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Cadre Training
Aug. 13, 2020—Members of cadre practice march-up for the incoming matriculants. This week is also an opportunity to prepare corporals for their rat training duties, which include demonstrating new safety guidelines.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin and Kelly Nye.
Rank Announcements
March 11, 2020—The class of 2021 gathered in Jackson Memorial Hall last night as rank announcements were made for academic year 2020-21. Next year’s cadet captains are Troy Smith, regimental commander; Joseph Murray, regimental executive officer; Jacob Saunders, 1st Battalion commander; Joshua Lassiter, 1st Battalion executive officer; Jonathan West, 2nd Battalion commander; James Booth, 2nd Battalion executive officer; Benjamin Ashmore, S1 captain; Eric Munro, S2 captain; Adam Alexander, S3 captain; Kyle Karadayi, S4 captain; Parker Davis, S5 captain; John Duncan IV, S6 captain; Joshua Krogman, S7 captain; Nathan Krug, Company A commander; Tyler Haiges, Company B commander; Emma Pratt, Company C commander; Junius Cox, Company D commander; Kevin Rae, Band Company commander; Leslie Giron-Molina, Company E commander; Jordan Chauklin, Company F commander; David Lanclos, Company G commander; Adam Fodness, Company H commander; and Harrison Smith, Company I commander.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.
Class of 2021 Commencement
May 16, 2021—Nearly 350 cadets crossed the stage in Foster Stadium to receive their diplomas today from Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins ’85. Guest speaker, Gen. Gustave Perna, chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed, addressed the graduates and stressed the importance of accountability and finding purpose. The crowd also heard remarks from valedictorian Jordan Chaulklin ’21 and class president Dylan Stoltzfus ’21.
Commissioning May 15, 2021—Cadets joining the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force took their commissioning oaths in a joint ceremony held this morning in Foster Stadium. Afterward, families joined the newly commissioned second lieutenants and ensigns for individual pin-on ceremonies around post.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin and Kelly Nye.
Change of Command
May 14, 2021—Troy Smith ’21 ceremoniously hands over leadership of the Corps of Cadets to Kasey Meredith ’22 during the graduation parade this morning.—VMI Photos by Kelly Nye.
Culmination
Feb. 3, 2018—Rats charge the Parade Ground as breakout culminates in barracks. After dinner and Old Yells this evening, the rat line will end for the class of 2021.—VMI Photos by Kelly Nye, Ashlie Walter, and Ben Outland ’19.
Breakout Continues
Feb. 3, 2018—Rats march to McKethan Park then split into workout stations as breakout continues.—VMI Photos by Kelly Nye and Ashlie Walter.
Rude Awakening
Feb. 3, 2018—Breakout begins for the class of 2018 plus 3 early this morning with a sweat party in Cocke Hall followed by workout stations on North Post.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.
