High School Cadet Corps - Adjutant Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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number of years. Captain Robert W. Norton, U. S. A., relieved Major Payne of his duties at Eastern. In the early part of 1932, the Corps participated in numerous celebrations of the George Washington Bicentennial. The most in- teresting of these was the Army Day Parade, in which the entire Brigade took part. At the beginning of this year the P. M. S. and T. Colonel Craigie, and his staff of assist- ant instructors were removed from office by a national economy act which was passed in Con- gress during the summer. This was indeed a very hard blow to the Cadet Corps, one from which it would have been very diiiicult to re- cover had not Colonel Craigie kindly volun- teered his services as Cadet Instructor. The Corps appreciates this generous act of Colonel Craigie's and holds him in their high esteem. Lieutenant Paul L. Doerr of the Infantry Re- serve, was appointed Colonel Craigie's assistant. We are also indebted to those teachers at each school who volunteered to be faculty instructors of the cadets. Their assistance has been very valuable. This year, the outstanding celebra- tion in which the Corps participated was the in- augural of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The entire -Bfigade marched. In'November, through the Brigade Commander, lthe'cadets placed a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington. This impressive ceremony was in- troduced by Dr. Stephen E. Kramer three years ago and has been carried on each succeeding year. So through fifty long years, the Cadet Corps has developed from a mere two companies to a large and completely organized Brigade of thirty companies and four bands. The Washington High School Cadet Corps is said to be the best in its class in the country. And all indications seem to say that the Corps will continue to progress and grow in the same manner as it has done in the past half century. As we celebrate our Golden Anniversary, We can look back over the colorful history of the Cadets and feel mighty proud that we belong to such a high type organization. In the hearts of all of us is that immortal spirit of the Corps, that do or die spirit that makes men. In the future as in the past, the guiding command of the Washington High School Cadet Corps will always ring out, Forward, March! Attention Students! Let us demonstrate the New Underwood Portable with 4-Bank Standard Keyboard, equipped with all devices neces- sary for the convenience of the operator. It is light, compact and durable. Just another outstanding product of the Under- wood Elliott Fisher Company. PRICE RANGE 3634.50 to 575.00-TERM PAYMENTS UNDERWOOD ELLIOTT FISHER COMPANY 1413 NEW YORK AVENUE, N. W. I District 1630 Washington, D. C. f..,,a.a 1862 Phener 5410 coRcoRAN scHooL OF ART AVE. 7TH ST., N. W. THE COPELAND COMPANY NEW YORK if 1 TUITION FREE-ANNLIAI. ENTRANCE FEE 11525.00 FLAGS - TENTS - WINDOW SHADES CANVAS PRODUCTS School and Fraternity Pennants and Emblems 1331 FOURTEENTH STREET, N. VU. WASHINGTON, D. C. Students may register at any time during the school year. Day and Evening Classes in Drawing, Painting and Sculpture-Lectures on Composition Addrerv all ronwzznzimfloizf to MISS AGNES MAYO, Ser1'etm'y Twelve

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inactive, received numerous certificates from the War Department for meritorious service in as- sisting in the Registration for the Selective Draft. We feel justly proud of those cadets who vol- unteered their service and marched away under the flag of their country. In November, 1918, Colonel Yater resigned and Major Shoults was placed in his position. Then in 1919, Lieutenant Richard R. Day, U. S. M. C., was appointed instructor. He introduced an entirely new drill much more interesting. The Cadet Corps had now in- creased in size until it consisted of twenty-three companies, approximately 1,350 men. During this time, the Cadets participated in many parades, most notable among which was the Parade of the National Army Essay Contest. The drill elicited many compliments from gov- ernment oflicials. The year 1920 witnessed the introduction of the War Games, now called the Military Map Problems. in Cadet activities. Lieutenant Day inaugurated the War Games for the purpose of explaining the basic principles of Tactical Problems. The series was conducted on an elimination basis similar to the present method. The need was felt for the organization of a medical company. The company desig- nated by the letter was under the direction of Dr. Wallace Yater. It was found to be quite useful, but was discontinued a few years later. The High School Cadet Rifle Team was also introduced this year. The team was under the capable leadership of Mr. Walter R. Stokes, an expert rifleman. During its first year. the Team did remarkably well. Since then it has carried off high honors in all the contests in which it engaged. Another innovation of this year was the Junior High School Company. The com- pany was made up of Junior High School stu- dents and admitted into the Cadet Corps. In 1921, our own revered Lieutenant Colonel Wallace M. Craigie, U. S. A., became the Pro- fessor of Military Science and Tactics. Captains Stecker and Johnson were appointed his assist- ants. Later in the year, two companies of Cadets were present at the ceremonies held around th-e Washington Monument. The entire Corps also acted as a Guard of Honor during President Harding's inauguration. ln the fall of 1922, Major B. O. Kennedy and Captain A. J. O'Keefe became Assistant Instructors. Under their guidance the Corps took part in a number of ceremonies. A Cadet Court or Tribunal. composed of the higher ranking Cadet officers, which tried all cases of infraction of the Rules and Regulations of the Cadets, was established during the year. The Corps was by this time completely equipped with a much better type of rifle and accoutre- ments. A fully equipped band, in two divisions had been organized and trained to a high de- gree of proficiency. For the first time, formal Eleven -.