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ft(TIWU.TIOHM> nm^^sam ^^^^ H 7M KABLEGRAM Vol. 53 Staunton Military Academy, Kable Station, Staunton, Virginia, Friday, March 20, 1970 No. 7 S.F.C. Demory Honored At Review During the review held in honor of the Military Week- end on February 28, SFC Francis L. Demory, the latest mem- ber of our Military Department, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device by Maj. General Delk Oden, the guest of honor for the Military Weekend. Final Match Fired S.M.A.'s Rifle Team finished its season with a 14-5 record. Among those matches which didn't count as league competition, were West Point Prep at Fort Belvoir and the U. S. Naval Acad- emy in Maryland. Both were very rewarding not only because they broke the day in-and-out monotony of S.M.A., but also because they provided a ken insight of the life of a cadet who is either prepar- ing or is already enrolled in one of the Service academies. S.M.A. finished its rifle season when it shut down West Point Prep for the second time this year with a score of 1248 to 1194. In the all-state match, S.M.A. placed fourth, even though there was some question about the authen- ticity of a certain school's score. All in all, S.M.A. did not do as well as last year placing only third in the league. But next year, again under the excellent coaching of Sgt. Gibson and Sgt. Logue, we hope, and I am sure we will, better our standing. Sergeant Demory received the award for valorous action in the Republic of. Vietnam. On March 20, 1969, while serving as a pla- toon sergeant in "A" Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 502 In- fantry, 101st Airborne Division; his platoon was the lead element of an operation near the A Shau Valley. As his platoon moved across a narrow ridge, heavy fire was brought on the platoon from North Vietnamese soldiers. Entrenched in concealed bunkers, and firing machine guns, automatic weapons, and rocket grenades; they were inflicting heavy casualties on the platoon. Sergeant Demory moved forward, through hostile fire, to a position where he could direct his platoon's fire effectively. Seeing support was needed, he called in and directed artillery and gunships armed with aerial rocket artillery. At this point of the engagement the enemy concentrated all of their fire on him, but he continued to direct his men. He then personally took control of a squad which he maneuvered into a position to attack and de- stroy an enemy bunker. Sergeant Demory's personal ac- tions and conduct under enemy fire reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. The Corps is justly proud to have him in our instructor group, a n d wholeheartily congratulates him on his gallantry. Best New Boys Recognized During Military Weekend there were various events which were highlighted bv the Military Department. One of these events was the announcing of the outstanding new cadet for the school year 1969-70. One cadet from each company was nominated for the title. They were in order by com- panies: Cadet Corporal Ringgold, T. D., "A" Company; Cadet Corporal Thomas, S. G„ "B" Company; Cadet Corporal More- house, M C , "C" Company; Cadet Private Karns, J. R., D Company; Cadet Corporal Usera, G. T., "E" Company; Cadet Corporal Boyd, P. B., "F" Company: Cadet Corporal Marshal, D. J., Band Company. "D" Dominates Drill This years Platoon Drill Com- petition was won by company "D" under the leadership of Lee Jarvis. Lee lead his men to a fine defeat over the rest of the companies in competition. Company B took second place under the direction and guidance of Paul Price, while Company C took third. C Company was led by "rookie" Roger Arnold, a pla- toon leader of only three days. Company A took fourth place, Company E fifth and Company F bringing up the rear with sixth. Drill Teams Band Prepare For Competitions For the past few weeks the Corps has noticed "A" team and "B" team of the Howie Rifles preparing by long hours of drill for up-coming competition. On April 11 is the Virginia Military School Drill Com- petition held at Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Va.. Competing will be drill teams from Staunton Mili- tary Academy, Fishburne Military School, Fork Union Mili- tary Academy, Hargrave Military Academy, and Massanutten Military Academy. This competition was organized last year and held at S.M.A. Team Alpha and Team Bravo captured first place in the Trick Drill and Precision Drill respectively. Like last year the Howies plan to take first place again! Each year Georgetown Univer- sity, Washington, D. C, sponsors a Drill Meet held at Ft. Myer, Va., a few miles outside of Wash- ington. Last year both Team Al- pha and Team Bravo went. Team Alpha