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t^aotW &he Kabkarant Vol. 48 Staunton Military Academy, Kable Station, Staunton, Virginia, Friday, May 7, 1965 No. 9

AUSA Co.

Is Planned Next year the Military Depart-

ment, in conjunction with a board of three or four cadets, will set up an Association of the United States Army Company. This company will consist of 25 or 30 honor cadets who have attained the rank of s/sgt. or higher. The member- ship will be based not only on rank, but also on academic stand- ing, merit and demerit record, and recommendations from the faculty.

The company will meet at least twice a mouth, with a guest speak- er or some type of film. Purpose of the AUSA Company is to enlighten the cadet corps on the great military traditions of the United States and of SMA. The members of the company will take field trips to many great battle- fields and military installations throughout the eastern seaboard. The company will also strive to

bring a closer understanding be-

tween the corps and the people of

Staunton.

This type of company has been

successful in many prep and col-

lege ROTC programs.

Information will be provided for

all interested cadets during the

first week of school.

SMA Has

Interact Club With Major Haddock presiding

at an assembly on Friday, April 16, 1965, the Interact Club of the Staunton Military Academy was formally chartered.

Mr. William Grim, president of the Staunton Rotary Club, and guest speaker, discussed Interact's history and how it is associated with Rotary. After reading the charter, he presented it to Alan G. Fejes, president of the Interact Club.

Fejes spoke of the organization which is a service club, including the community, school, and world. He also read the membership quali- fications.

Everette L. Dofifermyre discussed the club's plans for the Academy. A student directory listing cadets' addresses will be prepared by the ciub.

Following Doffermyre was Joe Ritok who discussed Interact's role at the international level. There are plans for "adopting" a refugee girl in Hong Kong.

As Fejes read the members' names, they came onto the plat- form and received the Interact pin from Major Haddock and Mr. Grim.

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Junior Boards The College Entrance Examina-

tion Board tests were held on Sat- urday, May 1 at Lee High School. This testing period provided an op- portunity for Juniors to practice in these examinations and for Seniors to take the exams missed at an earlier date.

From left, Pete Brown, Joe Ritok, "Bubba" Doffermyre.

Ritok Is Named Editor Joseph A. Ritok, First Sergeant of Charlie Company, has

been named Editor-in-Chief of the Kablegram for 1965-66.

Ritok, from Detroit, Michigan, has been on the paper for

two years and this year is Managing and News Editor.

Two other editors are also announced. Everette L. Dof-

fermyre, of Dunn, North Carolina, has been selected as Man-

aging and News Editor and Peter W. Brown, of Madison,

Wisconsin, as next year's Features Editor.

Asked if they had any special plans for next year, the

new editors answered, "To win a trophy award at the South-

ern Interscholastic Press Association."

Other appointments will be announced at the opening of

school next fall.

Doffermyre will attend a week-long journalism institute

at Richmond Professional Institute in August. Ritok attend-

ed this short course last summer.

Doffermyre To Attend Workshop

Everette L. Doffermyre, next year's managing and news editor of the Kablegram, will attend the Virginia High School Editor's Workshop in Richmond this sum- mer. This is the third year that the Workshop has been helping young editors. It is a project of the Richmond Professional Insti- tute, with the support of the Rich- mond Newspapers, Inc., and the Virginia Press Association.

The Workshop will be held Au- gust 23-27 at RPI. The partici- pants will receive professional in- struction on such subjects as re- porting, editing, photography, and editorial writing. The students will live in the college dormitories and attend classes from 9-11 a.m. daily.

Recreation and journalism field trips are also featured.

Last year's representative, Joe Ritok, says that the Workshop is not only beneficial, but a lot of fun.

Foreground: Malcolm Kantzler, Drum Major. Rear, from left: Lee Smith, Pete Ottmar, and John Lathers.

Howies Take Second In Winchester Parade

by Everette Doffermyre

The Brigade Band, Color Guard, and the famed Howie Rifles traveled up the Valley Friday, April 30, to participate in the gala Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester.

Leaving on four buses early that morning the cadets made their luncheon stop at a roadside park just outside the host city. After the picnic they reboarded the buses and continued on to the parking area. The cadets enjoyed an hour's leave prior to preparing for the parade. Upon returning they changed into the dress uniform and marched to their parade position.

