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THE KABLEGRAM Vol. 56 Staunton Military Academy, Kable Station, Staunton, Virginia, Wednesday, February 21, 1973 No. 5

Midyears Arrive Every year at S.M.A. following first semester examina-

tions and just shortly after Christmas vacation, a new group of cadets arrive at the Academy. This year has proved to be no exception for "Mid-Years," as they have come to be called, are here. The Mid-Years arrived at S.M.A. in full force on the weekend of January twentieth and twenty-first. These cadets were given a tour of the Academy grounds by repre- sentatives from companies A, B, C, D, E. and Headquarters.

For the first three weeks after their arrival, the Mid-Years are a detachment of Headquarters Company. During their stay in Headquarters Company, the Mid-Years are outfitted with their uniforms and receive their initial training, similar to that which new cadets receive at the beginning of the year. The Mid-Years receive military training both on the drill field and in the classroom, along with normal academic classes. At the conclusion of this three-week period, the Mid-Years enter normal rifle companies in accordance with the location of their rooms.

The Mid-Years who entered the Academy this year are: Jeff Bishop of Miami, Florida; Brian and Marshall Dewey of West Palm Beach, Florida; Reed Fendler of New York City; John Ellison of Lynchburg, Virginia; Paul Kuhlbaum of Cowallis, Oregon; Christopher Miller of Washington, D. C.; and Jay Miller of Dallas, Texas.

The KABLEGRAM staff would like to wish this year's Mid-Year cadets the best of luck here at S.M.A.

That Face That Everyone Knows

The picture of the cadet you see has been the symbol of Staunton Military Academy for many years and has appeared in all the school's advertising. Many rumors have long been circulating around the Academy grounds as to the iden- tity of this mysterious cadet. The more popular myths concerning the young man in question range any- where from the fact that "he was a student at S.M.A. a long time ago who got dismissed" or that "he never attended Staunton at all." With all of the various rumors and fables floating around about who the cadet was or if he ever even existed, the KABLE- GRAM decided to investigate in the hopes of clearing up the whole mess.

The photograph was actually willed to the late Colonel William Kable in the Senior Class "Last Will and Testament" published in the 1907 yearbook. The picture is of Dewees N. Crawford of McKees Port, Pennsylvania; a football let- terman, company commander, and graduate, S.M.A., Class of 1907.

. . . and that's a fact!

Dewees N. Crawford

Class of 1907

Commentary:

S.M.A. Military Cadets in their first year here

at the Academy who had never before attended a private school, much less a military one, found Staunton Military Academy to be somewhat of a drastic change to the public school system. First year cadets, upon entering SMA, were confronted with rules and regulations which had quite prob- ably never before been imposed them. The old cadets on the other hand, the boys who have been around Staunton for a few years, are also bound to have detected a change at SMA, a change in the military life. It is true that it is not what it used to be.

About five years ago, the dis- cipline, morale, and proficiency of the Corps seemed to be at its peak. "Rat rules" for new boys not only existed but were enforced and obeyed. March-ins and formations were conducted with the sharpness of a Sunday parade. Every N.C.O. was called "sir" by his subordi- nates and if someone forgot, he was given a good swift kick. No cadet ever considered not saluting a member of the military depart- ment or a faculty officer.

That was life at S.M.A. when the Corps was six hundred strong. The key to unity was discipline. A just punishment for an offense might have been an hour of exer- cising in a first sergeant's room after Taps. However, in such a closely knit Corps 01 two hundred and eighty-five which we have now, excessively strict measures would cause resentment for authority. Many small, insignificant rules and regulations have been, eliminated from the system because they were only practical in a large Corps with a large faculty and staff. The military and discipline has become less strict but the small Corps still retains its proficiency and morale. A good requisite for the old style discipline is the penalty tour sys- tem or "Beat Squad." It takes off a cadet's much valued leave time. This has kept the discipline of the Corps at a high lever. Overall, the changes in the military system have been made to keep high pro- ficiency in a lower enrollment.

