A group spearheaded by VMI alums is leading an effort to get a “full and immediate explanation” from the school’s Board of Visitors as to why it voted against extending the contract of Superintendent Cedric T. Wins.
“This decision, made in a hastily scheduled, closed-door session with less than four days notice thereby limiting the opportunity for public input, and without transparency or explanation, has sent shockwaves through the VMI community and raises serious concerns about the motives behind this abrupt and unjustifiable action,” an open letter from In Alma Mater’s Name, which describes itself as a “nonpartisan, non-political community dedicated to preserving the traditions, values, and excellence of the Virginia Military Institute.”
The name of the group refers to the opening line of the VMI fight song, “VMI Spirit,” which begins:…