Cadet Joseph I. Munno ’12 Institute Society Dinner Remarks Nov. 11, 2011
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am Cadet Joseph Munno, president of the class of 2012. On behalf of my Brother Rats and all cadets in Barracks, I extend a warm welcome to you. My Brother Rats are well aware of how much private financial support has meant to us during our years in Barracks. Donors like you have provided us scholarships, supported our instructors, enhanced our facilities and, overall, improved our education. Your support means that, when we graduate in a few months, we will be better prepared for our careers, ready to succeed and ready to lead. Donors like you also have provided the
class of 2012 with an example of one of VMI’s great traditions: alumni support of those who follow them into Barracks. Your example has made us mindful of the responsibility that we will have as alumni to provide future cadets with the same opportunities to learn that we had – by giving to VMI. Your example also has inspired us to organize an effort within the class that I am sure will culminate in a truly impressive Graduation Gift next May. Thank you for coming to Post this evening, and again, thank you for your generosity.
Establishing a new custom, the VMI Foundation invited the president of the class of 2012, Cadet Joseph Munno, to address the event attendees.
Reception for Young Alumni
Above: Norfolk (Virginia) Mayor Paul Fraim ’71, president of the VMI Board of Visitors, left, attended the reception, as did Ernesto Sampson ’98, newly appointed member of the BOV, right, With them is Randy Blanks ’67, President of The VMI Alumni Association, Inc.
Young alumni – graduates within the last 15 years – who attended the Institute Society Dinner were invited to a cocktail reception hosted by Randy Blanks ’67, president of The VMI Alumni Association, Inc. During his brief remarks, Blanks expressed his thanks for their early involvement and financial support. The evening also provided an opportunity for young alumni to receive a red, white and yellow ribbon frequently worn with formal attire at the Institute Society Dinner. Receiving their red, white and yellow ribbons from Randy Blanks ’67 were, photo at right, Will Ray ’05; below right, Bree Adams ’04; and below middle, David Baber ’02.
John Adams ’96 and his wife, Lisa.
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