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THE KABLEGRAM Vol. 50 Staunton Military Academy, Kable Station, Staunton, Virginia, Friday, February 10, 1967 No. 6

General Loden Visits His Son

Maj. General Loden visited SMA on January 28th. What was certain- ly out of the ordinary was the fact that his mode of transportation was a HU-1D helicopter, which is simi- lar to the "Huey" used in Vietnam, and the military version of the Hell Jet Ranger Helicopter.

General Loden has served with General Patton's 3rd division, 4th Army in Europe, and also in Tur- key and Austria. Two years ago, he returned from Vietnam, and his present assignment is Director of Personnel. Gen. Loden is stationed at Washington, D. C. In the near future, he will he transferred to Fort Ruger, Alabama, where he will be assigned to Army Aviation.

General Loden has a son in the Junior School. When asked why he sent his son to SMA, he said that SMA was one of the finest military schools in the United States.

General Loden has attended most of the military war and tactics' colleges in the United States. When

Father and Son

he was asked to comment on his many awards, he merely called them "brag-rags."

Upon ending his visit to SMA, General Loden boarded his heli- copter and returned to Washington, D. C.

Lewis and Clark expedition

SMA Explorer Post Camps In Wilderness

On the week-end of January 27 the SMA Explorers braved the ele- ments and celebrated the first an- niversary of their winter encamp- ment by returning to Sexton Cabin in the Appalachain Mountains. Last year there was about two feet of Enow on the ground. This year, however, all that was encountered was cold weather and icy streams. Lt Lewis, the faithful advisor for the group, braved the weather and didn't lose his car this year. Lt. Burns, on his first trip with the Explorers, turned out to be one of the best campers of the group.

The activities of the week-end included a seven mile hike in and through many streams and fords. On Saturday morning after another one of "Schoeny's" meals, a morn- ing hike was taken. A few adven- turers decided to break off the open trail and try their hand at moun- tain climbing. Under the leader- ship of Jim Donnalley, they suc- ceeded in getting completely "con- fused" and wandered about the mountains until they accidentally found the trail.

A hearty lunch was enjoyed by all, and even the SMA food tasted different when prepared over the open fire. The afternoon siesta ex- tended into late evening and then a card game began which lasted into the wee hours of the morning. "Manny" Montalvo taught many games of dice and cards, but didn't fare too well himself.

After a good night's rest and a hearty breakfast, the trip down the mountain was attempted. The bare trees and the beautv of the streams

Chess Club Has

High Interest The Chess Club is on the way to

its biggest season ever. There are 27 members, representing" all the companies on the "Hill." The top 10 players of the Chess Club com- pose the Chess Team. Selection is made by one's playing ability, and not his win and lose record. The present members of the Chess Team are: Tony Smith, Paul Kette, Alvin Weintraub, Frank Kotok, Ed Hara, Richard Vogel, Bill Zeaken, Richard Digiacomo, and Page Per-

ry.

Sometime in the near future, the Chess Team hopes to have a match with Fishburne Military School.

The Chess Club meets every Sat- urday night where each player plays the best 2 out of 3 series. Players in the top 15 play each other in hopes of moving up in the standings. The other members of the club play each other until they show signs of improvement. o

Yearbook Staff

Busy At Work This year the editor of the Blue

and Gold, Ray Schoenbaum, says that the yearbook will be different from those of past year. To quote Ray, "We have added new dimen-

sions."

As of now the yearbook is about half completed. The staff is busily working on it between coffee breaks and looking through old pictures

of SMA. The yearbook will cover from

and woods added that last excite- ment to the Explorer's "Winter Encampment."

NMST For Juniors Is Here February 26

The National Merit Scholarship Test, to be given here on Saturday, February 25, is conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corpor- ation, an independent, non-profit organization established in 1955. All SMA Juniors are required to take the test.

The program is two-fold: first, it is a nationwide search for talent- ed youth; second, it offers a num- ber of services designed to increase financial aid for these able students. It seeks to encourage all students to perform to the maximum of their abilities and to help them bet- ter understand their own educa- tional development as an aid in making educational and vocational plans.