The change that has transcended or taken place has not been a sud- den one but rather a slow but con- stant liberalization of the military life at S.M.A. It is a change which is occurring not only at Staunton but at all military schools and in the United States Army itself. It is characteristic of the changing times in which we live today and, like everything else, the military must modernize, progress, and change in order to survive. o

TOP TEN

POST-GRADUATES The KABLEGRAM staff offers

our congratulations to the top ten members of the Post-Graduate class who have the highest aca- demic averages for the first se- mester of the school year, 1972- 1973.

1) John P. Derkits 97.75% 2) Michael E. Moditch 97.50% 3) Jonathan G. Parser 91.50% 4) Thomas S. Pirro 91.25% 5) William B. Hanger 90.50% 6) Michael W. Feaster 89.00% 7) Michael J. Hanley 88.25% 8) Edward B. Glackin 87.75% 9) Julius A. Barbera 87.25%

10) Dennis Calzonetti 87.00%

Military Weekend, 1973 On the weekend of March ninth, tenth, and eleventh, the

Corps of Cadets of Staunton Military Academy will once again

participate in the Annual Military Weekend. Each year, a

different branch of the service is placed in charge of the event.

At S.M.A. the Junior Class chooses the branch of the serv-

ice that will sponsor the weekend for their Senior year at the

Academy. Last year's Junior Class chose the United States

Navy as their sponsor for Military Weekend 1973. The

United States Naval Academy has offered to supply the band

for the dance. It has not yet been decided what band will

play, but we are hoping to have a good one.

The weekend will follow a sequence of events that will

go something like this. On Friday, the Corps will attend

classes but there will be an Honor Guard for the visiting dig-

nitary. After second mess, a platoon drill competition will be

held on Kable Field. Each company will compete against one

another for the best drilled platoon award. A great amount

of time and effort will be spent preparing for this contest.

The winning platoon will receive honor company points for

their victory. After this comes the rifle exercises. The entire

Corps will form on Kable Field to demonstrate its talent for

the visitors. Then, we go back to the regular Friday schedule

and have personal inspection on the asphalt before the Corps

is dismissed for general leave.

Saturday is the busiest day of the entire weekend! In the morning, there will be a very strict room inspection by the visiting dignitary. Every cadet's room must be "standing tall" for the inspection. Floors will be waxed, windows will be washed, wails wiii be cleaned, and shoes will be '"'spit- shined." After room inspection, the Howie Rifles, team Alpha, S.M.A.'s trick drill team, will perform on the asphalt. The Howies will spend many hours preparing their routine and surely deserve a great deal of credit for their effort. Next comes the Review, which will be held under the watchful eye of the visitors. It will be similar to a Sunday parade, only a little longer. A representative of the visiting dignitaries will give a short speech and then will come "pass in review" where the visitors will have a close-up look at the Corps. After the Review, the Corps will again be granted general leave. Next comes the highlight of the entire weekend: the Military Ball! This formal dance will be held on Saturday evening from eight until one. The Navy will decorate the gym for this long awaited event. At a designated time, the officers of the Corps, S. F. C.'s and above, will form the traditional arch of sabers! This is perhaps the most colorful dance of the year. The girls will wear formal gowns and will carry a dozen long stem roses. Cadet Grover Draughon, the first captain, and his date will lead the figure followed by the remaining officers and N. C. O.'s in order of rank. After the dance, a breakfast will be served in the mess hall for the Corps, their guests and visitors.

On Sunday, the Corps of Cadets will return to the normal schedule. There will not be a parade Sunday because of the previous one held.

S.M.A. will have concluded another Military Weekend. Hopefully, for the Class of 1973, their last one!!

Letters to the Editor

Have a gripe, opinion, or state-

ment to make? If so, express them

in:

Letters to the Editor P. O. Box 5122 Kable Station Staunton, Virginia 24401

Cadets may bring letters to Room 915, Kable Hall.

SENIOR TOP TEN The KABLEGRAM staff offers

our congratulations to the top ten members of the Senior class who have the highest academic aver- ages for the first semester of the school year, 1972-1973.

