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41 Cadet Officers Are Commissioned

Colonel William A. McKean, Chief of Infantry Officer

Assignments Branch, Department of the Army, spoke at the

Academy's Officers Commissioning Ceremony held October

9. Fortv-one officers received their commissions.

The ceremony began with Chaplain Walter McCracken,

(Lt. Col., Chaplain, Ret.) giving the invocation and the in-

troduction of Colonel McKean by Captain Thomas Tait. In

attendance, along with Captain Tait and Colonel McCrackcn.

were Colonel Dey, Major Edward L. Dodge. Captain David

Swanson, Sergeant Major Turns, Master Sergeant Holmes,

and Master Sergeant Edmundson.

Colonel McKean, in a speech directed to the entire corps,

stressed the importance of the newly commissioned officer

to his country and subordinates alike, lie pointed out such

leaders as General Eisenhower, General Pershing, and many

other great military figures as noble examples to follow when

forming leadership traits.

Directly after Colonel McKean's speech Colonel Harrison S. Dey, Superintendent, assisted by Captain Tait and Colonel McKean awarded the commissions to 41 officers as follows:

CADET FIRST CAPTAIN

Dietler, Harold A.

CADET CAPTAIN

Worsky, Alan; Fejes, Alan G.; Tyler, Darrel L.; Smith, Robert L.; Johnson, N. Manley III; Hazlewood, Fredrick A.; Grostick, Martin C.; McCue, Frank B.; Arthur, Ralph W. Ill; Vicens, Antonio J.; Platt, Bruce H.; Dalton, Michael J.; Miniter, Timothy M.; Doffermyre, L. Randolph; Davis, Les- ter F., III.

CADET FIRST LTEUTENANT

Ledford, Mitchell W.; Ewing, Mark T.

CADET SECOND LIEUTENANT

Thorndike, Henry G.; Summers, Richard L.; Ward, Leonard W.; Anderson, John C.; Cromey, Lloyd D.; Whar- ton, Claude A. Ill; Belkov, Jeffrey I.; Jones, Charles M., Jr.; Neate, J. Terence; Hall, Geoffrey P.; Kaiser, Dennis M.; Somers, Michael K.; Dodge, Randolph L.; Mikelonis, Gary D.; Spencer, Charles B., Jr.; Levy, Bruce G.; Drumhelier, Charles T; Sutton, Frank M.; Price, James R.; Kudish, James A.; Valdes, George.

From The Superintendent The splendid manner in which

the school year has begun holds promise that the 1964-65 session may become one of the Acad- emy's most rewarding.

Generally good potential of our Corps combined with indus- try and diligence to study — your primary purpose — can bring a generous measure of real academic accomplishment.

Along with academic purpose goes character development. Members of Staunton's 105th Corps are heirs to a great tra- dition handed down through the years. It is a sacred trust em- bodying truthfulness, devotion to duty, and the highest level of honor. In preserving this trust you fulfill a threefold obligation to yourself, to your parents, and that to the Academy.

The Faculty and Staff stand ready to assist you in both en- deavors. We expect — and de- mand — your best. We hope for a year of individual and collective accomplishment.

Remember that SMA is in a very real sense what you make it, for you are SMA.

Signed: Harrison S. Dey Colonel, S. M. A. Superintendent

Scimitar Invites Student Articles

The school's literary and variety magazine invites student contribu- tions. Materials may be submitted to Editor Alan Fejes or the ad- viser, Lt. Biggerstaff.

Cadet Bruce Bensch checks out a college catalog for entrance requirements in the new counseling office in the basement of the Administration Building. Capt. Cox, counselor, is avail- able all day Tuesdays and Thursdays and 3:30-5:00 on Mon-

days and Wednesdays.

Ritok Took Newspaper Course

The Richmond Newspaper's Inc., with the cooperation of the Rich- mond Professional Institute, spon- sored the second annual High School Journalism Institute from August 17-21. Joseph Ritok, Man- aging and News Editor, represent- ed the Kablegram.

