THE KABLEGRAM ■SkfeiL- A»b JLibrar v Vol. 54 Staunton Military Academy, Kable Station, Staunton, Virg No. 4

Commissioning Ceremony, Squad Drill Highlight Thanksgiving

Each year Commissions are presented to each cadet officer at a colorful and formal Commissioning Ceremony. After each officer has taken his Oath of Allegiance as a Cadet Officer in the Corps of Cadets, he is presented with his Commissions.

As a cadet, one of the greatest honors that you can re- ceive is a commission as an officer. To receive the faith and trust-of your superiors and to be given the responsibility of a leader.

Major General Michael P. Ryan, U.S.M.C, gave a short speech, and then awarded the officers their commissions.

The following Cadets were commissioned. Colonel Don- ald A. Deutsch, Lieutenant Colonel John R. Jensen, Clifford T. J. Wong, Captain Ray L. Oden, Thomas C. Mihalek, Richard T. Rushton, Jeffery B. Franklin, Edward G. Shehee, Thomas E. Carlson, Leo Moysaenko, William E. Huntley, Lynden D. Whitmer, George T. D. Lumpkins, John D. Dickey, A. Pembroke Thomson III, 1st Lieutenant Nestor J. Canoy, Bruce F. Harris, Kenneth D. McGill, John M. Brown, Jr., David F. Blank, Charles H. V. Dickson, Neal E. Riddle, Nicholas P. Brown, Christopher A. Jones, Douglas A. Nunn, Randolph W. Latta, Robert K. Spindle, Donald M. Gilbert, Eric R. McCoy, David M. Hadlow III, Mark E. Lawrence, Larry A. Ward, 2nd Lieutenant James H. Holstein II, C. Randal McConnell, Richard S. Conover, Jorge L. Amaro, John P. Damon, Jr.

C COMPANY (RANGER) 75th INFANTRY (ABN)

APO SAN FRANCISCO 96294

18 November 1970

Dear Sir,

My wife just sent me a copy of the Kablcgram and I suppose I'm a bit sentamental right now. As I looked at the pictures (Rangers can't- read) I could not help but notice the young confidence & strength mirrored in their faces. Perhaps in them I was seeing myself only a few short years ago. When I saw you before, I was still untested a finished product that remained to be baptised in the final and ultimate area: combat. I have seen men die and I have felt the nakedness of fear, yet not once did I doubt myself or my men. This self confidence, which I find so necessary, was formulated in a sleepy MT-1 classroom in South Barracks, practiced on the fields of Berry Farm outside Staunton, polished at military college, and finally employed in Viet Nam. The "insurgent aggressor" is no longer your fellow soldier, but a skilled and determined enemy that will not be so tolerant of mistakes as the "aggressor." A mistake means death the end of all that is dear & worth living for. Do you know how this age old truism hit home with me? My job is, unlike a "Line Dog," to become part of the jungle to locate the enemy in his own hidden bases and to make him for pay for his mistakes. For every breech of security, improper employment, or lack of vigalence he pays dearly, just I would if the mistakes were mine. They say experience is the best teacher .... true. How- ever, if you're up against as fine a soldier as the NVA, the receiving end of a smokey rifle rarely gives you the chance to get a second try.

We are presently conducting operations here outside of Tuy Hoa. Don't let anybody kid you, the war is far from be- ing effectively won.

Note of interest: The NVA are countering Long Range Recon/hunter-killer patrols with LRRP Hunters. They dress in camouflage fatigues, paint their faces, the whole bit. These dudes are good .... real pros. Also, booby traps are really getting sophisticated & effective. Point detonating artillery rounds suspended & attached to a trip wire is a real favorite.

Well, I suppose I'd better close. Sorry I got so philo- sophical on you. Guess I was directing it more towards the cadets. What I've been driving at is "Thanks" to all of you. both from me & I'm sure from my men.

Tell Al & Robin to drop me a line. My wife & I now have a beautiful daughter, Tanya Leigh.

Sincerely Lee deVault lLt. Inf.

Each year during Thanksgiving Weekend the Corps assemhles to watch "Squad Drill Competition." The Competition determines which company has the best drilled squad; and the winning company receives points for "Honor Company of the Year."

The Squad practices long and hard hours for perfection until the day of the competition. Then just prior to the time they are to drill on the field, they are given an ex- tentive personal inspection by a grader. After the inspection the squad marches down the "Hill" to the parade field where they arc- graded on the precision drill.

The competition this year was tough hut when the results were all in "F" Co.'s squad stood out as the winning squad.

"F" Co.'s "Honor Squad" was commanded by Sgt. Spencer Harris and consisted of Mark Spence, Tom Murray, leff Schwab, Jeff Young, Robert Creel, Gary Johnson, George Mastroianni, Dennis Edney, and Eugene Ehmann.

The New Dimension Entertain Corps On November 16, a group of singers. The New Dimension,

were invited to sing for the Corps of Cadets. They sang some rock and Gospel Songs. The New Dimension started out in Oregon about \y2 years ago, as a church group singing to other churches, High Schools and many other places. Since then the group has broadened their field of singing.