1)

2) 3)

4) 5) 6) 7) 8)

10)

George R. Mastroianni 97.25%

W. Michael Pandak 96.25% Raymond A. Fleshman

95.75% Charles D. Dasti 94.25% Allen G. Nelson 93.50% Timothy R. Scheel 92.50% Peter D. Birckhead 91.25% Mark S. Beveridge 91.00% Arthur W. Schoenfuss

91.00% James R. Waller 90.75%

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STAFF

Mark S. Beveridge Editor in Chief Gustavo V. Suarez Managing Editor Thomas E. B. Phillips News Editor Frederick C. Gambke Features Editor Paul H. Thomson Sports Editor Michael B. Godfrey Circulation Manager Gleb Moysaenko Exchange Editor Wayne B. Platt Business Manager Steven G. Crane Typing Editor William H. Hildebrand Photographer Captain C. Douglas Neilson, Jr Faculty Advisor

News Staff

Draughon, G.; Halfin, A.; Hutton, W.; Kearns, W.; Kurre, E.; Midgett, J.; Miller, R.; Player, G.; Smith, E.; Wullenwaber, F.; Young, J.; Noble, A.

Features Staff

Amundsen, W.; Jones, G.; Kersey, J.; Mastroianni, G.; McDonald, E. B.; Morris, W.; Orr, M.; Kleinstiver, R.; Put- ney, J.

Sports Staff

Bright, M.; Clawson, J.; Corne, J.; Ehmann, G.; Embody, P.; Finke, J.; Huguenin, S.; Marinus, J.; Shipula, D.; Steele, W.; Thomas, B.

Circulation Staff

Birckhead, P.; Dasti, C.; Iraheta, C.; Orr, M.; Winning, R.; Zabrowski, S.

Typing Staff

Birckhead, P.; Bunn, H.; Platt, W.; Rogers, N.; Thoss, G.

The Staunton Military Academy Newspaper.

Published tri-weekly during the school year, beginning in October, vacations excluded. Subscription price, $3.50 per year, in advance. Advertising rates upon application.

Entered as second-class matter October 18, 1924, at the post office, Staunton, Virginia, under the Act of March 3, 1879.

Letters To The Editor A Cause For

Concern Dear Editor,

After having such a flop for the

"Senior Ring Figure" dance because

of the band and upon hearing a

rumor that the United States

Naval Band is going to play for

the Military Ball, I've grown a bit

concerned and I feel that some-

thing must be done to stop this.

I would simply like to know what

is wrong with the Cotillion Club

Officers, Advisor, and Corps of

Cadets at S.M.A.

To start with, what teenager in

America today would want to go

to one of his biggest high school

functions, a Senior Ring Figure,

and find out that the Air Force

Tactical Band is going to play for

the dance. This is utterly ridicu-

lous! How can you enjoy the

dance when the music that is being

played for you to dance to is the

same music that your parents heard

at their senior ball back in 1944,

not that their kind of music was

bad but its a little bit "foreign,"

to say the least, to the youth of

today. After all, times do change.

Maybe S.M.A. doesn't but the

cadets attending now are different

from those thirty years ago.

■Why is there such a thing as a

Cotillion Club Officer? Upon talk-

ing to many of these officers, I

understand that they have little or

no actual say in this fact at all.

These officers are given this posi-

tion to represent the Corps and to

make social functions at the Acad-

emy more enjoyable to the cadets.

What is so enjoyable about having

your girlfriend come all the way

from home to attend a dance with

you and then leaving the dance as

soon as you pass through the Sen-

ior Ring or the Arch of Sabers?

As a matter of fact, it can be a

little embarrassing. Talking to

many of these officers, they really

do not know what is going on at

all. They don't even know how

many members are in the Cotillion

Club or how much money they

started the year off with. Why

does the school allow a dozen or

so officers to wear a gold cord on

their C-coats, when they really

represent nothing at all?

