Allen Academy - Allenian Yearbook (Bryan, TX)

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are the authorities of the Academy over the records maintained by its former cadets in all of the Government Academies. Cadets coming from foreign countries to the Academy are welcomed with a true democratic reception. Equal oportunity is given each and special tutorial instruction is given to accel- erate the learning and use of the English language-most successful has been the work of the school with such cadets. The international recognition of the school has been most wide- spread. In athletics the school has the distinction of being one of the few Southern schools to hold a number of National Academy records. The school band has carried the message of the cadet corps during the past few years to every section of Texas, sev- eral States, and to Europe. As an organization this band has become widely known as one of the unusually proficient mili- tary bands of the country. We publish on other pages some opinions from the heads of colleges, prominent educators, high Army officials, and re- cognized leaders in band music, MILITARY TRAINING At such a time its not only essential that young men re- ceive the finest of educational advantages in their early train- ing but it is wise that they be given the proper military training in order that they be efficient and effective in meeting the call to arms of their country in the all-out program for the winning of the war. The making of disciplined, well trained soldiers or officers is the privilege of select young men and the duty of the school. Estimates show that more than two thousand alumni and ex-students of the Academy are now serving in the various branches of the Armed forces. At least six hundred of these men are officers of a commissioned rank. In the air, on the sea, on land and in the submarine service Allen cadets are ren- dering meritorious service--many have been decorated for dis- tinguished exploits and valor. During the year just closed the Academy has placed through its aviation unit more than two 31

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rollment should fill the advisory blank together With the en- trance application. - OUR STANDING The authorities of the Academy take great pleasure and pride in the rank of the school among the educational insti- tutions of Texas and the South. The school has four principal phases of work-scholarship, military training and discipline, athletics, and band Work. In each of these it now has National recognition. The Academy has full affiliation with the leading univer- sities of the North, South, East, and West. All institutions of the entire country which accept on certificate admit our grad- uates without examination. It is with especial pride that the institution points to the fellowships and higher honors which its cadets have gained in the greatest institutions of higher learning throughout the country. The school is a member of the Association of Accredited Schools of Texas, and has been for a number of years a mem- ber of the Association of Southern Colleges and Secondary Schools, The school is unique in its relation to the Texas A. 8: M. College and special privileges with that institution make the Academy an ideal place in which cadets may prepare to carry with advanced standing the various courses offered there. This has been made possible through the establishment of an Ex- tra-nsion Center of this institution in the Academy. Strong col- lege courses thereby are offered to Academy cadets under a very strong faculty and with the supervision and direction of the Dean of Liberal Arts and the heads of the various depart- ments of the College. Special attention is given the preparation of students who wish to enter Texas A. 81 M. College, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, or any other institution of higher learning. A special course is offered to cadets wishing to enter the U. S. Military Academy, the U. S. Naval Academy, or the U. S. Coast Guard Academy. Through the very high rating of our military department cer- tain special privileges for the appointment of cadets to the U. S. Military or Naval Academies are held. Especially pleased 30'

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hundred young men in line for further training in the Army Aviation field. While approximately two hundred cadets have entered the Army with the Commission of Second Lieutenant, gone to the Officer Candidate Schools, entered specialized train- ing courses leading to commsisions in the Army, Navy, Army Air Corps, Navy Air Corps, the Marines, or the Coast Guard, others have entered the U. S. Military, Naval, and Coast Guard Academies by Presidential, Congressional, or special school ap- pointments. That military training and discipline has been very suc- cessful in Allen Academy is evidenced by the fact that the school is one of the Honor Military Schools of the United States. This distinction has come through a series of tests and inspections made by the officers of the Eighth Service Command, and by the inspecting Honor Rating Boards from the War Department. The honor is the highest that can come to an essentially military school in the United States. Years ago military training was introduced into the school. At that time the school did not at all foresee how rapidly pub- lic opinion was to crystallize in favor of such training. Its in- troduction into the Academy was not based upon popular in- terest, but upon a conviction, after careful consideration, of its advantages as a means to the proper training of boys. During the spring of 1919, by an Order of the President of the United States, a Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Was established in the school. With greater cooperation and back- ing by the War Department the results under this system have been most gratifying. Of course, the value of any system depends primarily upon the men behind it. Success is more a matter of ideals than of methods. Realizing this, the school has sought to keep at the head of the Military Department a man of right ideals as Well as of thorough military training. During the past years We have been most fortunate indeed in having detailed to the school to act in the capacity of Pro- fessors of Military Science and Tactics and as Commandants of Cadets, men who were eminently fitted by training and char- acter for the positions. The achievement in the Military Department of the school has met With most generous commendation from the highest 32