About 4450 National M e r i t Scholarships and about 6680 spon- sored Merit Scholarships were awarded in the first eleven Merit Programs. Additional thousands of high-performing students obtain- ed financial aid from colleges and agencies utilizing the qualifying re- sults.

National Merit Scholarships are financed through funds provided by the Ford Foundation. Sponsored Merit Scholarships are financed by business and industrial firms, foun- dations, colleges, professional groups, unions, trusts, and individ- uals. The winners of Merit Scholar- ships in tlie 1967-68 program will be announced in late April or early May of 1968.

The Agony and

The Ecstasy by Frank Sutman

The film The Agony and the Ecstasy will appeal to every taste. It will be enjoyed by the art con- noisseur, historian, and militarist, as well as the average movie-goer. This many-sided movie involves conspiracies, romances, princes, Popes, wars and victories.

The Agony and the Ecstasy is basically about Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) and his most magnificent work, the frescos of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.

The execution of this most fam- ous work is set against the turbu- lent early 1500's in Italy. The war- rior Pope, Julius II (Rex Har- rison), is not only involved with secular, but also spiritual, wars. One of his major conflicts was against the rebellious Michelangelo, whom he commissioned to paint the frescos of the Sistine Chapel. Mi- chelangelo wished not to paint the Chapel so much that he fled from the Pope. After much argument he reluctantly began his titanic work of art.

For four years Michelangelo la- bored seventy feet above the ground on his back, supported by a frail scaffold, painting the frescos of the Chapel. They depict nine scenes from the Book of Genesis as well as many biblical prophets. The most widely known and revived portion is The Last Judgement.

September to the military ball, on March 4. However, there have been rumors that the seniors will receive a special summer supple- ment showing their Commencement exercises. This has not yet been confirmed nor denied.

South American Bishop Speaks At Assembly

On Friday, January 27 at 8:10 a.m., Bishop David Benton Reed spoke to the faculty and Corps of Cadets.

Bishop Reed, an Episcopal priest who began his ministry in South America, was consecrated first Iiishop of the Mission- ary District of Colombia in 1964. Shortly thereafter the Rt. Rev. Arthur Lichtenberger, Presiding Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, appointed him to serve also as Bishop-in- charge of Ecuador.

Bishop Reed previously served in Colombia from 1952 until 1958, first as the only Episcopal priest there, and later as arch-deacon.

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bishop Reed attended Harvard University and received his 15.A. degree in 1948. He later attended Virginia Theological Seminary and received his B.D. degree in 1951.

Bishop Reed, one year after his ministry began in Colombia, was named Arch-deacon. He served in that capacity until 1958, when he returned to the United States. Here for four years, he put his vast ex- perience in the mission field to work for the Overseas Department of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, where he served until becoming vicar of the Rapid City, S.D., parish, a position he held until 1964.

Following the assembly Bishop Reed was a guest speaker at Trin- ity Church in Staunton, Virginia.

Mid-Years Adjust To SMA Routine

Arriving at the Academy last Sunday were the mid-year cadets who will experience a half year of life at SMA. Selected officers and non-commissioned officers of the Academy greeted the new hoys and acquainted them with the school and its functionings. Upon their arrival the new boys were placed in Flqs. Co. where they will receive

Seminar On Communism Boasts 40 Members

Annually the curriculum at SMA offers a study of Communism. This year the course is "Sino-Soviet Studies," taught by Captain Pesti. This title means only that the course covers all types of Com- munism. The class meets bi- monthly, and the class includes the use of films and the analysis of Pesti's book, On the Edge of the Volcano. This year's seminar boasts forty members.

In discussing the values of the course Captain Pesti said:

"Studying in this course is like studying bacteria; we arc studying to learn how to fight something. This course gives a basic founda- tion in Communism—its teachings and its dangers. We will all be af- fected by Communism, either in peace or in war. It is time we learned to fight it now."

sufficient training as to their cadet responsibilities and will later be transferred to different companies throughout the corps. It is hoped that every cadet will go out of his way to help the mid-years get set- tled down for the remainder of the school vear.

