When did Olin and Preston Institute Open?

When was the Morrill Land Grant Act?

When was the Corps organized into one battalion, two companies?

When were the original school colors adapted (black/grey)?

When was the first Bugle published?

When was ‘Polytechnic Institute’ added to the end of the school's name?

When did Julian Burruss commande E-battery?

When did a live Hokie Bird appear at games?

When did John Hutcheson commanded E-Company?

When was Army ROTC established?

When were the first females admitted as full time students?

When did the first female earn a degree and who was she?

When was the Student Union formed?

When did the Corps become optional?

When was ‘and State University’ added to the school's name?

When were females admitted into the Corps and in what squadron were the organized?

When was Naval ROTC established?

When were Camo BDUs adopted replacing pickle bag?

When did the minor in Leadership become available?

Upper left, Commonwealth of Virginia

                   Upper right, Surveyors level and rod over scroll—Engineering

Bottom left, chemical retort—Science

             Bottom right, husked ear of corn—Agriculture

What are the five names of Virginia Tech?

1. Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872)

      2. Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896)

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970)

5. Virginia Tech (1980)

Who were the first 5 University Presidents?

1. Charles L. Minor (1872-1979)

2.  John L. Buchanan (March 1880)

3.  Col. Scott Shipp (April 1880)

4.  Prof. John Hart (1880-1881)

5.  John L. Buchanan (May 1881-January 1882)

Who were the 6th through 10th University Presidents?

6. Thomas Conrad (1882-1886); he was a confederate spy and scout!

7. Lindsay L. Lomax (1886-1891); he was a confederate general

8. John M. McBryde (1891-1907); He was the father of modern VPI!

9. Paul B. Barringer (1907-1913)

10. Joseph D. Eggleston (1913-1919)

Who were the 11th through 15th University Presidents?

11. Julian A. Burruss 1898 (1919-1945); commanded E-battery in 1898

12.  John R. Hutcheson ’07 (1945-1947); commanded E-company in 1907

13. Walter S. Newman (1947-1962); library

 14. T. Marshall Hahn, Jr. (1962-1975)

15. William E. Lavery (1975-1988)

Who were the last three University Presidents?

16. James D. McComas (1988-1993); liked to work out a lot

17. Paul E. Torgerson (1993-2000)

18. Charles W. Steger (2000-Present)

13 Gargoyles:

4 at Eggleston

4 at Hillcrest

3 at Smyth

2 at Saunders

80.5 25’ 16” W- 37.5 13’54” N

The primary purpose of "Sounding Off" is to instill in each new cadet an appreciation for military courtesy, and to gain self-confidence in addressing classmates, upper-class cadets, and officers. The secondary purpose is to enable new cadets to quickly learn the first names of their classmates within their company, and to recognize the name and rank of members of their chain of command.

The purpose of New Cadet Knowledge is to instill in each cadet a level of information essential for him/her to excel as a cadet and student at Virginia Tech, and to gain an appreciation of the traditions, customs, and history of the Corps of Cadets and the University.

The purpose of the New Cadet Haircut Policy is to build group identity among the members of the freshman class, promote personal hygiene, and to aid the new cadet in his/her time management skills during a very busy New Cadet Week, and early part of the freshman year.

The purpose of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is to develop leaders of exemplary character who are imbued with the concept of selfless service, and prepared to serve the commonwealth and the nation – either in or out of uniform – for a lifetime.

The mission of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is to graduate leaders of exemplary character who are instilled with the values and skills essential for leadership success in service to the nation.

The vision of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is to develop leaders who have the highest standards of integrity and a life-long commitment to the university’s motto,

Ut Prosim, "That I May Serve".

I am a Virginia Tech Cadet committed to the ideals upon which the Institute was founded: Brotherhood, and Honor, Leadership and Loyalty, Service and Sacrifice, Duty and "Ut Prosim."

As a cadet I strive to embody the highest standards of discipline, dignity, and integrity in all that I endeavor. I know that I am at all times an ambassador of the Institute and will conduct myself accordingly.

Above all, I recognize that my membership in the Corps of Cadets places upon me the responsibility to obey the cadet regulations, and to respect the lawful orders of those Officers and cadets appointed over me in order "That I May Serve."

(1) I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.

(2) I will obey my special orders; and perform all my duties in a military manner.

(3) I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered by instructions to the Corporal of the Guard.