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Arizona Chapter Holds Holiday Party
The Arizona Chapter gathers for a holiday party Dec. 7, 2021, at Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ in Tempe, Arizona. Attending are (from left) Charlie Hemphill ’65, Joe Howard ’97, Christine Howard, Diane Hemphill, Kate Farley, Sean Farley ’93, Kyle Farley, Skip Anders ’68, Ned Harris ’68, Polly Fromm, Bob Clingenpeel ’69, Jim Fromm ’67, Bert Schneider ’80, Frank Mulcahy ’91, Thom Brashears ’95, Karen Wheeler ’03, and Marta St. John-Anders. Photo by Eve O’Hannigan.
Senior alumni of the Central North Carolina – Raleigh Chapter gather for breakfast, Nov. 16, 2021. Seated at the lefthand table are Jane Walker, Dixie Walker ’70, Parky Parkman ’66, Bill Gibson ’65, Roger Rosenfield ’47, Laurie Turner, Drew Turner ’72, Glenn Garland ’75, Bill Murchison ’70, Paul Johnston ’61, Larry Wilson ’62, Pete Shelley ’74, and Susan Shelley. Seated at the righthand table are Barbara Hood, Ed Roney ’60, Susan Parker, Larry Parker ’59, Sam Hening, and Rick Hening ’75.
Several parents of current or former cadets attend the Central North Carolina – Raleigh Chapter Founders Day gathering Nov. 11, 2021. Pictured are (from left) Jennifer and Lee Hamrick, Danks Burton ’85, Tina and Michael Ruffin, Col. Adrian Bogart ’81, Josh Mayfield, Doug Burton ’80, Heather Mayfield, Julie McIntosh, and Connie and Charles Upshaw.
Members and guests of the Central North Carolina – Raleigh Chapter gather Nov. 11, 2021, to celebrate Founders Day. Present are (seated, from left) Dorris Gibson, Jennifer Hamrick, Pat Kelly, Tina Ruffin, Mary Fran Parkman, Allyson Ishihare, Julie McIntosh, Heather Mayfield, Connie Upshaw, (standing) Lee Hamrick, Larry Wilson ’62, Don Brown ’71, Taylor Holt ’92, Bill Gibson ’65, Chris Demmons ’88, Thom Brashears ’95, Mike Kelly ’73, Michael Ruffin, Doug Burton ’80, Col. Adrian Bogart ’81, Doug Burton Jr. ’14, Rick Hening ’75, Luke Hale ’00, Parky Parkman ’66, Paul Johnston ’61, Doug Burton ’80, Josh Mayfield, Graham Shirley ’85, Charlie Upshaw, and (not pictured) Dixie and Jane Walker ’70, and Drew and Laurie Turner ’72.
At a December 2021 breakfast gathering for senior alumni of the Central North Carolina – Raleigh Chapter are (front row, from left) Roger Rosenfield ’47, Rick Hening ’75, Sam Hening, Mike Kelly ’73, Pete Shelley ’74, (back row, from left) Bill Gibson ’65, Paul Johnston ’61, Bill Murchison ’70, Dixie Walker ’70, Larry Wilson ’62, and Kent Wheeless ’74.
Attending the January 2022 breakfast gathering for senior alumni of the Central North Carolina – Raleigh Chapter are Dixie Walker ’70, Barton Pasco ’77, Drew Turner ’72, Roger Rosenfield ’47, Paul Johnston ’61, Bill Murchison ’70, Bill Gibson ’65, Sam Hening, Parky Parkman ’66, Glenn Garland ’75, and Rick Hening ’75.
Hawaii Chapter Honors Takata ’74
The Hawaii Chapter holds a social Aug. 27, 2021, honoring 20-plus years of service for Russ Takata ’74 as the Hawaii Chapter president. The event was hosted by Ian Brooks ’97 at his Ko’Olau Distillery in Kailua, Hawaii. Present are (from left) Chris Hoskins ’95, Russ Takata ’74, Gary Rose ’91, and Ian Brooks ’97.
Hawaii Chapter Holds Founders Day Gathering
The Hawaii Chapter gathers for a Founders Day 2021 celebration hosted by Dave Bhatta ’06 and his wife, Emily, at their beach home in Kailua, Hawaii. Pictured are Bhatta, Chris Hoskins ’95, Gary Rose ’91, Chris Chang-Lo ’07, Josh Strickler ’95, Alexandra Hill Gibbs ’18, Mike McGraw ’88, Aaron Gibbs ’16, James Vik ’02, Weldon Eddins ’62, Don Bradshaw ’80, Paul Keel ’80, and Ian Brooks ’97.