The members of the group are from California, Oregon, and North Carolina. The group is set up as three couples; that is three boys and three girls, to enhance their harmony.

The New Dimension have performed in many High Schools around the country and have been to Far East Asia, and Europe. The staff of the Kablegram wishes them the best of luck in the future.

Dodge Elected Co-Captain

Former Lee High eager. Steve Dodge, would like to put together one good season of basketball at William and Mary.

For the past two years, the Indian senior has been ham- pered by killing injuries and has had to sit out much of the campaign.

Things coilld be taking a turn for the better for the Staunton native as he recently was elected co-captain of the Indians. Serving with him will be another senior Tom Jasper of Baltimore, Md.

Dodge's bad luck started in his sophomore year when he broke a bone in his left foot, and just after recovering from this misfortune, he sprained his ankle against VMI and was out for 10 days.

Last year he got hurt in the Citadel game when he went up for a rebound and took a bad fall, injuring his back, and missed the last 10 games of the season when complications set in.

Jasper came to W&M after starring at Frederick College. When the school dropped intercollegiate sports to become a junior college, Jasper transferred to Williamsburg where he sat out a year but came on last year to lead the Indians to their best record in three years.

He scored at a 17.8 clip while Dodge averaged 15.4 points as a forward. Plans call for Steve, a 6-foot-3 performer, to maybe switch to guard while Jasper at 6-foot-4, will remain at forward.

Dodge is of the opinion that W&M has one of the tough- est cage schedules in the school's history. The Indians open Dec. 1 against the Richmond Spiders in the first game of the Virginia Big Five Tournament and then get their big home season under way Dec. 6 with North Carolina in W&M's new $5.3 million dollar facility.

The Indians join a number of the state's other major col- leges with a new 9,000-seat convocation center. The new struc- ture replaced Blow Gym, one of the smaller college gyms in the state.

W&M's schedule also includes UCLA, Jacksonville, David- son, Virginia Tech and Navy.

Steve was also a member of the 1966 Lee High basketball team under Miles Austin which went on to win the state LB title. Other members of the club included Ricky Cook, Ronnie Snyder, Doug Simmons and Frank Vaughn. Steve also had one of the hottest quarters of his career in the first canto of the state's final LB game with 11 points.

PASS IN

REVIEW Bill Huntley, "B" Company's

present commander, is a 31/2 year veteran from Wadesboro, North Carolina, "the whistletown of the South." Bill came here as a fresh- man mid-year as a private in "B" Company. He stayed in "B" his sophomore and junior years respec- tively as a staff sergeant and 1st sergeant, and is presently a cap- tain.

During his stay here Bill has received the Headmaster's, Com- mandant's, Merit, and Military ribbons, along with the S-80 pin. He is a member of the Howie Rifles and is the commander of Team Bravo. He was also the sec- retary of the Alexander M. Patch Honor Society, a member of the Junior Classical League, Latin Club, Explorers, Rangers, and a Cotillion Club officer. Bill has also excelled in athletics, having re- ceived letters for both Varsity and Junior Varsity football, and medals for Intramural Football, softball, swimming, and basketball.

Bill hopes to secure an Air Force

R.O.T.C. scholarship to the Uni-

versity of North Carolina.

BILL HUNTLEY

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THE KABLEGRAM STAFF

Donald A. Deutsch, Jr Editor in Chief Leo Movsaenko Managing Editor Rav L. Oden Aeirs Editor Robert E. Thomas Feature Editor G. Edward Shehee Sports Editor Charles H. V. Dickson Circulation Manager Thomas E. Carlson Typing Manager Captain C. Douglas Neilson, Jr Faculty Advisor

NEWS Barnes, R.; Bowden, S.; Little, R.; Pauly, R.; Redmon, M.; Weitzel, J.

FEATURES Amaro, J.; Blackburn, R.; Deck, C; Duke, D.; Hurst, W.; Minot, M.; Norton, L.; Strohmayer, S.

SPORTS Brown, J.; Jones, C ; Mihalek, T.; Yetman, S.; Beveridge, M.; Lanza, M.

CIRCULATION Canoy, N.; Neese, G.; McRoy, R.; Suarez, G.

TYPING Allen, K.; Crane, S.; Harris, B.; Milgram, S.; Ringgold, T.; Mlynko, W.

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THE

One Down — One More To Go Today as you leave for Christmas Vacation, you can look

back on the major portion of the First Semester. From the opening of school to the Christmas Vacation is the hardest part of the year. This is the time for new boys to become accustomed to cadet life, and for the Corps to function together. If you did well the First Semester you will have a successful Second Semester. Also, are you satisfied with what you did during the Semester? Could you have done better:"

We'll be home approximately three weeks. Shortly after our return you'll find yourself in the Small Gym. Classroom #13, or Classroom =5 with a few pieces of paper marked 1st SEMESTER EXAMS. These are your permanent grades at SMA. For the Seniors, these are the results of your work going to college. They may play an important role upon your acceptance. For the Underclassmen, well, this is the time to begin or continue a good record.

When you return from vacation prepare for exams, and find yourself participating in intramurals and other extra- curricular activities.