The parade consisted of over eighty bands and fifty floats. Units came from all of the bordering states and even as far away as Miami. Unfortunately SMA was positioned far back in the parade and had to wait for an hour and a half before starting. However, just marching in such an impressive event gave the cadets a genuine sense of accomplishment.

38th Festival This year's festival is the 38th in its' long history. The

sun shone brightly for all three days and was partly responsi- ble for the myriads of people who crowded into the small town. Neva Rockefeller reigned as Queen Shenandoah XXXVIII. Among her celebrated attendants were former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, actress Eva Marie Saint, and former movie star and presently Senator from California, George Murphy.

The SMA group finished the parade just as the day was coming to an end. but the fun was just beginning. Leave was extended until 10:00 p.m. The jubilant cadets spread through- out the thousands of girls, making friends and taking ad- dresses. The main street, which had been converted into the main carnival area, was flooded with the cadets.

Prize Awarded One of the highlights of the day came, when it was an-

nounced that the Howie Rifles had taken second place in the parade. The prize was outstanding, considering that they were only outdone by the V.P.I, drill team. Add to that the fact that SMA beat AMA, and the cadets had good reason to cele- brate the eventful day.

By the 10 o'clock deadline most of the group was ex- hausted and ready to return "home." Everyone made it back on time, each bringing his personal souvenirs. The trip back was quiet, with most of the cadets catching up on their sleep.

After unloading, the sleepy cadets made a path towards their respective barracks and their own beds. And thus ended the annual Apple Blossom trip with the juniors already talk- ing about how to win first place next spring.

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THE KABLEGRAM

THE KABLEGRAM DARREL L. TYLER Editor-in-Chief JOSEPH A. RITOK Managing and News Editor LESTER DAVIS Features Editor HAROLD DIETLER Sports Editor ROBERT STREET Circulation Manager MAJOR DENNIS G. CASE Faculty Advisor

NEWS Bell, ].; Doffermyre, E. L.; Kaiser; Pittman, D.;

Hall; Piper

FEATURES Cockrum; Jarvis; Denny, J.; deVault; Grostick;

Levy; Messer; Patterson; Brown, P. \V.

SPORTS Dalton; Sutton, F.; Hershej'; Somers; Worsky; Poole

CIRCULATION Nisbet; Cromey; Hazlewood; Parker; Platt; Shaftman

TYPING Cockrum; Ingles; Griffin

The Staunton Military Academy Cadet Newspaper. Published Tri-weekly during the school year, beginning in October, vacations excluded.

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the Act of March 3, 1879.

Published by McClure Printing Company

23 Days To Go All must realize that only approximately twenty-three

days remain until graduation. This will be a happy day indeed, especially for the seniors. But what will you do in these last few days?

Now is the time of lethargy, neglect, and "Senior- slide." Let's take a look at the sense of such an outlook, however. Juniors, sophomores, and freshmen: remember that the "make sheet" for next year is not in final form. If you have been working all year, now is the crucial time to work even harder. With the "make sheet" going in soon, the officers will be paying a deal of attention to your ap- pearance, your room, and your attitude. If you haven't been working up to your potential, a strong finish will help. Officers are only human and can forget the past, especially if it is overshadowed by the accomplishments of the present. Work hard now and your previous shortcomings may not seem so serious.

To all you seniors we have this to say: Stay out of trouble. Don't throw your diploma away with so short a time left. If you start trying to fight the system, you are merely going to end up on "beat squad" — something that no one wants. You have just a few days left. Do what is expected so your last'days at SMA will be as enjoyable, or at least as free from punishment as possible.

DLT

Other Punishments? As the academic year draws to a close many cadets are

receiving more and more demerits, and thus more and more hours on "beat squad." Instead of marching around the asphalt on leave days as in previous years, the beat squad has been running around the track at 5:30 in the morning and going on fifteen mile road marches on Satur- day afternoons.

These seem more effective ways of working off de- merits, but there still must be other ways. The grounds continually need policing and the track could be cleaned up by. removing by hand the large stones which have accu- mulated.