There were 142 students from throughout the state of Virginia. They learned how to make up a paper, better ways to write stories, and ways to increase reader inter- est.

There were many excellent speakers. Professor Edmund Arn- old, from Syracuse University spoke on "Typography" and "The Glamor of Journalism." Charles McDowell, nationally-known col- umist for the Richmond Times- Dispatch, gave a general interest talk entitled "Tilings."

Mr. James V. Shechan, Director of Public Information for the Peace Corps, gave an excellent talk on his experiences as a volun- teer worker in Sierre Leone. His lecture was illustrated with a film.

One of the high points was a lecture on our Moon Project by Major Charles Friedlander, Brief- ing Officer for tile National Aero- nautics and Space Administration. He showed an excellent film about our country. There was no dia- logue, just folk music written and arranged by the Kingston Trio.

At the graduation luncheon, Gov- ernor Albcrtis S. Harrison was the guest speaker. He was extremely forceful in his endorsement of high school journalism.

Cadets Peter W. Brown and Mike Frain.

Cadets Win Awards For Last Semester

Awards for the second semester 1963-1964 were presented by the Superintendent, Colonei Harrison S. Dey, at a special assembly on Friday, October 2.

Later Major Haddock gave a brief talk on the importance of the academic achievement.

The Superintendent's ribbon is awarded to cadets main- taining an academic average of 90% or over; the Headmaster's ribbon for maintaining an academic average of 85% or over; the Commandant's ribbon for not receiving more than two demerits; the Merit ribbon for not receiving more than eight demerits, and the Military ribbon for maintaining a 90% or above in Military Science.

The following cadets received the Superintendent's ribbon, the Commandant's ribbon, and the Military ribbon: Brown, Peter; Connell, Paul A.; Frain, Michail S.

The Superintendent's ribbon, the Merit ribbon, and the Military rib- bon were awarded to Doffermyre, Everett L„ Jr.; McCue, Frank B.; and Ricca, John B.

The Headmaster's ribbon, the Commandant's ribbon, and the Military ribbon were received by: Arthur, Ralph W., Ill; Brown, W. Wesley; Davidson, John L.; Dietler, Harold A., Jr.; Ottmar, Peter H.; Pittman, David W.; Ritok, Joseph A., Jr.; Thurber, Daouglas A.; Ward, Leonard W.; Worsky, Alan.

The following cadet received the Superintendent's ribbon and the Military ribbon: Kaiser, Dennis M.

The Headmaster's ribbon and the Military ribbon were awarded to: Hall, Geoffrey P.; Neate, J. Ter- rence; Newbolt, Thomas J.; Sig- mund, Eric W.; Williams, Marquis.

The Headmaster's ribbon and the Commandant's ribbon were received by: Lang, Ralph L., Jr.; Pittman, Lester G.

Receiving the Headmaster's rib- bon and the Merit ribbon was: Adams, J. Patrick.

The Commandant's ribbon and the Military ribbon were received by: Fejes, Alan G.; Fisher, Wil- liam A.; Johnson, N. Manly, III; Miniter, Timothy M.; Patterson, Jonathan F.; Shaftman, Fredrick K.; Smith, Robert L.; Storck, Frederick W., Jr.; Summers, Rich

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Col. Smith Dies Suddenly

Col. William D. Smith, a member of SMA's faculty for 22 years, died suddenly at his home Saturday, October 10.

Col. Smith taught plane geom- etry. A native Virginian, he had devoted his life to education.

A prayer service was held at Hamrick Funeral Home, Staun- ton, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, preceding a 3:30 p.m. funeral service at Grace Episcopal Church, Berryville.

Six cadets, former students of Col. Smith, served as active pallbearers: John C. Anderson, L. Randolph Doffermyre, Fred- erick A. Hazlewood, Walter G. Johnson, Frank B. McCue, and Darrel L. Tyler.

Honorary pallbearers were Col. Harrison S. Dey, Col. War- ren W. Brown, Col. William G. Kable II, Col. S. S. Pitcher, Col. Philip Enslow and Mr. George Tullidge.