On behalf of the entire Kablegram Staff I would like to wish you and vour families an enjovable holiday.

Books Donated to Library During the past year SMA has been fortunate in receiving

a number of books for the library. Most of the books were donated by LTC Thomas Phillip. He gave them to the SMA Alumni Association who presented them to the library.

£ KABLEGRAM

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A MESSAGE FROM THE

COMMANDANT On behalf of the Office of the

Commandant I want to wish each and every individual cadet a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

As you depart the academy on 17 December 1970 you will take with you the thoughts of the f>ast months since your arrival in Sep- tember. To the old hoys the mem- ories of that last 1300 hours for- mation on the asphalt will be rou- tine. To the new boys that for- mation will be remembered as one of rapidly boarding buses, taxis, limousines, private cars, forgotten luggage and a thousand other de- tails. ' To all of you it will be a gratifying experience of knowing that you are going home for Christmas for eighteen long days.

During your vacation practice safety. If you drive, drive defen- sively. If you suddenly have a yearning to abandon all caution in some area of pleasure think again and use good common sense.

Make sure of these things, en- joy your Christmas, relax and rest and prepare yourself physically and mentally for the ending of an aca- demically satisfying first semester, a semester that you can look back on with pride and self satisfaction of knowing that you can do a good job.

My best wishes to your families for the holiday season.

JOHN H. CLEVELAND LTC, USA (Ret.) Commandant of Cadets

LOST AND

FOUND LOST: 1 Sylvester the squirrel,

finder please return same to Cap- tain Ward in (he Physics Lab.

LOST: 1 box of Crunchys, finder please return same to Captain Barclay in his room.

LOST: 1 Maid—5' 6", blonde hair, blue eyes, 38-23-36; finder please return same to room 300, reward is offered.

LOST: Major Wease's First Se- mester Exam, finder please mimeograph same and circulate to Seniors, rewards are offered.

LOST: The animals in the Barn, finder please return to Mr. Greenjeans.

LOST: One carnation, finder please return same to Captain Kanga- roo.

FOUND: One tractor, owner claim same in front of the Barn.

FOUND: One telescopic pointer, owner claim same in the Head- master's Office.

FOUND: One HOT Dempsey- Dumpster, owner may claim same from Lt. Weaver. o

NOTES FROM THE

STARS Major Wease's classes will not

complete their 180 lessons. Captain Barclay's refrigerator will

be raided by Santa Claus. Many teachers will not hold

classes today.

Captain WardW planned Physics test today will not be given.

Many cadets will not remember New Year's Day.

All military activities will be cancelled until New Years.

Many cadets will be glad to go home for Christmas.

Today \ye Leave

- Hoorav!!!!

ROGUES GALLERY

the

"Mr. Greenjeans

\Iias: Don Deutsch Claim to fame: Charge of

Animals Racket: Brigade Commander Tinx- Captain Kangaroo One Wish: A new pair of Green-

jeans , i T„- 1~^\F\ or Pudue Sentenced to. t^rn'

University

"Cotton Top"

Alias: Jeff Franklin Claim to fame: Head Racket: "E" Company Commander Jinx: Fids, Nunner, Bruce One Wish: KAF Sentenced To: University ot South

Carolina

"Russian" Alias: Rick Rushton Claim to fame: Yearbook Racket: Roommate—Smax Tinx: Yearbook One Wish: A Deadline ... met Sentenced To: Tulane University

"Ears" Alias: Ed Driggers Claim to fame: JY Football Racket: Color Guard Jinx: MPH, DAN, CAJ. JBF One Wish: Graduation Sentenced To: Alabama

"Herb" Alias: Dave Hadlow Claim to fame: Gunnery Racket: Rifle Team Jinx: "Mung" & "Grebo" One Wish: College Freshman Sentenced To: University of Con-

necticut

"Smax" Alias: Max Goe Claim to fame: "A" Team Racket: 1SG "D" Co. Jinx: Seniors One Wish: 5/29/72 Sentenced To: SMA

"Hacks" Alias: SFC Thacker

Claim to fame: SGM-Military De- partment

Racket: "E" Company Tactical Of- ficer

Jinx: S-2 and Assistants One Wish: Pass GI Sentenced To: Desk in Military

Department

"Bares" Alias: Captain Barclay Claim to fame: "Crunchys" Racket: English IV Literature Jinx: Ed Scholberger, Captain

