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For all aspiring leaders. The official Twitter account for Virginia Military Institute. #RahVaMil Comment policy: bit.ly/30nc1qg
EducationLexington, Virginiavmi.eduJoined March 2013
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“If you want to challenge yourself in ways you never imagined, and grow as an individual, VMI is the school for you.” London Yerasimides '23 is a psychology major, minoring in national security and is in the honors program.
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VMI Athletics announced Monday that Saturday's home basketball game between VMI and Western Carolina will feature a canned food drive to benefit local food shelters. For every food item donated, fans will receive one free admission to the game.
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Basketball Hosts Canned Food Drive Saturday - Virginia Military Institute
LEXINGTON, Va. - VMI Athletics announced Monday that Saturday's home basketball game between VMI and Western Carolina will feature a canned food drive to benefit local food shelters.
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“Do not be afraid to try new things because you never know where they will take you.” Binh Tran ’23 is an electrical and computer engineering major from Ashburn, Virginia. Tran plans to commission into the U.S. Air Force after graduation.
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Who served as a role model to your leadership journey at VMI? "My dad has been my mentor when it comes to leadership. I have observed how he manages and inspires his employees to be the best version of themselves. I was fortunate to have the experience of leading and influencing my peers from a young age."
Do you have any advice for prospective VMI students? "Do not be afraid to try new things because you never know where they will take you."
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For Erik Gottmann '25, Christmas Day was far from ordinary. While visiting the Austrian Alps, Gottmann and his brothers found themselves ready to aid in a survival situation following an avalanche. Read more about Gottmann's heroic actions: bit.ly/VMI-AvalancheR
Gottmann stands in the sunlight while wearing a VMI jacket.
Crews work in the snow to assist those affected by avalanche.
The Gottmann family on the ski slope in Zürs, Austria. L-R: Steven, Kristan, Hans, Erik, and Troy. Photo courtesy of Erik Gottman ’25.
Skiers, including Erik Gottman ’25, scramble to rescue the avalanche victims in Zürs, Austria.
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“You can do anything that you put your mind to.” Garrett Petruskie ’23 is a civil engineering major from Colonial Beach, Virginia. After graduation, he will commission into the Army and hopes to serve as an armor officer.
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Hometown, major, and post-graduation plans? "I'm a civil engineering major from Colonial Beach, Virginia. I am on track to commission into the Army after graduation where I have hopes to serve as an armor officer."
Who served as a role model to your leadership journey at VMI? "When I matriculated, I admired the 1st Class leadership positions. The cadets that held those positions seemed so squared away and I thought they represented what a model cadet should look like."
Do you have any advice for prospective VMI students? "VMI has taught me that you can do anything you put your mind to. I highly recommend this place to those who want to become better at everything they do."
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Congratulations to the graduates who commissioned into the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy last night. These young men continue a proud tradition of VMI graduates electing to serve their nation.
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"If you let the game teach you, it...takes you places"
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Sam Wolfe shares his story of how he became a Keydet, his challenges of juggling basketball, ROTC, and school, and his future plans after VMI. #RahVaMil
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My VMI Story: Sam Wolfe
"If you let the game teach you, it...takes you places"VMI Basketball's Sam Wolfe shares his story of how he became a Keydet, his challenges of juggling baske...
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It was an electric afternoon for cadets in Col. Jim Squire's electrical and computer engineering course as cadets shared their knowledge with students of Lylburn Downing Middle School.🔌💡
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Cadets have been hard at work all semester and today, on Reading Day, spent crucial time reviewing course work and making final preparations for their exams.
VMI cadet wearing OCPs stands in the library reading a book.
Group of cadets gathers around a table and white board for exam review.
Two cadets look at library materials on shelves.
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Making spirits bright! The Institute welcomed VMI cadets, employees, their families, and the community to “Carols in the Courtyard” and to the annual "Christmas Candlelight Service" in Memorial Hall.
VMI Glee Club members in festive hats singing in Barracks.
Maj. Gen. Wins and Mrs. Wins with cadets in Memorial Hall, holding candles and surrounded by holiday décor.
VMI cadets holding candles during an event in Memorial Hall.
VMI Glee Club members in festive hats singing in Barracks.
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