"By The Numbers — Right Shoulder Arms!"

SMA A-Go-Go If you have been to Memorial

Hall during the weekends you may have heard the "Uncalled Four." This is a relatively new band here at SMA.

The group originated in Novem- ber, 1966, in time to play for the Thanksgiving Hop. They have en- tertained the corps with their music on Senior Stunt Night and at some other activities.

Playing the lead guitar and doing the lead singing is Tom McEl- downey. Rick Ricciardi plays rythm guitar. The bass is handled by Jim McFadden. Rounding out the instrumentation is Del Richard- son on the drums.

The "Uncalled Four" plays most- ly the English sound, but there is room for a lot of soul. Tom McEl- downey has two originals, "Queen Modulation," and "One Sided Lore." They plan to play for some

Date For Military

Activities Day Set April 7 is the date set aside for

the corps to participate in one of its most anticipated annual events, Military Activities Day. This year- ly practice was previously known as G I Inspection. Due to the fact that the school is no longer affi- liated with ROTC program the name was changed.

Not all of the activities have been planned, but we can be sure of three of them; barracks inspec- tion, rifle exercises, and review in honor of the inspecting officers. This year the inspecting party will be composed of officers from the four main services: Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.

more of the SMA dances, the Teen Club, Fort Defiance, Fairfax, and Stuart Hall possibly.

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Think, Act, With Perspective Just a couple of weeks ago a rash of vandalism was re-

ported in the vicinity of SMA. Several car owners com- plained of broken car antennas. Money thefts, shoplifting, and other petty crimes have come to our attention recently. All of these are the actions of only a handful of people, yet their thoughtless misdeeds have affected many others. It is a depraved mind indeed that derives pleasure out of destroy- ing other people's property.

What were just mentioned are only extreme cases of what is essentially a misplaced sense of values. People make many choices every day, balancing the good against the bad, to arrive at their decisions. They must judge everything in perspective to make the right decision.

Many of our choices are decided almost subconsciously, as we respond automatically to certain stimuli. But on other occasions, the choices are not so easy, and they may twinge at our conscience. As we evaluate each course of action in the right perspective, we should strive towards achieving what is best for the future, what is best in the end. How- ever, the immature and unstable mind, acting on the spur of the moment, cannot place its values. It is a great tragedy of life that they not only hurt themselves but other people as well.

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From the Headmaster

All juniors are advised to take the College Board Examination to be given on March 5, 1967. Applications for late fees must be in no later than February 18, 1967.

Seniors are reminded that col- lege transcripts should be tended to immediately if they expect reasonable consideration from the college of their choice.

The Corps is reminded that examinations for the 3rd Quar- ter are approximately 35 days away.

Edward L. Dodge Lt. Colonel, S.M.A. Headmaster

"Hall" Polls Cadets The latest word in questionnaires

is one that is sent from Stuart Hall. In the past week, the girls

have sent their beaus four pages of

questions ranging from "Are you

a heartbreaker?" to "Do you dance

the N. C. Bop?" From the looks

of the questionnaire, it must have

been produced by the girls them-

selves in ject. Stuart Hall will ex-

pect the forms to give an accurate

and truthful account of every as-

pect of the boys' life. Observance

of the answers to these prying

questions, though, shows that the

average teenage lad isn't about to

let his girl know all. Can you seri-

ously answer a question like

"Whom do you quote the most?"

Rogues Gallery "R. A."