Scrubbing the classroom floors and walls and other attempts at improving the appearance of the school in gen- eral would also seem to be effective and constructive forms of punishment.

Yet these would still accomplish a service to the cadets who are not on "beat squad."

JR

Movie Review

Topkapi It is a rarity when a motion

picture can keep an audience on the edge of their seat for the en- tire film. Topkapi is such a film.

In the tradition of the classic "Riffti," it is an attempt at the perfect crime. The plot is well- developed and every single item is realistic.

The movie begins in Paris with beautiful exterior shots. It moves rapidly to London, Athens, and

then to a thrilling climax in Istan- bul. Everything is planned to the split second.

An excellent cast adds to the enjoyment. Melina Mercouri, Max- millian Schell, Robert Morley, Peter Ustinov and Akim Tamin- roff all turn in exceptional per- formances.

For those who enjoy an exciting and enjoyable movie—see Topkapi.

I Rogues Gallery | "KALLISH WITH A K"

Alias William S. Kallish Claim to fame ... Daily Card

Games Racket Winning at cards Jinx "Barry," "BONO-

BERGER," "Hardee," "Roach" Sentenced to . SMA

"TIGER"

Alias _ Douglas Thurber Claim to fame 804 Coffee House Racket Saturday Inspections Jinx _ "Bunny," "Rabbit,"

"Kair-ree" Sentenced to Penn State

'TALL"

Alias Claim to fame

Racket - Jinx

. Don Tallmadge Pvt. to S/sgt

in one year ... D.C. and Back 114, "C.R."

Sentenced to University of Idaho

"K.C."

Alias - Kerry Wilson Claim to fame .— - Living next

to the Rabbit Racket Inspections Jinx "Susan," "C.A.," "Tiger,"

"Barry" Sentenced to _ Citrus College

"THUNDERBOLT"

Alias — .— - Lester Pittman Claim to fame ...-. speaking Turkish Racket - being a First sergeant Jinx — "Fac," "Beakes," "Pitts,"

"Tony" Sentenced to .._ - SMA

"FAC"

Alias — Frank Capasso Claim to fame ... Having a Moslem

For a roommate Racket Living with a first

sergeant Jinx "Tony," "Thunderbolt" Sentenced to USMC

"KATHY'S CLOWN"

Alias - Dave Rapp Claim to fame Pvt. to s/sgt.

in one year Racket Fairfax—Living in west Jinx "John the surfer," "Big

ugly Bob," "K.B.G." Sentenced to .._ -. UNC

Pass In Review

"BEAR"

Alias ... Ralph Arthur Claim to fame ... The other

owner of the B&R Racket - food at any hour Jinx "Serb," "Foggy," "Coon,"

231-H:I: Sentenced to - V.P.I.

"BON BON"

Alias Tom Poole Claim to fame Two years in the

color guard Racket Training Aid's Parties Jinx "Nesbo," "Cakes," "Saint

Moon's Services," "S.H." Sentenced to ~ SMA

SKIP WHARTON

Four years ago Skip Wharton came to SMA as a freshman and was placed in "C" company. The following year he was again in "C" company as a PFC.

His last two years have been spent in "E" company, first as a staff sergeant and this year as a first lieutenant commanding the first platoon.

Wharton has won the Comman- dant's Ribbon, the Merit Ribbon three times, and the Military Rib- bon three times. In his sophomore year he was awarded the Associa- tions of the United States Army award for outstanding studies in the achievements and traditions of the United States Army.

Also a member of the yearbook and Scimitar staff, Wharton has been highly active in SMA intra- murals.

He likes government and dis- likes English. He plans to attend the Citadel this fall.

MICHAEL K. SOMERS

Michael Somers came to SMA from Washington, D. C, in 1962 as a freshman. His first two years were spent in "D" company, where as a junior he worked his way from private to staff sergeant. This year he is a first lieutenant in "F' com- pany.

He has won the Merit Ribbon, the Military Ribbon, and the Head- masters Ribbon. Also he has won the experts marksmanship badge.

Lieutenant Somers is presently on the staffs of both the Kablegram and Scimitar. He has also been a participant in intramural Softball, football and swimming. Last year in conjunction with swimming he taught a class in scuba diving.

