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SMA 05_16 reunion news.pmd - Sma
Staunton Military Academy Foundation, Inc. NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID DULLES, VA PERMIT NO. 283 P. O. Box 958, Woodrum Station Staunton, Virginia 24402-0958 The Kablegram-Leader SMA/VWIL Alumni Newsletter Published by the Staunton Military Academy Foundation • Staunton, Virginia June 2016 2016 REUNION Staunton Military Academy Alumni Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box 958, Woodrum Station, Staunton, Virginia 24402-0958 Telephone: (540) 885-1309 / (800) 627-5806 E-mail: [email protected] • Website: http://www.sma-alumni.org Please fill out this form and mail it to above or fax it to: (866)-950-4452. SMA Alumni Foundation, Inc. (payable to: SMA Alumni Foundation) • One Star Membership: ($100.00 for one year, 1 September through 31 August) • Two Star Membership: ($180.00 for two years, (10% off) • Three Star Membership: ($240.00 for three years, (20% off) • Lifetime Membership: ($1,000.00 for lifetime) $___________ $___________ $___________ $___________ • SMA Heritage Fund (tax exempt): $___________ The purpose of the SMA Heritage Fund is to help ensure that the memories, traditions, and alumni efforts are carried into perpetuity. Your donation helps the alumni association maintain the alumni office, memorial wall, archives, web site, quarterly newsletter, and helps to fund the newly created SMA Alumni Association Scholarship program. Your contributions are tax deductible. • Truth, Duty, and Honor Fund (tax exempt): $___________ The purpose of the Truth, Duty, and Honor Fund is to support entities such as the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership (VWIL) Program at Mary Baldwin University (MBU) that exemplify the core values of Truth, Duty, and Honor (TDH) through educational scholarships and program support. Your contributions are tax deductible. Note. If you are contributing to the TDH Fund, please indicate the breakdown of your contribution. Educational Scholarships: $___________ Program Support: $___________ Total: $___________ PAYMENT • Check (please see above for correct “payable to”) • Credit Card (can only accept MC/Visa) Master Card Visa Card Number: __________________ Expiration Date: __________________ Security Code: (CCV2 code on back of card) __________________ Name: (exactly as written on credit card) _________________________ Billing Address: (exactly as written on CC billing statement) _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ____________________ Zip: _____________ Contact Phone Number: _____________________________________ Email Address: ___________________@________________ Signature: _____________________________________ A total of 73 SMA alumni and 21 SMA/MBC/ VWIL faculty/staff/patrons and special guests returned to Staunton for the 2016 SMA All-Class Reunion on “The Hill”. Our former campus is now part of Mary Baldwin College, soon to be Mary Baldwin University. When you add in the guests, over 150 people enjoyed the reunion in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Honors for the oldest class went to the Class of 1945, represented by Ralph Sebrell and his wife, Ann. Honors for the highest participation went to the Class of 1966, with 14 graduates present. The festivities began on Friday afternoon with a joint SMA/VWIL Review on the old SMA parade ground. As has been done so many times before, the “Old Boys” formed up on the asphalt, marched down the hill (past Kable Hall and the Memorial “The Hill”, as seen from camera drone operated by Ed Smith, SMA ‘76. Building), crossed the road, and descended to the parade ground, doing their level best to stay in step. Passing in front of the already formed VWIL Corps of Cadets, the “Old Boys” retired to the sideline for the presentation of scholarships and awards. Closing the event, the VWIL Corps conducted a “Pass-In-Review” in front of a long line of SMA graduates and guests. Later that afternoon, at the Memorial Wall, two new plaques were dedicated, honoring Lt. Col. John Colson, SMA ’52, and Maj. Stephen J. Kott, SMA ’58. Following the dedication of the plaques, the names of the SMA graduates who had passed away since the 2015 Reunion were SMA Reunion 2016 ................. 1 read to the sounding of our old Mess Hall bell. Activities for the day were closed by a 21-gun Reflections .............................. 2 salute from a rifle squad of VWIL cadets. Saturday morning began with our annual business meeting, in which we elected officers Special Orders ........................ 3 and discussed several items of interest to the assembled alumni. Also present was General Kable Traditions ..................... 3 Terry Djuric, Commandant of the VWIL Corps of Cadets. Later that evening, the banquet was held in the large ball room at the Stonewall Jackson Scholarship ......................... 4,6 Hotel. Thanks to the generosity of several of its members, the SMA Alumni Association was SMA Merge ............................. 5 able to invite a total of 20 VWIL cadets to join us at our tables. To say the least, their presence Legacy ..................................... 5 was illuminating. We learned a great deal about the VWIL program, the connections between VWIL and SMA, and the individual plans of our cadet guests. Letters ..................................... 7 The evening’s speakers were Mike Bragg, SMA ’64, and Edward “Ned” Bonofoy, former Legacy Fund ........................ 8-9 SMA Commandant of Cadets. After leaving SMA, Mike’s athletic ability as a kicker took him to fame as a member of the Washington Redskins in the National Football League. He told us 2016 Reunion Continued . 10-15 a moving story about losing his SMA ring, finding it, and ultimately losing it again. Ned VWIL Awards .................. 16-20 Bonofoy had been part of the SMA faculty for several years before assuming the role of TAPS ................................ 21-23 Commandant of Cadets in 1966. Ned shared several amusing anecdotes from his tenure as Commandant of Cadets, including a fabulous tale about his discussions with Martha Dabney Dues/Initiatives ..................... 24 Jones, Headmistress of Stuart Hall, concerning the “unfortunate” behavior exhibited by some of our cadets, while visiting Stuart Hall. © Copyright 2016 The 2017 reunion will be held between April 7th, 8th, and 9th on “The Hill” at Mary Baldwin Staunton Military Academy University and at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in downtown Staunton. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Alumni Association —1— BOARD OF DIRECTORS President .......................... Thomas A. Davis, SMA ‘62 Vice President ....................... Robert Parrino, SMA ‘75 Secretary ...................................... Al Rossy, SMA ‘74 Treasurer ......................... Edmund A. Smith, SMA ‘76 Chaplain ....................... Richard Henderson, SMA ‘63 reflections from the hill Upon reflection, I titled this letter as repentance for not writing letters while attending SMA. I just never thought about writing letters. As they say, youth is wasted on the young. Just a few weeks ago, SMA held its all class reunion in Staunton. It really was a blast. The Memorial Wall Ceremony began with the execution of a new lease with Mary Baldwin College (soon to be University) in which our rental term was extended. Tom Davis Lola Kable received a living legend plaque for her commitment to SMA. Alan Daniel ’51 presented a tribute to John T. Colson ’52 and a tribute was presented to Stephen J. Kott ’58 by two of his three children and a grandson. Both were very moving. We also unveiled the new old Eagle. We then went to the Mess Hall for BBQ and then downtown to the clock tower for music by the Rhondells, and as an added bonus, Jay Nedry had his band play. And yes, we had many AMA and Stuart Hall Alums in attendance. The next morning, we had the Alumni meeting, and three items are important to point out. First, Ed Smith ’76 had used a drone to take pictures of the MBC campus and the parade. The pictures were excellent. Second, Ed Smith has an article in this KG explaining an action taken by the Boards to merge the Alumni Association and the Foundation. Therefore, beginning on September 1, 2016, there will be one organization- “The SMA Alumni Foundation, Inc.” Our hope is that this will both save some expense and put us in a position to go forward. One impact on the Alumni is that we will no longer have dues. But this is a risk for the finances of our group. Our thinking is that if the Alums make a donation of at least $100, they will get a deduction that did not receive by paying their dues. The dues represent about $20,000 in revenue. We will need to receive a similar sum to keep the office open. Please read Ed’s article. The third item concerns scholarships. A proposal was put before the Board by Ed Morse, SMA ’59, to create a new scholarship that will be available to all persons going to college. The basis of the scholarship includes a paper describing the applicant’s understanding of “Truth, Duty and Honor”. His committee’s proposal was approved by the Board. Ed has an article in this KG explaining the new scholarship. Please understand that we still have the VWIL scholarship plan also. The banquet featured Ned Bonfoey who told humorous stories about cadets getting caught traveling to Stuart Hall after hours. Then Mike Bragg spoke about how people along one’s life have an influence on you, and you are not even aware of it until later. In his youth, he was influenced by several people, which enabled him to successfully contend with the NFL and his first NFL coach, Vince Lombardi. Please enjoy the reunion pictures in this issue. Next year’s reunion is scheduled for April 7-9, 2017. PERMANENT COMMITTEES ALUMNI RELATIONS Lee W. Lawrence, SMA ‘56 ................. Member FINANCE Edmund A. Smith, SMA ‘76 ............. Chairman LEGAL Warren Hutton, SMA ‘75 ..................... Member SCHOLARSHIPS Tom Davis, SMA ’62 ............................ Member AD-HOC COMMITTEES SMA FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND Peter Birckhead SMA ’73 ................... Chairman *Steve Bond SMA ’61 ........................ Co-Chair Warren Hutton, SMA ’75 ...................... Member *Tony Shipula ’74 ................................ Member Tom Davis SMA ’62 .............................. Member *Bob Poovey SMA ’60 ........................ Member *Sid Huguenin ’73 ............................... Member Amanda Lancaster VWIL ’03 ................Member Bill Bissett SMA ’74 ......... Non-voting Advisory Mark Orr, SMA ’73 .......... Non-voting, Advisory REUNION Richard Henderson, SMA ‘63 .........................Chairman Thomas E. B. Phillips, SMA ‘74 ........................ Member Floyd Ostrom, SMA ’62 ...................... Member Lee W. Lawrence, SMA ’56 ............................. Member *Jay Nedry, SMA ‘69 ...................................... Member SMA-VWIL MUSEUM *Brocky Nicely, SMA ‘65 ....................... Curator Thomas E. B. Phillips, SMA ‘74 ........... Chairman Lee W. Lawrence, SMA ’56 ................... Member Thomas A. Davis, SMA ‘73 ................... Member Mark J. Orr, SMA ‘73 ............................ Member William K. Bissett, SMA ‘74 ................... Member J. Harvey Martin III, SMA ’74 ................. Member SMA HISTORIAN *Gregory P. Robertson, ’70 ............... Historian KABLEGRAM - LEADER Burdette Holmes, SMA ’62 ..................... Editor WEBSITE Mark J. Orr, SMA ‘73 ......................Webmaster AT LARGE Dominic (Jack) Dalbo ......................... SMA ’68 Erinn Singman Kaine ......................... VWIL ‘02 Mei-Ling Fye ..................................... VWIL ‘05 SMA ALUMNI OFFICE Arlene Nicely ................... SMA Office Manager * VIP (non board member) © Copyright 2016 — SMA Alumni Association —2— Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 President, SMA Alumni Association taps William Quinlan, SMA ‘52 cont. He survived by his loving wife, Beatrice “Betty” Thornton Quinlan; his son, William D. Quinlan Jr. of Salem, N.H. and his wife, Angela Quinlan; grandchildren, Ryan Quinlan and Sofia Quinlan; his daughter, Melinda M. Tulley of Methuen and her husband, Michael J. Tulley and grandchildren, Melissa Tulley and Lauren and Jason Messina and Michael Tulley, Jr., Sean T. Quinlan of Lawrence; daughter, Maryellen Joncas of Pelham, N.H. and her husband, Steve Joncas and grandchildren, Shannon Joncas and Kailee Joncas, and great grandchildren, Brianna and Ava Messing “Wild Bill” Quinlan. Bill was the youngest member of his family and is survived by his twin brothers, Daniel Quinlan and his wife, Joan, Robert Quinlan and his wife, Joyce. He was predeceased by his sisters, Marguerite and her husband, Morris Connors, Marion and her husband, William Deyermond, John and Ruth Quinlan, Frank and Marion Quinlan. He also leaves a sister-inlaw, Mrs. John R. (Elaine) Williams of Andover and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Editor’s note: Originally published in the Eagle-Tribune. On November 10, 2015, William David Quinlan died at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on June 19, 1932 to Martin and Emma Quinlan. Bill attended the Lawrence school system and was a 1951 graduate of Lawrence High School where he excelled in basketball, baseball and football. He was a gifted athlete who later was inducted into the Lawrence High School Hall of Fame. Following his graduation from Cadet Quinlan in 1952 Lawrence High, he was offered a scholarship to Staunton Military Academy, which at the time was considered the most prestigious Military Academy in the world. He is an inductee of the Staunton Military Academy’s Hall of Fame. While at Staunton, he was offered a scholarship to Michigan State University, where he won a Rose Bowl Championship (in January, 1954) under the guidance of College Football Hall of Fame Coach Clarence “Biggie” Munn. Bill went on to play for the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Tiger Cats where he played both Center and Defensive End. Bill proudly then went on to serve his country in the United States Army where he also played football and was the recipient of the All Army Football Award. While serving in the Army, he was subsequently drafted in the 2nd round 1956 National Football League draft by then Owner and Coach Paul Brown and the Cleveland Browns where he played alongside the notable Hall of Fame Running Back Jim Brown who in 2002 was named by the “Sporting News” magazine as the greatest professional football player ever. He signed his first contract with the NFL in Denver Colorado and then joined the Cleveland Browns following his discharge from the United States Army. Bill was the first trade ever made by famed coach, Vince Lombardi in 1959 and played for the Green Bay Packers and won two National Football Championships in 1961 and 1962 where he played along the side of Hall of Famers, Henry Jordan, Bart Starr, Max McGee and