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North Jersey Chapter Hosts Rat Send-off On Aug. 8, 2015, the North Jersey Chapter hosted a rat send-off at the Summit New Jersey Elks Lodge 1246. In their largest send-off event, more than 60 alumni, parents, friends, current cadets and matriculating cadets were present. John Lane ’68 spoke on the founding of VMI, the meaning of Col. J.T.L Preston’s inscription on the parapet and the things that make VMI special. Eight incoming cadets from New Jersey and New York were recognized, and each was given a copy of the book, “Virginia’s Ring,” with a personalized autograph from author Lynn Seldon ’83. Left: Pictured at the event were, from left, Kevin Sincavage ’87, Ken Kalisky ’73, John Bove ’19, Maxwell Horowitz ’19, Eddie Gloeggler ’14, Alec Vasi ’19, Kishan Patel ’19, Nicholas Zimmerman ’19, Jacob Ferraro ’19, Spencer Balsom ’19, Tyler Bernero ’19, Rick Wolffe ’78, Andy Tunnard ’89, Matt Lazzarotti ’18, John Lane ’68, Joe Riccadonna ’18, Nick Celfo ’18 and Brian Holt ’08. Present but not pictured was Robbie DiDomenico ’07.
Tampa Alumni Host Rat Send-off A week before matriculation, Tampa area alumni gathered at Hula Bay Restaurant on the Tampa Bay waterfront to give their best wishes and encouragement to Ben Wagner ’19, then a matriculating cadet, and his parents. Also attending this year’s event were 3rd Class Cadet Bryson Kelly ’18, last year’s send-off recipient; and Betty Valenti, Grace Bailey and Ann Lloyd, alumni wives.
Above: From left, Phil Valenti ’66, John Kudrysch ’15, Hartnell Paultre ’15, Ben Wagner ’19, Bryson Kelly ’18, Bob Bailey ’72 and Cal Lloyd ’62. Right: Ben Wagner ’19 and his parents.
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