Somers disliked algebra while liking English V.

Next fall he plans to attend East Carolina where he hopes to major in education.

Mr. Wooten Joins Faculty

Mr. Walter R. Wooten has re- placed Coach Moss as general sci- ence teacher and study hall proctor. Before coming to Staunton, Mr. Wooten taught government and history in California and at North River High School in Augusta County.

He has also held the position of historian for the Division of His- torical Sights in North Carolina. He is presently the area repre- sentative for the extension units of LaSalle University.

Mr. Wooten graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1956.

He lives on a farm at Mount Solon, Virginia, with his wife and five children.

"CAKES" Alias Bruce Buchanan Claim to fame Nation's

Innkeepers Racket Color Guard Jinx _ "Bon Bon," "Nesbo,"

"Ricco," "Beak," "Coon," "JAR," "Major Luna"

Sentenced to SMA years—?

"RUSTY" Alias George S. Howard Claim to fame second

Battalion Staff Racket skipping revielle at

the right time Jinx "Skip," "Tony,"

"Morehead City" Sentenced to Texas A&M

"QUINKS" Terry Quillen Alias ..

Claim to fame Chased b police

Racket Haircuts, Anything Military

Jinx Jarvis, "Suffer Jerry," "Wibs," "Mac," "B.A."

Sentenced to North Viet Nam U.

Al "CHICKEN"

- - .- Barry Portoff Claim to fame S-80 (BAH) Racket M.B.C. at the "Break" Jinx "Wushy Weasel," "Yak,"

"Gawk," "Wetpants" Sentenced to Hillhouse High

School (The "House")

"FREDDIE" Alias Fred Storck Claim to fame making it to

Winchester Racket Keeping stripes Jinx "Wally," "Roach,"

"Chicken," "Eskimo," "Brillo," "Gawk"

Sentenced to SMA for rank

JOE CARBONARO

Coming from Netcong, New Jer- sey, to SMA in his freshman year Lieutenant Joe Carbonaro was placed in "D" company. He re- turned in his sophomore and junior years to "D" company, where he was a sergeant and staff sergeant respectively. This year he is a first lieutenant in command of "E" company's second platoon.

Carbonaro has been awarded the Merit ribbon twice and the Mili- tary ribbon twice. He has also been awarded the expert rifleman's badge.

During his sophomore and jun- ior years he played JV football and all four years he has actively participated in intramurals.

He liked his studies of biology and mechanical drawing but dis- liked his English courses.

Future plans call for attending Arkansas College or La Grange. After graduating from college he hopes to enter some phase of edu- cation. o

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Typical Day At 'Ole SMA THE KABLEGRAM

by Roncho Bounding from the bunk with

the first shreik of reveille's four bells, the Staunton Military Acad- emy cadet begins another memor- able day on the hill. Groping about in the darkness, the student may express his frustration with a spurt of choice adjectives. Dur- ing the course of dressing in the black of night a cadet will find he has lost the shoes and socks that he so carelessly scattered the night before. To supplement his trouble he can't locate the overseas hat that was used as a football in last night's game.

Presently he makes his way to the asphalt only to hear the first sergeant shout "Dis-missed" and realize he has received another demerit among the many that have been so generously handed out. Feeling the way back to his room, the military-inclined boy slides back into his bed for another fifteen minutes of invaluable slum- ber before the endless bells sum- mon him to the day's first meal.

Nourishment Succeeding the nourishing in-

dulgence, arranged by "Chick," the chief, and a mail check, the now eager cadet returns to his room to "tidy up" and prepare for classes. Scholastics prevailing as the essen- tial reason for the presence of the boy at Staunton, the individual must be capable of absorbing the mountains of information offered him.

Following classes the cadet, feeling thoroughly saturated with knowledge, speeds to his room in order to make ready for lunch. When finished with another highly satisfying feast he again returns to his cell, as it is sometimes called, and reclines with distant thoughts of his home, his family, or more probably his girl friend. Disturb- ed by the wailing of bells, the cadet unwillingly leaves for drill, one of the numerous military duties neces- sary during a stay at the Staunton resort. Drill consists of practice marching, parades, rifle cleaning, and on occasionally chance days, study period. However, he accepts it as one would expect a Staunton Military Academy protege to ac- cept it.