took second place in Trick Drill, and Team Bravo placed sixth in Precision Drill. This year there will not be any Precision Drill. Only Trick Drill, Individual Drill, and Girl's Trick Drill Teams will perform. Team Alpha and three cadets for Individual Drill leave S.M.A. by bus on April 17 to spend the night at the United States Military Academy Prepara- tory School, Ft. Belvoir, Va., just south of Washington, D. C. On the morning of the 18th these cadets travel to Ft. Myer to per- form and return to SMA that night. "A" team plans to place first this year. The Annual Apple Blossom Fes- tival Parade held in Winchester, Va. is on May 1. As in the past the Howies will not attend, but the Kable Rifles, Color Guard, and Brigade Band will go. May 7 brings the Poultry Pa- rade in Harrisonburg, Va. In this parade the Howies will march together as one unit. .Team Alpha and Team Bravo will perform separately for Gov- ernment Inspection on April 23, and A team performs at Com- mencement. The Howies would like tc thank Sgt. Graham, Advisor to the Howies, for his hard work, time, and patience in helping them. A board of cadet officers met, and after reviewing recommenda- tions from the Commandant, Head- master, and Athletic Director, in- terviewed each nominee separately. After all factors were considered, the board selected Private Joseph R. Karns and Cadet Corporal Tim- othy R. Ringgold of company "D" and "A" respectively as the Academy's outstanding New Cadets (Continued on Page 4) Intramural Football Ends After a big rat race, Intramural Football ended this year with "D" Company coming out on top. Ac- tually both "D" and "C" Com- panies had identical records of 5 wins and 1 loss, but "D" Com- pany won because they scored a total of 164 points to only 111 for "C" Company. This left "C" Com- pany in second place. Third place went to "B" Company with a rec- ord of 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie. "C" Company lost their only game, when they were edged out by "D" Company by a score of 2-0. It was a close game all the way, but "D" Company caught "C" for a safety in the first half. There were many scoring oppor- tunities for both companies in the second half, but they all fell short of the goal line. "D" Company's only loss came at the hands of a strong and quick "B" Company. Tom Brigham scored twice for "B" Company as they used a strong running game. This year's Intramural Football program was a great success with a lot of people participating. Next year's program hopes to be just as successful. Moon Upstages Sun In Ancient Rite On March 7, 1970 a total solar eclipse took place starting at 10:00 AM and ending at 3:11 PM. It started someplace in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, up through Central America, Northern Florida, Eastern Georgia, North and South Carolina, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the North Atlantic Ocean. Actually a solar eclipse is when one heavenly body is hidden by another. What we had in Staunton was only a partial eclipse where the sun wasn't completely covered by the moon. In areas where there was a total solar eclipse the sky was as dark as nieht. There have been 8 total solar eclipses since 1960 including the recent one on March 7. The next one is scheduled for July 10, 1972 which will be seen only in Asia, Canada and parts of the Mid-At- lantic Ocean. During a total solar eclipse a beautiful corona (circle of light) can be seen surrounding the sun. This is very bright and should not be looked at with the naked eye. (In the areas of the eclipse the public was warned about it through the news media). Solar eclipses occur in cycles of 18 years and 11 1/3 days. The cycle repeats it- self after this period of time. At the SMA physics lab the eclipse was observed through a telescope with a specially treated lens for the purpose of looking directly at the sun. It's a spec- tacular sight itself which contrib- utes much to our knowledge of the sun. New J. V. Team Is Announced This is the first year of J. V. Baseball here at the academy. The team opens up their season on the 7th of April, away. This year's team looks very promising. Under the direction of Coach De Macio the team has had very hard workouts and should be ready for the opening game. Some of the top men for the J. V.'s this year are Michael Glass, Tony Parra, Ralph Dent, Wayne Anderson, Tony Sucre, Gustavo Suarez, Ren- dell Whibley, Ken Frosch, Mark Lawrence, David Kuhlman, Eddie Driggers, Bob McRoy, and Gerry Karnas. This year's team has very bright outlooks. Good Luck.
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7M KABLEGRAM Vol. 53 Staunton Military Academy, Kable Station, Staunton, Virginia, Friday, March 20, 1970 No. 7