As rumor has it, Cotillion Club

money has also been misused. The

most repeated story is that five

hundred dollars of Cotillion Club

money has gone to pay for the

tuning of a piano for the Glee

Club. As far as I know, the Glee

Club is not a Cotillion Club func-

tion. Even the Cotillion Club of-

ficers do not know how much

money they have actually used. A rough estimate would say that there should be some extra money around, that is unless the rumors are factual.

Even though most of the blame lies on the Cotillion Club officers, the Corps of Cadets is also partly at fault. Let this be a lesson to you in your later life. Next time you give a person twenty dollars to do a specific thing, make sure that he knows how to do the job and that he can handle the respon- sibility with it.

A concerned Senior —

W. E. P.

Letters to the Ed. (con't.)

A Need For Unity

Dear Editor,

It seems to me that one of the major and most neglected problems with the Corps of Cadets this year is a general lack of spirit and concern. An overall mood of apathy towards the activities, functions, and what the Academy stands for has sort of come over the student body. I don't feel that the entire blame should lie on the Corps itself; the faculty should also take a look at the amount of in- terest that they themselves show towards the Academy, though some of the faculty do show quite a bit of enthusiasm.

On the other hand, its not all the faculty's fault. Somewhere along S.M.A.'s one hundred and thirteen years of tradition, it has become the belief that all imagi- nation and interest in our school is generated by just a few individuals rather than by each cadet in the Corps. In order to develop greater unity, all, not a few, must take an interest and become involved. The greater the participation, t h e greater the chance of success of the activity.

With the smallness of the Corps this year, we should be one of the closest knit groups of young men here in many years. Because of the existence of "cliques" and the constant fear of being stuck for a belief however, this Corps has more or less developed into tiny groups at war.

There must be a stop to this feeling that there are only one hundred and nine more days until we get out of here. There must be more involvement, not only for personal gains, but for S.M.A. Stop this so-called "back-stabbing" because in O'dei to be one, wc must work as one.

D.B.H. R.R.M.

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ROGUES GALLERY

"SPEEDY" Alias: Pete Claim To Fame: Service with a

smile Racket: Kanteen Chef Jinx: Kitchen orders One Wish: Correct change

"TEDDY BEAR" Alias: Tom Broere Claim To Fame: Squad leader Racket: Dating college grils Jinx: Bo Gossett One Wish: Staff Sergeant

"COACH" Alias: Captain Rolon Claim To Fame: Swimming coach Racket: Spanish teacher Jinx: Water One Wish: Swimming lessons

"WAP" Alias: Bruce Thomas Claim To Fame: A "well-rounded"

cadet Racket: Squad leader Jinx: Guard mounts One Wish: First Sergeant

"BUNNY" Alias: Major Keister Claim To Fame: Artistic students Racket: Physical science Jinx: Rabbit season One Wish: Camoflange

"PUMPKIN HEAD" Alias: John Weitzel Claim To Fame: One pip Racket: diaper service Jinx: Intelligence quota One Wish: Diploma

"BEACHBALL" Alias: Captain Boyd Claim To Fame: Failing juniors Racket: "Singing" cadets Jinx: Safety pins One Wish: To catch Moby Dick

SAY COACH The following interview is with

Capt. William Brooks, a faculty of- ficer in his first year here at the Academy this year. Capt. Brooks instructs Psychology and Sociology. He is best known, however, as be- ing head coach of the Varsity foot- ball team.

Staff: "What is your age and where were you born?"

Brooks: "I'm twenty-eight and I was born in Woodbury, New Jersey."

Staff: "Where did you attend col- lege?"

Brooks: "I received my B.A. at Gettysburg College and my M.A. at Syracuse University."

Staff: "What sports did you play in college?"

Brooks: "Football."

Staff: "What did you do when you got out of college?"

Brooks: "I was an M.P. in the Army."

Staff: "Have you ever been en- countered with any amusing ex- periences in your life?"

Brooks: "Well, I won fourteen consecutive dance contests while at Syracuse."

Staff: "What do you think of the dating situation in Staunton?"

Brooks: "It's O.K. if you can find your way around Mary Baldwin. I have had less than pleasurable experiences with the town girls."

