Augusta Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Fort Defiance, VA)

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ALDRICH ALPER BAMFORD BELL

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ecall CNineteen ATR A (BRUCH ws eaadheweke pbteeewa Gus sabres eed em waked’ .. President Cerne ll. BOARD). si cea semewme eens HOSE DIERRIATS VAT ME Vice-President GHORGE I. LEAR ERMAN yoo 6 arse 2 2 Senge reernmee seas see Lewmaaees Secretary EpWwan IM ALDRICH i, ooo00s dee hsb Beebe ks omaes onto eh nem scolar Treasurer It is truly said that the officers of the Student Body hold the highest positions attainable. Elected by the students, they are the leaders and the friends of every cadet. Upon these four men devolve responsibilities admittedly the most difficult that can be imposed. We say, moreover, that they have met these responsibilities and that the successful progress of the corps throughout the past session is due to their hard and earnest labor. Al Bruch was honored by the presidency of this noteworthy group. His past record as a leader in every branch of curricula and extra-curricula activities left no one more suitable for this position. To Charlie Board, the boy whose ability is surpassed by not even his size, we hand the silver platter of appreciation. We can unreservedly state that Vice- President Pudge rates as the most conscientious cadet at Augusta. Secretary George Leatherman, assistant captain of the boxing team, seems to have been just the man for this job. Just as high as his pugilistic ability must be rated his integrity and honesty, which are important to any office holder. Ed Aldrich was elected our treasurer. The ogre of Co. ““D” has such a sense of justice and fair play, and an executive ability excelled by none, that his presence was imperative among the officers of the Student Body. STIS dr Ee ags Bh

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) | VA C Nineteen Chi EDWIN M. ALDRICH 749 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE Corat GABLES, FLORIDA It is indeed true that a man’s actions speak louder than his words, and this is especially true of Ed, the guiding light of “D” Company. Under his supervision, the junior company of the bat- talion has progressed from the well-known version of the Saturday afternoon scrubbing squad to a perfected military unit. He completes his four years’ stay at Augusta with the combined honors of Treasurer of both the Student Body and Honor Com- ritiee. His actions have truly spoken louder than words, and any- thing more we say would be anti-climax. MELVIN G. ALPER WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA Mel, our Number One man of the graduating class, has been with us for three years. During this time he has shown his versatile ability in many ways. He is twice winner of the “Best in Latin” medal, has been on the various A. M. A. publications for the first two years, and this year is both Co-Editor-in-Chief and Business Manager of The Bayonet, and is Business Manager of THE RECALL. We know you will succeed in Virginia’s Medical School, and we wish you success in later life. JACK BAMFORD AVENUE C SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PENNSYLVANIA It has often been said that a man’s real worth is not known until after his departure. This old and wise saying can be applied to Jack without any hesitation on anyone’s part. During his two years at Augusta, he has been a constant member of the Honor Roll and is twice holder of monograms in swimming and once in football. His ability as a N. C. O. is unquestionable, and we are certain that the Corps of 1939-40 will miss his all-around ability. FRANK R. BELL 20 Brook STREET CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA Bud's record leaves a deep impression in the minds of all of us. He excels in military and social life especially. Every year he has been eligible for an office, he has received an unusually high one, and this year is a Lieutenant in Company “A.” His social peak was reached this year when he was appointed assistant leader of the Final Ball. We know he will succeed at Washington and Lee. a, ‘o