A comment was made that the committee sometimes has a hard time due to a lack of nominations submitted. With all that's going on at the Institute everyone should be appalled by a lack of nominations. Consider this Cyber Executive Order Number 1. The motion did not carry. In VMI's history only 19 people have been honored in this fashion.
System appears to have trended toward one of mean spiritedness.
Two sessions have been held between alumni and cadets to discuss the dyke system, its origins and its goals. Dyke School was held for first class. May be a need to review class privileges. Cadets must submit applications. Selection panel is made up of active duty military officers from the MS department.