S.F.C. Demory Honored At Review

During the review held in honor of the Military Week- end on February 28, SFC Francis L. Demory, the latest mem- ber of our Military Department, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device by Maj. General Delk Oden, the guest of honor for the Military Weekend.

Final Match

Fired S.M.A.'s Rifle Team finished its

season with a 14-5 record.

Among those matches which

didn't count as league competition,

were West Point Prep at Fort

Belvoir and the U. S. Naval Acad-

emy in Maryland. Both were very

rewarding not only because they broke the day in-and-out monotony of S.M.A., but also because they provided a ken insight of the life of a cadet who is either prepar- ing or is already enrolled in one of the Service academies.

S.M.A. finished its rifle season when it shut down West Point Prep for the second time this year with a score of 1248 to 1194. In the all-state match, S.M.A. placed fourth, even though there was some question about the authen- ticity of a certain school's score.

All in all, S.M.A. did not do as well as last year placing only third in the league. But next year, again under the excellent coaching of Sgt. Gibson and Sgt. Logue, we hope, and I am sure we will, better our standing.

Sergeant Demory received the award for valorous action in the Republic of. Vietnam. On March 20, 1969, while serving as a pla- toon sergeant in "A" Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 502 In- fantry, 101st Airborne Division; his platoon was the lead element of an operation near the A Shau Valley. As his platoon moved across a narrow ridge, heavy fire was brought on the platoon from North Vietnamese soldiers. Entrenched in concealed bunkers, and firing machine guns, automatic weapons, and rocket grenades; they were inflicting heavy casualties on the platoon. Sergeant Demory moved forward, through hostile fire, to a position where he could direct his platoon's fire effectively. Seeing

support was needed, he called in and directed artillery and gunships armed with aerial rocket artillery. At this point of the engagement the enemy concentrated all of their fire on him, but he continued to direct his men.

He then personally took control of a squad which he maneuvered into a position to attack and de- stroy an enemy bunker.

Sergeant Demory's personal ac- tions and conduct under enemy fire reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States

Army. The Corps is justly proud to

have him in our instructor group, a n d wholeheartily congratulates

him on his gallantry.

Best New Boys Recognized

During Military Weekend there were various events which were highlighted bv the Military Department. One of these events was the announcing of the outstanding new cadet for the school year 1969-70. One cadet from each company was nominated for the title. They were in order by com- panies: Cadet Corporal Ringgold, T. D., "A" Company; Cadet Corporal Thomas, S. G„ "B" Company; Cadet Corporal More- house, M C , "C" Company; Cadet Private Karns, J. R., D Company; Cadet Corporal Usera, G. T., "E" Company; Cadet Corporal Boyd, P. B., "F" Company: Cadet Corporal Marshal,

D. J., Band Company.

"D" Dominates

Drill This years Platoon Drill Com-

petition was won by company "D" under the leadership of Lee Jarvis. Lee lead his men to a fine defeat over the rest of the companies in competition.

Company B took second place under the direction and guidance of Paul Price, while Company C took third. C Company was led by "rookie" Roger Arnold, a pla- toon leader of only three days.

Company A took fourth place, Company E fifth and Company F bringing up the rear with sixth.

Drill Teams ■■ Band

Prepare For Competitions For the past few weeks the Corps has noticed "A" team

and "B" team of the Howie Rifles preparing by long hours of drill for up-coming competition.

