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Major Roy Hamilton, as Matador
by B.E. Clement Jr.,
Class of 1967
As a professor of military Science,
Major Roy Hamilton was the embodiment of military expertise and
human excellence. He projected the perfected blends of self-confidence
and reserve, expediency and proficiency, humility and resolve.
Major Hamilton's military science presentations were as meticulously
prepared and flawlessly executed as his uniform was finely tailored
and decorated. One day a cadet, well know for his big mouth and
gregarious behavior mistook the Major's average stature and mild
manners for weakness. The bully interrupted the lecture with
a question calculated to be both embarrassing to the Major and
disruptive to the class. The bully, a 230 pound football player,
had a very bright buddy who seemed to enjoy vicariously his obnoxious
and uninhibited performances. As the bully rose from his seat
he feigned seriousness as he popped the ridiculous question:
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