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Class of 2018 Commencement
May 16, 2018—Family and friends gathered in Cameron Hall today as 373 graduates crossed the stage. Prior to receiving their diplomas, cadets were addressed by 69th Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, VMI superintendent Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III ’62, class president Joey Brown, and valedictorian Thomas Schmitt.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.
Video of this week’s commencement and commissioning ceremonies is available at vmi.edu/livestream.
New Market Parade
May 15, 2018—During the New Market Ceremony and Parade today, the Corps honors cadets killed in the Battle of New Market and all alumni killed in action. Retired Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper ’66 received the New Market Medal—VMI’s highest honor—during the ceremony.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin and Maj. John Robertson IV.
Commissioning
May 15, 2018—Almost 200 cadets took the commissioning oath in a joint ceremony held this morning in Cameron Hall. Afterwards, families joined the newly commissioned second lieutenants and ensigns for individual pin-on ceremonies around post.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin, Ashlie Walter, and Kelly Nye.
Change of Command
May 14, 2018—Finn Swenson ’18 ceremonially hands off leadership of the Corps of Cadets to Ben Dixon ’19 before the change of command parade this afternoon.— VMI Photos by Kelly Nye.
Institute Awards
May 14, 2018—Cadets, faculty, and staff members are honored for their accomplishments during the Institute Awards ceremony in Cameron Hall this morning. – VMI Photos by Kelly Nye.
Ring Figure Ball
Dec. 3, 2016 – Second Class Cadets and their dates attend the Ring Figure ball this evening in Marshall Hall. – VMI Photos by Kelly Nye.
Ring Presentation Ceremony
Dec. 3, 2016 – Members of the Class of 2018 receive their rings and form up in the shape of the number 18 during the ring presentation ceremony held in Cameron Hall this morning. – VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.
Raising a Ruckus
Jan. 31, 2015 -- Breakout commences with the annual tradition of firing blanks in the barracks courtyards to wake the rats. -- VMI Video by Steve Hanes.
Purchase photos of Breakout at www.vmi.edu/photostore.