Staff: "What kind of changes would you like to see made here at the Academy?"

Brooks: "I would like to see more cadets participating in athletics."

Staff: "What do you think of the athletic program here at S.M.A.?"

Brooks: "I would like to see the Junior Varsity program strength- ened."

Staff: "What changes could be made in Staunton for the youth?"

Brooks: "Dye some of the redness out!!"

Staff: "Have you ever taught any courses other than the ones you are teaching here at S.M.A.?"

Brooks: "Yes, I once taught a counseling course at the Univer- sity of Maryland."

Staff: "If you were Commandant, what would be the first changes you would make?"

Brooks: "Find three or four assist- ants to help Aron Halfin find his way to the office."

Staff: "Any last words or com- ments?" Brooks: "Stop griping and moan-

ing, at least they're not shooting at you!"

Staff: "Any thing else?" Brooks: "If anyone has a good-

looking, older sister, please con- tact me!!"

TO THE REAR.. MARCH!

It is that time of the month again when we bring you unbeliev- able stories of company life.

The victim this month ... or company ... is Easy. Easy is ex- pertly led by Fred (Gordo) Gambke. As we start our tour of rooms, the first one we hit is 70S (and I do mean hit). This superb- ly clean room is manned by Dave Wolfe and Jim McHugh. Dave is playing the roll of Mr. Unmilitary this year. As we move through the hole in the wall, we come to room 706, occupied by black-belt, Keith Buller.

As we ascend the stairs, we are led to Grand Central Station, other- wise known as room 806, which is the home of "Mr. Know it all" Mike Bright, Midshipman Waller, and Scott Hogerton. If one lingers for a while, one would find that there are more Easy Company members in room 806 than there are at formations. Across the hall we find Tom Broere and Craig Hanson laughing. We're still trying to find out what is so funny.

Continuing up the stairs, being careful to dodge soda cans and mounds of trash along the way, we find ourself on 3rd gallery. As we manage to step into room 916 we find celebrity Scott Zabroski and Tim Scheel. However, if these two are not in room 916, it is almost a sure bet that they can be located in Papa Pizzaria's room, otherwise known as Donato Mastrianni. Further down the hall, we find ex grad John Parsor, the only P.G. who loves to call Staunton home. He somehow manages to live with unpredictable Joe Kersey, the bot- tomless pit. Across the hall we find the Kable brothers; B. C. Cullinan, Dennis Calzonetti, Jim Rusmisell, Bo Gossett and numerous others who claim membership in the club. The Kable brothers always manage to get into some mischief. They in- deed are the pride of Echo Com- pany.

That's all from Kable Hall. See you next issue. Your company may be next. o

"THAT'LL BE THE DAY"

1) When Jeff Henry skips first mess.

2) When Ray Tabor forgets its Sunday.

3) When Erich Kurre starts a forest fire.

4) When Sgt. Gibson grows an "Afro."

5) When Ned Bonfoey forgets to blouse his boots.

6) When Capt. Rolon buys a bathing suit.

7) When Stuart Hall puts a water bed in the parlor.

8) When Peter Birchhead doesn't need glasses.

9) When Scott Zabrowski grad- uates.

KABLEGRAM KUTIE

ANNE TAYLOR QUARLES

Age 17

Stuart Hall

Steady of

Mark Beveridge

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Poindextor El Gords

I have been amazed ever since I came to Staunton Military Acad- emy at the bitterness which exists between northern cadets and "South- ern cadets." It has come to my at- tention that these bickering cadets need to be corrected and set straight on the facts of the Civil War.

It all began in 1861 when the United States was so brutally at- tacked by the North. The north- ern barbarians were determined to capture the United States in order to learn about the highly advanced culture that existed in the states below the Mason-Dixon Line. Al- though many Southerners were angered at the barbaric ways of the "Yankees," they have learned to forgive the bluecoats. The bar- barians frequently burnt down the beautiful Southern plantations; however, they did not do this purposely. The "Yankees" were not aware of the fact that people lived in those huge obstacles. They thought everyone, like themselves, lived in caves and tents. For ex- ample, the northerners built a lux- urious headquarters for their men in Kentucky which made them feel right at home. It is called Mam- moth Cave and has now been made a National Historic Landmark.

