Author Archives: Chips Lanier

Going to Finals in 2011? Read This….

Posted on 14 June 2010 by Chips Lanier

from VMI Communications and Marketing: VMI’s Finals activities for the Class of 2011 will be occurring on: * Saturday, 14 May (Institute Awards in the morning, Graduation Parade in the afternoon, Baccalaureate in the evening) * Sunday, 15 May (Commissioning … Continue reading →

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Post Reunion Update

Posted on 10 May 2010 by Chips Lanier

I have received a DVD of photos from Smack McLemore and a couple of links to others as well as a couple of other shots.  I will be working to get these up on line over the next week or … Continue reading →

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Reminder from Ned Haley

Posted on 22 March 2010 by Chips Lanier

(Posted on behalf of Ned Haley) Hi Everyone, Just received an updated list of registrants for our 40th Reunion, coming up in less than five weeks (April 23-24).  With 78 BRs and 60 spouses, the list now has a total … Continue reading →

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40th Reunion — Register ASAP

Posted on 7 March 2010 by Chips Lanier

 Posted on behalf of Ned Haley. Hi Everyone! It’s Reunion time!! Last week I sent you the “VMI Class of 1970 Contact List” with the latest contact information for all 350 of our classmates. The email addresses and other info … Continue reading →

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VMI to Honor Two Governors Next Week

Posted on 13 January 2010 by Chips Lanier

From VMI Communications and Marketing: Cadets at Virginia Military Institute will honor Gov. Timothy Kaine Thursday, Jan.  14, when he visits the Institute in the final days of his term, and they will march in the inaugural parade of Gov.-elect … Continue reading →

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National Headlines Again — Department of Education Investigation

Posted on 24 November 2009 by Chips Lanier

I opened the Dayton Daily News yesterday and suddenly there was an article from the Associated Press that was plastered across page 10 (with a picture, no less) about the investigation at school (see my earlier post).  Quite strange to … Continue reading →

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Cadet Dies After Training Event (Updated)

Posted on 9 November 2009 by Chips Lanier

From multiple news sources: Nov. 7, 2009 – A Rat collapsed following a training event and was pronounced dead shortly after noon today at Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital. John Alexander Evans, 19, of Highland, Md., collapsed in his Barracks room … Continue reading →

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Washington Post Article

Posted on 31 October 2009 by Chips Lanier

In case you didn’t get the notice about it, there is an interesting article in the Washington Post about the Institute including  a video interview with Gen Peay.  Click on this link to check it out.

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NPR to Feature Cadet-Developed Device

Posted on 27 October 2009 by Chips Lanier

VMI cadets have developed an underground transmitter and portable topside receiver that will allow trapped miners to communicate with those above ground. Another group of cadets is working to commercialize this life-saving device. There will be an interview about this … Continue reading →

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Institute Report Available Online

Posted on 13 October 2009 by Chips Lanier

The October issue of the Institute Report is now available for download. In this issue you will find: — Measures to strengthen the academic program; — With a economy just beginning to recover, fund raising gains are hard won; — … Continue reading →

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