Tinker Toy Tech
1976 Alexandria, VA Dropped out of GMU. Started engineering curriculum at NVCC. Annandale campus was called Tinkertoy Tech on the Turnpike. Started working as a TV Repairman for Halls TV and Electronics.
Category: College
Start VT
1978 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Take a townhouse with friend Jan Schoecle. Start dating Monta Jean Start doing radio on WUVT. Bill Dunkum gets married.
Early VT
1979 Virginia Tech Study Materials Science. Roommate wanders off and shoots himself.
Roommate Jan Schoechle
This was a very strange episode in Kurt’s life, that must have had a deep effect. Read More …
Going for the BS and WUVT
Pictures of people he kept–probably WUVT related. Read More …
WUVT Radio–Captain Hoodel Show
I found a cassette of Kurt’s radio show and my brother in law, Tibor, turned it into audio files to share with you. The show was supposed to be starting at 6 a.m. and go to 12 followed by Carol Read More …
On the Engineering Track
Got his BS Physics, Material Science in July 1981 and this. His diplomas are behind glass but this certification was mouldering away in a box in the garage.
Fraternities in Physics and Math
These areas were certainly his strong suit. He was a scientist. Read More …
VT Fun Times
1980 Virginia Tech Get Steve Floyd as a roommate. Country-cut ribs on the grill and omelet wars were on the menu. There was a lot of partying during this time.
VT
1981 Virginia Tech Earn BS Physics. Study logic. Get Jim Lynn as a roommate. Wing Chun Kung Fu.