The northerners also brought with them to the South many of their customs. For instance, they taught the southerners how to eat southern fried chicken with their hands instead of using silverware, as was previously done. The "Yankees" also introduced a new holiday to the Southern people when a hoard of drunken northern soldiers paraded through the streets of New Orleans. Today, this holi- day is called the Mardi Gras.

On the other hand, the South- erners introduced many items to the northerners. Among others, they include the toothbrush, tooth- paste, soap, and deodorant. Mis- sionaries were also sent to the northern highlands to Christianize the inhabitants after Grant's fam- ous surrender to General Lee at Appomattox.

Today, northerners are free to do as they please. They are now allowed to vacation in the balmy South with their families, if they get through customs. Northern families are even now permitted to attain permanent residence in the South, after they have signed the immigration papers.

However, some angry "Yankees" still like to poke fun at the south- erners by calling them such names as redneck. Do not be alarmed, however. Northerners have a way of overusing new vocabulary words. For example, look how widely the word redneck is used to describe the north, even in the names of professional athletic teams. The baseball team which represents Cincinnati, Ohio, is often referred to as "the big red machine." Wash- ington, D. C. takes particular pride in their football team, the Red- skins. Chicago, Illinois calls their baseball team, the White Sox. I surmise that the word redneck must be taken as a compliment from a "Yankee."

I hope I have managed to clear up some of the misunderstanding between the two regions. Many of you will now understand how for- tunate we are that the United States permitted Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and other north- ern states to be readmitted to the union. So, if anyone ever happens to tell you that the South will rise again, don't believe them. The South has already risen. We're just waiting for the North to do the same.

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Record Review One of the newer releases on the

music market today is an album which is a new arrangement of the popular rock opera, Tommy. I am sure that you have all heard of this album originally composed and put together by Peter Townshend and the Who.

The new Tommy (still the story about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy) has been redone. In addition to Peter Townshend and the Who, the music is performed by The London Symphony Orchestra. There are a number of guest solo- ists who are very popular also contributing to the music. With such stars as Rod Stewart, Steve Winwood, Richie Havens, Ringo Starr, and Richard Harris (only to name a few), how could the album not be anything but some good sounds.

The album is difficult to describe. It is what you might call heavy with classical overtones, if you can follow what that means.

I cannot exactly recommend that everyone go out and purchase the new Tommy 1. p. It's not a typi- cal album and can not be categor- ized as like something else. I can say, however, that I believe the new release does merit some at- tention so why not listen to a friend's and see what you think. You might be like me and find the new Tommy a pleasant surprise.

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RIFLE TEAM CLOSES SEASON

On January twenty-seventh, the Staunton Military Academy rifle team traveled to V.M.I, for the state rifle match which included six schools. As usual, the sharp- shooters fared very well by taking most of the awards.

Howard Strand won the high in- dividual medal and the high stand- ing medal. Dave Tenney was sec- ond highest individual and the sec- ond highest average for the year. Cadet Anderson captured the high prone medal. Art Schoenfuss won

the third highest average for the year medal.

The sharpshooters won the meet and placed second in the Virginia Military School League behind Fork Union. Coaches Glenn Gib- son and Bobby Mitchell were very pleased with the performances of the members of the rifle team this year.

The Kablegram staff would like to extend its congratulations to the team and to the coaches on a very successful season.

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KEISTER COMMENTS

The following interview was held with Major Waldo Keister. Major Keister is an instructor and head of the science department here at S.M.A.

Staff: "Sir, how long have you been teaching here at S.M.A. ?"

Keister: "I've been teaching here for fifteen years."

Staff: "Where are you from?"

Keister: "I am originally from Bristol, Virginia but now I feel that Staunton is my home."

Staff: "What college did you at- tend?"

Keister: "I attended Auburn Uni- versity."

Staff: "What field did you study in?"