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THE KABLEGRAM DARREL 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 McCue; Pittman, I).; Hall; Piper

Denny, J.

Kaiser; Toler

FEATURES deVault; (irostick; Levy;

SPORTS Doffermyre, L.; Hershey; Somers; Worskj

CIRCULATION Cromcy; Hazlewood; Parker; Patterson;

Dalton;

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School Spirit Many cadets cannot play sports because of lack of skill

or lack of time. In either case these circumstances are

usually beyond their control. They can, however, "hollar''

at games and have school and team spirit.

It may be difficult, especially for a new boy to feel like

supporting a Staunton learn; yet, they are YOUR team.

Almost every day. for the whole afternoon, our team goes

down to Echols field and bangs heads, breaks bones, and

sprains and pulls muscles. This would be their free time,

a time when most of us are likely to be catching up on lost

sleep or spreading the latest rumor. They do this, not only

to win, but so that we may be proud of our school and

athletic prowess.

Our football team came back over a week early to start

practicing twice a day, every day.

Think! Think of all the sacrifices they make for you.

The least each and every one of us can do is YELL!

Support our teams they play lor YOU !

DLL

In Memoriam CADETS

Kenneth Shewbridge III—June 2, 1964

Thomas Foster—September 26, 1964 (Killed in Auto Accident)

STAFF

Col. M. W. McNair—October 3, 1964 Longtime Academy Treasurer and

Business Manager—after a long illness

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"L.S.," "D.Mc." Sentenced to West Point

"GENIUS" Alias Billy Cobb Claim to fame Sgt. 63-64;

Pvt. 64-65 Racket Getting diploma on

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"PINEAPPLE" Alias Lee deVault Claim to fame Getting rank

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"BABY FACE" Alias Geoff Hall Claim to fame "Rut sir, I

swear I didn't do it." Racket Kentucky Derby Pools Jinx "Pittsburg," "Bison,"

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"SNOWFLAKE" Abas Dennis Kaiser Claim to fame Rad past

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HAROLD A. DIETLER Cadet First Captain Harold A.

Dietler, Jr. came to SMA four years ago from Montvale, New Jersey. In his first year he was assigned to "C" Company and later transferred lo the Ordnance De- tachment of Headquarters Com- pany. His second year in the Ordnance Detachment he achieved the rank of staff sergeant. Last year he was first sergeant of "A" Company, and this year he is the Brigade Commander.

Dietler has been a member of the Howie Rifles for three years and is a member of the Cotillion Club.

He is the Sports Editor of the Kablegram and Layout Editor of the Scimitar.

Dietler has won the Superintend- ent's ribbon three times, the Head- master's ribbon three times, the Commandant's ribbon twice, the Merit ribbon twice, and the Mili- tary ribbon four times. He has also received the U. S. History Medal, the Association of the Army Medal, the NEDT Certificate for 1962-1963, S-80 pins for 1961-1962 and 1963-1964, and the Sharpshoot- er's and Marksman's Medals.

During his freshman year, he let- tered in JV football. In his soph- omore year he received a Varsity letter in football. He has been a member of the Varsity Track team for three years. During this time he won first place medals at the State Military League track meet for the mile relay and 440 yards dash. He has also participated in intramural football and basketball.

His favorite subject was chemis- try, but he disliked geometry.

Upon graduation Dietler hopes lo attend Stanford University and become a Mechanical Engineer. o

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Seven cadets received the Merit ribbon and the Military ribbon: Hazlewood, Frederick A.; Tyler, Darrel L.; Wharton, Claude A., Ill; Petras, Lucien M.; Denny, Thomas, Jr.; Hogan, William P.; Nicely, Brocky A.

The Headmaster's ribbon, the Merit ribbon, and the Military rib- bon, were received by: Houff, Clif- ford G., Jr.; Rapp, David M.; Toler, Edward H., Jr.