After drill, the remaining part of the afternoon is free for the boy. This time is used for studying, sleeping, "bull sessions," but pre- dominantly as an outlet for excess energy by athletic games or weight

McGoofoff lifting. Dusk brings forth the final repast of the day. Respects are paid to "Old Glory" and the entering of the corps to the grand banquet is done by precise march- ing, except for one brigade mem- ber, who saunters in, out of step and out of uniform.

Then CQ Subsequently, the cadet wearily

returns to his one-room home to find a gathering of friends mod- erately conversing in a varied con- versation. Soon the whining bells of CQ order the student to in- dustrious study.

Finally, after two hours of ex- asperating homework, the long- awaited scream of the bells ends his working day. Spurred by the shouts of officers, the toilworn military son hurriedly cleans and arranges for bed. While doing this, however, he will find himself in- capacitated in the bathroom when the final cry of the bells occurs. Yet, without fail, the Staunton Military Academy cadet will soon flip off his socks in opposite direc- tions and laggardily slip under the sheets to drift into a dreamy stupor and to end this day another typical day at SMA.

Book Review

Marine!

Art Classes Are Held

Mrs. Charlton Wallace, wife of faculty member Lt. Col. Wallace, is holding art classes at SMA. The classes meet each Wednesday night for two hours. Presently enrolled are ten cadets, one Stuart Hall girl, and one faculty officer.

Mrs. Wallace, a professional art teacher, also instructs at Stuart Hall.

Plans have been made to hold classes again next year because of the good response.

MST IV's Fire M-l's

MST IV's recently completed their annual trips to the Waynes- boro Police rifle range to fire the M-l. Competitive firing is included on MS instruction for the fourth quarter and counts approximately 15% of the grade. The score is based on a possible maximum of 200 points.

The MST IV's were divided into four groups and went over during drill period.

The Waynesboro range is main- tained jointly by SMA and the Waynesboro Police, to provide a place for firing M-l's.

Commencement May 28, 29, 30

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BACCALAUREATE 10 A.M.

SUNDAY, MAY 30 Trinity Church, Staunton

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GRADUATION

CEREMONY

1:30 P.M.

SUNDAY, MAY 30

by Burke Davis

From out of Marine history comes another book, a biography for the most part, that carries all the impact and hard-hitting action of men at war and at peace. This book deals with the life of Lt. General Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, a Marine for 37 years and winner of 5 Navy Crosses.

"Chesty" Puller went into the Marines after one year at V.M.I, and was immediately recognized for his leadership. As a Marine officer, he demonstrated the ability to gain the adoration of his men as well as their respect. This novel shows Gen. Puller as a man who was so tough, he was force- fully retired. He had been through more combat than any Marine in history as well as being the most decorated. The novel aptly shows his life from Pvt. to Gen. in a manner that even makes the reader want to follow "Chesty" in battle, as did his men.

Marine is not the usual "run-of- the-mill" war story, as it deals with real people and their controversial lives as men of battle in a vivid manner that brings the people and the history they molded back to life for the reader. o

Rain Halts A Bivouac

Cadets in "Charlie" and "Delta" Companies rose at 5:10 on Satur- day, April 24, to go on their annual bivouac. After a "refreshing" breakfast the cadets drew their weapons from the armory and be- gan the march to the bivouac area.

As "C" Company led the way to the field area, a drizzle began, but after a few minutes it stopped and the companies were able to continue with no further hazards. Upon their arrival, it began to rain even harder and Captain Tait decided to cancel the training exer- cises for the day.

Both companies wearily marched back and relaxed for the rest of the day.

KABLEGRAM

KUTIE MISS ANNE HOLZMAN

Age 16

Susquehanna H. S.

Susquehanna, Pa.

"Steady" of

Cdt. Frank Fiaschetti

Luncheon Honors Senior Class

The Senior Luncheon will be held Sunday, May 23, at the Ingleside Resort. Given annually by the Academy, the luncheon honors prospective graduates—seniors and postgraduates.

