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

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BRUCH CAPPEL CARTER COLLINS

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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

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ALFRED E. BRUCH 2943 BENTON Pace, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Putt-Putt, our Battalion Commander and President of the Stu- dent Body, is one of our best-liked cadets. He has been our chief movie projectionist for four years and has devoted himself and his time to the presentation of good movies to the cadets. He is Vice- President of the Literary Society and leader of the Final Ball. Putt is one of the finest persons with whom we have had the pleasure of coming in contact, and we wish him success in later years, MARVIN B. CAPPEL 30x 1984 ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA Marvin is always waiting for letters from Agnes Scott School for Girls, and he invariably waits for a fuse or light to blow out. He has been the poor unfortunate who holds the title of school electrician. He was made a corporal this year, but the things we will remem- ber about him longest were his outbursts in Lit class and his ever willingness to argue about electrons and protons. If his mania for inventing things does not get him into trouble, we are sure he will be a success in later years. THOMAS H. CARTER, JR. Rowunp HILL, VIRGINIA Often referred to as the most improved second-year cadet, Tommy has made an impression on the minds of his classmates that will live for a long time to come. He jumped from the ranks to the Honor Roll, to a Corporal in Company “A,” to captain of the track team, and to a regular on the football team. He will be missed next year, but we know that wherever he goes his overflowing energy will bring him out on top. DAVID W. COLLINS R. F. D. No. 1 FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY The astounding knowledge of horseflesh that has been compacted in Dave has astonished many members of the Cavalry. He has risen from the ranks to First Lieutenant of Company “D.” It fell upon him to take his charges to their weekly shower, and it is a wonder that he did not drown. This exponent of the Cavalry will return to Kentucky with the satisfaction of knowing that his stay at Augusta was not wasted years and that he will long live in the memory of the class of 39.