Ward One Wish: More Tests Sentenced To: the South

The Ghost of Christmas Present

'Twas the night before furlough, and as the bell for taps sounded, the cadets retired with glad hearts. They slept soundly, with visions of civvies and girls dancing through their weary heads. I had just returned from an hour long bull ses- sion in room 816, and as I passed the quadrangle in Kable Hall, I heard a terrific racket on the rooftop. I climbed the ladder to the roof and I saw none other than Santa himself. His rolly-polly belly had been reduced to a mere stick, and his beard was worn and scraggly. He was muttering dark oaths to himself as he surveyed from his vantage point. I ap- proached and welcome him heartily. He acknowledged the greeting listlessly. "What's the matter Santa?" I asked. He replied wearily, "I'm just fed up with the whole schtick. Even- year I try to bring joy to people with gifts, but the people forget the true meaning of this occassion, and the business- man exploits me to make money. I'm just fed up with the whole bit." Taking pity on him, I led Santa to my room where I fed him on Sugar Pops from the Mess Hall. I then decided to take him on a tour of the Academy grounds. Christmas spirit was no more evident than here. Pine trees decorated every window, and signs hung everywhere to welcome him. I could see the tears well up in his eyes as he viewed the sight. I led him back to my room and put a collection of Christmas songs by Grand Funk Railroad on my stereo. Finally Santa just broke down and cried. "You have truly showed me the spirit of Christmas," he said. "I wish to thank you and the whole corps for their inspiration." He rose from the chair, put his finger to his nose, and shot up to the roof through the rifle range. Before he took off, he nailed something to the Bulletin Board in North Barracks. He then rose into the night with a cry of "A merry Christmas to all, and to all a good furlough." I awoke early the next morning and hurried to read the paper. It said:

ELF SPECIAL ORDER #1

OFFICE OF THE WORKSHOP

NORTH POLE

DECEMBER 17, 1970

The Corps is hereby granted the following privileges:

1. No reveille

2. No classes

3. All night leave

*• No room inspections

--1- No parades

Signed: Colonel S. Claus North Pole Armored Sleigh Division Commandant of Elves

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Cross Country Finishes Victorious 1970 Season

The SMA Varsity Cross Country Team finished up its victorious 1970 season Saturday, Dec. 5th, with a decisive victory at the Lexington-Buena Vista Road Race. Just ten days earlier the SMA squad had defeated the Fork Union Cross Country Team at the halftime of the FUMA-SMA football game. Before I describe these two most recent vic- tories let me continue the article that was printed in the last Kablegram issue concerning the State Cross Country Meet. I left off at the point where our number two man, John Scheel, was crossing the finish line in fifth place at the Ya. State Private Schools Cross Country Championship Meet. In close pursuit of John was the rest of the SMA team consisting of Paul Thomson, Bob Hutchinson, Mike Malikowski, Morgan Bearden, and Greg Usera in 8th, 16th, 18th, 21st, and 55th places respectively. The "Fearsome Fivesome" accounted for a low score of 40 points which earned them the title of State Champions. Their nearest competition came from Bishop O'Connell and Woodberry Forest each in second and third places with 79 and 94 points respectively.

We can't leave out the Junior Varsity squad. They travel- ed to the State Meet with a fine record of 7 wins and only 1 loss in duel meets, and Augusta County invitational J.V. Champs. They put forth a fine effort in the State Meet which earned them a well-deserved second place to a strong Wood- berry Forest team. Sonny Major led the field for SMA finish- ing 5th, with Bryant Astles right behind in 6th place. The rest of the team consisting of Pete McGavish, John Hooser, and George Freeman, followed in 14th, 15th, and loth places respectively. Kevin Powers cramped up during the meet and was unable to finish the race.

Now back to more recent things. A week and a half after the State Meet the Varsity Squad travelled to Fork Union and defeated the Blue Devils by a wide margin. Score: SAIA "Roadrunners"—20; FUMA Blue Devils—35. Pern Thomson was to take first place honors with a record breaking time of 13:39 for the FUMA 23 mile course. Teammates Paul Thom- son, John Scheel, Bob Hutchinson, Mike Malikowski, Morgan Bearden, Red Lawrence, and Raymond Kerr were to place 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th respectively. The team did not run their best race and everyone on the team was more interested in the outcome of the football game than the race. Paul Thomson summed up the feelings of the team when he said, "We let down after the state meet and weren't in the best of shape for this one."

The SMA Roadrunners went back to work after the Thanksgiving holidays and it paid off in the last competition of the 1970 season; The Lexington to Buena Vista Road Race. This year it was a clear-cut victory for the SMA team of Greg Usera, John Scheel, Paul Thomson, Mike Malikowski, Bob Hutchinson, and Pern Thomson. It was a six and y> mile relay and the SMA Roadrunners covered the distance in a record 32:04.1, and added the fifth trophy to their 1970 col- lection.

The members of the team have asked me to quote them as follows, "We would like to express our thanks to our man- agers Randy Edrington, Charles Harter, and Chuck DcWeese, and to Mrs. Coach (Bonfoey) for her great cakes and for just putting up with us. And our special thanks to Coach Bonfoey and Coach Cunningham for their patience, sacrifice, and ability all of which have helped make us what we are."

See all of you on the track this spring Merry Xmas from the "ROADRUNNERS."

DAVE BLANK

Athlete of the Week Dave Blank, of Okinawa, is the leading man on this year's

Rifle Team. Dave is in his fourth year here and is a First Lieu- tenant in "A" Company. Dave was also the second man to win $5.00 from MSG Gibson for shooting a 270 which is his best recorded score.

When he was asked what he thought of the team, he re- plied, "If all the shooters work up to their potential, we will go all the way and win the VMSL."

Dave plans to attend Penn State.