Alias; Rick Anderson Claim to Fame; being bald

before 21 Racket; squad leader

in F troop linx; Izi, Pete, Augie,

Dave, Strunk, Welsh, Lemmons One Wish; to go out on

these parties with the troop Sentenced to; Ohio

Wesleyan University

"DYNAMIC DAVE"

Alias; David D. Hill Claim to Fame; Stuart Hall Racket; Lunch at the

Holiday Jinx; living with King

Fat Rat One Wish; to have a

year long party Sentenced to; Wingate

"MAH"

Alias; John Mahalish Claim to fame; coke bottle

collectors Racket; Col. Lander's

2nd & 3rd periods Jinx; Lcs, Ash. Wib,

Vellano, Porky, Stinky, Watts One Wish; to dale Lander's

daughter Sentenced to; U of Omaha

"LURCH"

Alias; Harold C. Leach Claim to Fame; the Shuffle Racket; avoiding Barefoot's

card games Jinx; Barefoot Ding dong One Wish; to graduate Sentenced to; UNC

"BLIMP" Alias - Martin Brenner, Jr. Claim to Fame playboy Racket playing cards Jinx College boards One Wish to conquer my jinx Sentenced to Viet Nam

"RICK" Alias Frederick Meyer Claim to Fame Grenne Racket - ring collection Jinx Braniff One Wish to get out Sentenced to U of Tampa

"DIGGERY" Alias Greg Banks Claim to Fame Chugging Racket mathematics Jinx Carolyn Robbins One wish to conquer jinx Sentenced to Kutztown

State College

"ZORBA THE GREEK" Alias John Vanvales Claim to Fame Being a Greek Racket doing nothing Jinx The King, The Holy

Spook, Javaman. The other Greek

One Wish to live my way Sentenced to University of

California

THE RED "D." Alias G. Richardson Wieters Claim to Fame being the

preying mantis Racket living in a snowstorm Jinx "Bonnie," Wes' glacier,

Johnny, J.B., Wildthing and the Hall

One Wish Something forever Sentenced to The Citadel,

and/or Col. R's school

"RED" Alias Stan Lesniak Claim to Fame The only Red-

headed "Wop" in the Corps Racket Get serious Jmx Lon Cheney, Mah,

The Bush, Wib, and the rest of the school

One Wish to go home Sentenced to PMC or

St. Joseph's

Pass In Review John B. Ricca came to SMA

four years ago from Oakton, \ ir- ginia, and was placed in "A" Company where he earned the rank of Pfc. During his second year he served as Staff sergeant on the color guard, and last year was First Sergeant in "D" Co. This year John holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and is com- mander of the First Battalion.

While at SMA, John has ac- cumulated many academic honors. Among these are the Algebra I medal, Algebra If medal, geometry medal, general science medal, biol- ogy medal, chemistry medal, world history medal, military Science II medal, and the Leadership III medal. He has also won the perm- anent S80 Pin—1963-64, the perm- anent S90—1964-65, 1965-66, The

JOHN B. RICCA

Superintendent's Ribbon six times, the Headmaster's Ribbon six times, the Military Ribbon five times, the Commandant's Ribbon twice, and the Merit Ribbon three times. In addition to this, John is the Sports Editor of the KABLEGRAM, a member of the Interact Club, a Senior Drill Master on the Howie Rifles, Chairman of the Flonor Court, President of the Honor Society, a member of the Cotillion Club, and Activities Editor for the Blue and Gold. He plays on the varsity basketball team and has participated in intramural basket- ball and football.

John's favorite subjects are gov- ernment and physics. After grad- uating from SMA, he plans to attend Princeton and pursue a course in cngneering.

WES BROWN

W. Wesley Brown, Jr. entered SMA three years ago from Wash- ington, D. C, and was assigned to Company "D". He later obtained the rank of "rat" corporal as the second most outstanding new cadet. His second year, Wes was placed in Echo Company, with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Last year, he was the First Sergeant of Com- pany "B". This year, Wes is the Brigade Commander, and he holds the rank of Colonel.