Keister: "I was a Science Educa- tion major."

Staff: "Did you like S.M.A. when you attended as a cadet?"

Keister: "No, but it grew on me."

Staff: "What was your favorite ex- perience while attending S.M.A.?"

Keister: "I used to look forward to the Apple Blossom Parade. I also enjoyed the companionship with my fellow students."

Staff: "How long did you attend S.M.A. as a cadet?"

Keister: "Three years!"

Staff: "What company were you in?"

Keister: "I was in the Band."

Staff: "How has the school changed since your days as a cadet?"

Keister: "I see no basic change. The overall quality has remained high and the teaching has re- mained effective."

Staff: "What is the biggest prob- lem you encountered in teaching at S.M.A.?"

Keister: "I say this not as a de- partment head but as a teacher. Every science teacher feels that he could do a more effective job if he had access to a learning ma- terial center."

Staff: "If you could teach any where, where would it be?"

Keister: "I would prefer to teach in a military school environment either at the college or high school level."

Staff: "Why did you come to S.M.A. to teach?"

Keister: "My cadet days influenced me and also the school's national reputation, though S.M.A. was a challenging place to teach."

Staff: "How did you acquire your illustrious nickname?"

Keister: "If kids don't know or can't figure it out, let them use it without reasoning or forget it!"

Staff: "What is your greatest problem with cadets?"

Keister: "As I see it, the problem of motivating and communicat- ing with them effectively."

Staff: "What is your favorite song?"

Keister: "At the present time, I believe Day by Day."

Staff: "Who is your favorite actor or actress?"

Keister: "Richard Burton."

Staff: "Do you have any hobbies?"

Keister: "Well, I'm a record col- lector and I enjoy the theater very much."

Staff: "What is your favorite say- ing?"

Keister: "Well, I guess I say, 'Alright, let's get to work,' more than anything else."

Staff: "Do you have any hints or advice about attending S.M.A.?"

Keister: "I think a willingness to cooperate with the system of the Academy will benefit every stu- dent."

Staff: "Any last words?"

Keister: "No!"

Staff: "Thank you Major Keister. I'm sorry to disrupt your class like this."

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DAVE SHIPULA

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Dave Shipula, a 6'8" Senior from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsyl- vania, is the big-man on the Hilltopper basketball squad this year. "Ship" has done a fine job of controlling the backboards for S.M.A. this year with an average of eighteen rebounds per game. He has also been contributing his share of the points averaging fifteen points per outing. This is his second year as the pivot man for S.M.A. Dave has improved im- mensely during his two-year stint on the varsity club. He plans to attend an eastern college with the hopes of continuing both his basketball and academics.

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Swim Team "Drowns" Mass anut ten

The Staunton Military Academy swimming team continued their winning ways as the season rapid- ly draws to a close by defeating Massanutten Military Academy on January eleventh. The score was a humiliating 73-22 as Junior star Scott Hogerton captured the 100 yard backstroke and the 200 yard individual medley.

On January twentieth, the "strokers" swam to defeat Augusta Military Academy by a score of 55-33. The outstanding performer was Bill Orten as he swam un- touched in the 100 yard butterfly.

January thirtieth was a bad day for the tankers as S.M.A. traveled to Fork Union only to be dunked by the "blue devils." Bill Orten got the only first for S.M.A. in the meet by winning the 100 yard butterfly. Bill, so far, is undefeat- ed this season in this event.

On February second, the swim team downed Augusta by a land- slide score of 72-23. The entire team had a great day. Unfortunate- ly, the tankers were narrowly de- feated the following day by

Intramural Football Action

The intramural football season has quickly come to a halt with the championship being won by Echo Company for the second con- secutive year. The championship seemed never to be in doubt as Echo Company finished the season undefeated by wrapping up the season with a 20-7 victory over Band Co. Echo's offense was led by quarterback Mike Bright. Mike passed to one victory after another, hitting Scott Hogerton and Tim Scheel.

The race for second place was a close one between Alpha, Delta, and Band Companies. Alpha Com- pany defeated Delta and Band in very tight contests and clinched second place.