close friend, Paul Hornung. Bill then went on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins and retired from the Detroit Lions. When Bill retired from the NFL he went on to a number of successful business endeavors in the Merrimack Valley Community including positions in AVCO, Perrini Construction, Co. and for the City of Lawrence. Bill was a member of the Elks Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the NFL Gridiron Association of Boston, the NFL Alumni Association, Merrimack Valley Golf Club, the Pleasantview (Dewey) Citizens Club and a lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Church in Lawrence. In 2007, City of Lawrence Mayor Michael Sullivan dedicated part of the Mount Vernon South Lawrence Baseball Park to Bill on behalf of all his contributions to the city and his accomplishments on the sports field. Bill enjoyed the company of his sons, daughters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and always looked forward to spending time with all. Peter George Seaman, Jr., SMA ‘50 Peter George Seaman, Jr., died peacefully on July 7, 2015, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Duke Seaman; his children, Katherine Barbara Seaman, Peter Watson Seaman and Mamie Seaman Sarkes; his son-inlaw, Louis Anthony Sarkes Jr.; his grandchildren, Eva Allen Cadet Seaman in 1950. Sarkes, George Etheridge Sarkes and Thomas Haywood Sarkes; and his nephew, Gordon Wallace Poindexter III. Peter was born on September 3, 1932 in Warren County, North Carolina to Peter George Seaman and Janice Watson Seaman. He was a graduate of Staunton Military Academy and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Peter moved to Richmond in 1962 and spent his career in banking, first at Southern Bank and later at First & Merchants National Bank. He was a longtime member of Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry. He was a member of the Commonwealth Club, the Country Club of Virginia and the Sons of the Revolution. The family wishes to thank his devoted caregivers at Westminster Peter George Seaman, Jr. Canterbury Richmond. —23— taps William Dennis, SMA ‘64 William Dennis, 70, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Norwood Hospital surrounded by the comfort of his loving family. He was the son of the late William and Alice Dennis. William was born on June 11, 1945, in Providence. He and his wife Frances (Carey) were married in Hartford, on Aug. 4, 1966. He graduated from Staunton Military Academy in Cadet Dennis in 1964. 1964, and earned his Bachelors of Science at the University of Connecticut. He has been a Foxboro resident for the past 20 years and was a former longtime resident of Mansfield. William was a former group president for Delaware North Inc. in Buffalo, N.Y. He was the owner and operator of O’Brien’s Restaurant in Norton. After he retired, he worked part-time for the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence which was a job he loved. His most happy times were spent with his loving family. Beloved husband of Frances N. Dennis. Loving father of Bill R. Dennis and his wife Lori of East Longmeadow, Cary Bergers of Norton and Holly Ann Dennis of Foxboro. Devoted grandfather of Matthew Bergers, Connor Dennis and Cole Dennis. Brother of Robert Dennis of Maine. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. William Dennis. cont. grandfather. Jeff’s class was very accomplished, with fellow graduates President Jimmy Carter, CIA head Stansfield Turner, Joint Services Chief William Crowe, ADM James Stockdale, Capt. Thomas Hudner, and many others that uphold the great tradition of the Naval Academy. Jeff became a Submariner and was picked for ADM Rickover’s Nuclear Power program. He was very proud of being part of this new technology and the people associated with it. Jeff served aboard several Nuclear Submarines. But, his favorite assignment was as Commander of the Nautilus, the first Nuclear Submarine and the first practical use of Nuclear Power. After helping to develop the Mark-48 Torpedo and serving as a project manager on the Trident Submarine program, Jeff retired from the Navy as a Rear Admiral, in 1979. Jeff married Jean Roberta Balcome in Las Vegas, in 1952. He said it was the best gamble of his life! They were together 62 years until, Jean passed away in 2014. They had four children, Bill, Bob, Nancy and Mimi. Jeff and Jean had seven grandchildren and so far, and four great grandchildren! Jeff is survived by his three younger siblings, brother Bill Metzel, and sisters Martha (Patty) Mohler and Mary Popper. He had a long and wonderful life and felt very lucky for all his experiences. He was deeply loved by all and will be sorely missed. Jeff would appreciate a donation to the Navy RADM Jeffrey C. Marine Corp Relief Society. Metzel, Jr. This obituary was originally Published in the Orange County Register on Apr. 21, 2016 RADM Jeffrey C. Metzel, Jr., SMA ‘43 Cadet Metzel in 1943. Rear Admiral Jeffrey C. Metzel Jr. passed away peacefully from heart failure in his sleep, in Huntington Beach, CA, April 17, 2016. Jeff was 90 years old. Jeff (“Mike” to close family) was a graduate of the Staunton Military Academy in 1943. Four years later, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, as did his father and — 22 — USS NAUTILUS enters New York Harbor in May 1956 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Editor’s note. For more information, read the October 2009 edition of the Kablegram for an article written by Admiral Metzel describing his command of the USS Nautilus. Special Order No. 2 WHO: All Cadets WHERE: Bahia Mar Hotel, 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida DATES: Friday and Saturday, October 21 - 22, 2016. TO WIT: The board members are having their face-to-face board meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Along with the board meeting, we will be having our first regional alumni gathering. Specifically: Friday night: board members arrive and meet for dinner. Saturday morning: 9:30 AM to 12 PM board meeting; immediately after meeting: lunch, drinks, meeting with alumni @ Bahia Mar pool. Saturday night: dinner out. Sunday: breakfast and departure. If you care to join us, we would love to have you. We will be staying at the Bahia Mar hotel. We have reserved six rooms with two double beds at $149 daily rate. It’s only a cab ride from the airport to the hotel, and just about all the attractions are within walking distance. So, you may not require a rental car. The Watertaxi is a great sightseeing opportunity and gets you to plenty of places—shopping, sightseeing, etc. Restaurants are within a block or so of the hotel. The Bahia Mar hotel offers great views of many yachts, half-day fishing, and wave runner rentals are also right there at the hotel. It’s a great time to make new memories with good old friends! If you need more details, or want one of the reserved rooms, email Al Rossy at [email protected]. (Al Rossy, SMA ’74). The Kable Tradition Continues by Suzann Miller, President, Skill Set Partners, LLC This fall, Page “Lolo” Kable and Marney Gibbs (her great-grandmother was Mrs. Kable) took on a small project for the SMA Foundation. Some of you may not know Lolo and Marney, but to many they were regular SMA visitors during their time at Stuart Hall. Both ladies are proud to be related to the Kables and readily agreed to help with a letter campaign to the local alumni and their friends in the corps. The letter was written for the creation of a brochure and rack card for the visitor centers and local tourist venues in an attempt to increase foot traffic at the Museum. The plan is to do a one-time print run of 35,000 pieces with a total project cost of $7,500. We are still seeking funds through grants and gifts to complete this important project. Here is an excerpt of their letter: Each time we see you, it brings back such fond memories of your time at SMA or our time at Stuart Hall and it is as if we never left. As fall arrives in the Valley, it is especially beautiful on the hill, as we pass it on a regular basis. The SMA Museum near the main gates really stands out with the colorful trees and bright sunlight. We (Lolo and Marney) feel so much a part of this SMA family and are honored that you continue to include us when you arrive in Staunton. The stories keep us laughing long after you leave and your traditions have become time dated on our calendars. We were recently asked to assist the Foundation with a special one-time project and we were honored to help. The SMA Foundation is working to keep memories, like ours, alive for alumni, friends, family, and the new generation of cadets at VWIL carrying on the legacy of SMA - Truth, Duty, and Honor. They wish to create a rack card that is brief and that can be placed in visitor centers and other attractions to draw in guests and visitors to the Museum on the hill. Mary Baldwin alumni and visitors to the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library often seek out the Museum, but there is no published information to help guide them to it. This card would allow the accomplishments of the corps to be recognized by those outside the institution. A big thank you to both Lolo and Marney for their willingness to help the Corps! Editor’s note: Susie Miller is the grant writer for the SMA Alumni Association. —3— taps Charles “Eddie” Edgar Bryant, SMA ‘39 What a joy to chat with some of you today! In our conversations, a number of you said you did not know very much about Eddie’s college football career………that he was just so humble. Well, you will now hear about Eddie, “Flash” Bryant, and his football prowess, and there will be information on the many records he set while attending Our University. Charles “Eddie” Edgar Bryant, 97, died on Sunday, March 27, 2016. He was born in Hinton, W.Va., on June 8, 1918, the son of Charles and Ethel Bryant. He attended Staunton Military Academy and after graduation, went on to his beloved University of Virginia where he played football alongside AllAmerican, Bill Dudley. Dubbed “Flash” for his speed and athleticism, he went on to sign one Cadet Bryant in 1939. of the earliest pro football contracts with the Boston Yanks. His college career was interrupted by military service (he proudly served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Core until 1944). He then graduated from UVA in 1945 with a BA in Education. Eddie taught history and coached football at Staunton Military Academy and then was an assistant football coach at Yale University and University of Richmond. He co-founded Ryan Films (focus on high school sports films) which was eventually bought by MacMillan Publishing. During his career and after his retirement, he traveled all over the world, visiting at least 55 countries. He also took time (four years) to teach English as a second language at Holy City Episcopal School in Honduras. No stranger to charity work, he would return to Culpeper (which he affectionately called “The Paris of the South”) where he worked at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Food Closet and Thrift Store and also became a “Pink Lady” at the Culpeper Regional Hospital. He served on the board of the Culpeper Red Cross and the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and in 2001, he became a “Culpeper Colonel”, a citizen service award that he was very proud to receive. Because of all of his community and charitable works, he was nominated to carry the Olympic Torch in the 1996 run through Charlottesville. He was chosen and at 78, was one of the oldest people to have this amazing honor. He also ran the leg of the route that was the steepest, but took it in stride, and with his family cheering him on, completed his portion with no assistance. Eddie is survived by four daughters, Lissa Martin and husband, Pete, Julie Bendle and husband, Scott, Carter Thomas and Betsy Griggs and husband, Dwain; eight grandchildren, Ryan Woodbury, Carter Perkins, Kate Farley, Pete Farley, Jack Farley, Kari Martin, Mary Bratcher and Emily Bennett; four great-grandchildren, Kate, Lila and Sam Woodbury and Witten Reeves. Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from a eulogy given in celebration of Eddie Bryant at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Culpeper, Virginia by Georgia Willis Fauber, board member Emerita of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors. What an example he set for each of us! Since we are zooming in on Eddie’s successes at The University Coach Eddie Bryant. of Virginia, let me provide some amazing facts — from the record books — about the UVA Star who played offense ….. and..…defense. (You don’t see anyone doing that today!) Not only was he a good running back, a great pass receiver, and set records for punt and kickoff returns, he made interceptions and returned them as a defensive back. Think about that. He was SO quick and fast! That is where the nickname originated – he went by you as quick as a flash! Eddie earned three letters (1940, 1941, and 1942) as a member of The University of Virginia’s football team. * He led the team in punt returns in both 1940 and 1942. * In 1940, Eddie led the Cavaliers in punt return yardage. * In 1940, his 421 punt return yards is the number two alltime record at The University for a season. This is 2016 — still the #2 all-time record! * Eddie holds the UVA record for punt returns in a game –Nine! * In 1941 and 1942, Eddie led the team in kick-off return yardage. * In 1942, he led The University of Virginia in punt return yardage. * Flash concluded his Virginia career with 46 pass receptions for 421 yards ….including five touchdowns. * He led the nation in pass receptions in 1940 with 30. * During his career in rushing, Eddie finished with 106 runs for 282 yards ….. including three touchdowns. * Virginia had one of its most successful seasons during his third-year at The University – going 8-1. Think about that – 8-1! * He also completed 17 of 34 forward passes for a total of 209 yards. * He led the team in all-purpose yards in 1942 with 391 * During his career, Eddie Bryant had 1,809 all-purpose yards, which included 120 interception yards on defense. In summary, Eddie scored 10 career touchdowns: 5 receiving, 3 rushing, and 2 via punt returns, and was responsible for one more throwing a forward pass for a touchdown. So, with all of the running backs in the history of The University of Virginia, “Flash” is still in the record books. Continued on next page —4 — —21— VWIL SMAAlumni Association and SMA Foundation merge to become SMAAlumni Foundation, Inc. NEWS Hearst Foundation Awards Grant $200K to MBC’s Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership By Liesel Crosier Mary Baldwin College is pleased to announce that it has received a $200,000 grant from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership (VWIL). VWIL is the nation’s only all-female corps of cadets and proudly celebrates 20 years serving the best interests of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia. VWIL