Receiving the Headmaster's rib- bon were: Bell, James F.; Bitner, John B.; Faulstich, Richard M.; Hara, Edward A.; Hotchkiss, Mur- ray M., Ill; Lamb, John J.; Little, Taylor E., Jr.; Martin, Gregory J.; Mihalek, Conrad F.; Murray, Don- ald L.; Peterson, David S.; Weston, Charles M.

The following cadets received the Commandant's ribbon: Anderson, John C; Cromey, Lloyd; Donnal- ley, James E.; Heinz, Greg G.

The following cadets received the Merit ribbon: Carrol, L. Steven; Cason, Robert; Chisholm, Robert K.; Drumheller, Charles T.; Gates, Stephen E.; Lavenstein, G. Leslie! Jr.; Nelkin, Marc Steven; Oppel,

ALAN WORSKY Cadet Captain Alan Worsky

came to SMA five years ago from Newark, New Jersey, and enrolled in the Junior School. When he came to the "Hill" Alan was as- signed to "C" Company, and re- ceived the rank of corporal. In his sophomore year Worsky was a staff sergeant in "C" Company, and during his junior year he was the first sergeant of "E" Company. This year he is the Brigade Exe- cutive Officer.

Alan is a three year member of the Howie Rifles, a member of the Cotillion Club and a member of the Kablegram staff. Worsky has participated in Intramural foot- ball and softball, played JV Foot- ball during his first three years, and this year is on the Varsity Football team.

Alan has won the Superintend- ent's ribbon oucc, the Headmaster's ribbon six times, ihe Command- ant's ribbon four times, the Merit ribbon six times, and the Military ribbon six times. He has won the Senior Superior Cadet Medal and ribbon, the Chicago Tribune Gold Medal and . ribbon for M.S.T. Ill, the M.S.T. Ill Medal for the high- est average, the S-80 pin for 1963- 1964, and the Sharpshooter's and Marksmanship Medals.

His favorite subjects are Spanish and mathematics, but not English.

Upon graduation Worsky hopes to attend West Point.

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E.; Robertson, G. Mc- Smith, Lee; Straub, E.

The Military ribbon was received by: Dalton, Michael J.; Davis, Lester F., Ill; deVault, Lee; Dodge, Randolph; Grostick, Mar- tin C; Levy, Bruce G.; Messer, Kenneth G.; Beakes, David C.J Belkov, Jeffrey I.; Carbonaro, Joseph M., Jr.; Cockrum, Stephen A.; Deemer, Lawrence H.; Hogan, William P.; Howard, George S., Jr.; Jarvis, Raymond R., Ill; Jones, Peter W.; Kantzler, Mal- colm L.; Klein, John F.; Kudish, James A.; Meitzler, Frederick L.; Mikelonis, Gary D.; Miniter, Pat- rick S.; Scholtes, Wayne H.; Street, Robert C, Jr.; Sutton, Frank M.; Valdes-Pages, Juan A.; Weiss, Ronald M.; Woody, Samuel F., II; Montgomery, Seth H.; Piper, George V.; Platt, Bruce H., Jr.; Sherman, Robert P.; Taylor, Leslie G.; Vojvodich, George.

JR. SCHOOL AWARDS

Awards were also made for the second semestei 1963-1964 for the Junior School.

The following cadets received the Superintendent's ribbon: Cole, Peter L.; Minick, Jeffrey M.; Rose, Les- lie W., Ill; Taylor, William W., Jr.; Wilson, W. James.

The following cadets received the Headmaster's ribbon: Allen, O. Gordon; Caiazza, Patrick P.; Mad- sen, Scott M.; McCutchin, Jerry A., Jr.; Mongalise, George J.

The Principal awarded to: Hall, Noble, Vernon C.

s ribbon was Anthony D.;

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64 Named To Famed Howie Rifles

Staunton Military Academy cadets have been selected for membership in the Academy's celebrated Howie Rifles, a precision drill team.

The Howie Rifles is an honor society founded in memory of Major Thomas D. Howie, the "Major of Saint Lo", for his heroic action in a major battle of World War II. Members are selected on a basis of their academic standing, demon- strated leadership, exemplary conduct, and ability in drill.

