “There is something about the Oxford environment that makes people want to give the extra effort.” Michael Lokale, VMI Class o f 2003, attended the Virginia Program at Oxford in summer 2001 and is now a Rhodes Scholar. Lokale majored in biology and was so enamored with Oxford that he wanted to return, and was offered that chance with his Rhodes Scholarship. The lifestyle of the Virginia Program is usually a welcome change to cadets. VPO students have their own private room. Students do not have to be to class until 9:30 A.M. Monday through Thursday there is a 45 minute to one hour lecture by a prominent literary or history professor, and then students have lunch and tea with the individual S e e London on Page 2
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Repository | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
Collection | VMI Cadet Newspaper |
Title | VMI Cadet. February 10, 2006 |
Issue Date | 2006-02-10 |
Volume/Number | Volume 99, number 16 |
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. |
Digital Publisher | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
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Full Text Search | Volume XGIX Run independently by cadets since 1907 Friday, February 10th, 2006 $ 1 . 0 0 Issue 16 This Week Features Special Olympics College Bowl Opinion Dozen Mohommeds Less Grand Strategy Straight from the Sally Port Sports Baseball Wins Wrestling Team Entertainment Surviving Valentine's Day Fun with Hay Straps Fun in other Colleges Humor Flip Over and Find Out! VMI's Own Named to Advisory Board By Lucas A. Gordon (dAfiCili News Writer General John P. Jumper, VMI Class o f ’65 and former Chief o f Staff, was recently appointed to the Board o f Advisors for PlatinumSolutions, Inc. Currently, PlatinumSolutions is a fast-growing and award winning systems integrator serving the U.S. government. General Jumper, who is retired from the U.S. Air Force, will play a crucial role in counseling Washington-based PlatinumSolutions management, especially as the corporation seeks to expand its services to the Department o f Defense (DoD). General Jumper’s experience and qualities will be put to good use by PlatinumSolutions. Laila Rossi, the Chief Executive Officer, said “We are excited about Gen. Jumper joining our team.” Mrs. Rossi went further to state, “He will be an asset by helping us formulate a comprehensive strategy to target new DoD growth opportunities. His experience, wisdom, and insight will add a new dimension to our outstanding Board o f Advisors.” PlatinumSolutions, Inc. is located in Reston, Virginia, and is highly respected in the field o f systems integration and collaborative solutions for the government. In regards to General Jumper’s qualities and expertise, the company will seek his advice in matter of law enforcement, defense, intelligence and homeland security. P l a t i n u m S o l u t i o n s produces software that assists in deciphering and monitoring terrorist communications and the arrestment o f aggressive criminals. As a testament to their success, it has been placed 18th among Washington Technology’s 2005 Fast 50 Government Contractors, and landed first place in the Fast 50 Systems Integration category. Jumper served as Commander o f the Air Combat Command from 2000 to 2001. During the 1999 war in Kosovo and Serbia he commanded U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Allied Air Forces Central Europe. He served on the Joint Staff during operation Desert Storm and led the nation’s effort to bolster biological warfare defense. He also served as Senior Military Assistant to Secretary o f Defense Dick Cheney and Secretary Les Aspin, along with command an F-16 . squadron, two fighter wings and accumulated 5,000 flying hours that includes more than 1,400 combat hours in Vietnam and Iraq. In 2005, he retired from the US Air Force after an illustrious 39-year military career. General Jumper’s last position was Chief of Staff, in which served as the senior military officer in the Air Force commanding more than 700,000 military. Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and civilian men and women. In that position, he administered annual budgets in excess o f $ 100 billion. As Chief o f Staff, Jumper was a member o f the Joint Chiefs o f Staff STP Review Summer Under for ' 0 6 By Andrew J. Czaplicki (Habe® News Writer For the past 18 years, prospective cadets have been able to accelerate their VMI experience by attending the Institute’s Summer Transition Program. STP, as it is most commonly referred to, has been a valuable resource for many cadets that have participated. H o w e v e r , due to recent issues, the program has been placed under review b e g i n n i n g in early October. The program consists of many experiences that prepare the incoming cadets for their VMI lives. STP encompasses two o f the three “legs” o f the “VMI Stool” - academics and physical training. All prospective cadets take one course in either english, history, mathematics, or chemistry. Each course meets four and a half hours each day, to include two and a half hours in a traditional classroom format and two hours in a tutorial session. Taking one class allows for an easy transition for former high school students to a college level education. The tutorials are designed to offer students alternative educational approaches to reinforce concepts and skills covered in earlier classes. This academic approach to VMI has been a great source of relief for the soon-to- be Rats. Faculty enjoys the opportunity to teach the prospective cadets in a more academic-friendly atmosphere Cadet Phillip Wilkerson ’08 described his experience as “an invaluable leg up and simple introduction to the VMI system, without having to learn the hard way during cadre week.” However, Col. Thomas Baur ’75, the current head of VMI Summer Session Program and director o f the Summer Transition Program, has been researching the effects o f STP on the cadets and has co n c lu d ed in a study o f the “pros and cons” of the STP has revealed that there is “no distinct academic difference between cadets that imderwent the program and those who did not.” Faculty enjoys the opportunity to teach the prospective cadets in a more academic-friendly atmosphere. Col. Thomas W. Davis ’64, professor o f history, has been teaching at VMI since 1972 and has participated in the STP only once. His single summer involvement has been “the best teaching experience I ever had. Academically and professionally most rewarding...what a