On April 11 is the Virginia Military School Drill Com-

petition held at Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Va.. Competing will be drill teams from Staunton Mili-

tary Academy, Fishburne Military School, Fork Union Mili-

tary Academy, Hargrave Military Academy, and Massanutten

Military Academy. This competition was organized last year and held at S.M.A. Team Alpha and Team Bravo captured

first place in the Trick Drill and Precision Drill respectively.

Like last year the Howies plan to take first place again!

Each year Georgetown Univer- sity, Washington, D. C, sponsors a Drill Meet held at Ft. Myer, Va., a few miles outside of Wash- ington. Last year both Team Al- pha and Team Bravo went. Team Alpha took second place in Trick Drill, and Team Bravo placed sixth in Precision Drill. This year there will not be any Precision Drill. Only Trick Drill, Individual Drill, and Girl's Trick Drill Teams will perform. Team Alpha and three cadets for Individual Drill leave S.M.A. by bus on April 17 to spend the night at the United States Military Academy Prepara- tory School, Ft. Belvoir, Va., just south of Washington, D. C. On the morning of the 18th these cadets travel to Ft. Myer to per- form and return to SMA that

night. "A" team plans to place first this year.

The Annual Apple Blossom Fes- tival Parade held in Winchester, Va. is on May 1. As in the past the Howies will not attend, but the Kable Rifles, Color Guard, and Brigade Band will go.

May 7 brings the Poultry Pa- rade in Harrisonburg, Va. In this parade the Howies will march together as one unit.

.Team Alpha and Team Bravo will perform separately for Gov- ernment Inspection on April 23, and A team performs at Com- mencement.

The Howies would like tc thank Sgt. Graham, Advisor to the Howies, for his hard work, time, and patience in helping them.

A board of cadet officers met, and after reviewing recommenda- tions from the Commandant, Head- master, and Athletic Director, in- terviewed each nominee separately. After all factors were considered,

the board selected Private Joseph R. Karns and Cadet Corporal Tim- othy R. Ringgold of company "D" and "A" respectively as the Academy's outstanding New Cadets

(Continued on Page 4)

Intramural

Football Ends After a big rat race, Intramural

Football ended this year with "D" Company coming out on top. Ac- tually both "D" and "C" Com- panies had identical records of 5 wins and 1 loss, but "D" Com- pany won because they scored a total of 164 points to only 111 for "C" Company. This left "C" Com- pany in second place. Third place went to "B" Company with a rec- ord of 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie.

"C" Company lost their only game, when they were edged out by "D" Company by a score of 2-0. It was a close game all the way, but "D" Company caught "C" for a safety in the first half. There were many scoring oppor- tunities for both companies in the second half, but they all fell short of the goal line.

"D" Company's only loss came at the hands of a strong and quick "B" Company. Tom Brigham scored twice for "B" Company as they used a strong running game. This year's Intramural Football program was a great success with a lot of people participating. Next year's program hopes to be just as successful.

Moon Upstages Sun

In Ancient Rite On March 7, 1970 a total solar eclipse took place starting

at 10:00 AM and ending at 3:11 PM. It started someplace in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, up through Central America,

Northern Florida, Eastern Georgia, North and South Carolina, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the North Atlantic Ocean.

Actually a solar eclipse is when one heavenly body is hidden by another. What we had in Staunton was only a

partial eclipse where the sun wasn't completely covered by the

moon. In areas where there was a total solar eclipse the sky

was as dark as nieht.

There have been 8 total solar eclipses since 1960 including the recent one on March 7. The next one is scheduled for July 10, 1972 which will be seen only in Asia, Canada and parts of the Mid-At- lantic Ocean.

During a total solar eclipse a beautiful corona (circle of light) can be seen surrounding the sun. This is very bright and should not be looked at with the naked eye. (In the areas of the eclipse the public was warned about it through the news media). Solar eclipses occur in cycles of 18 years and 11 1/3 days. The cycle repeats it- self after this period of time.