The "Howies" represent the Cadet Corps at the Apple Blossom Festival held each spring at Winchester, Virginia.

They compete against other drill teams from military schools and colleges from the surrounding area. In addition to winning this competition in the past years, the Howie Rifles demonstrate their skill in such events as parades in Staunton and Waynesboro, Virginia, half-time periods during football season, and by an exhibition during Commencement Week. They have also marched in two Inaugural Parades in Washington, D. C.

■On September 1, 1964, a spccia order was issued containing the names of the cadets who were selected to he members of the Howie Rifles this year.

Harold A. Dietler, Jr., First Captain, is in command of the Howie Rifles. Alan G. Fejes, Rob- ert L. Smith, Alan Worsky, Dar- rel Tyler, Michael J. Dalton, Frederick Hazlewood, and Bruce H. Platt are drill masters.

The names of the cadets selected to be in the organization are as follows: Anderson, John C; Arthur, Ralph W., Ill; Brown, Peter W.; Brown, W. Wesley; Carbonaro, Joseph M.; Davis, Lester F. Ill; Denny, James H.; Doffermyre, Everett L., Jr.; Doffermyre, L. Randolph; Fisher, William A.; Frain, Michael; Hall, Geoffrey P.; Heinz, Greg C.j Howard, George S.; Jarvis, Raymond R., Ill; John- son, N. Manly; Jones, Peter W.; Kudish, James A.; Lamb, John J.; Lang, Ralph L.; Levy, Bruce G.; McCue, Frank B.; Mikelonis, Gary D.; Miniter, Timothy; Newbolt, Thomas J.; Patterson, Jonathan F.; Petras, Lucien; Pittman, David; Pittman, Lester G.; Ritok, Joseph A., Jr.; Scholtes, Wayne H.; Shaftman, Frederick K.; Storck, Frederick W.; Summers, Richard L.; Sutton, Frank M.; Thorndike, Henry G.; Thurber, Douglas A.; Vicens, Antonio J.; Waple, Gary; Waple, Grant; Ward, Leonard W.; Wharton, Claude; Woody, Samuel F., II.

The following cadets are selected as honorary members of the Howie Rifles: Belkov, Jeffrey I.; Cromey, Lloyd D.; Dodge, Randolph L.; Drumheller, Charles T.; Grostick, Martin C; Kaiser, Dennis M.; Messer, Kenneth G.; Neate, J. Terrence; Ottmar, Peter H.; Poole, Thomas V.; Ricca, John B.; Smith, Lee. o

Chapel Is Held Bi-Weekly

New this year is a bi-weekly chapel program held before first period and followed by 40 minute classes.

Recent speakers were Father McGoniglc of St. Francis Catholic Church and the Rev. C. R. Bow- man of the Staunton Church of the Brethren.

Several New Teachers Join SMA Faculty

The new school session saw sev- eral new faces on the faculty. Among these are Lt. Col. Peter B. Venable, USAF Ret., from the University of Omaha and the Ap- palachian State Teachers College. He is the Principal of the Junior School. Mrs. Venable will serve as school librarian. Lieutenants Roy E. Cunningham from Waynes- boro, Va., and Clarence T. Bigger- staff of Roanokc, Va., joined the Junior Department Staff.

Lieutenant William M. Carson

graduate of the University of Vir-

ginia teaches English. Lt. Col.

George L. H. Cooper from VMI

and the University of Virginia join-

ed the mathematics staff. Lieuten-

ant M. Livingston Lewis from the

University of Virginia is a new

teacher of English. Captain Mal-

colm R. Murless from Ohio State

University will teach General Sci-

ence.

Other teachers include: Lieuten-

ant James H. Stout from East

Carolina College teaches Psysiol-

ogy and is the new swimming

coach and assistant football coach.

Lieutenant Terrence P. Burns from

St. Mary's College teaches Eng-

lish.

