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

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ON BEING A CADET By DR. HARVEY A. SMITH Principal, Central High School HE rookie who enlists in the cadet corps for the nrst time looks forward with a great deal of pleasure to the time when he can don his uniform with its new brass but- tons and insignia and drill with the rest of his company. Quite probably he imagines the dim future three years hence when he will be giving commands instead of obeying them. Between these two events there is a period of training which prepares him for the responsibilities which he must assume when he receives a commission. This period of training is of profound sig- niicance in the life of the cadet. It is during these years that he learns, if he is a good cadet. the importance of doing his part in that rather intricate piece of machinery, the company. If he is late for drill, his company loses valuable time: if he is out of step, the company is not functioning properly: if he misses a command. the entire organization suffers: if his uniform is not properly pressed and cleaned or his shoes not shined, fifty of his fellows suffer. All of this is excellent training in loyalty and respon- sibility to the organization of which he has become a member. Later on when he becomes a non-commis- sioned oflicer, he is responsible not only for his own conduct, but for that of those who are directly under his command. If his work is not done properly. his unit does not drill properly and more harm is done than would have been the case if he had failed in his duties as a pri- vate. To his own individual responsibility there now is added that for the platoon which he directs. He must, if he is a good oflicer, not only meet his own obligations but see to it that those under him meet them. His experience as a captain of a company is very much the same as that of a corporal, with this difference: that now he is no longer in direct command but must delegate many of the duties which he assumed before, to subordinates and see to it that they are properly carried out. Herein lies the test of his success as an executive. He must be able to command the respect and obedience of those under him: he must set a worthy example for every man in his company: he must be thoroughly familiar with all the de- tails of drill so that he can detect and remedy any deficiencies on the part of those under his command: he must in addition to all these, be able to inspire those who are responsible to him. All this, to be done properly, requires efliciency, personality and character. Membership in the cadet corps means healthy outdoor exercise: training in neatness, punctual- ity, reliability, and loyalty: and, finally, prep- aration for responsibility as anexecutive. Central's Officers Club Thirly-nine

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THE FIRST REGIMENT By LIEUTENANT-COLONEL WILLIAM S. GOCHENOUR, H. S. C. UNE is here and with it comes the Company Competitive Drill marking the end of the fiftieth year of the Washington High School Cadet Corps. It seems but yesterday, though in fact it was nine months ago, September, that the seven companies were organized and ofiicers were ap- pointed. Later, rifles were issued and instruc- tion in the manual of arms began. Before we knew it, February was upon us. New men enlisted and a training platoon wasorganized to instruct them. The Brigade Commanders Inspection and the Guard of Honor Competition followed in quick succession. In the Inaugural Parade two units were formed. The Battalion Parade followed quickly, in which the First Battalion won third place. Then followed weeks of preparation for the competitive drill. Now our year is over. As I take leave of the First Regiment, I real- ize that it has been the whole-hearted co-oper- ation of all the officers and men in the regiment and the guidance of Mr. Brunner, our faculty Military Instructor, that has made this year and my association with the First Regiment a source of everlasting pleasure. May my suc- cessors Hnd as much pride and pleasure in the Regiment as I have gained, and the Regiment continue in its path Steadfast of purpose I L'ESPRIT de CORPS By LIEUTENANT COLONEL WILLIAM S. GOCHENOUR, H. S. C. 'ESPRIT DE CoRPs-the Spirit of the Corps-has urged men on to their goal since the dawn of history. It found the Greek phalanx together with armor-proof. It led the Roman legions on to power. Men have died that the corps might live, live to gain honor for those who gave all for it. In any organization which has lived and grown great, there is this spirit. Especially is it true in the Washington High School Cadet Corps. It has brought forth companies that have been but fractions short of perfection. It has caused Hfty men to work as one on the drill field. The supreme example of this spirit was not shown on a drill field where a band played and crowds cheered. It did not end in presenta- tion of medals and ribbons. Rather, it took place in a quiet room in Franklin School. A crisis had come. The Military Instructors could no longer remain on active duty. Twelve years they had been building up the Corps. Sum- mer Encampments had been held, Battalion Competitions, Band Competitions, Regimental Forty-one Parades, and Company Competitive Drills had taken place. Military Map Problems had been held, Rifle Matches had been shot. Now who would guide the fate of the Wash- ington High School Cadet Corps? Who could carry on? An offer came which was quickly accepted. The next day all Washington was paying tribute to the man who had offered his services to the Cadet Corps, the man who vol- untarily offered to lead them through the cadet year. Now it is again time to pay tribute to the marvelous instance of l'esprit de corps which has made possible this cadet year. The drill has been retained, the ceremonies and competitions have gone on. The rifle matches have been shot, the map problems played. A summer encamp- ment will be held. All is due to the splendid offer of our Professor of Military Science and Tactics to serve voluntarily. The Corps is marching onward. There is still l'esprit de corps. Let us give a pledge to Colonel Wallace M. Craigie, U. S. A., an Officer, a Gentleman, and a Friend.