is the nation’s premier college leadership development program for women, integrating academics, fitness, leadership development, ethics, and military training. “The VWIL Corps of Cadets directly impacts the professional development of our future leaders in the military, public service, and private sectors,” said George Irish, Eastern Director of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. “VWIL significantly helps our nation by developing leaders with courage to adhere to standards and the ability to lead in dynamic MBC President Pamela Fox and VWIL Commandant General Terry Djuric environments.” “This tremendous leadership program demands of display the Hearst Foundation check at the SMA/VWIL Parade. cadets a great deal beyond the ordinary. Our educational value is stronger than ever, and we produce exceptional citizens and military leaders,” says Brig Gen Terry Djuric, U.S. Air Force Retired and VWIL commandant of cadets. “Funding the VWIL leadership program through scholarships and improved operations will have a positive and measurable effect as we grow the VWIL Corps of Cadets from 115 cadets in 2015 to 175 in 2020. VWIL is very proud of our partnership with former Staunton Military Academy (SMA) cadets, staff, and faculty through the SMA Alumni Association which generously funds annual merit scholarships to our top performing cadets.” VWIL is a public-private partnership of the Commonwealth of Virginia in its 20th year of operations at Mary Baldwin College on the former SMA campus. Graduates of the four-year leader development program have the knowledge, skills, character, and experience to assume positions of leadership in the military, public service, and private sectors in the United States and around the world. VWIL uses a living-learning environment where truth, duty, and honor — core values shared with SMA — are governing standards. Our vision for VWIL is to be recognized as the premiere college-level leadership program for women by combining military leadership training with civilian approaches that highlight ethical rigor, intense challenges, mutual respect, and high achievement. The Hearst Foundations are national philanthropic resources for organizations working in the fields of culture, education, health, and social services. The Hearst Foundations identify and fund outstanding nonprofits to ensure that people of all backgrounds in the United States have the opportunity to build healthy, productive, and inspiring lives. Philanthropist William Randolph Hearst founded The Hearst Foundation, Inc. in 1945 and the charity that would come to be known as the William Randolph Hearst Foundation in 1948. Both foundations are guided by the same charitable mission, which reflects the philanthropic interests of their founder. VWIL will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a scholarship parade at 3:30 p.m. on April 22 at 120 Tams Street, Staunton, Va. The event is free and open to the public. A military ball will follow at 7 p.m. MBC’s VWIL House is located at 215 N. Market Street in Staunton. For more information call 540-887-7140 or visit http://www.mbc.edu/vwil/. Additionally, the SMA and VWIL Museum is located at 227 Kable Street in Staunton. Hours are Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday 1–4 p.m. Admission is free; for more information call 540-885-1309 or visit http://smaalumni.org/museum.htm. Editor’s note. Originally published in “Feature”, an MBC online publication. —20— By Ed Smith, Treasurer, SMA ‘76 The SMA board of Directors has voted to combine our two SMA organizations into one Non-Profit 501c3 Charity Organization. In the past we have had two different tax entries: the SMA Association (501c7 Social Club) which took care of all of the Reunion and Alumni functions, and the SMA Foundation (501c3 non-profit) which took care of the Scholarships and Museum functions. By combining into one nonprofit organization, we will have the following benefits: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Membership dues will become donations which are fully tax deductible. CPA Costs are reduced, because there is only one set of books and tax returns. Expenses are combined to simplify accounting. Fund raising becomes simpler. Eliminates funds being transferred between organizations. Streamlines financial decisions made by Board of Directors. Allows for less encumbered execution of our Last Will and Testament. This merger will become effective on Sept 1, 2016. The new organization will be known as “The Staunton Military Academy Alumni Foundation”. Please remember that your dues will now become donations. PLEASE DONATE to keep our new organization alive and healthy. We are hoping that everyone will donate at least $100.00 per year, now that it is a fully tax deductible donation. Since federal regulations restrict using the word “dues” for charitable organizations, we now have membership levels in the new organization available to you. The levels are as follows: One Star Membership Two Star Membership (10% discount) Three Star Membership (20% discount) LIFETIME MEMBERSHIIP $100 $180 $240 $1000 (1 year membership in alumni association) (2 year membership in alumni association) (3 year membership in alumni association) (Your name displayed on a “Lifetime Membership” plaque in the museum.) We would like to encourage you to opt for the Lifetime Membership, because by choosing this, you never have to worry about paying membership again; you get a very nice one time meaningful tax deduction; and it really goes a long way towards helping our association. Not to mention your name on a Lifetime Membership plaque prominently displayed in the museum. Think about it! It might be perfect for you! REMEMBER! ALL SMA ALUMNI FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP LEVEL PAYMENTS ARE DONATIONS AND FULLY TAX DEDUCTABLE (You will receive a receipt for tax purposes.) WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP PRESERVE THE LEGACY OF SMA? There is something very important we can all do to help perpetuate the legacy of SMA. Each year we offer scholarships to promising young people who cherish the ideals of SMA – truth, duty, honor. You can help spread the word to college-bound high-school graduates, who you think will live up to the standards of our school in college and in their future lives. The Staunton Military Academy Alumni Scholarship Fund was created to keep the spirit of SMA alive by supporting new generations of students willing to commit to “truth, duty, honor”. We hope many descendants of SMA graduates and attendees will be among those who benefit from this program. Please help by making promising students aware of the Staunton Military Academy Alumni Scholarship Fund. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SMA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT: ED MORSE, CHAIR: [email protected] OR (410) 299-5451. TO MAKE A DONATION, CONTACT: PETER BIRCKHEAD: [email protected] OR (713) 819-1980. —5 — VWIL NEWS Page M. and William G. Kable, II Good Character Scholarship The Page M. and William G. Kable II Good Character Scholarship is sponsored by Mrs. Carter, a lifelong friend of the Kable family. This scholarship has been established to honor Page and Billy Kable and the virtues they embodied. Awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Requirements: Awarded to a rising sophomore that has demonstrated the leadership traits of Loyalty, Kindness, Diligence, and Conscientiousness. Presented by: Ms. Page “Lolo” Kable, daughter and Mrs. Kable Rizzo, granddaughter Recipient: Lindsay Sopko Cadet Lindsay Sopko receives the Page M. and William G. Kable, II Good Character Scholarship. Kable Legion of Honor This order was established, and so named, in honor of the founder of the Staunton Military Academy, Captain William Hartman Kable. It represented the highest honor bestowed by the Staunton Military Academy upon a graduating cadet and now is the highest honor bestowed by the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership at Mary Baldwin College. Requirements: Awarded to the cadet whose record is most conspicuous for leadership, good conduct, academic excellence, integrity of character, poise and bearing, unselfishness, and continuous loyalty to the highest standards of duty and exemplary cadet life. Presented by: Mr. Allen Jones, SMA ’48 (recipient in 1948) Recipient: Kathryn Narvaez Cadet CPT Kathryn Narvaez receives the Kable Legion of Honor. Cadet Douglas MacArthur This is awarded by the Association of Military Colleges and Schools to the most soldierly performance by a senior class cadet considering academics, athletics, and leadership the qualities exemplified by Cadet Douglas MacArthur at the West Texas Military Institute and at the United States Military Academy. Cadet Lonergan received a copy of General MacArthur’s book “Reminiscences” and a check for $100.00. —6 — Cadet Kaylyn Lonergan receives the MacArthur Cadet Award. —19— VWIL letters and emails NEWS Dear S.M.A. Friends April 17, 2016 Overwhelmed is too minimal a descriptions of how I feel after having been honored so magnificently by your thoughtfulness and generosity at the Memorial Wall Ceremony. I have shed many tears of gratitude and joy since that momentous afternoon. Thank you one and all for the most special day of my life in the sharing of your love, kindness, and friendship. This honor to my family brings their lives, well lived, full circle. They would be so proud and grateful for your tributes to them. Seeing and hugging each of you makes the S.M.A. Reunion the most special event of the year for me. I am deeply appreciative – and of your red roses, too! “Lolo” Page Enslow Kable Craig Hanson ’74 Memorial Scholarship Requirements: Rising junior demonstrating high academics and respect of peers. Awarded a $2,500 scholarship Presented by: Ms. Kristina Hanson Price and Tracie L. Hanson Recipient: Brenda Ajavon To whom it may concern, April 18, 2016 Thank you for awarding me with the Hunter Henry SMA Legacy Scholarship. It truly means a lot to me. This will allow me to continue my education and develop the future leaders that come into VWIL. I cannot express my gratitude enough. Thank you again for your continued support of VWIL and the cadets. Sincerely, Hailey Caton Cadet CPL Brenda Ajavon receives the Craig Hanson ’74 Memorial Scholarship. Donald Reid Windley Truth-Duty-Honor The Donald Reid Windley Truth-Duty-Honor Scholarship is sponsored by Mrs. Donald Windley, widow of Don Windley, a 1970 graduate of Staunton Military Academy. It has been established to honor her husband and the SMA principles of Truth, Duty, and Honor. Awarded a $1,000 scholarship Requirements: Awarded to a rising senior whose record exemplifies the motto Truth, Duty, Honor. Presented by: Mr. Josh Windley (son of Donald R. Windley) Recipient: Jocabed Koomson Cadet SGT Jocabed Koomson receives the Donald Reid Windley Truth-Duty-Honor Scholarship. Dear Terry - Brig General Djuric: April 27, 2016 With this brief, but heartfelt note, I am extending my own thanks to you and your MBC team for the 20th VWIL Anniversary events of the past weekend. From the initial summary overview of WVIL distributed to all faculty and Advisory Board members, to the well-designed Awards ceremony on Friday afternoon; from Dr. Tyson’s exemplary speech focused on the initial creation of VWIL, to the recognition of General Mike Bissell’s essential leadership; from the superb (and fun) Friday evening gathering in Hunt Dining Hall, to the continuing highlighting of the legacies of both Dr. Bryant and Sarah Small, it was all put together in a manner true to the ethos of the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership. I am grateful for the shared contributions and extended support of fellow VWIL Advisory Board members, as I am to you for your dedicated service to these young women and to the overall strength and influence of the program. This is especially important both in the national context —as an ever increasing percentage of women take on key leadership roles in the military (including combat) and in related, support civilian areas — and for the overall vitality of MBC’s residential program for women. I think that this commitment is vital, as we seek to sustain the residential College for Women and celebrate the college’s 175th year, officially become a University, and move through the SACs re-accreditation process next Fall. In short, thank you. Dr. Roderic Owen (as a colleague and Advisory Board member) SMA Alumni Association, April 28, 2016 I am honored and proud to have received the SMA Alumni Leadership 3 award, along with your very generous check. I am thankful to have received this from the SMA alumni. My name is Jessica Cisneros, and I am a student leader and much more. In the future, I hope to work in the government and possibly become a senator in order to help with economic policies. I am an International Economics and Business major and also an AFROTC cadet. Thank you for awarding me with this honor. Very respectfully, Jessica Cisneros Burdette: April 28, 2016 Thanks for your note. Jeff Metzel was more than quite a guy to those of us who knew him. I originally met Jeff in 1962, when he became CO of NAUTILUS. At that time I was assigned to TUSK SS-426, which was another submarine in Submarine Squadron 10 along with NAUTILUS. At the time, I did not know Jeff well, but did know he was a good CO and well liked by his crew. At the time, he was a CDR and I was a LT. I really got to know Jeff well starting in the late 1990s when we both joined the Submarine Veterans group in the Los Angeles Area. Jeff had retired from the Navy as a Rear Admiral, but he treated every former enlisted submariner as his equal. When we would have a work day at our facility, he would get his hands as dirty as the rest of us. He considered himself to be just another member, not someone special because he had retired as a Rear Admiral. If someone in the group called him Admiral, he would respond “My name is Jeff”. We had all qualified in Submarines just like he had, and therefore, we were his equals. He was a regular attendee at our Memorial Day event and well known by all the other Submariners. Any Admiral who is willing to get his hands dirty with the enlisted men is really a regular guy in my book. I think Jeff would be proud to be described this way. He will be missed by those of us who knew him. When his obituary appears in the Naval Academy alumni magazine, I will pass it along to you. Barry Longyear Scholarship Requirements: Awarded to a Cadet that has made the most improvement in her leadership development within the Corps of Cadets. $2,500 scholarship and certificate Presented by: Arlene Nicely Recipient: Shantelle Jennings —18— Cadet SGT Shantelle Jennings receives the Barry Longyear Scholarship. Regards, Joe Koch, SMA ’53 —7— SMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEGACY FUND PROJECT VWIL NEWS Updated May 12, 2016 By Peter Birckhead ‘73 [email protected] 713-819-1980 SMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEGACY FUND WE HAVE NOW EXCEEDED $845,000 IN DONATIONS Thanks to all of our alumni who have generously given to the Legacy Fund, we have now exceeded $845K in donations, pledges, and life insurance death benefit designations. While monies and donations continue to come in for the Legacy Fund, both in donations to the Heritage Fund (supporting the SMAAA and Museum) and donations to the Truth, Duty, and Honor Fund (supporting The VWILL Program), we are now 36 months into our campaign and really need your help to reach our goal of $1.5 Million!. So please consider a donation, and make it today either my mailing a check or going on line to www.sma-alumni.org THANKS TO THESE DONORS WHO HAVE MADE THIS POSSIBLE: $100,000+ (KABLE SOCIETY) $2,500+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) Regina and Barry Longyear ’60 * (IRA Beneficiary Joanie and John Antonelli (deceased) ’61 * Designation) Eugene K. Ehmann ‘74 Peter Worth ’57 (cash and pledge) (w/benches, WWI Leslie Taylor ’66 * (w/SMA Eagle sponsorship) Monument Restoration, Museum Signage Package $2,000+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) sponsorship, Flag and Flag Pole upkeep sponsorship and Hubert N. Hoffman ’62 * SMA Eagle sponsorship) * Deborah Lee (in memory of her husband Frank Lee ’52 $60,000+ (FIRST CAPTAIN) and w/bench sponsorship) Jack Dalbo ‘68 (pledge) * Floyd Ostrom ’62 (pledge) * $40,000+ (CAPTAIN) Virginia Windley (Don) ’70 * Bill Bissett ’74 (w/bench sponsorship) * $1,500+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) Anonymous ’74 * Michael Byington ’61 * (deceased) $30,000+ (CAPTAIN) Carter Condon (Patron) * Robert and Emily Parrino ’75 * Burdette Holmes ’62 * $10,000+ (LIEUTENANT) Allen Jones ’48 * John Conomikes ’50 * (w/ SMA Eagle and Brochure $1,000+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) sponsorship) Peter Birckhead ’73 * Fileno Digregorio Foundation Dr. Randy Blackburn ‘72 Richard Henderson ‘63 (pledge) * William Gershen ‘58 Patricia and Herk Wolfe ’49 (w/bench sponsorship and Charlie Drumheller ’66 (w/Cannon Restoration Howie Bust sponsorship) * sponsorship) $5,000+ (SERGEANT MAJOR) Joseph A. Frank Jr. ’68 * Anonymous ‘62 Robert Horvath ’47 * H. Clark Cockrell ’61 (w/bench sponsorship) Warren Hutton ’75 * Thomas A. Davis ’62 * George Jennings ’64 (w/bench and SMA Eagle John Fuog ’70 * (w/SMA Eagle sponsorship) sponsorship) * John Michael Garner ’53 * (w/SMA Eagle sponsorship) Gary Jones ’64 (w/bench sponsorships) Fredrick Hazlewood ’65 (w/bench sponsorship) * Anthony C. Korvas’59 Tom Phillips ’74 (w/bench sponsorship and in Honor of Steve Landa ’63 * Lola Kable) * David Marshall ’72 * Bob Poovey ’60 * Robert Norton ’67 Jim Rice ’63 (w/bench and Cannon Restoration Mark Orr ’73 * sponsorship) * Joseph Ritok ’66 * John (Jack) Vaughan III ’69 (w/bench and SMA Eagle Tim Scheel ’73 (w/brochure sponsorship) * sponsorship) * Ralph Sebrell ’45 $4,000+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) David Shipula ‘73 Steve Bond ’61 (w/ bench sponsorship) * Peter Stark ’50 * Stuart Smith ‘48 Louis Stathis ’70 * $3,000+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) Frederick Walton ‘33 Kevin J. Gorman ’70 * (w/SMA sponsorship) Ronald and Susan Yates (Patron) * Charles R. Jenkins ’53 (w/Joan W. Jenkins Foundation) * John Nolde ’63 * Editor’s note: Due to space limitations, we will not print the complete list of donors in this (reunion) issue. See the next issue (in September) for a complete listing of all donors. *- means repeat donor. —8— SMA Alumni Leadership Award 2 Requirements: Rising junior who demonstrates outstanding leadership ability. $1,000 Scholarship and certificate Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipient: Carla Cisneros (Note: It was not possible for Cadet Cisneros to attend the ceremony.) SMA Alumni Leadership Award 3 Requirements: Rising junior who demonstrates outstanding leadership ability. $1,000 scholarship and certificate Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipient: Melissa Lovretich Cadet CPL Melissa Lovretich receives SMA Alumni Leadership Award 3. SMA Alumni Leadership Award 4 Requirements: Rising sophomore who demonstrates outstanding leadership ability. $1,000 Scholarship and certificate Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipient: Jazmin Rice Cadet Jazmin Rice receives SMA Alumni Leadership Award 4. SMA Alumni Leadership Award 5 Requirements: Rising sophomore who demonstrates outstanding leadership ability. $1,000 scholarship and certificate Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipient: Maddison Bowen Cadet Maddison Bowen receives SMAAlumni Leadership Award 5. —17— VWIL NEWS SMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEGACY FUND PROJECT March 2016 REUNION 2016: SMA/VWIL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS SPONSORSHIP PROJECTS UPDATE: HOWIE BUST LIGHTING The Legacy Fund Committee is pleased to announce that the nighttime lighting of the Howie Bust in Kable Courtyard project has been completed (see photo). Thanks to the generosity of Herk Wolfe, SMA Class of 1949, and an accompanying donation made by Peter Ottmar, SMA Class of 1965, the complete cost of the project has been covered. Henry Scholarship Honoring SMA Requirements: Rising senior who demonstrates excellence in academics and leadership in the VWIL Corps. $2,500 scholarship awarded. Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipient: Mikayla Waters-Crittenton Herk extended his generosity further by dedicating his donation and this project to Col. Harrison S. Dye who was associated with SMA from 1926 through 1973. A plaque, with this dedication, has been placed near the Howie Bust in Kable Courtyard. The plaque reads: Cadet SGM Mikayla Waters-Crittenton receives Henry Scholarship Honoring SMA. Cadet CPL Monique McGough receives the Henry SMA Legacy Scholarship. Cadet CPL Hailey Caton receives the Henry SMA Legacy Scholarship. The Lighting of the Howie Bust Given in Honor of COL. HARRISON S. DYE Teacher, Coach, Administrator, Director of Athletics, Alumni Secretary and Superintendent SMA 1926-1973 Presented by Herk Wolfe, SMA‘49 Herk’s dedication of this project to Col. Dye could not have been more fitting. In his tenure of almost 50 years at SMA, Col. Dye touched the lives of scores of alumni who learned much about sportsmanship, integrity, and devotion to duty from him. His service as a teacher, coach, register, director of athletics, alumni secretary, and superintendent provided the school with the kind of leadership which made possible its outstanding reputation over a period of decades. Col. Dye first touched Herk’s life as a sophomore, when Col. Dye told Herk he was going to play athletics, first for him on the SMA Basketball team and then for the SMA football team. Herk played Center on the basketball team for three years, and during his senior year (1949) he was Captain of the Team, and they won The Virginia Military School League Championship. Thank you, Herk, for this very fitting dedication. As many of you know and have read, here is a reprint of the original plaque that still accompanies the Howie Bust so proudly displayed in Kable Courtyard: THOMAS D. HOWIE APRIL 12, 1908-JULY 17, 1944 SMA TEACHER, COACH, ALUMNI SECRETARY COMMANDER 3RD BATTALION 116TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION. DURING THE LIBERATION OF NORMANDY, HIS CHALLENGE TO HIS TROOPS WAS “I’LL SEE YOU IN ST. LO” AFTER HE FELL THEY ENTERED THE CITY AND PLACED HIS FLAG DRAPED COFFIN IN THE RUINS OF SAINT CROIX CHURCH WHERE, FOR IN HIS NATIONS’ HISTORY, HE IS “THE MAJOR OF ST. LO” “DEAD IN FRANCE—DEATHLESS IN FAME”. Henry SMA Legacy Scholarship Endowed Fund 3-3400-3279 Requirements: Two rising juniors who are committed to completing ROTC and plan to commission in the U.S. Armed Forces upon graduation. Cadet must demonstrate excellence in academics and leadership in the VWIL Corps. Two cadets receive this recognition, and a $2,565.00 scholarship is awarded to each cadet. Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipients: Hailey Caton and Monique McGough SMA Alumni Leadership Award 1 Requirements: Rising senior who demonstrates outstanding leadership ability. $1,000 scholarship and certificate Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipient: Gladys Ugarte Cadet SGT Gladys Ugarte receives SMA Alumni Award 1. —16— Peter Birckhead, SMA ‘73 For anyone interested in assisting with our further projects please contact me directly. Thanks, Peter Birckhead Legacy Fund Chairman SMA ‘73 —9— SMA 2016 reunion SMA 2016 reunion REUNION ATTENDEES Seventy-three SMA alumni and twenty-one SMA/MBC/VWIL faculty/staff/patrons and special guests returned to Staunton for the 2016 SMA All-Class Reunion. The SMA cadets are listed below in order of their graduation followed by the faculty/staff. Guests are on the right. NAME SEBRELL, RALPH ALLEN, FRANK HNILICKA, CHARLES R. JONES, ALLEN LOWE, JACK LEEMAN, ADAM W. “BILL” REYNOLDS, JOHN S. DANIELS, H. ALAN WHITE, ELI E. AARON, BUTCH ERLANGER, ERVIN”ERV” J. WORTH, PETER J. MORSE, EDWARD H. JR. CONSTABLE, WES STEELE, LAWRENCE B. III DAVIS, THOMAS A. HERTZBERG, LAWRENCE J. HOLMES, BURDETTE W. OSTROM, FLOYD S. HENDERSON RICHARD A. NOLDE, JOHN A. RICE, JIM WENDELL, JOHN A. BALDWIN, WILLIAM F. BRAGG, MIKE DUNIGAN, GEORGE F. HUDSON, GREG NICELY, BROCKY A. WORSKY, ALAN BROWN, PETER W. CHAPIN, LUCIUS ROSS DOFFERMYRE, EVERETTE L. DRUMHELLER, CHARLES T. 45 47 48 48 49 50 50 51 53 57 57 57 59 61 61 62 62 62 62 63 63 63 63 64 64 64 64 65 65 66 66 66 66 KEATLEY, FRANCIS G. LANG, RALPH “BUDDY” MESSER, KENNETH G. MIHALEK, CONRAD MILLER, NESTOR OURS, G. FRED RITOK, JOSEPH A. TAYLOR, LES WHITE, ROBERT JR. WOODY, SAMUEL F. II ATKINSON, LARRY L. 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 67 GUEST ANN SEBRELL NONE NONE CHERYL JONES GINNY LOWE JEANETTE LEEMAN SHEILA REYNOLDS BARBARA DANIELS LINDA T. WHITE PATTI AARON NONE Ralph Sebrell, SMA ’45, and his wife, NONE Ann, visit the museum. NONE BARBARA CALLINAN NANCY L. STEELE/HOLLEY WATTS CONNIE DAVIS NONE NONE NONE CAROL J. HENDERSON NONE NONE REGINA N. VACCARO, M.D. NONE NONE NONE NONE ARLENE C. NICELY NONE NONE SUSAN CHAPIN NONE VICKI DRUMHELLER PHIL GALVIN/ MARILYN LONG DON/NANCY BAKER EDDIE/CAROL PATTERSON JANICE A. KEATLEY Mike Bragg, SMA ’64. JACQUE LANG KATHY MESSER NONE NONE ELIZABETH OURS JEAN RITOK BEVERLY SUTTON KRISTINE H. WHITE LEE HARDIN WOODY NONE —10— Nestor Miller, SMA ’66, G. Fred Ours, SMA ’66, and Elizabeth Ours. Edward Brandt, SMA Faculty and Tom Phillips, SMA ’74. Susie Finley, Kable Rizzo, and Page “Lolo” Kable at the SMA/VWIL museum. John Vaughn, SMA ’69, Pati Lombardi, and Larry Lombardi, SMA ’69. Wes Constable, SMA ’61, and Eli White, SMA ’53, at the SMA/VWIL museum. Robert “Major Opportunity” Wease and “Smiling” Jack Fincham, SMA Faculty. Saviors of the SMA eagle: Jack Lowe, SMA ’49, Hal Aaslestad, sculpture, Peter Worth, SMA ’57, John Vaughn, SMA 69, and Peter Birckhead, SMA ’73. —15— SMA 2016 reunion Harry Bruckno looks on, as John Shehee signs the official museum football from the State Championship season (school year 1961-1962). John Nolde, SMA ’63, Gen. Terry Djuric, VWIL Commandant, and Col. Jack Fincham, former military staff at SMA. Sam Woody, SMA ’66, Gen. Terry Djuric, and Lee Woody. Bill Bissett, SMA ’74, and Peter Worth, SMA ’57, in the SMA/VWIL museum. Eli White, SMA ’53, and Linda White. George Dunigan, SMA 64, Capt. Phillip Carletti, and Maj. Thomas Vanes at the White Star. SMA 2016 reunion BETZ, ANTHONY A. DICKERSON, JACK W. JR. LESNIAK, STANLEY J. NORTON, ROB PARKER, ROBERT M. PFISTER, CHIP DALBO, DOMINICK “JACK” MESSER, ALAN “BOO” DIGIACOMO, ROBERT J. FARBER, PHILIP M. LANGLEY, COL KIM G. LOMBARDI, LARRY M. NEDRY, JAY VAUGHAN, JOHN W. III KIRCHER, WALTER W. NUNN, DOUGLAS A. RIDDLE, NEAL E. MEISE, SR., JOHN J. BIRCKHEAD, PETER D. ORR, MARK J. SCHEEL, TIM R. SHAW, FREDERICK E. SHUPILA, DAVID A. BISSETT, WILLIAM LEIGH, EDMUND “ED” PHILLIPS, TOM SHIPULA, TONY PARRINO, ROBERT JONES, TIL SMITH, EDMUND A. BONFOEY, EDWARD (NED), JR. BRANDT, EDWARD COLLINS, RAWLEY “CASH” CRAWFORD, LT. CLAUDE “CHICK” FINCHAM, COL. JACK STOUT, LT JAMES H. VAMES, TOM WEASE, COL. ROBERT H. DOUGLASS, BRENT CHRISTY, JULIE KOTT, JACK KOTT, KELLY KOTT, TARA AASLESTAD, HAL KABLE, PAGE “LOLO” MILLER, SUZANNE PATRICK, COL. MELISSA PRICE, KRISTINIA HANSON WINDLEY, JOSH BISSELL, BG MICHAEL DJURIC, BRIG. GEN. TERRY Gen. Mike Bissell and Brent Douglass, MBC Director of Facilities. —14— 67 67 67 67 67 67 68 68 69 69 69 69 69 69 70 71 71 72 73 73 73 73 73 74 74 74 74 75 76 76 FAC. FAC. FAC. FAC. FAC. FAC. FAC. FAC. MBC MWALL MWALL MWALL MWALL MWALL PTRN PTRN PTRN PTRN PTRN PTRN PTRN VWIL VWIL NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE JILL MESSER PATRICIA DIGIACOMO NONE NONE PATI LOMBARDI NONE CAROLINE M. VAUGHAN CHERYL KIRCHER NONE NONE Tim Scheel, SMA ’73, and Harvey Martin, DEBBIE MEISE SMA ’74, in front of the Howie display. NONE JULIE CHAPMAN NONE CINDY SHAW SHARON SHIPULA NONE BOBBY LEIGH NONE NONE EMILY PARRINO NONE NONE BRENDA L. BONFOEY JAN BRANDT NONE NONE NONE SALLY STOUT TESSIE VAMES MARY ALICE WEASE CARTER DOUGLASS CHRIS CHRISTY Mark Orr, SMA ’73, and Julie Chapman. DEBBIE KOTT SAM,TARA,STEPHEN,VANESSA SETH KOTT, ETHAN RINCON NONE PEGGY AASLESTAD KABLE RIZZO, SUSIE FINLAY, MICHELE TAYLOR KEVIN MILLER NONE TRACIE L. HANSON SILVIA,LIDIA,TYLOR,MICAH JAN BISSELL NONE Robert DiGiacomo and John Vaughn (both SMA ’69). —11— SMA 2016 reunion SMA 2016 reunion Raffle Winners at the 2016 Reunion This year’s raffle winners are: 1. grand prize winner of $4080 was Philip Farber. 2. three winners of $400 each were John Nolde, Joseph Garner (repeat from last year), and Col. Jack Fincham. 3. two winners of $180 each were Robert Parker and Stuart Smith. 4. four winners of $90 each were Barbara Sprankle, Peter Brown, Peter Worth, and John Nolde. It is also worth noting that in the four years of the reunion raffle, we have awarded $28,800 in cash prizes and also contributed the same amount ($28,800) to the SMA Foundation. Al Rossy, SMA ’74, and his family visit Flagpole Hill in February. The plaque honoring Lt. Col. John T. Colson, SMA ’52. The SMA flag still flies proudly at VWIL formations. Class of ’48: Allen Jones and Charles Hnilicka. Early sixties: Burdette Holmes, Floyd Ostrom, and Larry Hertzberg (all SMA ’62), John Nolde, SMA ’63, and Wes Constable, SMA ’61. Class of ’66: Everette Doffermyer, Joseph Ritok, Fred Ours, Samuel Woody, Les Taylor, Kenneth Messer, Peter Brown, and Francis Keatley. Class of ’67: Chip Phister, Anthony Betz, Larry Atkinson, Jack Dickerson, and Robert Parker. Jan Bissell, Gen. Mike Bissel, and Col. Melissa Patrick. The SMAMemorial Wall (to the right is J. Harvey Martin III, SMA’74). The plaque honoring Major Stephen J. Kott, SMA ’58. The drone carries a “4K” video camera with ample storage. (See videos of the former SMA campus on our SMA Alumni website.) Ed Smith, SMA ’76, holds his video drone equipment. —12— Bill Bissett, SMA ’74, Connie Davis, and Tom Davis, SMA ’62. Class of ’76: Til Jones and Edmund Smith. —13— SMA 2016 reunion SMA 2016 reunion Raffle Winners at the 2016 Reunion This year’s raffle winners are: 1. grand prize winner of $4080 was Philip Farber. 