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

Page 48 text:

H50 'Nast LIEUTENANT efyfixcltvrp Rboerct M Fnqcusrm 'inrqst Lriutemfwr WAQQEN Tavtorz, COMMANDER - WILLIAM I-ixcwctwr ADJUTANT ' QUATQTERMASTER GXEWI5 STE E L Y SERCEANT MAJOR THE FIRST BATTALION, FIRST REGIMENT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL By MAJOR ROBERT S the drill year nears its close, I look back with satisfaction upon the days in which I have been associated with the men of the First Battalion. It is indeed with regret that I must step from the ranks of a battalion that has upheld the high standards of the cadet corps by its deter- mination and keen perseverance. ,The First Battalion is composed of Compa- nies A, B, and C, under the command of Cap- tains Hummer, Sachs, and McDonald, respec- FERGUSON, H. S. C. tively, who have worked diligently to prepare their companies for the Competitive Drill. Throughout the year there has been a fine spirit of cooperation, which-Whether win or lose- is always to be commended. On behalf of the entire staff, I take this op- portunity to extend to each company the best of luck in the forthcoming Competitive Drill- and may every cadet remember with pleasure the fellowship and spirit of his cadet days as I shall remember mine. Forlg-Iwo

Page 47 text:

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.

Page 49 text:

-..I A 1 West mam cj time Qaeda Iwwms Lto Btmvsttm t f0 mWD1'3 ADJUTANT , .ZONALQ Sasttre ii t QL.'ArqTmMAsrm2 strgsmwv' ' THE SECOND BATTALION. FIRST REGIMENT I CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL By MAJOR ROBERT MATHIAS, H. S. C. HE Battalion and Regimental Drills are over, the two big competitions of the year for a major, and I now have to say good- by to the two companies D and E of my Bat- talion who did their best for Central on both Helds. The past school year has been an experience Forty-three which will be of everlasting value to me, I am sure: and while I have no cups to show, I have something as good as that-memories which will bring back again those stirring times when I stood at attention while my outfit passed in review. It is with regret that I lay down my saber.