-Q competition had been arranged between the Bat- talions of the Brigade. A Cadet Summer Camp had by then been firmly established. The effi- ciency of the Commissioned personnel, and, con- sequently, of the Corps itself, was greatly in- creased by this school for prospective officers. The camp has been continued each summer, and is very successful. ln 1924, the late Major Alexander W. Maish, U. S. A., was appointed instructor for the First Regiment and Captain William Judkins for the Second Regiment. The Regimental Competitive Drill was introduced for the first time in 1923 and has been very successful. At that date, the Corps consisted of three regiments and two bands. Major John S. Donovan, U. S. A., who had been with the Third Regiment, was transferred to the First Regiment in 1925. Major Raymond Ci. Payne became connected with the Third Reg- iment-Eastern and Western. During this year, the Junior High School Companies were dropped from the Brigade. Une of the most important of the competitives that had now been intro- duced, was the Annual Distinguished Non-Com- missioned Officer Competition. The purpose of the contest was to determine the outstanding non-commissioned officer in the Brigade. lt is still held each year, the finals during the Com'- pany Competitive Drill. In the fall of 1926, Captain David Van Pelt was appointed Instructor for the Second Reg- iment. Later the Brigade was grieved by the death of Captain Van Pelt, a man whom we all admired. The Cadet Uniform has been changed a number of times, the most radical of which occurring when the lapel collar now worn by the cadets was substituted for the high, stiff collar of the past. The new collar became a great asset to the neat appearance of the Corps. During these years, the Cadet Brigade contin- ued to expand and grow. lt participated in numerous ceremonies of different kinds. Mr. Frank Daniel, principal of McKinley High School, as Brigade Commander, headed the corps in President McKinley's inaugural parade. ln 1927, selected companies representing the corps, marched in the Inaugural parade of Pres- ident Herbert Hoover. In every Presidential in- auguration the cadets have had a part. Early in 1931, Nlajors Maish and Donovan were restored to their war-time rank-that of Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel, respectively. Later Colonel Maish became ill and was replaced by Lieutenant Colonel Frank Moorman, to whom we owe a debt of gratitude for his ser- vices. Colonel Maish failed to recover from his illness and died in the fall of the same year. ln him, the Cadet Corps lost a true and loyal friend who had given his service to us for a

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COLONEL BURTON R. ROSS AND THE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CADETS By BRIGADIER-GENERAL WILLIAM EDWARD HORTON, U. S. A., Retired A IA Graduate of the NVashingtou High School, Class of 18863 COLONEL BURTON R. Ross First Military Instructor of the Wash1'ngton High School Cadet Corps URING my first year I was a Private and Corporal in the Washington High School Cadet Corps: during my second year I was Color Sergeant, and my third year I was Cap.tain of Company B. There were four com- panies in the Battalion. In my second year, the then Captain Burton R. Ross was assigned as the Military Instructor of the Cadets. He was Captain of Company B, Washington Light Infantry, which at that time was the crack drill company of that organiza- tion. Captain Ross was a short, well-built man, of middle age, very alert in manner, and thoroughly posted in all matters pertaining to military drill and infantry drill regulations. He was clear cut and short in all of his remarks, and very distinct in all of his explanations and directions as to the correct and proper way of doing a par- ticular movement. Thirteen I remember very well, while a Color Sergeant of the Battalion, which was in l885, that the dedication of the Vilashington Monument took place on February 22 of that year. It was a very cold and a very windy day: snow and ice were on the ground. The High School Cadets took part in the parade for the dedication of the Monument. As we passed around the Mon- ument grounds, the wind blew at a very great rate, and I was almost blown out of ranks, holding the big American Hag. Captain Ross came along and shouted to me to furl the flag, which I did as quickly as I could. After that I was able to maintain my position in ranks with the cadets. On the fourth of March of that year, the cadets paraded in the Inaugural Parade. It was a very bad day. When our Battalion was stand- ing in line, the Pennsylvania troops passed. This made it necessary for us to present arms. The Pennsylvania National Guard numbered about l0,000, and, as a result, we were forced to remain at presenting for a long time. Be- tween the Brigades of Pennsylvania troops, our Major allowed us to come to order arms, and rest. In one of these rest periods, the story goes. I whispered over to Corporal Redmond of the Color Guards, What do the letters N G P on the knapsacks of the Pennsylvania troops stand for? The Corporal replied, i'Never Get Past , and we braced up for another hour of presenting arms. In this year there was organized in the Cadet Corps two organizations, one called the March Squad composed of six teams, and another called the Fancy Drill Squad or Musical Drill Squad, composed of eight teams. These organizations practiced drill a great deal, and Captain Ross often supervised our drilling. We drilled at many entertainments in the city, Captain Ross usually being present and sponsoring our ex- hibitions. During my last year at high school, the drills