Southern California Military Academy - Cadet Yearbook (Long Beach, CA)

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MILITARY TRAINING IN THE SCHOOL What is the value of mil itary training in a school ? Military training teaches the value of system and order in approaching tasks, physical and mental fitness, alertness, self control and self confidence. It teaches a boy how to obey as well as to command and how to maintain morale and discipline. Military training is never given at the expense of academic education which we so assiduously seek to make vital . On the contrary, the aim is to make the academic education more complete and effective through development of soldierly virtues. Military training heightens a boy ' s sense of responsibility and stirs his pride. Disci- pline is a necessary part of every young man ' s education. In a democratic atmosphere discipline fosters courtesy and orderliness. Too often it is believed that training a boy in military science involves only sternness and a sober face and the use of demerits as a Sword of Damocles . This is not true. Military training should be conducted with as light a heart as any other science. As in other things, keeping in mind that a sense of balance is necessary, laughter and hcppiness do not mean that one ' s duty is being inefficiently performed. The cadet is taught that he must complete a task in a calm, deliberate, decisive and efficient manner but that this action need not be accomplished by means of a sour countenance nor a loud voice. The visible symbol of a cadet ' s military training is his uniform. It is a constant reminder of what is expected of him. He must wear his uniform proudly and in this way proclaim to the world that he subscribes to the code of conduct which stamps him as a young gentleman. - TO W. A. Reaper Lt. Col. USAR Superintendent

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Lt. Col. W. A. REAPER, SUPERINTENDENT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MILITARY ACADEMY 10

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If America and the world progress in the next two decades at the rate we have progressed in the past two decades, the entire complex of our living will be vastly changed. The mode of living in the year 2000 is beyond our comprehension. However, there are some facts of which we are certain. We must prepare young men to face this future and the challenges that it holds. We of the faculty and staff believe it is essential to provide a wholesome environment and a balanced program academically, physically and spiritually and to provide leader- ship opportunities. America must be supported by men of character who are strong, stable and morally stalwart . It is our dedicated purpose at the Southern California Military Academy to so prepare our cadets. 12 George V. Hurte, Major PRINCIPAL S.C .M .A.