At the SMA physics lab the eclipse was observed through a telescope with a specially treated lens for the purpose of looking directly at the sun. It's a spec- tacular sight itself which contrib- utes much to our knowledge of the sun.

New J. V.

Team Is

Announced This is the first year of J. V.

Baseball here at the academy. The team opens up their season on the 7th of April, away. This year's team looks very promising. Under the direction of Coach De Macio the team has had very hard workouts and should be ready for the opening game. Some of the top men for the J. V.'s this year are Michael Glass, Tony Parra, Ralph Dent, Wayne Anderson, Tony Sucre, Gustavo Suarez, Ren- dell Whibley, Ken Frosch, Mark Lawrence, David Kuhlman, Eddie Driggers, Bob McRoy, and Gerry Karnas. This year's team has very bright outlooks. Good Luck.

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THE KABLEGRAM STAFF

Gregory P. Robertson Editor in Chief John S. Daniels Managing Editor Donald A. Deutsch, Jr News Editor Charles Delgado Feature Editor Louis Statins Sports Editor John Kaczmarczyk Circulation Manager D. J. Williams Typing Manager Lt. Pendergraft Advisor

NEWS Johnston, M.; Mlynko, W.; Page, L.

FEATURES Windley, D.; Ellis, S.; Arnold, R.; Tolbert, J.; Hayes, L.; Thomas, R.; Hartwell, W.; Cru, G.

SPORTS Auerbach R., Behrans A., Cahill T., Dickey J., Green D., Gorman K., Heinz J., Kircher W., Lesser M., Pavalkis F., Rogers P., Shehee E., Westbrook M.

CIRCULATION Crane, V.; Weiman, G.; McRoy, R.; Gilbert, D.; Schwam- berger, M.; Karnas; Wellow, R.; Levinson, B.; Narris, B.; Curry, D.

TYPING Pauly, R.; Martinelli, M.; Conover, D.; Anderson, U.; Ander- son, M.; Johnston, C.; Carlson, T.

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

Subscription price, $3.00 per year, in advance. Advertising rates upon application. Entered as second-class matter October 18, 1924, at the post office, Staunton, Virginia, under

the Act of March 3, 1879.

THE KABLEGRAM

Letters To The Editor Dear Mr. Editor,

One of the most controversial arguments among teeenagers is Vietnam.

The reason for this may be caused by the many unanswered questions about our being in Viet- nam. Maybe you could answer them: Are we, so to speak, officially recognized as the "enemy" of North Vietnam and the other countries of the world? If so, why don't we put troops in North Vietnam and bomb Hanoi? I think that if we did, we would have this war over and done with in six months. At the moment we only have troops in South Vietnam and according to the statistics, we have had more men killed or wounded in this war than in any previous war of this century. And also, according to the statistics, we are the most powerful and advanced nation in the world, so why don't we act like it? All in all, I mean to say this, We've been known to finish any job we start—the right way, so why don't we finish this war— the right way?

Sincerely, Mark Johnston

rule the world; you use it only as a defense. If a life can be saved by losing a little face then that is

better. In ending this answer, I call

your attention to the last sentence of your letter. This sentence im- plies that you wish to make going into the North and causing many more deaths the right way. Well, blowing up the world may be the right way in your eyes, but not in mine.

Your answer, G.P.R.

MCCLURE PTG.CO..IHC..VERQHA.VA.

Easter This Easter, if you are one of the lucky chosen few who

are to be found at church, look about you and see the true believers. Also, see the "aristocrat for a day" people. Beside them should be those that are worried about their neighbors not seeing them at church on Easter. If you are lucky, you may see the people who have just come for the fashion show.

Do you ever think of church as being this way on Easter? Has Easter become nothing but a fashion show or a must because of what the neighbors might say if you weren't at church. Or maybe you feel that you just have to go to church on Easter because it's a must.