Taiwan Chapter Celebrates Founders Day
The Midlands South Carolina – Palmetto Chapter holds a Founders Day gathering Nov. 13, 2021. Pictured are (from left) Wendle Snapp ’54, Hall Brodie ’74, Carl Hammond ’00, Ann Snapp (seated), Steve Smith ’73, Wade Stinnette ’80, and Grey Farthing ’79. The event was held at the home of Tim McConnell ’73.
Members of the Taiwan Chapter celebrate Founders Day, Nov. 11, 2021. Present are (second row, from left) Li Hsing Lai ’21, Ching Wen Yang ’21, Yu Wei Chang ’10, Kuo Ruey Liang ’03, Shu Hsiang Hsu ’02, Ming Ching Jou ’02, Pang Tu ’03, Lieh Hao Wu ’10, Chung Yu Liu ’14, Kuo En Cheng ’18, Meng Yu Wang ’19, (front row, from left) Wun Hoa Jai ’97, Jung Chun Lai ’96, Kung Cho Chao ’95, Cheng Hsiang Ho ’92, Ching Pu Chen ’85, John Kao ’91, Hsiao Wen Yu ’98, and Chin Chia Fan ’99.
Virginia Beach Chapter Holds Topgolf Event
Thirty-two alumni attend a Topgolf event organized by the Virginia Beach Chapter Nov. 4, 2021, where they are welcomed by Al Cuellar ’88, chapter president, and Christopher McCallum ’96, vice president. The most senior class present is represented by John Arthur ’79 and the youngest by Noah Smith ’21.
Graduate School Partnerships
The Virginia Military Institute has forged relationships with graduate and professional schools in Virginia and across the U.S. These agreements offer opportunities, including admissions concessions, internships, guaranteed interviews and, in some cases, guaranteed admissions.
Partnerships include Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Florida State University, Norwich University, Arizona State, and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Programs include law, medicine, business, engineering, and communications.
Contact Ashley Clarke at clarkean@vmi.edu for more information.
Tampa Chapter Remembers Pearl Harbor
To remember and honor the attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, Roland Tiso ’73 joins neighbor Bob Bailey ’72 and fellow retired Army veteran David Miller of North Carolina State at the First Watch restaurant.
Tampa Chapter Gathers on Founders Day
Three former New York state matriculants come together under the auspices of the West Coast Florida – Tampa Chapter on Founders Day, Nov. 11, 2021. Pictured are (from left) Jim Heine ’73, Bob Bailey ’72, and Chris Copeland ’15.
Jonathan M. Daniels 1961 Seminary Scholarship
Dr. G. Lee Southard ’59 and his family established the Jonathan M. Daniels 1961 Seminary Scholarship in 1985. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist VMI graduates pursuing an advanced degree leading to Protestant Christian ministry. The scholarship is named in honor of Jonathan M. Daniels ’61, who, after graduating from VMI, followed a call to ministry and entered seminary.
For more information, applications, and instructions, please contact Mary Cannon, administrative assistant in the VMI Chaplains’ Office, at cannonml@vmi.edu.
The degree pursued must lead to service as a pastor or military chaplain in Protestant ministry. The deadline for submitting the application is June 15 of each year. Scholarships are awarded in July.
Wilmington Chapter Holds Old Corps Breakfast
The Wilmington Chapter holds its Old Corps breakfast Dec. 7, 2021, at the Boat House in Wilmington, North Carolina. Attending are Tom Tolbert ’66, Henry Brown ’60, Harley Myler ’75, Gregory Weaver ’79, and John Gangemi ’61.
Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins ’85, superintendent, poses with alumnae who returned to post for the National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration Jan. 29, 2022, coordinated by VMI athletics and the VMI Alumni Agencies. Pictured are Mary Schriver ’14, Emily Fulton ’18, Tasha Lowery ’02, Rachel McGraw Wigand ’02, Rebecca Serrano ’18, Jackie Briski ’09, Mildred Cooper ’05, Jackie Parks ’02, Naomi Pike ’02, Gussie Lord ’01, Angela Vizzi ’02, and Traci Schultz ’02.—Photo courtesy Bridget Shanks, VMI Alumni Association program outreach officer.