Also, eleven staff members taught

in summer schools; nineteen others j

did professional or graduate study. I

Movie Review

Ride the Wild Surf

Surfing is without a doubt the most "up and coining" sport today and is a way of life, rather than a hobby. Those who travel on the path of the surf live and breathe in a life almost totally alien to most people. Their lan- guage is punctuated by words such as "hodad," "gremlin," "phantom out," and "rice bowl." They live and dream about surfing Makaha, Wiamea, or the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii.

Every aspect in the life of a member of the surf set is covered lo make Ride the Wild Surf not only an unusual movie but an ex- cellent study of an unusual way of life. An all star cast of Fabian, Tab Hunter, and others familiar to the screen motivate themselves through many wild and zany ex- periences.

The plot, despite the well done work of the cast, is notably weak. The story involves three young men from California who journey to Hawaii to realize their dream of surfing at Wiamea. All three fall in love with girls who seem to do more things wrong than right. Each girl causes so much trouble that it begins to affect the ability of the three young men in surfing. A showdown comes at last when the three boys and three girls meet the mountainous waves of Wiamea Bay. The surfing shots are the best and the movie is shot on lo- cation in Hawaii.

This movie, one of the best of its kind yet produced, will satis- fy the whims of any person who surfs the waves of the mind and lives the surfer's life within the heart.

Food Is Cafeteria Style Now

The Mess Hall is different— cafeteria, instead of family style— this year. Cadets eat in two shifts, by batallions. The order is rotated weekly.

The noon meal is served from 11:45 to 1:15. Those who eat first go on to fifth period. The other group eats after their fifth period class.

The Mess Hall has been com- pletely redecorated—in blue and gold, the school colors.

Over $50,000 worth of new equipment was installed in the change over.

The new class day schedule— coordinated with the cafeteria sys- tem—features 50 minute classes.

660 In Cadet Corps

SMA's starting enrollment this

year was nearly the same as that

at the beginning of the 1963-64

session.

It totals 660 students, 641 board-

ing and 19 day students. Last

year's enrollment was 659.

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this fall found J.t. Col. Robert Richmond, PMS, and Maj. Jack Fincham, Assistant PMS, trans- ferred. Taking their place are two new officers who have been work- ing here since the middle of this summer: Captain Thomas Tait, Armor, and Captain David W, Swanson, Infantry.

Captain Tait, the acting PMS, graduated from Virginia Military Institute in the class of 1955. Given a reserve officers commission, he worked as an engineer at the Mar- tin Company in Baltimore, Mary- land. He entered the service, active duty, in June 1956. His training has included the Army Officer's Basic Course and Army Officer's Career Course. Having served as a platoon leader, executive officer and company commander, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal twice while in the command of companies. Mainz, (iermany, Aberdeen, Texas, and Ft. Knox, Kentucky, are among his past duty assignments. Captain Tait, who is married and has three daughters, is very pleased with his present assignment and is looking forward to working with the Military De- partment and the corps to make this year a success.

Captain Swanson was commis- sioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the U. S. Army after graduating from the United States Military Acad- emy in June of 1958. He then at- tended training courses at Ft. Campbell and Ft. Benning. After serving with the 1st Cavalry Divi- sion in Korea, he returned to the United States to teach Platoon Tactics at Ft. Benning. Captain Swanson and his family arc very happy to be at Staunton. He feels (hat SMA provides some of the best training available to a young man today and is his choice for_ an KOTC assignment.

Lt. Col. Richmond, is now serv- ing in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri;, in charge of the 5th Battalion, 3rd ATC.

Early next year Lt. Col. Scland- er, presently with the 8th Army Headquarters in Seoul, Korea, will arrive at the Academy to become Professor of Military Science.

Athlete of the Week

HANK FIEN

Fien has been selected Athlete of the Week for his outstanding play- ing both offensively and defensive- ly in the Emory and Henry, E. C. Glass, Bordentown, and Augusta Military Academy games.

He is a 6', 180 pound defensive safty and right halfback on offense from Millville, New Jersey.