Tri-Captains For 1971

Cross Country (SMA Roadrunners)

L-R: Bob Hutchinson, Paul Thomson, Morgan Bearden.

JV's Top Runners

J. V. Basketball Opens Season

This year's 1970-1971 Junior Varsity Basketball team under the excellent coaching of Captain Bur- nette opened up its season of prac- tice in the middle of November by running the stairs and the cross country course to get in shape. The squad showed much determi- nation and spirit in its first two weeks of practice that they were rewarded by going into the gym earlier than expected.

Although the only returning let- terman to this year's team is Thomas "Conrad" Mihalek, the team lias a lot of bright, new tal- ent. The Junior Varsity team opens the season on January 9, 1971 against Hargrave. The boys have been working hard and are looking forward to a winning season.

Front Row L-R: Kevin Powers, Sonny Major. Second Row L-R: Bryant Astles, George Freeman, Coach Cunningham, Kevin Powers.

Veteran's Day Ceremonies

Below, Cadets Spence (left) and Heller place a wreath in front of the Memorial on Flagpole Hill following Veteran's Day Ceremonies in the Small Gym.

CHRISTMAS PAST AT

SMA This week over fifteen hundred

boys and girls attending school in Staunton and Augusta County, will begin the Christmas exodus to their homes, not to return till early in January, 1922. SMA closes its doors for the holidays on Thurs- day, December 15th, and opens up again on the 6th of January. The fact that so many cadets come from the far west and southwest necessitates Staunton's giving at least twenty days if these boys are to get home and have any vacation at all. During the two weeks that the school has been under quaran- tine, classes were held on Mondays, and this will give the cadets two additional holidays which were not at first included in the Christmas furlough. The original plan was to re-open the fourth of January, but the Monday classes have extended the time to the sixth,

Mary Baldwin Seminary closed on Wednesday, the 14th, and re- opens on January 4th.

The other two military schools, Augusta Military Academy, at Fort Defiance, and Fishburne Mili- tary School, Waynesboro, will close December 19th and December 17th, resuming January 3rd and January Sth, respectively.

Stuart Hall Christmas holidays extend from December 21st to Jan- uary 9th.

—Taken from a December 14, 1921 issue of the Kablegram

SMA's Top Hits Through a survey taken by the

staff, interviewing cadets at ran- dom, we have compiled a list of SMA's top 10 favorite songs and top 5 albums for the month of De- cember. They are:

Top 10 songs: 1) I'm Going Home — 10

Years After 2) Get Ready — Rare Earth 3) I'm Your Captain — Grand

Funk Railroad 4) Black Magic Woman —

Santana 5) Fire and Rain — James

Taylor 6) Inside Looking Out —

Grand Funk Railroad 7) Make Me Smile — Chicago 8) Tears of a Clown —

Smokey Robinson 9) Stone Love — Supremes

10) Color My World — Chi- cago

Top 5 albums: 1) Woodstock — Various

Artists 2) Closer to Home — Grand

Funk Railroad 3) Santana Abraxas — San-

tana 4) Led Zeppelin III — Led

Zeppelin 5) Chicago Volume II —

Chicago

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SAY COACH Staff: Our interview is with LTC John H. Cleveland,

Commandant of Cadets. Staff: Sir. where did you go to college? Col. C: I went to and graduated from the University of

Virginia in 1941 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Staff: Did the university have Army ROTC when you

were there? Col. C.: No, they didn't. It only had Navy ROTC and

that started two weeks before I graduated!

Staff: How old are you Sir? Col. C.: I am now 51 years of age. Staff: When did you go into the service? Col. C.: I went into the service as a private on the 27th

of December, 1941. Staff: Can you recall any funny incident that happened

while you were in the Army? Col. C.: Yes, one incident that happened that refers back

to this school is when I was first in boot camp. When we went out to Reveille at 6:00 in the morning, I only put on my overcoat, pants, and drill boots. Well, one day we were out- side for the Reveille formation and all of a sudden the com- pany commander marched us out to this field and lined us up. He gave us open ranks and extend march, and then he told us to take off our overcoats. Well, this was in the winter of 1942, and his field caught all the breezes and we were stand- ing there without anything on, except for pants and boots. We stayed out there for 45 minutes doing calisthenics, and as I look back on it, it seems real funny, and I know that I've

learned my lesson. Staff: What do you think this school needs in the way of

extra activities? Col. C.: Well, I have two things that I have thought

about, and one is a good field house, where you could go to have a workout, play basketball, and work with weights. The 2nd one is a company day room as we called it in the Army, or a cadet lounge. A place where the cadets could go during their spare time and could play pool, play music, take your

parents, and things of that sort. Staff: What are your plans for the Christmas holidays? Col. C.: My plans are to stay in the Staunton area, go

hunting in the mountains, and take at least one duck hunt at

the coast. Staff: Any final comments? Col. C.: Yes, I hope that the Corps can continue the good

work this year and remember, it's the corps themselves that

make the school. Staff: Thank you, Colonel Cleveland.