This year, before you pile in the car for church, try to remember what Easter is celebrated for. Remember the man who died on a cross almost 2,000 years ago. Think if that is the true reason you arc going to church or if you are putting on a big act. There is one that you can not fool, no matter how hard you try.

G.P.R.

Editor's Note

Mr. Johnston, As you are asking me for my

opinion of this issue, 1 shall first give an opinion of your article. From the looks of it you did not give very much research or thought to it. First, in World War II there were over 235,000 dead and over 936,000 casualties. In Vietnam we have had a little over 250,000 total casualties, including under 50,000 dead. And, in answer to your question about going into the North and bombing Hanoi, the war in Vietnam would be over in less than six months. Yes, the war would be over in time for a war with Red China, which would be caused by our invasion of the North. We are in Vietnam to save the South and not to destroy the North.

As to your argument that we are the most powerful and advanced nation in the world, and why don't we act like it? I will give you this answer. Did you ever stop to think that we are doing it. We are presently trying to keep world peace using our leadership to do this. The fact that we are the most powerful nation does not make us right. Force alone can not

The long unanswered question, whether the man makes the times or the times the man has been de- bated over endlessly without a definite answer in sight. Let us put our reasoning to work and analyze both views to come up with a conclusion.

May we first look at the times to see how it can make the man. It is true that in good days, days of calmness and those marked by law and order, that this reflects on the man. These tranquil days put the man, or should we say leader, in the limelight whether he had anything to do with creating those days or not. But ask yourself is it not the truly great man who makes the times better instead of waiting for the times to make him great?

People make this world what they want it to be; and a true, sincere leader inspires goodness and in turn the world will become

good. Good times do not arise, they are created; created by a sense of devotion and a hope: a hope that reaches out to the stars.

The great men of the times have, in my opinion, made the times as well as the people. A great man presses onward and lets nothing stand in his way of reaching his goal. As leaders great men are something to cherish for they are few in number and exist for the benefit of all mankind.

Roger Arnold o

Dear Mr. Beck, In our last issue you asked what

the Senior Class Officers had done in securing privileges for the Sen- ior Class.

Let me first ask you one ques- tion. What has the Senior Class done to deserve any such privi- leges? Again what have you done to deserve them? Before sitting back writing for them to be handed to you we should work so as to have some basis for requesting them. Since most of us have de- veloped such an apathetic attitude toward our studies I can see how the administration will not issue them until some effort has been exerted by the Senior Class.

Again don't say nothing has been tried, yet it was clearly felt that only an abuse of privileges would occur. Who do you believe the blame is on—the failures of the Senior Class officer or the Senior Class itself?

Charles Delgado 70

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Dale McCafferty

Athlete of the Week Dale McCafferty was chosen as Athlete of the Week for

his fine performance on the Varsity Basketball team. He played the guard position and was the playmaker for the team. Dale comes from Millville, New Jersey, where he played both football and basketball for Millville High School.

To ROTC Or Not To ROTC With graduation upon us shortly we now must begin to

ask ourselves seriously what we plan to do with our future. Soon our lives are no longer to be determined by anyone other than ourselves; therefore we must begin early.

Once we are in college the question will arise as to whether or not we should continue our ROTC education. Before thoroughly dismissing the idea, let us examine this carefully because our father's lives may gradually be affected by the decision. If asked now, most of us would hastily answer negatively because of our present military surround- ings. But it should be understood that the principles, not necessary of combat but rather of leadership will be greatly beneficial in our future civilian life. The ability to direct others will offer the most advantageous positions in our so- ciety because in all fields leaders are needed.

Then again the question of accomplishment arises. Let's face the fact that sooner or later we will have to serve unless we are naturally deferred, leave the country, or go to jail. If so, nothing can be attained by running for the rest of our lives for what— Refusing to serve your country!

