St Johns College - Yearbook (Annapolis, MD)

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M ,,,, A ,,., A 4 CAMP AND ARLINGTON RADIO TOWERS 'l'he next day dawned bright and clear. VVe fell in early and received our First instruction in cavalry drill. Of course, it went awkward, but in an hour or so we got the hang of it and things went better. The day following we performed at a trot, and the next day at the gallop. Our time in between drills was spent in touring the country adjacent to the fort. Wasliington proved to be the great attraction, some of us getting back in camp in time for reveille. Camp was broken june 19th, and the battalion set out for home. But instead of riding into VVashington, we hiked it, whence we took the train to Annapolis and St. .Iohn's. Our camp at Fort Myer is now nothing but a memory. W'e shall remember it as a very pleasant one, and hope that we may enjoy all our future outings as much as Fort Myer. CAVALRY DRILL 176 I 5

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