York Military

you do during

Senior Ring Figure Held The high point of the Thanksgiving Weekend is always

the Senior Ring Figure. This year the Figure was led by Mark Johnston, the Senior Class President and his officers Dave Paul, Senior Class Secretary, and Wally Mylnko, Sen- ior Class Treasurer. The figure formed a heart, and then a 71 as a salute to the Senior Class before lining up for that long awaited moment under the ring where the Senior receives his ring from his date.

Music was provided by the Peace Core and decorations by "F" Company.

The Cotillion Club would like to express its particular thanks to "F" Co.'s Jeff Heller for his plans of decorating and lighting; to Derek Garrett, Yince Marcum, and Rick Rushton for the Ring, and Ian Clendenning, John Sawyer, Joe Scholtz, and John Jensen for the stage and walls.

Staff: Our interview is with LfC Robert L. Richters, Senior Army Instructor and teacher of U.S. Military History.

Staff: Sir, when did you join the service?

Col. R.: April 21st, 1942. Staff: Did you take ROTC? Col. R.: Yes. Staff: What school did you at-

tend? Col. R.: New

Academy. Staff: What do

your spare time? Col. R.: Hunt — and work on

the house I am building- in the country.

Staff: Do you see any change in SMA in the near future?

Col. R.: I would hope not—No, I don't think so.

Staff: What do you think of long hair?

Col. R.: 1 don't have any ob- jections to long hair on teenagers, as long as it's neatly trimmed and is kept clean. On many young peo- ple it looks very good.

Staff: Can you think of anything funny that happened to you in school?

Col. R.: T remember as a cadet getting caught cooking soup in my room, and who caught me was an SMA alum- nus. That's the only time I ever walked beat squad.

Staff: What do you think of the corps as a whole.'

Col. R.: 1 think we have an ex- cellent corps this year. I believe there's a lot more spirit, they look better, the barracks look better, than they have in a number of years.

Staff: What do you think of the music the younger generation plays?

Col. R.: 1 don't care for it. It wouldn't be so bad if it were kept at a reasonable tone, but I object to the loudness more than anything else.

Staff: How oldjare you' Col. R.: Let me see, I will be 48

on the 3rd of January. Staff: What do you think the

corps needs in the way of extra activities5

Col. R.: Personally, 1 would like to see more cadet participation in intramural sports.

Staff: Any last comments? Col. R.: No, I don't think so. Staff: Thank you, Colonel Rich-

ters.

chicken ie man

"First of all, who gave you permission to start a glee club?"

"Singing Cadets" Conclude Appearances For 1st Semester

The "Singing Cadets" have concluded a busy Christmas schedule of local appearances for the first semester. The group sang on three occasions at the First Presbyterian Church in Staunton. They also joined the St. Gregory Choir of Stuart Hall in a morning worship service at Emmanual Fpiscopal Church. On last Friday, the "Singing Cadets" joined the Wil- son Memorial High School "Singing Sergeants" as that visit- ing choir presented its second Christmas program for the Academy.

On Monday, the 14th, the "Singing Cadets" presented their first concert for the cadet corps. Under the direction of Capt. Boyd, the twenty-one members presented a program of traditional Christmas music.

Plans are already being drawn up by the "Singing Cadets" for a Spring concert season, and new members are welcomed to join after the Christmas vacation.

The "Singing Cadets" wish to extend to the faculty and corps of the Academy the very best of holiday wishes.

This picture depicts the "Christmas Colonels" (New Boys) and the Old Boys (Right) Going Home.

SEASONS GREETINGS

FROM

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Professor Ed Scholberger

At Last! It has finally come! Down from Yankee Coun- try comes that fat little white bearded man dressed in Red bringing with him all the joys of Christmas! All the beauti- ful ice, snow, and hazardous driving is coming and it won't be long, only a few more shopping days left. But, before 1 go into the joys of Christmas, let me first relate a few incidences that happened over the past few weeks.

The Cookie Menace has hit S.M.A.! Some few cadets have gone to their Post Office Boxes only to pull out a letter con- taining a crushed cookie wrapped in a magazine page. We be- lieve they came from Stuart Hall. Could this be a reaction to my last article? I hear through my roommate that I caused quite a disturbance among some members of the faculty especially my good friend, whom I suffered thru last year, Captain Barclay. But as everyone knows: I don't make the news, only report it.