Remember our forces aren't only serving in Viet Nam. And if we are to serve, is it not better to serve as an officer than as an enlisted man?

Nobody can determine the answer to these questions but you after careful deliberation. Let not our decisions be in- fluenced by anyone other than ourselves because it is our lives in question. I feel the decision will have great bearing on all our future destiny.

Charles Delgado

Team Gets

On The Ball The Varsity baseball squad for

the 69-70 school year has been selected, and lias begun practice. For about two weeks now the team has been reviewing basic fundamentals and laying ground work for the approaching season.

We are fortunate this year be- cause 6 of the 13 members of the team are returning lettermen from last year. They are: Hal Bibee, Victor Crane, Larry Ward, Rick Livingston, Walt Kircher, and Rick Kollmer. They, along with Mike Holmes, Bob Schleden, Chuck Hess, Barnes Davis, Tom Green- away, Steve Tomaszeski, Jim Taormina and Bobby Ballard make up this year's squad. We are also fortunate to have a fine coaching staff of Lt. Zerilla and Lt. Britton.

The official season which con- sists of 20 games with both other military schools and local high schools doesn't start until the corps returns from spring vacation in April. But this year there will be two exhibition games before spring vacation. One of these games will be with Robert E. Lee High School, in Staunton.

Stud!

SORRY Due to a mix-up in the layup

of the last Kablegram, the date was printed wrong. The date should have been "February 27" instead of "March 27." For our mailing subscribers, we print this correction in hopes that we will not receive complaints of not receiving an issue of the Kablegram.

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Athlete of the Week Ed Shehee, from Funiah Springs. Florida was chosen as

Athlete of the Week for his outstanding performance through- out the season. He led the J.V. basketball team in scoring for the season averaging 14 points a game. Ed is a junior and hopes to play Varsity basketball'next season.

Golf Season Begins The S.M.A. Golf Team is look-

ing forward to a successful season this year. Returning lettermen arc Bob Hutchinson, Russ Ogan, Chad Goodrich, and Mike Tate.

The rest of this year's squad in- cludes Norm Lydiard, Doc Cas- sidy, Joe Logan, Petway Boyd, Jeff Schwab, Frank Blaylock, and Frank Hatcher.

Our team also has a new coach- ing staff, with SFC. Vincent Thacker as head coach, and Capt. Dixon Ward as assistant coach.

The team has shown a lot of enthusiasm and hopes that it will have an undefeated season.

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Track Team Organized The track team under the watchful eye of Coach Bonfoey

and Coach Cunningham has started vigorous and strenuous practices. This year the track team has as big of a turnout as any other year that can be remembered. During this sea- son the Hilltoppers will be trying to recapture the V.M.S.L. title which they won last year. After many practices, the team is starting to shape up with men being placed in specific events.

Although all the events are not

permanent as of yet, this is how-

some of them look thus far: 100

YARD DASH: Stathis, Threat,

Kolbe, Bonnano, Zavcer; 2 20

YARD DASH: Stathis, Threat, Kolbe, Bonnano, Zavcer; 440 YARD RUN: Curry, Pavalkis; 880 YARD RUN: Thomson, Pem, Reinhard, Scheel; MILE RUN: Thomson, Pem, Reinhard, Scheel; 2 MILE RUN: Thomson, Paul, LOW HURDLES: Bearden,

Threat, Luli; HIGH HURDLES: Waddey, Bearden; HIGH JUMP: Bonnano, Parmalee, Waddey; BROAD JUMP: Alvania, Threat, Zavcer, Lewis; TRIPLE JUMP: Alvania, Parmalee; POLE VAULT: Alvania, Ludt; SHOT PUT: Parmalee, Linton, Beck; DISCUS: Parmalee, Linton, Beck.

The first meet is on April 4th against Hargrave at Hargrave. Our first home meet is on April 8th against Fork Union. Hope to see everyone there.