Soon springtime will be here and with it comes Softball and water polo intramurals. Water polo was won by Alpha Company last year. Echo Company holds the Softball title from last year.

Randolph-Macon, 52-45, in Front Royal.

Overall, the team has done well throughout the season and has posted a record to be proud of.

Varsity

Basketball Squad

Takes V.M.S.L. Since the beginning of the sea-

son, things have been looking bright for the S.M.A. basketball squad. With a host of talent both on the court and on the bench in reserve, how could they go wrong?

To this date, the Hilltoppers have compiled a 13-4 record, going undefeated both at home and in the Virginia Military School League. The team has dropped close games to two college freshman teams and were beaten rather soundly by two others. Other than the four losses, the Hilltoppers have com- pletely devastated their opponents with their quickness, shooting, and excellent team play in general. The squad has come on particularly strong here in the latter part of the season.

The team has been getting excel- lent performances from their cen- ter, Dave Shipula, and their guards and forwards, Mike Pandak, Dennis Calzonetti, Billy Hanger, and Brian Cullinan. The team has also gotten great support from the bench. Jimmy Rusmisell has been doing some excellent shooting and Bo Gossett has been grabbing some big rebounds. Marty Pav- covic and Jerry Hook have also come off the bench to do a fine job both on the boards and in scoring.

The way it stands right now, S.M.A. is 6-0 in the V.M.S.L. and is undoubtedly going to go all the way for the title. The Hilltoppers completely annihilated Massanut- ten, Hargrave, and Fork Union. The scores of those three games were 80-67, 112-83, and 92-84 re- spectively.

Now, with the season almost at its conclusion, the Hilltoppers are priming for the V.M.S.L. Tourney to be played at Massanutten this year. On behalf of the Kablegram staff and the Corps of Cadets, I would like to congratulate them on an excellent season and to wish them the best of luck in the com- ing tournament. o ■

J. V. Hoopsters The Junior Varsity basketball

squad has been having a fine sea- son thus far. Under the expert coaching of Captain Keith Burnett, the team has compiled an eight wins and two losses record to date.

On January twenty-third, the baby 'toppers were defeated sound- ly by a strong Eastern Mennonite team by twenty-six points. The defeat was mostly caused by a great number of S.M.A. turnovers.

On January twenty-sseventh, S.M.A. defeated Lynchburg Chris- tian Academy by nine points after having led the entire game. Frank Jarociewicz had an outstanding game against Lynchburg.

On January twenty-seventh, the Hilltpopers dropped a close one to Fork Union Military Academy by two points. S.M.A. made an earnest effort in the last fifty sec- onds of the game by scoring twelve points but couldn't quite pull the game out of the bag.

The Boys' Home was startled on January thirty-first as S.M.A. won in a close one. In the final quarter, the Hilltoppers came on strong for the win.

On February third, the squad de- feated Hargrave by eight points. February fifth brought a close game with Massanutten. Frank Jarosiewicz scored the winning basket from about twenty feet out in the last seconds of the contest as S.M.A. won by a single point.

The J.V. team has been playing very well recently. Congratulations on an excellent season.

SCOTT HOGERTON

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Scott Hogerton was chosen Athlete of the Week for his consistently excellent performances on the swimming team this year. Scott is the most versatile swimmer on the team. His specialties are the 200 yard medley and the 100 yard but- terfly. Scott is in his Junior year at the Academy and hails from Rockville, Maryland.

BRIAN CULLINAN

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Brian Cullinan, a six foot Post-Graduate from Weymouth, Massachusetts, was chosen Athlete of the Week for his out- standing performance throughout the season. Brian, known as the "pepper-pot" of the S.M.A. quintet, is an exceptional ball handler and has had as many as twenty-one assists in a contest this season. He has good hands and is a deceiving outside shooter from about the fifteen to twenty foot range. Brian does a fine job of controlling the tempo of the game. His high scoring game this year came against Lynchburg Baptist College with nineteen points. Brian hopes to return to the New England area for college and to play basketball.

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