pleasure it was to have 12 students for four and half hours a day.” Many faculty members share the same adamant enthusiasm that Col. Davis does with regards to the program. “It’s so wonderfiil to be able to pick one topic and focus in on it for the entire day and really be able to discuss the topic to its potential.” The committee formed by the VMI Board o f Visitors to evaluate the program’s impact on the VMI experience began its research in October, and just recently concluded its findings and submitted their report to the VMI Superintendent, General J.H. Binford Peay III ’62 for fiirther review and a final decision. Col. Baur commented on many o f the “pros and cons” o f the program. Many o f the “pros” are agreed upon by the entire committee and the faculty. “The program gives an excellent opportxmity to cadets who want to get a jump start on their education.” The committee also highlighted several “cons” to the program. One o f which being the issue o f equity. As Col. Baur described “the program is completely voluntary, but not everyone can afford to go to the summer session. So we must ask ourselves i f it is fair?” The STP also brings up another key issue which directly impacts the implementation of the VMI system. “When new cadets arrive their first day o f cadre week its primary purpose is to reduce everyone down to the same level...does having the advantage o f being here a month before, finding your way around campus, learning the rules, and meeting with faculty make an impact on the cadet’s first year?” Also mentioned in the report was the issue o f Barracks utilization. “Not having STP will provide the opportunity for repairs and further maintenance to be concluded in Barracks.” S e e STP on Page 2 providing military advice to the National Security Council, Secretary o f Defense, and the President. Currently, he and his wife, Ellen, reside in Burke, Virginia. VMI Alumnus to Retire from Judgeship By Ava Schultz (dASiiiJ News Writer Judge William R. Moore Jr., VMI Alumnus, will retire from the bench after 23 years o f service. Moore specialized in domestic relations and juvenile court affairs. He garnered respect because o f the seriousness and dedication with which he regarded his work. Moore, at the age o f 70, is required by Virginia law to exit the bench, but will proceed to adjudicate cases full time until this session when the General Assembly names his successor. Moore’s biggest struggle is his desire to rehabilitate damaged youths while being forced to reconcile with the fact that the resources are simply not there. “My job is to rehabilitate these kids,” Moore said. “My problem is that I don’t have the tools to do it.” A noted participant in his community, Moore attempts to be present at as many positive youth functions as possible. The chance to “watch children fly” helps him come to terms with the juvenile delinquents he works with every day. “The p roblem I have is watching children who can do, not do.” Moore said. A spike in the number o f violent teen crimes is “harming our nation,” Moore continued. The resources to rehabilitate these minors are quickly diminishing. Due to employment shortages and funding cut backs, programs such as crime deterrent boot camps and drug counseling have been terminated. Born in June o f 1935, Moore graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk and went on to graduate from VMI with a degree in history and then completed two years o f service in the Army. He then earned a law degree at Washington and Lee University in 1962. Later in life, with his w ife Florine and children, he moved to Smithfield and opened his own practice. Moore was asked to be the successor o f a retired judge in Suffolk in 1982. Moore has been working diligently ever since in juvenile court to help c ap ab le youths regain th e ir direction in life. “You’re a human being with a responsibility to help people. You have a job to do. You’re not always going to make the right decision, but ■you have to try.” Moore dwells on the idea th a t he affects people in an extremely personal way. “He dwells on those decisions, and before he makes one, because parents know the child better than he does, he always offers to let the parties settle it themselves.” said Suffolk’s juvenile court clerk, Brenda McWilliams. Moore hopes to continue improving the juvenile court even after his retirement. Fun Times in Londdn By AJ Betts (dABgoi News Writer Not busy this summer? Looking to finish off a few credits and have a great time doing it? The Virginia Program at Oxford is a summer experience unlike any other. The Virginia Program at Oxford has been a part of VMI since the summer of 1984. The Virginia Program at Oxford takes 36 students from VMI, W&L, Hampden-Sydney College, Mary Baldwin College, Roanoke College and Sweet Briar College to study at Oxford each year. The VPO will take place from late June until early August, with a one-week break halfway through for personal exploration of Europe. The VPO offers the attendees six credits towards their GPA, and they can “ 7h In fo rm th e VMI Cnnitnunit\>" attend regardless of their major. The VPO is taught in the English tutorial system as opposed to a large classroom, which places two or three students with an expert on English literature or history each week. In these groups, the students discuss and debate among themselves or with professors how they interpreted a certain part o f the reading. Col. Tom Davis, head of the program, strongly encourages all cadets to apply to attend. Davis said that a 2.5 GPA will usually get a cadet accepted to the Virginia Program at Oxford. He says that most cadets usually end up with decent grades coming out of the VPO. Davis believes that this is not the easy classes but something else that makes cadets succeed at Oxford. As he said, “There is something about the Oxford environment that makes people want to give the extra effort.” Michael Lokale, VMI Class o f 2003, attended the Virginia Program at Oxford in summer 2001 and is now a Rhodes Scholar. Lokale majored in biology and was so enamored with Oxford that he wanted to return, and was offered that chance with his Rhodes Scholarship. The lifestyle of the Virginia Program is usually a welcome change to cadets. VPO students have their own private room. Students do not have to be to class until 9:30 A.M. Monday through Thursday there is a 45 minute to one hour lecture by a prominent literary or history professor, and then students have lunch and tea with the individual S e e London on Page 2 |