2. three winners of $400 each were John Nolde, Joseph Garner (repeat from last year), and Col. Jack Fincham. 3. two winners of $180 each were Robert Parker and Stuart Smith. 4. four winners of $90 each were Barbara Sprankle, Peter Brown, Peter Worth, and John Nolde. It is also worth noting that in the four years of the reunion raffle, we have awarded $28,800 in cash prizes and also contributed the same amount ($28,800) to the SMA Foundation. Al Rossy, SMA ’74, and his family visit Flagpole Hill in February. The plaque honoring Lt. Col. John T. Colson, SMA ’52. The SMA flag still flies proudly at VWIL formations. Class of ’48: Allen Jones and Charles Hnilicka. Early sixties: Burdette Holmes, Floyd Ostrom, and Larry Hertzberg (all SMA ’62), John Nolde, SMA ’63, and Wes Constable, SMA ’61. Class of ’66: Everette Doffermyer, Joseph Ritok, Fred Ours, Samuel Woody, Les Taylor, Kenneth Messer, Peter Brown, and Francis Keatley. Class of ’67: Chip Phister, Anthony Betz, Larry Atkinson, Jack Dickerson, and Robert Parker. Jan Bissell, Gen. Mike Bissel, and Col. Melissa Patrick. The SMAMemorial Wall (to the right is J. Harvey Martin III, SMA’74). The plaque honoring Major Stephen J. Kott, SMA ’58. The drone carries a “4K” video camera with ample storage. (See videos of the former SMA campus on our SMA Alumni website.) Ed Smith, SMA ’76, holds his video drone equipment. —12— Bill Bissett, SMA ’74, Connie Davis, and Tom Davis, SMA ’62. Class of ’76: Til Jones and Edmund Smith. —13— SMA 2016 reunion Harry Bruckno looks on, as John Shehee signs the official museum football from the State Championship season (school year 1961-1962). John Nolde, SMA ’63, Gen. Terry Djuric, VWIL Commandant, and Col. Jack Fincham, former military staff at SMA. Sam Woody, SMA ’66, Gen. Terry Djuric, and Lee Woody. Bill Bissett, SMA ’74, and Peter Worth, SMA ’57, in the SMA/VWIL museum. Eli White, SMA ’53, and Linda White. George Dunigan, SMA 64, Capt. Phillip Carletti, and Maj. Thomas Vanes at the White Star. SMA 2016 reunion BETZ, ANTHONY A. DICKERSON, JACK W. JR. LESNIAK, STANLEY J. NORTON, ROB PARKER, ROBERT M. PFISTER, CHIP DALBO, DOMINICK “JACK” MESSER, ALAN “BOO” DIGIACOMO, ROBERT J. FARBER, PHILIP M. LANGLEY, COL KIM G. LOMBARDI, LARRY M. NEDRY, JAY VAUGHAN, JOHN W. III KIRCHER, WALTER W. NUNN, DOUGLAS A. RIDDLE, NEAL E. MEISE, SR., JOHN J. BIRCKHEAD, PETER D. ORR, MARK J. SCHEEL, TIM R. SHAW, FREDERICK E. SHUPILA, DAVID A. BISSETT, WILLIAM LEIGH, EDMUND “ED” PHILLIPS, TOM SHIPULA, TONY PARRINO, ROBERT JONES, TIL SMITH, EDMUND A. BONFOEY, EDWARD (NED), JR. BRANDT, EDWARD COLLINS, RAWLEY “CASH” CRAWFORD, LT. CLAUDE “CHICK” FINCHAM, COL. JACK STOUT, LT JAMES H. VAMES, TOM WEASE, COL. ROBERT H. DOUGLASS, BRENT CHRISTY, JULIE KOTT, JACK KOTT, KELLY KOTT, TARA AASLESTAD, HAL KABLE, PAGE “LOLO” MILLER, SUZANNE PATRICK, COL. MELISSA PRICE, KRISTINIA HANSON WINDLEY, JOSH BISSELL, BG MICHAEL DJURIC, BRIG. GEN. TERRY Gen. Mike Bissell and Brent Douglass, MBC Director of Facilities. —14— 67 67 67 67 67 67 68 68 69 69 69 69 69 69 70 71 71 72 73 73 73 73 73 74 74 74 74 75 76 76 FAC. FAC. FAC. FAC. FAC. FAC. FAC. FAC. MBC MWALL MWALL MWALL MWALL MWALL PTRN PTRN PTRN PTRN PTRN PTRN PTRN VWIL VWIL NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE JILL MESSER PATRICIA DIGIACOMO NONE NONE PATI LOMBARDI NONE CAROLINE M. VAUGHAN CHERYL KIRCHER NONE NONE Tim Scheel, SMA ’73, and Harvey Martin, DEBBIE MEISE SMA ’74, in front of the Howie display. NONE JULIE CHAPMAN NONE CINDY SHAW SHARON SHIPULA NONE BOBBY LEIGH NONE NONE EMILY PARRINO NONE NONE BRENDA L. BONFOEY JAN BRANDT NONE NONE NONE SALLY STOUT TESSIE VAMES MARY ALICE WEASE CARTER DOUGLASS CHRIS CHRISTY Mark Orr, SMA ’73, and Julie Chapman. DEBBIE KOTT SAM,TARA,STEPHEN,VANESSA SETH KOTT, ETHAN RINCON NONE PEGGY AASLESTAD KABLE RIZZO, SUSIE FINLAY, MICHELE TAYLOR KEVIN MILLER NONE TRACIE L. HANSON SILVIA,LIDIA,TYLOR,MICAH JAN BISSELL NONE Robert DiGiacomo and John Vaughn (both SMA ’69). —11— SMA 2016 reunion SMA 2016 reunion REUNION ATTENDEES Seventy-three SMA alumni and twenty-one SMA/MBC/VWIL faculty/staff/patrons and special guests returned to Staunton for the 2016 SMA All-Class Reunion. The SMA cadets are listed below in order of their graduation followed by the faculty/staff. Guests are on the right. NAME SEBRELL, RALPH ALLEN, FRANK HNILICKA, CHARLES R. JONES, ALLEN LOWE, JACK LEEMAN, ADAM W. “BILL” REYNOLDS, JOHN S. DANIELS, H. ALAN WHITE, ELI E. AARON, BUTCH ERLANGER, ERVIN”ERV” J. WORTH, PETER J. MORSE, EDWARD H. JR. CONSTABLE, WES STEELE, LAWRENCE B. III DAVIS, THOMAS A. HERTZBERG, LAWRENCE J. HOLMES, BURDETTE W. OSTROM, FLOYD S. HENDERSON RICHARD A. NOLDE, JOHN A. RICE, JIM WENDELL, JOHN A. BALDWIN, WILLIAM F. BRAGG, MIKE DUNIGAN, GEORGE F. HUDSON, GREG NICELY, BROCKY A. WORSKY, ALAN BROWN, PETER W. CHAPIN, LUCIUS ROSS DOFFERMYRE, EVERETTE L. DRUMHELLER, CHARLES T. 45 47 48 48 49 50 50 51 53 57 57 57 59 61 61 62 62 62 62 63 63 63 63 64 64 64 64 65 65 66 66 66 66 KEATLEY, FRANCIS G. LANG, RALPH “BUDDY” MESSER, KENNETH G. MIHALEK, CONRAD MILLER, NESTOR OURS, G. FRED RITOK, JOSEPH A. TAYLOR, LES WHITE, ROBERT JR. WOODY, SAMUEL F. II ATKINSON, LARRY L. 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 67 GUEST ANN SEBRELL NONE NONE CHERYL JONES GINNY LOWE JEANETTE LEEMAN SHEILA REYNOLDS BARBARA DANIELS LINDA T. WHITE PATTI AARON NONE Ralph Sebrell, SMA ’45, and his wife, NONE Ann, visit the museum. NONE BARBARA CALLINAN NANCY L. STEELE/HOLLEY WATTS CONNIE DAVIS NONE NONE NONE CAROL J. HENDERSON NONE NONE REGINA N. VACCARO, M.D. NONE NONE NONE NONE ARLENE C. NICELY NONE NONE SUSAN CHAPIN NONE VICKI DRUMHELLER PHIL GALVIN/ MARILYN LONG DON/NANCY BAKER EDDIE/CAROL PATTERSON JANICE A. KEATLEY Mike Bragg, SMA ’64. JACQUE LANG KATHY MESSER NONE NONE ELIZABETH OURS JEAN RITOK BEVERLY SUTTON KRISTINE H. WHITE LEE HARDIN WOODY NONE —10— Nestor Miller, SMA ’66, G. Fred Ours, SMA ’66, and Elizabeth Ours. Edward Brandt, SMA Faculty and Tom Phillips, SMA ’74. Susie Finley, Kable Rizzo, and Page “Lolo” Kable at the SMA/VWIL museum. John Vaughn, SMA ’69, Pati Lombardi, and Larry Lombardi, SMA ’69. Wes Constable, SMA ’61, and Eli White, SMA ’53, at the SMA/VWIL museum. Robert “Major Opportunity” Wease and “Smiling” Jack Fincham, SMA Faculty. Saviors of the SMA eagle: Jack Lowe, SMA ’49, Hal Aaslestad, sculpture, Peter Worth, SMA ’57, John Vaughn, SMA 69, and Peter Birckhead, SMA ’73. —15— VWIL NEWS SMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEGACY FUND PROJECT March 2016 REUNION 2016: SMA/VWIL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS SPONSORSHIP PROJECTS UPDATE: HOWIE BUST LIGHTING The Legacy Fund Committee is pleased to announce that the nighttime lighting of the Howie Bust in Kable Courtyard project has been completed (see photo). Thanks to the generosity of Herk Wolfe, SMA Class of 1949, and an accompanying donation made by Peter Ottmar, SMA Class of 1965, the complete cost of the project has been covered. Henry Scholarship Honoring SMA Requirements: Rising senior who demonstrates excellence in academics and leadership in the VWIL Corps. $2,500 scholarship awarded. Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipient: Mikayla Waters-Crittenton Herk extended his generosity further by dedicating his donation and this project to Col. Harrison S. Dye who was associated with SMA from 1926 through 1973. A plaque, with this dedication, has been placed near the Howie Bust in Kable Courtyard. The plaque reads: Cadet SGM Mikayla Waters-Crittenton receives Henry Scholarship Honoring SMA. Cadet CPL Monique McGough receives the Henry SMA Legacy Scholarship. Cadet CPL Hailey Caton receives the Henry SMA Legacy Scholarship. The Lighting of the Howie Bust Given in Honor of COL. HARRISON S. DYE Teacher, Coach, Administrator, Director of Athletics, Alumni Secretary and Superintendent SMA 1926-1973 Presented by Herk Wolfe, SMA‘49 Herk’s dedication of this project to Col. Dye could not have been more fitting. In his tenure of almost 50 years at SMA, Col. Dye touched the lives of scores of alumni who learned much about sportsmanship, integrity, and devotion to duty from him. His service as a teacher, coach, register, director of athletics, alumni secretary, and superintendent provided the school with the kind of leadership which made possible its outstanding reputation over a period of decades. Col. Dye first touched Herk’s life as a sophomore, when Col. Dye told Herk he was going to play athletics, first for him on the SMA Basketball team and then for the SMA football team. Herk played Center on the basketball team for three years, and during his senior year (1949) he was Captain of the Team, and they won The Virginia Military School League Championship. Thank you, Herk, for this very fitting dedication. As many of you know and have read, here is a reprint of the original plaque that still accompanies the Howie Bust so proudly displayed in Kable Courtyard: THOMAS D. HOWIE APRIL 12, 1908-JULY 17, 1944 SMA TEACHER, COACH, ALUMNI SECRETARY COMMANDER 3RD BATTALION 116TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION. DURING THE LIBERATION OF NORMANDY, HIS CHALLENGE TO HIS TROOPS WAS “I’LL SEE YOU IN ST. LO” AFTER HE FELL THEY ENTERED THE CITY AND PLACED HIS FLAG DRAPED COFFIN IN THE RUINS OF SAINT CROIX CHURCH WHERE, FOR IN HIS NATIONS’ HISTORY, HE IS “THE MAJOR OF ST. LO” “DEAD IN FRANCE—DEATHLESS IN FAME”. Henry SMA Legacy Scholarship Endowed Fund 3-3400-3279 Requirements: Two rising juniors who are committed to completing ROTC and plan to commission in the U.S. Armed Forces upon graduation. Cadet must demonstrate excellence in academics and leadership in the VWIL Corps. Two cadets receive this recognition, and a $2,565.00 scholarship is awarded to each cadet. Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipients: Hailey Caton and Monique McGough SMA Alumni Leadership Award 1 Requirements: Rising senior who demonstrates outstanding leadership ability. $1,000 scholarship and certificate Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipient: Gladys Ugarte Cadet SGT Gladys Ugarte receives SMA Alumni Award 1. —16— Peter Birckhead, SMA ‘73 For anyone interested in assisting with our further projects please contact me directly. Thanks, Peter Birckhead Legacy Fund Chairman SMA ‘73 —9— SMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEGACY FUND PROJECT VWIL NEWS Updated May 12, 2016 By Peter Birckhead ‘73 [email protected] 713-819-1980 SMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEGACY FUND WE HAVE NOW EXCEEDED $845,000 IN DONATIONS Thanks to all of our alumni who have generously given to the Legacy Fund, we have now exceeded $845K in donations, pledges, and life insurance death benefit designations. While monies and donations continue to come in for the Legacy Fund, both in donations to the Heritage Fund (supporting the SMAAA and Museum) and donations to the Truth, Duty, and Honor Fund (supporting The VWILL Program), we are now 36 months into our campaign and really need your help to reach our goal of $1.5 Million!. So please consider a donation, and make it today either my mailing a check or going on line to www.sma-alumni.org THANKS TO THESE DONORS WHO HAVE MADE THIS POSSIBLE: $100,000+ (KABLE SOCIETY) $2,500+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) Regina and Barry Longyear ’60 * (IRA Beneficiary Joanie and John Antonelli (deceased) ’61 * Designation) Eugene K. Ehmann ‘74 Peter Worth ’57 (cash and pledge) (w/benches, WWI Leslie Taylor ’66 * (w/SMA Eagle sponsorship) Monument Restoration, Museum Signage Package $2,000+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) sponsorship, Flag and Flag Pole upkeep sponsorship and Hubert N. Hoffman ’62 * SMA Eagle sponsorship) * Deborah Lee (in memory of her husband Frank Lee ’52 $60,000+ (FIRST CAPTAIN) and w/bench sponsorship) Jack Dalbo ‘68 (pledge) * Floyd Ostrom ’62 (pledge) * $40,000+ (CAPTAIN) Virginia Windley (Don) ’70 * Bill Bissett ’74 (w/bench sponsorship) * $1,500+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) Anonymous ’74 * Michael Byington ’61 * (deceased) $30,000+ (CAPTAIN) Carter Condon (Patron) * Robert and Emily Parrino ’75 * Burdette Holmes ’62 * $10,000+ (LIEUTENANT) Allen Jones ’48 * John Conomikes ’50 * (w/ SMA Eagle and Brochure $1,000+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) sponsorship) Peter Birckhead ’73 * Fileno Digregorio Foundation Dr. Randy Blackburn ‘72 Richard Henderson ‘63 (pledge) * William Gershen ‘58 Patricia and Herk Wolfe ’49 (w/bench sponsorship and Charlie Drumheller ’66 (w/Cannon Restoration Howie Bust sponsorship) * sponsorship) $5,000+ (SERGEANT MAJOR) Joseph A. Frank Jr. ’68 * Anonymous ‘62 Robert Horvath ’47 * H. Clark Cockrell ’61 (w/bench sponsorship) Warren Hutton ’75 * Thomas A. Davis ’62 * George Jennings ’64 (w/bench and SMA Eagle John Fuog ’70 * (w/SMA Eagle sponsorship) sponsorship) * John Michael Garner ’53 * (w/SMA Eagle sponsorship) Gary Jones ’64 (w/bench sponsorships) Fredrick Hazlewood ’65 (w/bench sponsorship) * Anthony C. Korvas’59 Tom Phillips ’74 (w/bench sponsorship and in Honor of Steve Landa ’63 * Lola Kable) * David Marshall ’72 * Bob Poovey ’60 * Robert Norton ’67 Jim Rice ’63 (w/bench and Cannon Restoration Mark Orr ’73 * sponsorship) * Joseph Ritok ’66 * John (Jack) Vaughan III ’69 (w/bench and SMA Eagle Tim Scheel ’73 (w/brochure sponsorship) * sponsorship) * Ralph Sebrell ’45 $4,000+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) David Shipula ‘73 Steve Bond ’61 (w/ bench sponsorship) * Peter Stark ’50 * Stuart Smith ‘48 Louis Stathis ’70 * $3,000+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) Frederick Walton ‘33 Kevin J. Gorman ’70 * (w/SMA sponsorship) Ronald and Susan Yates (Patron) * Charles R. Jenkins ’53 (w/Joan W. Jenkins Foundation) * John Nolde ’63 * Editor’s note: Due to space limitations, we will not print the complete list of donors in this (reunion) issue. See the next issue (in September) for a complete listing of all donors. *- means repeat donor. —8— SMA Alumni Leadership Award 2 Requirements: Rising junior who demonstrates outstanding leadership ability. $1,000 Scholarship and certificate Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipient: Carla Cisneros (Note: It was not possible for Cadet Cisneros to attend the ceremony.) SMA Alumni Leadership Award 3 Requirements: Rising junior who demonstrates outstanding leadership ability. $1,000 scholarship and certificate Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipient: Melissa Lovretich Cadet CPL Melissa Lovretich receives SMA Alumni Leadership Award 3. SMA Alumni Leadership Award 4 Requirements: Rising sophomore who demonstrates outstanding leadership ability. $1,000 Scholarship and certificate Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipient: Jazmin Rice Cadet Jazmin Rice receives SMA Alumni Leadership Award 4. SMA Alumni Leadership Award 5 Requirements: Rising sophomore who demonstrates outstanding leadership ability. $1,000 scholarship and certificate Presented by: Mr. Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 Recipient: Maddison Bowen Cadet Maddison Bowen receives SMAAlumni Leadership Award 5. —17— VWIL letters and emails NEWS Dear S.M.A. Friends April 17, 2016 Overwhelmed is too minimal a descriptions of how I feel after having been honored so magnificently by your thoughtfulness and generosity at the Memorial Wall Ceremony. I have shed many tears of gratitude and joy since that momentous afternoon. Thank you one and all for the most special day of my life in the sharing of your love, kindness, and friendship. This honor to my family brings their lives, well lived, full circle. They would be so proud and grateful for your tributes to them. Seeing and hugging each of you makes the S.M.A. Reunion the most special event of the year for me. I am deeply appreciative – and of your red roses, too! “Lolo” Page Enslow Kable Craig Hanson ’74 Memorial Scholarship Requirements: Rising junior demonstrating high academics and respect of peers. Awarded a $2,500 scholarship Presented by: Ms. Kristina Hanson Price and Tracie L. Hanson Recipient: Brenda Ajavon To whom it may concern, April 18, 2016 Thank you for awarding me with the Hunter Henry SMA Legacy Scholarship. It truly means a lot to me. This will allow me to continue my education and develop the future leaders that come into VWIL. I cannot express my gratitude enough. Thank you again for your continued support of VWIL and the cadets. Sincerely, Hailey Caton Cadet CPL Brenda Ajavon receives the Craig Hanson ’74 Memorial Scholarship. Donald Reid Windley Truth-Duty-Honor The Donald Reid Windley Truth-Duty-Honor Scholarship is sponsored by Mrs. Donald Windley, widow of Don Windley, a 1970 graduate of Staunton Military Academy. It has been established to honor her husband and the SMA principles of Truth, Duty, and Honor. Awarded a $1,000 scholarship Requirements: Awarded to a rising senior whose record exemplifies the motto Truth, Duty, Honor. Presented by: Mr. Josh Windley (son of Donald R. Windley) Recipient: Jocabed Koomson Cadet SGT Jocabed Koomson receives the Donald Reid Windley Truth-Duty-Honor Scholarship. Dear Terry - Brig General Djuric: April 27, 2016 With this brief, but heartfelt note, I am extending my own thanks to you and your MBC team for the 20th VWIL Anniversary events of the past weekend. From the initial summary overview of WVIL distributed to all faculty and Advisory Board members, to the well-designed Awards ceremony on Friday afternoon; from Dr. Tyson’s exemplary speech focused on the initial creation of VWIL, to the recognition of General Mike Bissell’s essential leadership; from the superb (and fun) Friday evening gathering in Hunt Dining Hall, to the continuing highlighting of the legacies of both Dr. Bryant and Sarah Small, it was all put together in a manner true to the ethos of the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership. I am grateful for the shared contributions and extended support of fellow VWIL Advisory Board members, as I am to you for your dedicated service to these young women and to the overall strength and influence of the program. This is especially important both in the national context —as an ever increasing percentage of women take on key leadership roles in the military (including combat) and in related, support civilian areas — and for the overall vitality of MBC’s residential program for women. I think that this commitment is vital, as we seek to sustain the residential College for Women and celebrate the college’s 175th year, officially become a University, and move through the SACs re-accreditation process next Fall. In short, thank you. Dr. Roderic Owen (as a colleague and Advisory Board member) SMA Alumni Association, April 28, 2016 I am honored and proud to have received the SMA Alumni Leadership 3 award, along with your very generous check. I am thankful to have received this from the SMA alumni. My name is Jessica Cisneros, and I am a student leader and much more. In the future, I hope to work in the government and possibly become a senator in order to help with economic policies. I am an International Economics and Business major and also an AFROTC cadet. Thank you for awarding me with this honor. Very respectfully, Jessica Cisneros Burdette: April 28, 2016 Thanks for your note. Jeff Metzel was more than quite a guy to those of us who knew him. I originally met Jeff in 1962, when he became CO of NAUTILUS. At that time I was assigned to TUSK SS-426, which was another submarine in Submarine Squadron 10 along with NAUTILUS. At the time, I did not know Jeff well, but did know he was a good CO and well liked by his crew. At the time, he was a CDR and I was a LT. I really got to know Jeff well starting in the late 1990s when we both joined the Submarine Veterans group in the Los Angeles Area. Jeff had retired from the Navy as a Rear Admiral, but he treated every former enlisted submariner as his equal. When we would have a work day at our facility, he would get his hands as dirty as the rest of us. He considered himself to be just another member, not someone special because he had retired as a Rear Admiral. If someone in the group called him Admiral, he would respond “My name is Jeff”. We had all qualified in Submarines just like he had, and therefore, we were his equals. He was a regular attendee at our Memorial Day event and well known by all the other Submariners. Any Admiral who is willing to get his hands dirty with the enlisted men is really a regular guy in my book. I think Jeff would be proud to be described this way. He will be missed by those of us who knew him. When his obituary appears in the Naval Academy alumni magazine, I will pass it along to you. Barry Longyear Scholarship Requirements: Awarded to a Cadet that has made the most improvement in her leadership development within the Corps of Cadets. $2,500 scholarship and certificate Presented by: Arlene Nicely Recipient: Shantelle Jennings —18— Cadet SGT Shantelle Jennings receives the Barry Longyear Scholarship. Regards, Joe Koch, SMA ’53 —7— VWIL NEWS Page M. and William G. Kable, II Good Character Scholarship The Page M. and William G. Kable II Good Character Scholarship is sponsored by Mrs. Carter, a lifelong friend of the Kable family. This scholarship has been established to honor Page and Billy Kable and the virtues they embodied. Awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Requirements: Awarded to a rising sophomore that has demonstrated the leadership traits of Loyalty, Kindness, Diligence, and Conscientiousness. Presented by: Ms. Page “Lolo” Kable, daughter and Mrs. Kable Rizzo, granddaughter Recipient: Lindsay Sopko Cadet Lindsay Sopko receives the Page M. and William G. Kable, II Good Character Scholarship. Kable Legion of Honor This order was established, and so named, in honor of the founder of the Staunton Military Academy, Captain William Hartman Kable. It represented the highest honor bestowed by the Staunton Military Academy upon a graduating cadet and now is the highest honor bestowed by the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership at Mary Baldwin College. Requirements: Awarded to the cadet whose record is most conspicuous for leadership, good conduct, academic excellence, integrity of character, poise and bearing, unselfishness, and continuous loyalty to the highest standards of duty and exemplary cadet life. Presented by: Mr. Allen Jones, SMA ’48 (recipient in 1948) Recipient: Kathryn Narvaez Cadet CPT Kathryn Narvaez receives the Kable Legion of Honor. Cadet Douglas MacArthur This is awarded by the Association of Military Colleges and Schools to the most soldierly performance by a senior class cadet considering academics, athletics, and leadership the qualities exemplified by Cadet Douglas MacArthur at the West Texas Military Institute and at the United States Military Academy. Cadet Lonergan received a copy of General MacArthur’s book “Reminiscences” and a check for $100.00. —6 — Cadet Kaylyn Lonergan receives the MacArthur Cadet Award. —19— VWIL SMAAlumni Association and SMA Foundation merge to become SMAAlumni Foundation, Inc. NEWS Hearst Foundation Awards Grant $200K to MBC’s Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership By Liesel Crosier Mary Baldwin College is pleased to announce that it has received a $200,000 grant from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership (VWIL). VWIL is the nation’s only all-female corps of cadets and proudly celebrates 20 years serving the best interests of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia. VWIL is the nation’s premier college leadership development program for women, integrating academics, fitness, leadership development, ethics, and military training. “The VWIL Corps of Cadets directly impacts the professional development of our future leaders in the military, public service, and private sectors,” said George Irish, Eastern Director of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. “VWIL significantly helps our nation by developing leaders with courage to adhere to standards and the ability to lead in dynamic MBC President Pamela Fox and VWIL Commandant General Terry Djuric environments.” “This tremendous leadership program demands of display the Hearst Foundation check at the SMA/VWIL Parade. cadets a great deal beyond the ordinary. Our educational value is stronger than ever, and we produce exceptional citizens and military leaders,” says Brig Gen Terry Djuric, U.S. Air Force Retired and VWIL commandant of cadets. “Funding the VWIL leadership program through scholarships and improved operations will have a positive and measurable effect as we grow the VWIL Corps of Cadets from 115 cadets in 2015 to 175 in 2020. VWIL is very proud of our partnership with former Staunton Military Academy (SMA) cadets, staff, and faculty through the SMA Alumni Association which generously funds annual merit scholarships to our top performing cadets.” VWIL is a public-private partnership of the Commonwealth of Virginia in its 20th year of operations at Mary Baldwin College on the former SMA campus. Graduates of the four-year leader development program have the knowledge, skills, character, and experience to assume positions of leadership in the military, public service, and private sectors in the United States and around the world. VWIL uses a living-learning environment where truth, duty, and honor — core values shared with SMA — are governing standards. Our vision for VWIL is to be recognized as the premiere college-level leadership program for women by combining military leadership training with civilian approaches that highlight ethical rigor, intense challenges, mutual respect, and high achievement. The Hearst Foundations are national philanthropic resources for organizations working in the fields of culture, education, health, and social services. The Hearst Foundations identify and fund outstanding nonprofits to ensure that people of all backgrounds in the United States have the opportunity to build healthy, productive, and inspiring lives. Philanthropist William Randolph Hearst founded The Hearst Foundation, Inc. in 1945 and the charity that would come to be known as the William Randolph Hearst Foundation in 1948. Both foundations are guided by the same charitable mission, which reflects the philanthropic interests of their founder. VWIL will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a scholarship parade at 3:30 p.m. on April 22 at 120 Tams Street, Staunton, Va. The event is free and open to the public. A military ball will follow at 7 p.m. MBC’s VWIL House is located at 215 N. Market Street in Staunton. For more information call 540-887-7140 or visit http://www.mbc.edu/vwil/. Additionally, the SMA and VWIL Museum is located at 227 Kable Street in Staunton. Hours are Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday 1–4 p.m. Admission is free; for more information call 540-885-1309 or visit http://smaalumni.org/museum.htm. Editor’s note. Originally published in “Feature”, an MBC online publication. —20— By Ed Smith, Treasurer, SMA ‘76 The SMA board of Directors has voted to combine our two SMA organizations into one Non-Profit 501c3 Charity Organization. In the past we have had two different tax entries: the SMA Association (501c7 Social Club) which took care of all of the Reunion and Alumni functions, and the SMA Foundation (501c3 non-profit) which took care of the Scholarships and Museum functions. By combining into one nonprofit organization, we will have the following benefits: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Membership dues will become donations which are fully tax deductible. CPA Costs are reduced, because there is only one set of books and tax returns. Expenses are combined to simplify accounting. Fund raising becomes simpler. Eliminates funds being transferred between organizations. Streamlines financial decisions made by Board of Directors. Allows for less encumbered execution of our Last Will and Testament. This merger will become effective on Sept 1, 2016. The new organization will be known as “The Staunton Military Academy Alumni Foundation”. Please remember that your dues will now become donations. PLEASE DONATE to keep our new organization alive and healthy. We are hoping that everyone will donate at least $100.00 per year, now that it is a fully tax deductible donation. Since federal regulations restrict using the word “dues” for charitable organizations, we now have membership levels in the new organization available to you. The levels are as follows: One Star Membership Two Star Membership (10% discount) Three Star Membership (20% discount) LIFETIME MEMBERSHIIP $100 $180 $240 $1000 (1 year membership in alumni association) (2 year membership in alumni association) (3 year membership in alumni association) (Your name displayed on a “Lifetime Membership” plaque in the museum.) We would like to encourage you to opt for the Lifetime Membership, because by choosing this, you never have to worry about paying membership again; you get a very nice one time meaningful tax deduction; and it really goes a long way towards helping our association. Not to mention your name on a Lifetime Membership plaque prominently displayed in the museum. Think about it! It might be perfect for you! REMEMBER! ALL SMA ALUMNI FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP LEVEL PAYMENTS ARE DONATIONS AND FULLY TAX DEDUCTABLE (You will receive a receipt for tax purposes.) WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP PRESERVE THE LEGACY OF SMA? There is something very important we can all do to help perpetuate the legacy of SMA. Each year we offer scholarships to promising young people who cherish the ideals of SMA – truth, duty, honor. You can help spread the word to college-bound high-school graduates, who you think will live up to the standards of our school in college and in their future lives. The Staunton Military Academy Alumni Scholarship Fund was created to keep the spirit of SMA alive by supporting new generations of students willing to commit to “truth, duty, honor”. We hope many descendants of SMA graduates and attendees will be among those who benefit from this program. Please help by making promising students aware of the Staunton Military Academy Alumni Scholarship Fund. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SMA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT: ED MORSE, CHAIR: [email protected] OR (410) 299-5451. TO MAKE A DONATION, CONTACT: PETER BIRCKHEAD: [email protected] OR (713) 819-1980. —5 — taps Charles “Eddie” Edgar Bryant, SMA ‘39 What a joy to chat with some of you today! In our conversations, a number of you said you did not know very much about Eddie’s college football career………that he was just so humble. Well, you will now hear about Eddie, “Flash” Bryant, and his football prowess, and there will be information on the many records he set while attending Our University. Charles “Eddie” Edgar Bryant, 97, died on Sunday, March 27, 2016. He was born in Hinton, W.Va., on June 8, 1918, the son of Charles and Ethel Bryant. He attended Staunton Military Academy and after graduation, went on to his beloved University of Virginia where he played football alongside AllAmerican, Bill Dudley. Dubbed “Flash” for his speed and athleticism, he went on to sign one Cadet Bryant in 1939. of the earliest pro football contracts with the Boston Yanks. His college career was interrupted by military service (he proudly served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Core until 1944). He then graduated from UVA in 1945 with a BA in Education. Eddie taught history and coached football at Staunton Military Academy and then was an assistant football coach at Yale University and University of Richmond. He co-founded Ryan Films (focus on high school sports films) which was eventually bought by MacMillan Publishing. During his career and after his retirement, he traveled all over the world, visiting at least 55 countries. He also took time (four years) to teach English as a second language at Holy City Episcopal School in Honduras. No stranger to charity work, he would return to Culpeper (which he affectionately called “The Paris of the South”) where he worked at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Food Closet and Thrift Store and also became a “Pink Lady” at the Culpeper Regional Hospital. He served on the board of the Culpeper Red Cross and the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and in 2001, he became a “Culpeper Colonel”, a citizen service award that he was very proud to receive. Because of all of his community and charitable works, he was nominated to carry the Olympic Torch in the 1996 run through Charlottesville. He was chosen and at 78, was one of the oldest people to have this amazing honor. He also ran the leg of the route that was the steepest, but took it in stride, and with his family cheering him on, completed his portion with no assistance. Eddie is survived by four daughters, Lissa Martin and husband, Pete, Julie Bendle and husband, Scott, Carter Thomas and Betsy Griggs and husband, Dwain; eight grandchildren, Ryan Woodbury, Carter Perkins, Kate Farley, Pete Farley, Jack Farley, Kari Martin, Mary Bratcher and Emily Bennett; four great-grandchildren, Kate, Lila and Sam Woodbury and Witten Reeves. Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from a eulogy given in celebration of Eddie Bryant at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Culpeper, Virginia by Georgia Willis Fauber, board member Emerita of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors. What an example he set for each of us! Since we are zooming in on Eddie’s successes at The University Coach Eddie Bryant. of Virginia, let me provide some amazing facts — from the record books — about the UVA Star who played offense ….. and..…defense. (You don’t see anyone doing that today!) Not only was he a good running back, a great pass receiver, and set records for punt and kickoff returns, he made interceptions and returned them as a defensive back. Think about that. He was SO quick and fast! That is where the nickname originated – he went by you as quick as a flash! Eddie earned three letters (1940, 1941, and 1942) as a member of The University of Virginia’s football team. * He led the team in punt returns in both 1940 and 1942. * In 1940, Eddie led the Cavaliers in punt return yardage. * In 1940, his 421 punt return yards is the number two alltime record at The University for a season. This is 2016 — still the #2 all-time record! * Eddie holds the UVA record for punt returns in a game –Nine! * In 1941 and 1942, Eddie led the team in kick-off return yardage. * In 1942, he led The University of Virginia in punt return yardage. * Flash concluded his Virginia career with 46 pass receptions for 421 yards ….including five touchdowns. * He led the nation in pass receptions in 1940 with 30. * During his career in rushing, Eddie finished with 106 runs for 282 yards ….. including three touchdowns. * Virginia had one of its most successful seasons during his third-year at The University – going 8-1. Think about that – 8-1! * He also completed 17 of 34 forward passes for a total of 209 yards. * He led the team in all-purpose yards in 1942 with 391 * During his career, Eddie Bryant had 1,809 all-purpose yards, which included 120 interception yards on defense. In summary, Eddie scored 10 career touchdowns: 5 receiving, 3 rushing, and 2 via punt returns, and was responsible for one more throwing a forward pass for a touchdown. So, with all of the running backs in the history of The University of Virginia, “Flash” is still in the record books. Continued on next page —4 — —21— taps William Dennis, SMA ‘64 William Dennis, 70, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Norwood Hospital surrounded by the comfort of his loving family. He was the son of the late William and Alice Dennis. William was born on June 11, 1945, in Providence. He and his wife Frances (Carey) were married in Hartford, on Aug. 4, 1966. He graduated from Staunton Military Academy in Cadet Dennis in 1964. 1964, and earned his Bachelors of Science at the University of Connecticut. He has been a Foxboro resident for the past 20 years and was a former longtime resident of Mansfield. William was a former group president for Delaware North Inc. in Buffalo, N.Y. He was the owner and operator of O’Brien’s Restaurant in Norton. After he retired, he worked part-time for the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence which was a job he loved. His most happy times were spent with his loving family. Beloved husband of Frances N. Dennis. Loving father of Bill R. Dennis and his wife Lori of East Longmeadow, Cary Bergers of Norton and Holly Ann Dennis of Foxboro. Devoted grandfather of Matthew Bergers, Connor Dennis and Cole Dennis. Brother of Robert Dennis of Maine. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. William Dennis. cont. grandfather. Jeff’s class was very accomplished, with fellow graduates President Jimmy Carter, CIA head Stansfield Turner, Joint Services Chief William Crowe, ADM James Stockdale, Capt. Thomas Hudner, and many others that uphold the great tradition of the Naval Academy. Jeff became a Submariner and was picked for ADM Rickover’s Nuclear Power program. He was very proud of being part of this new technology and the people associated with it. Jeff served aboard several Nuclear Submarines. But, his favorite assignment was as Commander of the Nautilus, the first Nuclear Submarine and the first practical use of Nuclear Power. After helping to develop the Mark-48 Torpedo and serving as a project manager on the Trident Submarine program, Jeff retired from the Navy as a Rear Admiral, in 1979. Jeff married Jean Roberta Balcome in Las Vegas, in 1952. He said it was the best gamble of his life! They were together 62 years until, Jean passed away in 2014. They had four children, Bill, Bob, Nancy and Mimi. Jeff and Jean had seven grandchildren and so far, and four great grandchildren! Jeff is survived by his three younger siblings, brother Bill Metzel, and sisters Martha (Patty) Mohler and Mary Popper. He had a long and wonderful life and felt very lucky for all his experiences. He was deeply loved by all and will be sorely missed. Jeff would appreciate a donation to the Navy RADM Jeffrey C. Marine Corp Relief Society. Metzel, Jr. This obituary was originally Published in the Orange County Register on Apr. 21, 2016 RADM Jeffrey C. Metzel, Jr., SMA ‘43 Cadet Metzel in 1943. Rear Admiral Jeffrey C. Metzel Jr. passed away peacefully from heart failure in his sleep, in Huntington Beach, CA, April 17, 2016. Jeff was 90 years old. Jeff (“Mike” to close family) was a graduate of the Staunton Military Academy in 1943. Four years later, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, as did his father and — 22 — USS NAUTILUS enters New York Harbor in May 1956 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Editor’s note. For more information, read the October 2009 edition of the Kablegram for an article written by Admiral Metzel describing his command of the USS Nautilus. Special Order No. 2 WHO: All Cadets WHERE: Bahia Mar Hotel, 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida DATES: Friday and Saturday, October 21 - 22, 2016. TO WIT: The board members are having their face-to-face board meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Along with the board meeting, we will be having our first regional alumni gathering. Specifically: Friday night: board members arrive and meet for dinner. Saturday morning: 9:30 AM to 12 PM board meeting; immediately after meeting: lunch, drinks, meeting with alumni @ Bahia Mar pool. Saturday night: dinner out. Sunday: breakfast and departure. If you care to join us, we would love to have you. We will be staying at the Bahia Mar hotel. We have reserved six rooms with two double beds at $149 daily rate. It’s only a cab ride from the airport to the hotel, and just about all the attractions are within walking distance. So, you may not require a rental car. The Watertaxi is a great sightseeing opportunity and gets you to plenty of places—shopping, sightseeing, etc. Restaurants are within a block or so of the hotel. The Bahia Mar hotel offers great views of many yachts, half-day fishing, and wave runner rentals are also right there at the hotel. It’s a great time to make new memories with good old friends! If you need more details, or want one of the reserved rooms, email Al Rossy at [email protected]. (Al Rossy, SMA ’74). The Kable Tradition Continues by Suzann Miller, President, Skill Set Partners, LLC This fall, Page “Lolo” Kable and Marney Gibbs (her great-grandmother was Mrs. Kable) took on a small project for the SMA Foundation. Some of you may not know Lolo and Marney, but to many they were regular SMA visitors during their time at Stuart Hall. Both ladies are proud to be related to the Kables and readily agreed to help with a letter campaign to the local alumni and their friends in the corps. The letter was written for the creation of a brochure and rack card for the visitor centers and local tourist venues in an attempt to increase foot traffic at the Museum. The plan is to do a one-time print run of 35,000 pieces with a total project cost of $7,500. We are still seeking funds through grants and gifts to complete this important project. Here is an excerpt of their letter: Each time we see you, it brings back such fond memories of your time at SMA or our time at Stuart Hall and it is as if we never left. As fall arrives in the Valley, it is especially beautiful on the hill, as we pass it on a regular basis. The SMA Museum near the main gates really stands out with the colorful trees and bright sunlight. We (Lolo and Marney) feel so much a part of this SMA family and are honored that you continue to include us when you arrive in Staunton. The stories keep us laughing long after you leave and your traditions have become time dated on our calendars. We were recently asked to assist the Foundation with a special one-time project and we were honored to help. The SMA Foundation is working to keep memories, like ours, alive for alumni, friends, family, and the new generation of cadets at VWIL carrying on the legacy of SMA - Truth, Duty, and Honor. They wish to create a rack card that is brief and that can be placed in visitor centers and other attractions to draw in guests and visitors to the Museum on the hill. Mary Baldwin alumni and visitors to the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library often seek out the Museum, but there is no published information to help guide them to it. This card would allow the accomplishments of the corps to be recognized by those outside the institution. A big thank you to both Lolo and Marney for their willingness to help the Corps! Editor’s note: Susie Miller is the grant writer for the SMA Alumni Association. —3— BOARD OF DIRECTORS President .......................... Thomas A. Davis, SMA ‘62 Vice President ....................... Robert Parrino, SMA ‘75 Secretary ...................................... Al Rossy, SMA ‘74 Treasurer ......................... Edmund A. Smith, SMA ‘76 Chaplain ....................... Richard Henderson, SMA ‘63 reflections from the hill Upon reflection, I titled this letter as repentance for not writing letters while attending SMA. I just never thought about writing letters. As they say, youth is wasted on the young. Just a few weeks ago, SMA held its all class reunion in Staunton. It really was a blast. The Memorial Wall Ceremony began with the execution of a new lease with Mary Baldwin College (soon to be University) in which our rental term was extended. Tom Davis Lola Kable received a living legend plaque for her commitment to SMA. Alan Daniel ’51 presented a tribute to John T. Colson ’52 and a tribute was presented to Stephen J. Kott ’58 by two of his three children and a grandson. Both were very moving. We also unveiled the new old Eagle. We then went to the Mess Hall for BBQ and then downtown to the clock tower for music by the Rhondells, and as an added bonus, Jay Nedry had his band play. And yes, we had many AMA and Stuart Hall Alums in attendance. The next morning, we had the Alumni meeting, and three items are important to point out. First, Ed Smith ’76 had used a drone to take pictures of the MBC campus and the parade. The pictures were excellent. Second, Ed Smith has an article in this KG explaining an action taken by the Boards to merge the Alumni Association and the Foundation. Therefore, beginning on September 1, 2016, there will be one organization- “The SMA Alumni Foundation, Inc.” Our hope is that this will both save some expense and put us in a position to go forward. One impact on the Alumni is that we will no longer have dues. But this is a risk for the finances of our group. Our thinking is that if the Alums make a donation of at least $100, they will get a deduction that did not receive by paying their dues. The dues represent about $20,000 in revenue. We will need to receive a similar sum to keep the office open. Please read Ed’s article. The third item concerns scholarships. A proposal was put before the Board by Ed Morse, SMA ’59, to create a new scholarship that will be available to all persons going to college. The basis of the scholarship includes a paper describing the applicant’s understanding of “Truth, Duty and Honor”. His committee’s proposal was approved by the Board. Ed has an article in this KG explaining the new scholarship. Please understand that we still have the VWIL scholarship plan also. The banquet featured Ned Bonfoey who told humorous stories about cadets getting caught traveling to Stuart Hall after hours. Then Mike Bragg spoke about how people along one’s life have an influence on you, and you are not even aware of it until later. In his youth, he was influenced by several people, which enabled him to successfully contend with the NFL and his first NFL coach, Vince Lombardi. Please enjoy the reunion pictures in this issue. Next year’s reunion is scheduled for April 7-9, 2017. PERMANENT COMMITTEES ALUMNI RELATIONS Lee W. Lawrence, SMA ‘56 ................. Member FINANCE Edmund A. Smith, SMA ‘76 ............. Chairman LEGAL Warren Hutton, SMA ‘75 ..................... Member SCHOLARSHIPS Tom Davis, SMA ’62 ............................ Member AD-HOC COMMITTEES SMA FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND Peter Birckhead SMA ’73 ................... Chairman *Steve Bond SMA ’61 ........................ Co-Chair Warren Hutton, SMA ’75 ...................... Member *Tony Shipula ’74 ................................ Member Tom Davis SMA ’62 .............................. Member *Bob Poovey SMA ’60 ........................ Member *Sid Huguenin ’73 ............................... Member Amanda Lancaster VWIL ’03 ................Member Bill Bissett SMA ’74 ......... Non-voting Advisory Mark Orr, SMA ’73 .......... Non-voting, Advisory REUNION Richard Henderson, SMA ‘63 .........................Chairman Thomas E. B. Phillips, SMA ‘74 ........................ Member Floyd Ostrom, SMA ’62 ...................... Member Lee W. Lawrence, SMA ’56 ............................. Member *Jay Nedry, SMA ‘69 ...................................... Member SMA-VWIL MUSEUM *Brocky Nicely, SMA ‘65 ....................... Curator Thomas E. B. Phillips, SMA ‘74 ........... Chairman Lee W. Lawrence, SMA ’56 ................... Member Thomas A. Davis, SMA ‘73 ................... Member Mark J. Orr, SMA ‘73 ............................ Member William K. Bissett, SMA ‘74 ................... Member J. Harvey Martin III, SMA ’74 ................. Member SMA HISTORIAN *Gregory P. Robertson, ’70 ............... Historian KABLEGRAM - LEADER Burdette Holmes, SMA ’62 ..................... Editor WEBSITE Mark J. Orr, SMA ‘73 ......................Webmaster AT LARGE Dominic (Jack) Dalbo ......................... SMA ’68 Erinn Singman Kaine ......................... VWIL ‘02 Mei-Ling Fye ..................................... VWIL ‘05 SMA ALUMNI OFFICE Arlene Nicely ................... SMA Office Manager * VIP (non board member) © Copyright 2016 — SMA Alumni Association —2— Tom Davis, SMA ‘62 President, SMA Alumni Association taps William Quinlan, SMA ‘52 cont. He survived by his loving wife, Beatrice “Betty” Thornton Quinlan; his son, William D. Quinlan Jr. of Salem, N.H. and his wife, Angela Quinlan; grandchildren, Ryan Quinlan and Sofia Quinlan; his daughter, Melinda M. Tulley of Methuen and her husband, Michael J. Tulley and grandchildren, Melissa Tulley and Lauren and Jason Messina and Michael Tulley, Jr., Sean T. Quinlan of Lawrence; daughter, Maryellen Joncas of Pelham, N.H. and her husband, Steve Joncas and grandchildren, Shannon Joncas and Kailee Joncas, and great grandchildren, Brianna and Ava Messing “Wild Bill” Quinlan. Bill was the youngest member of his family and is survived by his twin brothers, Daniel Quinlan and his wife, Joan, Robert Quinlan and his wife, Joyce. He was predeceased by his sisters, Marguerite and her husband, Morris Connors, Marion and her husband, William Deyermond, John and Ruth Quinlan, Frank and Marion Quinlan. He also leaves a sister-inlaw, Mrs. John R. (Elaine) Williams of Andover and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Editor’s note: Originally published in the Eagle-Tribune. On November 10, 2015, William David Quinlan died at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on June 19, 1932 to Martin and Emma Quinlan. Bill attended the Lawrence school system and was a 1951 graduate of Lawrence High School where he excelled in basketball, baseball and football. He was a gifted athlete who later was inducted into the Lawrence High School Hall of Fame. Following his graduation from Cadet Quinlan in 1952 Lawrence High, he was offered a scholarship to Staunton Military Academy, which at the time was considered the most prestigious Military Academy in the world. He is an inductee of the Staunton Military Academy’s Hall of Fame. While at Staunton, he was offered a scholarship to Michigan State University, where he won a Rose Bowl Championship (in January, 1954) under the guidance of College Football Hall of Fame Coach Clarence “Biggie” Munn. Bill went on to play for the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Tiger Cats where he played both Center and Defensive End. Bill proudly then went on to serve his country in the United States Army where he also played football and was the recipient of the All Army Football Award. While serving in the Army, he was subsequently drafted in the 2nd round 1956 National Football League draft by then Owner and Coach Paul Brown and the Cleveland Browns where he played alongside the notable Hall of Fame Running Back Jim Brown who in 2002 was named by the “Sporting News” magazine as the greatest professional football player ever. He signed his first contract with the NFL in Denver Colorado and then joined the Cleveland Browns following his discharge from the United States Army. Bill was the first trade ever made by famed coach, Vince Lombardi in 1959 and played for the Green Bay Packers and won two National Football Championships in 1961 and 1962 where he played along the side of Hall of Famers, Henry Jordan, Bart Starr, Max McGee and close friend, Paul Hornung. Bill then went on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins and retired from the Detroit Lions. When Bill retired from the NFL he went on to a number of successful business endeavors in the Merrimack Valley Community including positions in AVCO, Perrini Construction, Co. and for the City of Lawrence. Bill was a member of the Elks Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the NFL Gridiron Association of Boston, the NFL Alumni Association, Merrimack Valley Golf Club, the Pleasantview (Dewey) Citizens Club and a lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Church in Lawrence. In 2007, City of Lawrence Mayor Michael Sullivan dedicated part of the Mount Vernon South Lawrence Baseball Park to Bill on behalf of all his contributions to the city and his accomplishments on the sports field. Bill enjoyed the company of his sons, daughters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and always looked forward to spending time with all. Peter George Seaman, Jr., SMA ‘50 Peter George Seaman, Jr., died peacefully on July 7, 2015, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Duke Seaman; his children, Katherine Barbara Seaman, Peter Watson Seaman and Mamie Seaman Sarkes; his son-inlaw, Louis Anthony Sarkes Jr.; his grandchildren, Eva Allen Cadet Seaman in 1950. Sarkes, George Etheridge Sarkes and Thomas Haywood Sarkes; and his nephew, Gordon Wallace Poindexter III. Peter was born on September 3, 1932 in Warren County, North Carolina to Peter George Seaman and Janice Watson Seaman. He was a graduate of Staunton Military Academy and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Peter moved to Richmond in 1962 and spent his career in banking, first at Southern Bank and later at First & Merchants National Bank. He was a longtime member of Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry. He was a member of the Commonwealth Club, the Country Club of Virginia and the Sons of the Revolution. The family wishes to thank his devoted caregivers at Westminster Peter George Seaman, Jr. Canterbury Richmond. —23— Staunton Military Academy Foundation, Inc. NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID DULLES, VA PERMIT NO. 283 P. O. Box 958, Woodrum Station Staunton, Virginia 24402-0958 The Kablegram-Leader SMA/VWIL Alumni Newsletter Published by the Staunton Military Academy Foundation • Staunton, Virginia June 2016 2016 REUNION Staunton Military Academy Alumni Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box 958, Woodrum Station, Staunton, Virginia 24402-0958 Telephone: (540) 885-1309 / (800) 627-5806 E-mail: [email protected] • Website: http://www.sma-alumni.org Please fill out this form and mail it to above or fax it to: (866)-950-4452. SMA Alumni Foundation, Inc. (payable to: SMA Alumni Foundation) • One Star Membership: ($100.00 for one year, 1 September through 31 August) • Two Star Membership: ($180.00 for two years, (10% off) • Three Star Membership: ($240.00 for three years, (20% off) • Lifetime Membership: ($1,000.00 for lifetime) $___________ $___________ $___________ $___________ • SMA Heritage Fund (tax exempt): $___________ The purpose of the SMA Heritage Fund is to help ensure that the memories, traditions, and alumni efforts are carried into perpetuity. Your donation helps the alumni association maintain the alumni office, memorial wall, archives, web site, quarterly newsletter, and helps to fund the newly created SMA Alumni Association Scholarship program. Your contributions are tax deductible. • Truth, Duty, and Honor Fund (tax exempt): $___________ The purpose of the Truth, Duty, and Honor Fund is to support entities such as the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership (VWIL) Program at Mary Baldwin University (MBU) that exemplify the core values of Truth, Duty, and Honor (TDH) through educational scholarships and program support. Your contributions are tax deductible. Note. If you are contributing to the TDH Fund, please indicate the breakdown of your contribution. Educational Scholarships: $___________ Program Support: $___________ Total: $___________ PAYMENT • Check (please see above for correct “payable to”) • Credit Card (can only accept MC/Visa) Master Card Visa Card Number: __________________ Expiration Date: __________________ Security Code: (CCV2 code on back of card) __________________ Name: (exactly as written on credit card) _________________________ Billing Address: (exactly as written on CC billing statement) _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ____________________ Zip: _____________ Contact Phone Number: _____________________________________ Email Address: ___________________@________________ Signature: _____________________________________ A total of 73 SMA alumni and 21 SMA/MBC/ VWIL faculty/staff/patrons and special guests returned to Staunton for the 2016 SMA All-Class Reunion on “The Hill”. Our former campus is now part of Mary Baldwin College, soon to be Mary Baldwin University. When you add in the guests, over 150 people enjoyed the reunion in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Honors for the oldest class went to the Class of 1945, represented by Ralph Sebrell and his wife, Ann. Honors for the highest participation went to the Class of 1966, with 14 graduates present. The festivities began on Friday afternoon with a joint SMA/VWIL Review on the old SMA parade ground. As has been done so many times before, the “Old Boys” formed up on the asphalt, marched down the hill (past Kable Hall and the Memorial “The Hill”, as seen from camera drone operated by Ed Smith, SMA ‘76. Building), crossed the road, and descended to the parade ground, doing their level best to stay in step. Passing in front of the already formed VWIL Corps of Cadets, the “Old Boys” retired to the sideline for the presentation of scholarships and awards. Closing the event, the VWIL Corps conducted a “Pass-In-Review” in front of a long line of SMA graduates and guests. Later that afternoon, at the Memorial Wall, two new plaques were dedicated, honoring Lt. Col. John Colson, SMA ’52, and Maj. Stephen J. Kott, SMA ’58. Following the dedication of the plaques, the names of the SMA graduates who had passed away since the 2015 Reunion were SMA Reunion 2016 ................. 1 read to the sounding of our old Mess Hall bell. Activities for the day were closed by a 21-gun Reflections .............................. 2 salute from a rifle squad of VWIL cadets. Saturday morning began with our annual business meeting, in which we elected officers Special Orders ........................ 3 and discussed several items of interest to the assembled alumni. Also present was General Kable Traditions ..................... 3 Terry Djuric, Commandant of the VWIL Corps of Cadets. Later that evening, the banquet was held in the large ball room at the Stonewall Jackson Scholarship ......................... 4,6 Hotel. Thanks to the generosity of several of its members, the SMA Alumni Association was SMA Merge ............................. 5 able to invite a total of 20 VWIL cadets to join us at our tables. To say the least, their presence Legacy ..................................... 5 was illuminating. We learned a great deal about the VWIL program, the connections between VWIL and SMA, and the individual plans of our cadet guests. Letters ..................................... 7 The evening’s speakers were Mike Bragg, SMA ’64, and Edward “Ned” Bonofoy, former Legacy Fund ........................ 8-9 SMA Commandant of Cadets. After leaving SMA, Mike’s athletic ability as a kicker took him to fame as a member of the Washington Redskins in the National Football League. He told us 2016 Reunion Continued . 10-15 a moving story about losing his SMA ring, finding it, and ultimately losing it again. Ned VWIL Awards .................. 16-20 Bonofoy had been part of the SMA faculty for several years before assuming the role of TAPS ................................ 21-23 Commandant of Cadets in 1966. Ned shared several amusing anecdotes from his tenure as Commandant of Cadets, including a fabulous tale about his discussions with Martha Dabney Dues/Initiatives ..................... 24 Jones, Headmistress of Stuart Hall, concerning the “unfortunate” behavior exhibited by some of our cadets, while visiting Stuart Hall. © Copyright 2016 The 2017 reunion will be held between April 7th, 8th, and 9th on “The Hill” at Mary Baldwin Staunton Military Academy University and at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in downtown Staunton. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Alumni Association —1—