While at SMA, Wes has won the Superintendent's Ribbon once, the Headmaster's Ribbon 5 times, and the Commandant's, Merit, and Mili- tary Ribbons 7 times. He has also won the permanent S-80 pin twice, the Conduct Medal twice, the As- sociation of the United States Army Medal for Leadership, the Associa- tion of the United States Army Award for the highest average in MST-2's Achievements and Tradi- tions of the U/ S. Army, as well as the Expert's Marksmanship Medal. Wes has been a member of the Howie Rifle Honor Society for three years, and this year, he is their commander. He is Business and Circulation Manager for the Kablegram, of which he has been a member for two years, a member of the Board of Directors of the Interact Club, his junior year, and a member of the Alexander M. Patch Honor Society and Honor Committee for two years. He has been a member of the Scimitar staff for two years, and he is also a member of the International Quill and Scroll Journalism Society. This year, Wes assists the Blue and Gold as Faculty Editor.

Wes has participated in intra- mural Softball and football, as well as junior varsity football.

His favorite subjects are Ameri- can History, government, and chem- istry, but he finds languages diffi- cult. His ideals are Colonel Brown, Colonel Enslow, and Major Weasc.

Upon graduation from SMA Wes plans to attend Purdue University and study veterinary medicine.

JOHN R. DIEMER

John R. Diemer came to SMA in 1963 from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and was placed in "F" Company. Later that year, he was promoted to the rank of Private First Class. His second year, John was assigned to the Headquarter's Company Armory Detachment, with the rank of corporal, and dur- ing that year, he achieved the rank of sergeant. His third year, John was located in Delta Company, and later, he was again transferred to the Armory Detachment, and even- tually was promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant. This year, John

returned with the rank of 1st Lieu- tenant, Brigade S-4. During the early part of the year, he was pro- moted to the rank of Captain and transferred to "G" Company as the company commander.

While at SMA, John has won the Commandant's Ribbon, Merit Ribbon, and the Marksman and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Med- als. He is a member of the Cotil- lion Club, as well as the Howie Rifles and the Alexander M. Patch Honor Society.

John finds government and mili- tary history interesting, but finds trigonometry difficult. His ideal is Colonel Dey.

After graduation, John hopes to attend the University of North Carolina, and major in business ad- ministration. o

"THE BEAST"

Alias Nick DelViscio Claim to Fame Messiest room

in North Barracks Racket getting college

furloughs Jinx Formations One Wish freedom Sentenced to Virginia Tech

or Vanderbilt

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THE KABLEGRAM

From LtoR: Ricciardi, Smith, Rossi, and Marshall

Speech Finalists Speak March 4 The annual SMA Speecli Contest

for the 1966-67 session is nearing its end. The last two "Run-Off" contests were held on January 26 and February 2. All that remains now is the final contest. The topic for the contest of January 26 was "Suggestions About Vietnam." Rob- ert Rossi from the Brigade Band took first place, Pat Cook, from "C" Company placed 2nd, and Dale Heisler from "B" Company, was 3rd. "My Concept of College", the topic for the fourth "Run-Off" con- test, was won by Tony Smith of

Athlete of the Week

AL CHRISMAN

Al Chrisman, a 6' 6" forward, came to SMA from Wallingford, Connecticut, where he played for Lyman Hall High School. Al was chosen for his outstanding play so far this season. He always comes up with the big basket when it's needed. He scored 31 against Va. Tech., 26 at Hargrave, and added 26 to the Hilltopper score against Greenbriar. He has an approximate average this year of 18 points per game. Chrisman's best games were against Virginia Tech and Greenbriar.

Next year Al plans to attend the University of Connecticut, and major in business administration.

"A" Company, 2nd place went to Frank Sutman from "B" Company, and 3rd was captured by Sam Slokom from "D" Company.

At an assembly on Friday, March 4th, the Speecli Contest Finals will be held. The finalists are: Rick Ricciardi, "D" Company, Robert Rossi, Brigade Band, and Thomas Marshall and Tony Smith, from "A" Company. The topic for this contest is entirely up to the individ- ual finalists. The winner of this contest will win 10 Honor Company Points for his company, and a medal at Commencement. 2nd Place will receive 7 Honor Company Points, 3rd Place, 4 points, and 4th place, 1 point.