He has scored two touchdowns for SMA thus far, the first a 4 yard plunge against Emory and Henry and the second a 50 yard run against E. C. Glass. After graduating from Staunton, he hopes to attend Villanova. o

Rat Hop Is Held

The Rat Hop, an annual dance in honor of the new boys, marked the opening of the social season at SMA. The music for the Oc- tober 2 dance was supplied by the VMI Commanders.

The dance program is sponsored by SMA's Cotillion Club, of which Col. Wilfred B. Webb is Adviser.

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THE KABLEGRAM

Scoreboard by Harold Dietler

On Friday. September 18, after seventeen days of bruising practice, the Hilltoppers met their first opponent, Emory and Henry JV. It was a hard-fought game with the defense play- ing brilliantly. The Hilltoppers dominated the game com- pletely with Larry Smith scoring one touchdown and Hank Fein the other on a four yard plunge. S.V1A was high in spirit to avenge last years defeat and shut them out by a score of

14-0. On Friday, September 25, the Hilltoppers traveled to

Lynchburg to play E. C. Glass High School and earned their second win. Larry Smith was again a star by scoring two touchdowns and Hank Fein scored another on a 50 yard run when he caught the Glass defense asleep. SMA scored its third touchdown on the final play of the game when Larry Smith ran up the middle for 35 yards. Glass scored twice on two field goals as they could not break the strong SMA goal

defense. On Saturday, October 3, the Hilltoppers returned home

to the fairgrounds for a game with the highly rated Borden- town Military Institute of New Jersey. In this game the fired-up Hilltoppers fought to a bruising 0-0 tie with both teams attempting a field goal in the fourth quarter. The SMA defensive unit, especially the secondary, played a tre- mendous heads-up game while the offense couldn't get that one necessary block up the middle.

On Saturday, October 10, once again at the Staunton fairgrounds, the Hilltoppers met a underdog Augusta Military Academy team. In the first quarter, the SMA offense seemed to control the ball game but then because of penalties and confusion AMA drew first blood by scoring a touchdown near the end of the first period. After the half, the Hilltoppers began to move the ball but this time the .AMA defense always seemed to come up in the wrong place at the right time. And then, with little over 3 minutes remaining in the third period, the "Blue Streaks" hit paydirt again. The two point conver- sion was good making the score 14-0.

Then the SMA defense began to control the game again as Bill Scheib, "Moose" Furse, and Marty Orcutt tackled the AMA quarterback in the end zone for two points. The final score was 14-2 as the Staunton fairgrounds continued its jinx against SMA which began against Fork Union last year when the Hilltoppers were defeated by a score of 25-6.

Jayvees Top GMS 12-6

Swimmers Warm Up

This year the S. M. A. swimming team, under Coach James Stout, will be fighting for the third win to retire the Virginia Military Schools League trophy permanent- ly to the Academy. Although many of last years lettermen will be missed greatly, there are many new swimmers such as Bob Ashworth, Bill Davis, Jim Edwards, and Rich Sigurdson that give this team great promise for a successful sea- son.

Returning lettermen from last year include: Butch Bailey, Pete Jones, Kirk Hershey, Frank Mc- Cue, Tom Speairs, and Frank Gar- ber.

The returning trio of the record breaking medley relay are seniors Pete Jones, Frank Garber, and Kirk Hershey will be looking hopefully through the new swim-

mers for a speedy freestyler in

order to smash Fork Union's Vir-

ginia League Record.

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Hoopsters Set For Season

The Hilltoppers are looking for- ward to another championship sea- son in basketball. Since SMA is defending champions of the Mili- tary League, the Corps can expect to see many top flight games. They have a tough 20 game schedule this year. The team has 14 of the country's best players. Coach Pan- dak expects more after the foot- ball season cuds.

Randy Dodge is the only return- ing letterman, but there arc many new stars such as Peterson, Holmes, McCall, Bane, and D. H. Smith. When asked how this years team compares to last years, Coach Pandak said, "We are smaller but faster than last year."