Just a few days ago, f had the opportunity to look out- side my window and in a large tree just a few feet away was an odd looking figure tangled in a parachute. After carefully studying the situation, I came to the conclusion that it could only be 1 person, and that was Santa Claus, but before help- ing him out of his predicament, he would have to agree to my terms and they were to tell me what every one was getting for Christmas. He agreed and proceeded to tell me. The fol- lowing presents are awarded to the following people: Maj. Wease—1 Stencil Machine & a year's supply of stencils and paper, Capt. Ward—pair of dentures & a Sylvester, Capt. Bar- clay—1 Lie Detector & a year's supply of Crunchies, Major Case—Playboys Party Jokes Vol. 5, Maj. Vames—1 No-Doz dispenser and a year's supply of Smith Brothers Cough Drops, Lt. Talbot—1 Tennis Racket, Capt. Bonfoey—1 share of IBM stock, Capt. Boyd—1 Bushel of Green Tomatoes and a week- end at the beach, Lt. Uveges—1 pair water wings, Lt. Pryor— a bottle of Summer Blond, Col. Richters—a barber set, Sgt. Tabor—16 new bayonets & rifle stocks, "A'' team—Sgt. Tabor's 16 new bayonets & rifle stocks, Sgt. Gibson—16 broken bayonets, Sgt. Graham—16 broken rifle stocks, SFC Demory— 7 course meal & 2 honor company points, SFC Thacker—1 Golf Ball, Maj. Bell—a new school song, Col. Cleveland—1 Christmas Vacation, Col. Phillips—a model airplane, Capt. Neilson—1 Kablegram and a "Guess What," Col. Pandak—1 VMSL Championship, Maj. Johnson—1 squirt gun, Capt. Duke—a yearbook deadline, Lt. Gates—Peace and Tranquility for 18 days, Lt. Weaver—1 lump of coal, Col. Moon—a set of brass knuckles, Col. Dodge—Charlie's Instant Chicken Salad Mix, Chick—1 Cookbook, Col. McCracken—1 Julius Caesar Doll, Capt. Burnett—1 bottle Hai-Karate, Capt. Rolon—Don- ald Duck, Lt. Lovvman—1 conservative wardrobe and a surf- board, Capt. Keister—another year's supply of carrots, Col. Landers—1 liberal physics course, Maj. Kegley—1 new Bug, Capt. Thomas—a spittoon, Don Deutsch—1 pair greenjeans, Charlie Dickson—1 Learjet, Leo Moysaenko—Charlie's smash- ed Learjet, Ray Oden—a new main spring, Tom Carlson— Captain Kangaroo doll and a carnation, John Jensen—1 cookie man and a sea monster, Cliff Wong—1 PhD in Medicine, N. J. Canoy—a wonder dog doll and a box of Dog Yummies, Pern Thomson—a flash suit. Jeff Franklin—a cotton picker, Glen Neese—a tractor, Steve Yetman—a box of Jell-o, Rich Pauly— a box of crackers, Mike Langley—an extension cord, Curt Morvec—1 Enstien Kit, Jim Lesher—a peach tree, Dave Bairri —1 Hick, Sandor Stromeyer—a 90 in physics, Hal Bibee—a haircut, Jerry Karnas—a hassle, and finally to all the girls at Stuart Hall a Milton Bradley Mystery Date Game for being so kind to the boys at SMA. This is Ed Scholberger Good Day.

P.S. Merry Christmas

SAY COACH Staff: Our interview is with Captain Barclay, Senior Eng-

lish Literature teacher.

Staff: Sir, what is your were you born?

full name and when and where

PASS IN REVIEW

Capt. B.: My parents gave me the name John William, after my mother's father. I was born in Copperhill, Tennessee, a small town in the middle of a large copper mining area in the southeastern corner of the state. As for my age, just say that I was old enough to vote when Adlai Stevenson made his second try for the Presidency.

Staff: After being here for two years, do you have a teach- ing philosophy?

Capt. B.: During the twelve years I have been teaching, my philosophy has been to try to take a student further than he thinks he can go or, in many cases, further than he is will- ing to go. Sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't. C'est la vie.

Staff: How did the "feud" between you and a certain Physics teacher come about?

Capt. B.: Feud? What feud? You may be referring to the occasion when he was going on at great length, as is his custom, about the relative merits of his subject over Senior English. I responded to his dissertation by defying him to say something, anything, in physics. Now, we can all speak and write and read English, can't we? I am still waiting for his reply.

Staff: Can vou tell us what vour "list" is?

Capt. B.: Apparently, you explained it in class!

weren't listening on the day I

Pass in Review DOUG NUNN

This year's commander of Head- quarters Company is Doug Nunn, a resident of Cave City, Ken- tucky. Doug is in his 4th year at the Academy, having spent his freshman year in "C" Company as a private. His second year was spent on the Color Guard as a staff ser- geant, and in his junior year he was a master sergeant and Color Guard Commander, later being transferred to "F" Company as a platoon leader, and he is presently a 1st Lieutenant. During his stay Doug has received the Headmas- ter's, Commandant's, and Merit ribbons. He is a squad leader for the Howie Rifles "B" Team, and is also a member of the Honor So- ciety. Doug hopes to attend the University of South Carolina.

Staff: Coming back to teaching, how would you compare the intellectual abilities of your seniors today as opposed to the senior class you were in in high school?

Capt. B.: This question is unfair. It calls for me to be modest.

Staff: What do you think of the rise in the use of drugs by today's youth?

Capt. B.: I think people who use drugs illegally are in serious trouble; specifically, I think they are on a collision course with emotional suicide.

Staff: Are you really a "Yankee Hater?"

Capt. B.: The fact that I have a strong affinity for the South, fly my 6' x 8' Confederate flag on occasion, and play Dixie before Retreat has apparently given you cadets a false impression.

Staff: From what you've seen of this year's juniors, how do you think they'll do in English IV?

Capt. B.: I think they had better learn to pray.