The speeches are about five min- utes in length, and they are well prepared. In order to improve the speeches, they are usually made from notes, instead of reading them word for word. The speakers are graded on the basis of one third for the quality of the speech, one third for the delivery, and one third for the appearance of the speaker.

"F" Troop Intramural Football Champs

As the football phase of this year's intramural program comes to a close, "F" company lias once again wrapped up the champion- ship with a 5-0 record. "B" com- pany was a close second but could not match "F" company, as they lost to the champions by a score of 6-0. Foxtrot company upheld the "Chinese Bandit" tradition of last year by not allowing a point to be scored on them all season. This feat was made possible by their outstanding defense led by Betz and Comer on the line, and Denny and Smith as defensive backs.

"F" company's offense was in no way lacking as they averaged 22 points per game. Felts led the "F" company attack as quarterback. Their passing game was especially effective with Spriggs and Smith at the ends and Denny at the flanker

spot.

The football phase of the intra- mural program, like basketball, proved more successful than in previous years. Intramural bowling is making impressive headway in

its first year.

Book Review THE TRIAL OF THE GERMANS: NUREMBURG \\ hat were the individuals like

that mass-murdered millions of in- nocent people during WWII? How did Goebbels, Ribbentrop, Goeing, and Papen feel as they waited to hear their sentences read aloud? Ihese and many other questions pertaining to the war crimes of the Nazi hierarchy will be answer- ed in extreme detail in The Trial of the Germans: Nuremburg.

As well as being an account of the trial, it is also a biography of each demented man involved. It examines Goeing, second in com- mand of the vast German forces, as he appeared at a tea party. He was dressed as a Roman Gladiator with rouged cheeks and painted toenails. Eugene Davidson, the author, shows us Julius Streicher who "worked off tensions with a whip."

Swim Season Comes to Close

The SMA swimming team is bringing to a close a good season under the coaching of Lt. Susce. Their last competition will take place on Feb. 17. when the team will journey to UNC to swim against other schools from Virginia and the Carolinas. The Barracudas took one and lost a heartbreaking one of their last two meets. They triumphed over Fishburne 69-26, but repeated last year's score with Fork Union, 48-47.

The best times were had by Sam Reliefer, with 22.3 seconds in the 50 yd. freestyle event, and by Gary Duncan, swimming the 100 yd. breaststroke event in 1 minute, 11.8 seconds.

SMA Riflemen Place 2nd In VMI Allstate Match

The SMA rifle team hist its last league match to Hargrave Military Academy to place second in the Virginia Military School League. The team also came second in the Allstate match tired on the VMI range in Lexington. Three members of the team, however, were selected to member the Virginia Allstate team. They were: T. C. McEldowney, J. W. Vaughan, and T. Vaughn. The ten shooters with the highest averages are selected for this honor. Three members from SMA were ranked second, fifth, and tenth respectively.

The day after their return from Christmas furlough the team was already hard at practice. Six days later they fired their first match at home against Augusta Military Academy. The team won easily by a score of 1328 to 1255 fired on the A-36, or international targets. Tom McEldowney tied his earlier VMSL record by firing another 276. Jack Vaughan followed him closelv with a 274.

The match to decide the VMSL champions came on January 13 with Hargrave Military Academy. The match was held on the SMA range, and was very close. Har- grave fired a 1298 and SMA a 1283. Tom Vaughan was high man for SMA with a 266.

SMA vs. MMA

On January 26, Massauutten Military Academy took SMA only to suffer another defeat by our own team. The score was an over- whelming victory to SMA which fired 1311 against MMA's 1163. Tom McEldowney was top man again with a 278, but Jack Vaughan also fired a very fine 274. Had MMA been in the VMSL this would have been another record for McEldowney.

"Hurry up! The ice cream trucks are here!"

