The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Tuesday, July 23, 1996                TAG: 9607230014
SECTION: FRONT                   PAGE: A14  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                            LENGTH:   17 lines

NOT VMI

If women want to be admitted to VMI, they should understand they will be subjected to the same physical requirements expected of male students. ``When in Rome, do as the Romans do.''

If the school is changed to suit women, that will not be VMI. The women's-rights groups are just trying to throw their weight around - not a one wants VMI as it is today.

NANCY HAMILTON

Smithfield, July 15, 1996 by CNB