Staff: In closing, can you give us some words of advice and your favorite saying?

Capt. B.: My words of advice are: "Know thyself," my favorite saying is: "Gentlemen, let's do something different in class today and talk about the lesson."

Staff: Thank you, Captain Barclay.

SAY COACH

TOM MIHALEK

Thomas Mihalek, a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, is the current commander of "C" Company. Tom spent his first year in "C" as a private, his second year as a cor- poral, buck sergeant, and staff ser- geant, and his junior year as an S.F.C. in "C" again, and is now a captain. During his 4 years here, Tom has received the following awards: Superintendent's, Head- master's, Commandant's, Merit, and Military Ribbons, the S-90 and S-80 pins, the Citizenship Medal for 69-70, an intramural softball medal, and an Honor Company pin for 68-69. He is a member of the Honor Society, Howie Rifles, and the newly instituted Alpha So- ciety. Tom hopes to attend Nor- wich University where his brother, who also went to SMA, recently graduated.

Staff: This interview is taken with Captain Ward, SMA's Physics teacher.

Staff: Why do they call you Stumpy i1

Capt. W.: Why do they call me Stumpy?'?'!! @*#&!!

Staff: Who started it, anyway?1

Capt. W.: J. J. Heinz, last year's corps commander.

Staff: What's your main hang- up?

Capt. teachers course!

Staff: What your spare time?

Capt. W.: Nothing. Staff: When did you come to

SMA?" Capt. W.: In 1967. Staff: Who are your favorite

Physics students? Capt. W.: The ones who drop

the course. Staff: Were you ever in the

service?" Capt. W.: Yes, during the Civil

War. Staff: What are the ribbons on

your blouse for? Capt. W.: I'll have to ask the

W.: Fat little English No names mentioned, of

do vou do during

man down at the Army-Navy store (ha-ha). Actually, they are the National Defense Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the American theater medal. As you might notice, I'm still lacking any good conduct ribbons!

Staff: What do you think of peo- ple with long hair?

Capt. W.: No comment —cen- sored—■

Staff: How old are you?1

Capt. W.: I plead the 5th amend- ment.

Staff: Where did you go to col- lege?

Capt. W.: M.I.T., The Univer- sity of Oslo, University of Balti- more, and the University of North Carolina three times.

Staff: What are your plans for the Christmas holidays?1

Capt. W.: Again, I plead the Sth amendment.

Staff: Do you think SMA will have any drastic changes within the next 5-10 years?

Capt. W.: No. Staff: Any last comments? Capt. W.: Re kind (ha-ha-ha-ha-

ha). Staff: Uh, thank you, Captain

Ward (whew).

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know: that the follow- ing sport's personalities were SMA graduates?

1) Lou Michaels, placekicker for the Baltimore Colts.

2) John Morrow, center for the Cleveland Browns and New Or- leans Saints (now retired).

3) Warren Giles, Commissioner of baseball's National League.

4) Ed Beard, linebacker for the San Francisco 49er's.

5) Lenny Rosenbluth, 3-time all- American basketball player at the University of Nortli Carolina.

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MIKE MALIKOWSKI

Athlete of the Week

Mike Malikowski, from West Chester, Pa., was the #4 man on our Cross Country team. He placed 18th in the State Meet.

Mike is looking forward to the coming Track season. He also runs the 440 and 880.

Mike plans to attend Lynchburjr College next year.

VARSITY FOOTBALL

CLOSES The 1970-1971 Staunton Military

Academy Hilltoppers Varsity foot- ball squad closed its season play by playing host to Washington and Lee College and Fork Union Mili- tary Academy.

When the Hilltoppers met Wash- ington and Lee College on Kable Field they were physically and mentally up for the game. The offense behind Timmy Miller moved the ball very well, and the defense put in another of their fine performances of the afternoon. Staunton was never far behind in the game and they showed the de- termination to win throughout the

game.

The final game came up on the calendar and the Hilltoppers travel- ed to Fork Union on Thanksgiving Day to play against the Blue Devils of Fork Union Military Academy. The first half of the ball game was mainly a defensive game in which Staunton did not allow Fork Union to penetrate the ball into the Hill- toppers end zone. When the second half resumed play the offense was moving the ball very well and the defense was like a wall. FUMA jumped on a blocked punt to take the lead, but S.M.A. came right back with a touchdown. When the fourth quarter opened up to play the Hilltoppers were down by ten points. Late in the fourth quarter the offense penetrated a touchdown against Fork Union and about three minutes later they got the ball on their own twenty yard line with two minutes to play. The Hilltop- pers took it all the way down to the one yard line, but the clock ran out for time.

This year the Hilltoppers finish- ed with a winning season and the Corps of Cadets would like to thank Coach White and his staff and also the Varsity football squad for bringing another exciting year of football to Staunton.

ROGER HAINES

Athlete of the Week

Roger Haines, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was our var- sity punter this year. Roger has been punting for 3 years with Salisbury High School, his hometown school.

Roger says "Our team had a lot of spirit and was better than its record indicated. A few mistakes cost us a few games."

Roger plans to attend the University of Miami, Florida.

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