"PJ." Alias Pete Mahoney Claim to Fame Room 300,

Being From NJ. Racket No room inspections Jinx Ray, Wierd, Chip,

Dalbo, Weeds One Wish To Graduate Sentenced to Paul Smiths'

"SAGABAG" Alias; Mark Kurtz Claim to fame; beat drummer Racket; many loves Jinx; Skip & Saul One Wish; to win Sentenced to; SMA for rank

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The Allstate match was fired at VMI on January 28, and offered tiie SMA team their last chance to revenge themselves for their defeats by HMA. Nevertheless, Hargrave came first, SMA second, and Au- gusta Military Academy placed third. The scores were respective- ly 1314, 1257, and 1213. The high man at this match was Woodson, a member of Hargrave's team, who fired a 271.

Defeat Randolph—Macon On February 4 the SMA rifle-

men shot against Randolph-Macon, easily defeating them by a score of 1316 to 1263. Tom Vaughan was high man with 276, and his brother Jack came second with 272. They meet Randolph-Macon again on Friday, Feb. 10, and the day after they travel to Annapolis to fire the Navy plebes. The whole team is looking forward to the match as the mid-shipmen always fire them a good match and show them a great time.

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Cage Comments By John Ricca

The Hilltoppers interrupted their schedule the week of January 16 to take exams. However, with the studying over, the Kablemen went into action Saturday night, January 21, on the home floor against the Greenbrier ball club. The game got off slowly as the team seemed unable to hit the first two min- utes. Al Chrisman kept SMA in the game by scoring all of the first 7 points. Greenbrier surprisingly stayed with Pandak's boys the whole game. Only the rebounding strength of the Hilltoppers and their high scoring percentage kept them on top.

The final score was a real close one; SMA 86, GMS 79. Top scorers were Chrisman with 27, Strunk with 17, and Welsh

with 16. This put the cagemen out front in the VMSL 4-0. and fin-

ished the first round of games. FUMA is Number 2 with a fine

3-1 league average. The Varsity met a fine Virginia Tech team here the night

of January 28. This was one of the best games of the season. Tech came on the floor with a definite height advantage.

Dan Wells really got off the floor in the jump and gave SMA possession of the ball. Again the Hilltoppers were slow to score. Chrisman came through again scoring the first 5 points. From here the tempo picked up and the cadets lead the entire game. Dan Wells and Al Chrisman did an excellent job outrebounding their bigger opponents on both boards. They displayed real fine moves in working around Tech's big men for 60% of Staunton's scoring effort. Billy Strunk went in for some exceptional drive plays, and during the course oi (he game snatched 10 rebounds out of the big VMI hands. Dan Wells led the scoring with a real fine 34 points. Al Chrisman was second with 31. The final score left SMA with a comfort-

able 109-92 win. The cadets visited VMI Saturday the 28th. The SMA

varsity had beaten the "Keydets" in a scrimmage in November and were up to do it again. The Hilltoppers started off quicker

Strunk goes for the basket as Chrisman looks on

than usual, but VMI was right on their heels. J'andak's players were tough and again outrebounded bigger men than them- selves. The team came off the floor at half-time ahead 49-38.

The second half was much the same as the first. The VMI "Keydets" stayed with SMA's boys all the way, pressing most of the last quarter. The final score: SMA 89, VMI 85. Strunk

pumped in 26 points. Next was Welsh with 19 and Chrisman

who hit for 18 points. The Hilltoppers confronted their number one rival this

year again ; Fork Union. The team traveled to FUMA for a night game on February 1. This was the big game of the sea- son. SMA, if defeated, would be tied with the Blue Devils for first spot. It was an exceptional contest. Fork Union showed exceptionally fine shooting from the outside, but it wasn t enough to stop the Kablemen. Staunton's outside ability, coupled with the big board strength, held down the Devils to a defeat. The final score was SMA (No. 1) 95, FUMA (No. 2) 82. Welsh and Wells contributed 28 and 19 points respectively.

Saturday, February 4, the Hilltoppers of SMA met the HMA Tigers. The game was very slow with the half time totals 33 to 26, Staunton. The varsity slowed down in their performance, hitting a very low shooting percentage. The SMA ball players pulled through after a fired up second half. The final total, SMA's favor, 81-62. Chrisman hit for 15 points,

Welsh got 12, and Wells put in 11.

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