Staunton Military Academy - Shrapnel Yearbook (Staunton, VA)

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year. Among our patrons and chaperons are: Lieut Col. and Mrs. Wilbur M. Phelps, Major and Mrs. Roy W. Wonson, Maj. and Mrs. L. L. Sutherland, Maj. and Mrs. H. G. Acker, Maj. and Mrs. A. M. Patch, Capt. and Mrs. S. S. Pitcher, Capt. and Mrs. Thos. Beardsworth. Mrs. S. D. Timberlake, Mrs. Elizabeth L '. M' ' W ' ' ' ogan, ls. L. NV1tz, Mis. M. W. Meicereau, Mrs. W. I Perry, and Mrs. I. M. Perry. They, too, could not go unmentioned, and we hope they will accept a vote of thanks for the interest they have shown in the corps, and that their atendance will continue. During the Christmas Holidays, when the majority of the bovs under the Blue and Gold were with those dearest to them, some remained at the institution, as their home ' t f 1' ' ' ' s weie oo c istant. But they we1e not to have a barren Cl'1I'1SlI1'11ElS, For everywhere they found welcome. Mrs. S. D Timberlake, Mrs. W. I. Perry, and Mrs. I. L. Witz, of Staunton, and others, helped keep the pot boilinw- These l 5. Cac els all comment on and only regret that those days were so few in number. Q f s' .V ' . . . e w tai-22.2 'faint -. 'Ht '1 : ' ., 5 A g.:.1:. A J Q 1 122 ' ff-2 1-- 2 f '?3.a.s'J.2-L1E'ii:i: :EE1'2Z1a:- Z'l'T1. --.,1,..'1-ra.. . rr i f , .. ,j iw -. ' 157 'lt' ' '12-2-'1.'Sf+ i:.g.rE1?i'- gif ' -T -cf-, -5.5 ' :g.,,,g r f :gag 1,5 - ,,.5,1.fA gags- -: . 1 . ,..,:,: . 1 i ' 'i' -433: 5'---:-'lit S j I 1 V . - 'mg -t:s,:'jQ,'j V ' - 5'-. 1-' .51 1

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T burial The social season has turned out a good parallel to last yc1 S, WhiCl'1 We all know could no-t have been improved on. VVhile some changes have been made in the management, they all have proved benefactors to this necessary side of academy life. INFORMALS Informal dances have been held regularly every two weeks, with a few excep- tions, and have met the greatest satisfaction of all. The Blue and Gold Boys, or the Zoos-zoos of Staunton, furnished the music. The best of all was undoubtedly the Final Christmas Dance, given on the evening of December 15th with the Mason-Dixon 7 and their harmony. This f'pep orchestra was greeted with the applause of all. Many or the young ladies from Stuart Hall were present, and we hope for their attendance at the social functions in the near future. FORMALS The Thanksgivng Cotillion had a large attendance. The strains o-f VValen's, from Wasliingtoii, topped the evening. They not only played, but entertained as well. Many young ladies from out of town, and ex-cadets were present. Such was the starter for the Formals of the year. The Wasliiiigtoii Birthday Hop, due to quarantine by orderio-f the Post Medical Oflicer, was postponed and held on March 4th. Gaul's Orchestra, from Baltimore, made their first appearance in this vicinity then, and the occasion carries memories for many. Social activities were greatly accelerated with the occurrence of the annual Spring Hop, on the evening of April 16th. The Mason-Dixon 7 once more proclaimed their ability as a group of popular instrumentalists. The young ladies and their evening gowns were attractive features of the hour. In short, the affair was the topic of general conversation in the vicinity for weeks following. b To form the acme of social endeavor on the Hilltop, preparations are being made for the two Final Dances, mainly the 'fSenior Prom. The Mason-Dixon 7 will again o-fhciate. Everyone looks forward to these two occasions as the last that we shall all experience together. Many patrons, alumni and young ladies from out of the city will be present, including the Compan S onsors, Y P It is to the untiring attention of Col. T. G. Iiussell and Major F. M. Sizer that we dedicate our thanks, as they have handled this tedious task the entire

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GYMNASIUNE AT FINAL HOP