Transportation, f u r n i s h e d by SMA, departs from the Asphalt at 1:00 p.m. The luncheon is set for 1:20 p.m.

A hearty meal is planned, and the program is very short. Cadets are always back by 3:00 p.m.

All seniors and p.g.'s are expect- ed to attend.

Uniform for the "Summer Charlie."

occasion is

By tradition, the class president is allowed to decide on whether or not to have a dress parade on this date.

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Sky Divers

Distract Students Editor's Note: To those who read Mike Somer's last article on "Sky Diving" we thought this article might be of interest.

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (SPE) —Parachutists suddenly appeared over the campus of Monterey Bay Academy here on a recent school day.

For five hours, parachutes blos- somed in the sky and the men drifted downward to the school grounds. Several classes ad- journed outdoors, according to the school newspaper, to "watch the teacher with one eye and watch the sky divers with the other."

Happily, the spectacle was not the result of a disaster. The school paper said an 80-member group _ called the Monterey Bay Sport Parachute Club was out for a day of practice and picked the school campus as a likely spot.

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THE KABLEGRAM

Tennis Team's Top Three: Ralph Spurlock, Vic Peck and Sam Woody.

Netmen Have Ups and Downs Massanutten Military Academy defeated the SMA tennis

team in a home match on April 14. The 5-2 loss dampened the home team's spirits.

Unable to gain back the spirit, SMA lost an away match at Washington and Lee the following day, April IS. The match was poorly played and the score was 6-1.

Greenbrier, previously victorious over the SMA netmen, traveled to Staunton on April 20. Sam Woody, Ralph Spur- lock, Victor Peck, and Sonny Hotchkiss all won their singles matches. In doubles, Woody and Spurlock won handily; Peck and Brown did likewise. The 8-0 victory replenished all lost team spirit and carried them on to another victory the next day.

The match was against Fork Union, there. SMA won both doubles matches and some singles. The team was happy with the win, which was a league match.

The University of Virginia Frosh cut the Hilltoppers two game win streak on April 23 at U. Va. Victor Peck played outstanding tennis in his singles match. U. Va.'s team played a most outstanding game.

An away match against Augusta Military Academy on April 27, was won by the SMA team, 6-1. Combinations of Peck, Spurlock and Woody, Brown won the doubles. Sam Woody lost his singles match, while Peck and Spurlock won.

Golfers Add Four Wins Cold and rainy weather caused the cancellation of the golf

match against Augusta Military Academy on April 19. The match was to have been played at the Ingleside.

Hargrave was host to the SMA team on April 20. The team played an excellent match to win 26^4-1^ . Randy Dof- fermyre and Lee Smith, shooting scores of 73 and 74 respec- tively, lead SMA. Hargrave's lowest score was a 76. This was by far one of the team's best played matches.

Departing early on the morning of April 24, the golf team traveled to the University of Virginia. Rain and cold weather made playing difficult. Scoring on the course was a problem, but the U. Va. team won the match llj^-6^.

The SMA team came up with a fashion victory at the Ingleside against Lee High on April 27. An unusual event occured when four cadets posted scores under 80. Ralph Lang and Bill Davis shot low scores of 76 while Randy Doffermyre, Chuck Coble, and Lee Smith posted scores of 77, 79, and 79 respectively. This in itself was a very unusual victory.

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One Win, Two Losses In Track

On April 18, Staunton's cinder- men took on a strong team from Lane High School, Charlottesville. Completely dominating the field events, Lane had a decisive lead going into the track events. There, they again overshadowed SMA's men and ran away with the meet, 84-34. First place performances were turned in by Terry DiBella and John Dick, as well as by the 880 relay team.

SMA's next meet was against AMA on April 21. The team's spirits were up and some excellent performances resulted. Leading by an overwhelming score going into the running events, the trackmen increased the margin. DiBella and Wilson took first places in the dis- tance running, while both relay teams won. Final score: SMA 93 —AMA 24.