The first game of the season is with William Fleming High School in Roanoke, Virginia, on December 5.

BEAT

HARGRAVE

The Jayvees were victorious in downing the (ireenbrier Military School October 1 by a score of 12-6. Hard rushing by Ed Stick- ler, and Rusty Avery kept the (Ireenbrier offense off balance, while the fine quarterbacking ot John Kline kept the offense rolling. SMA scored first when Ron Weiss fell on a Greenbrier fumble in the end zone for a Little Hill- topper touchdown.

Greenbrier was next in the scor- ing column with a touchdown in the second quarter. At the end of the half the score was 6-6. Coach Thomas Johnson really gave his team a talk during the halftime break and the second half was com- pletely dominated by the hardhit- ting Baby Hilltoppers. The de- fense held brillantly the second half.

The final score of the game came in the fourth quarter when Ron Weiss went over on an off tackle play from the six making the final score SMA 12, Greenbrier 6. o

Athlete of the Week

BILL SCHEIB

"Ditka" has been selected Ath- lete of the Week for his outstand- ing playing in the Emory and Henry, E. C. Glass, Bordentovvn, and Augusta Military Academy games.

He is a 6'3", 230 pound offensive and defensive end from l.eetsdalc, Pennsylvania. Before coming to Staunton, Scheib played for Quaker Valley High School in l.eetsdalc.

He really enjoys spreading the "RidiU'll Disease," while on the football field. Scheib is undecided about his college future.

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Surfin' Is Swingin' Sport

Why is surfing (or surfin') one of the largest-growing sports in the U. S. today? One might think, as 1 did, that the best answer to this question would come from someone who knows the sport the best—the surfer. After approach- ing a number of surfers of both sexes with this intriguing question, I had varying degree of answers from, "I dun'no," to "It's the swingingest, sweetie," and "It's just cool." The high quality of answers lead me to believe the only way to find out was to give it a try my- self.

The first time you put the board in the water you will find, as I did, that the thing really floats. Next you paddle out, looking back at the distant shore, and wonder whether it was as important as all that. When you have reached the point where you wish to start from, it is appropriate at this point to turn the board around and aim it towards the shore and in he-man fashion sit upon the thing, (this might cause difficulty at first). Most people are so surprised to have gotten this far that they sud- denly become aware that they are rapidly being swept (boardless) to the hard sand from whence they came.

As you pull your head indiscreet- ly from the sand and start the half mile trek past the giggling girls to retrieve your beloved board, you realize this is the prestige of your surfing career. A wave has conquered you and now it is your turn; "That's one way to look at it." The other way to look at it is that those girls will laugh you right off the beach the next time you come rolling up on the beach. Yes, the time has come and you must "catch a hot curl" and "hot- dog it" or this is your end as a surfer.

So now, you pull up the cord on your "Raggies," set your wax firm- ly between your teeth, pick up your

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After many "wipe-outs," much embarrassment, a few "dings," and many hours of practice, suddenly you find yourself a veteran "Hot- dogger." When the first good ride is over (always the best in your mind), you suddenly realize that now you are a true surfer. This is when you realize why those "cats" ride those "ironing boards" all over the crests of waves, doing the surfers' stomp and yelling "cowabunga." Also, at this time you realize why surfing is one of our nation's most rapidly growing sports.

The surfer does belong in a set of the elite—and all arc welcome to join. But remember, if you plan to "Hot-dog a lumber" next season, watch your "kickout and wax," give way to "wipe-outs" and "Gremmies," and may the "Surf Gods" and a Wahini always ride your rail. o

None Die At Flu Shots

A reluctant Cadet Corps received its first flu shot on Wednesday, September 23. Shots were also re- ceived by the faculty, grounds workmen, and waiters. The foot- hall players received theirs last— alter the Friday game.

Luckily, there were no broken needles or "air-bubbles." The shots were administered by Dr. Brown and Mrs. Hale, aided by Cadet Messer and his staff of merry medics.

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