Jr. High Basketball

Season Closes The Junior High Basketball

team ended its season with a 12-2 record. The last two games were on "The Hill" and both victories. The Hilltoppers easily defeated Rock Hill Academy 65-23. The game's high scorer was Mike Pan- dak with 22 points. The Hilltop- pers got the ball and within IS second Sully Asko hit for the first two points and the Hilltoppers were never headed. The boards were easily controlled by Asko and Tabor.

The last game of the season the Hilltoppers rolled over VSDB 67- 23. Mike Pandak was high scorer with 25 points.

This year's team consisted of Sully Asko, Michael Glass, Ray Fleishman, Ray Tabor, George Freeman, Bob Ordaz, Dave Shi- pula, Michael Pandak, Sam Gail, and the two managers Fred Gam- bke and Jeff Davis. The Hilltop- pers averaged 54.6 points per game and held the opponents to a low 33 points per game. o

Final Dual

Mike Pandak

MSG Gibson Instructs Lumpkins

Athlete of the Week George Lumpkins has been chosen as Athlete of the Week

for his outstanding performance on the rifle team in the All

State match. This crack member of the team, who hails from

Austin, Texas, has kept a consistently high average during the

whole season. George is in his second year at S.M.A. and is

the first sergeant of the Brigade Band. The college he plans to attend is Texas A&M.

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Athlete of the Week Mike Pandak was chosen as ATHLETE of the WEEK

for his outstanding performance against VSDB, Kate Collins Jr. High, and Shelburne Jr. High. Mike was a leading con- tributor to the Jr. Kigh team's 12-2 record. Mike is a resi- dent of Staunton, Va., and comes to S.M.A. this year as a freshman Day Student. Mike has proved himself an excel- lent basketball player and has great potential for up-coming seasons. CONGRATULATIONS Mike!!!

VMSL Tourney S.M.A. finished its regular sea-

son play with a victory over West Point Prep, by a score of 96 to 91. The Hilltoppers held a slight edge at half-time, and with good out- side shots and rebounding strength, they took the victory.

On the 27th of February, the team traveled to Fork Union for the VMSL Tournament. The team met Hargrave and was handed a heart-breaking defeat. S.M.A. was cold the first half, but came alive the second. At half-time the score was tied-up. The final score was Hargrave 66, SMA 59. On Satur- day night the Hilltoppers easily defeated Fork Union. Fork Union used a slowdown type of offense but S.M.A. broke the game wide open with a fast-break type offense.

The Hilltoppers finished with a 17-6 overall record, 2nd in Sea- sonal action, and third in the Lea- gue Tournament.

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of the school year. In recognition of this achievement, both cadets were promoted to the rank of Cadet Sergeant.

The Junior School also spon- sored its own outstanding New Boy Competition. After much con- sideration, Cadet Martin C. Red- man was selected. In recognition of Cadet Redman's achievement he was promoted to the rank of Cadet Sergeant.

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of Coach Burnett, the SMA J.V.'s have completed the season with a 6-10 record.

The team played its next to the last game of the season by playing Boy's Home of Covington, Vir- ginia. The J.V.'s dominated the whole game by out hustling and out rebounding Boy's Home. Out- standing shooting was turned out by Hal Bibec, Mark Lawrence, Bob Ballard, Eddie Shehee, Lyn- den Whitmer, and Tonv Showker.

The J.V.'s ended the 1969-1970 season by playing host to Fork Union Military Academy.. Fork Union had an advantage in height but a fine pre game strategy talk by Coach Burnett sparked SMA to defeated Fork Union by a score of 51 to 48.

This years J.V. team was made up of the following players: Mark- Lawrence, Hal Bibee, Tony Show- ker, Eddie Shehee, Bob Ballard, Lynden Whitmer, Thomas Mi- halek, John Bott, Tom Davis, and Chuck Bailey. The manager was Tim Pace.

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