SMA went to Fork Union on April 24 to do battle with last year's prep champions. A close meet was anticipated, and unfortu- nately, SMA wound up on the short end. Fork Union, paced by Ron Uark with his four wins, took a narrow 63-55 victory, a 8 point margin. The key blow was the loss of the 880 relay. This even- tually decided the outcome of the meet. First places were scored by Fien in the high jump, Wilson in the 880, DiBella in the mile, and Dietler in the 440, broad jump, and mile relay. o

Cadets Enjoy Local Dances

On two successive weekends SMA cadets enjoyed the hospital- ity of the two local girl's schools, Stuart Hall and Fairfax Hall.

The Stuart Hall Formal, en- titled "Au Printemps," was held on Saturday, April 24. Music was provided by "The Dazzlers" from Lynchburg.

The Annual May Day Dance at Fairfax Hall was considered a great success by all who attended. o

Publications Dinner Is Planned

The annual SMA Publications Dinner will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel. The dinner ex- presses the school's gratitude for "a job well done" throughout the school year on the three publica- tions.

A steak dinner is in store for those who plan to attend. The dinner will be held in the Colon- nade Room of the Hotel.

Certificates will be presented to staff members by Col. Harrison S. Dcy, Superintendent.

Professor John K. Jennings, a teacher in the Lee Memorial Jour- nalism Department at Washington and Lee University and the Exe- cutive Director of the Southern In- terscholas'tic Press Association will give a brief talk.

Quill and Scroll memberships will be presented at this banquet.

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Comfort for Average Students A research study of 1,072 leaders in business, education,

and government listed in "Who's Who in America" found that a majority of them had averaged C-plus to B in grades during college. From this it does not follow that the way to get into "Who's Who" is to avoid getting A. Rut the lack of con- nection between who's at the top of the class academically and who's at the top of the nation in these fields a generation later does indicate that school grades don't measure some im- portant things.

The reasons for a student's not getting the best grades may be poor ones, such as laziness and inefficiency just as there are poor reasons for getting high grades, such as overly- narrow interests or caring more for marks than for learning.

But there are also valid reasons why many students get less than the highest grades, such as the development of in- terests and abilities not contained in the curriculum. It should be noted that the three fields included in the research study— business, education and government—require interest in the skills with people . . .

Grades provide needed incentives and useful measure- ments. But it is healthful to be reminded that life and human nature are too complex and varied to be caught by grades and pinned for all time, like dead butterflies in an exhibit case. We suspect that most inhabitants of the big red book are more outstanding for continuing to learn and grow after graduation than for their high grades while in school.—Chicago Daily News.

Rogues Gallery "FOGGY"

Alias Bruce Levy Claim to fame ..- co-partnership

in The B&R Grill Racket swimming on the

weekends Jinx the West Barracks gang,

"Stubenville," and "Beasley" Sentenced to L.S.U. in

New Orleans

"MAC"

Alias - Charles Weston Claim to fame most military in

"A" company Racket going to track practice Jinx "Frank," "Mel," "Greaser,"

"Lenny," Color Guard, "the Count"

Sentenced to -.. SMA for rank

"BROWNIE"

Alias Jim Antes Claim to fame "Till death

do us part... ." Racket Sleeping until 8:00 A.M. Jinx Card Games, 320, "J.B.,"

and "Jackie Jr." Sentenced to Mansfield State

College

"COON" Alias Walter Johnson Claim to fame Color Guard Racket West Barrack's Happy

Hour Jinx "E.B.," "Bear,"

"Foggy," "Bon Bon," "Nisbo" Sentenced to SMA

"NISBO" Alias - Craig R. Nisbet Claim to fame no. 9 I/sgt. Racket Headquarters Co. Jinx "The Greasy Men,"

"Cakes," "Bon Bon" Sentenced to SMA

For The Sixth Year

Quill & Scroll Select Seven

Seven members of SMA's publi- cations staffs have been selected for membership in the Quill and Scroll International Honorary Jour- nalism Society.

They are Robert Smith, George Howard, Joe Ritok, David Lacy, Everett L. Doffermyre, Raymond Jarvis, and Harold Dietler.

These men have worked on one or more of SMA's publicatoins.

To be eligible for membership one must be a Junior or Senior and rank in the upper one-third of his class academically.

Membership pins and certificates will be presented at the May 16 Journalism Dinner.

Darrel Tyler is the only other cadet member of the Quill and Scroll.

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