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

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Academic Faculty Mrs. McKinney Capt. Kramer Capt. Noogler Col. Gardner MRS. ELSIE D, McKINNEY, A.B. Fourth-Fifth-Siath Grades Never a day passes that Mrs. McKinney is not in the library, helping in the infirmary or helping any or all cadets. In the classroom she does admirable work with the youngest boys in the school, and every holiday or at Finals, her boys can always be expected to put on a real program celebrating the event. CAPT. J. D. KRAMER, B.A. Mathematics Coach Junior Athletics You know that you have been through a “course” after taking math under this top-notch experienced instructor. The success of his students in college attest to his ability. A patient and thorough coach of Jayvee athletic teams—espe- cially basketball and baseball in which he excels. CAPT. GLENN KOOGLER, B.A. English Few men are as soft spoken, easy going and as well liked by everyone as is Capt. Koogler. His classes are always requested by cadets who admire his crack methods and hard work. Add to this the fact that he is always on the baseball diamond in the spring or helping the Athletic Association. Lt. COL. W. LEONARD GARDNER, B.A. French and Plane Geometry Col. Gardner is a real southern gentleman of the old school who stresses aca- demics at every turn. His French students are tops in the State and his Plane Geometry classes are appreciated by all his students. A finer gentleman would be hard to find. 22

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Character In Every Sense — Academic Faculty Major MeCrum Capt. Hart Capt. Davis Mrs. Davis MAJOR H. B. McCRUM, L.L.B. Mathematics Uniforms A man who is as patient as Job is Major McCrum who is known by all as the Power behind the uniform room. He personally sees that each cadet is prop- erly uniformed. His algebra classes are excellent examples of how math courses can be made interesting. CAPT. ROBERT S. HART, B.A. English Debating-Beta Club After taking a course in [English under Capt. Hart, one can say truthfully that he has been put through a thorough and intensive course of instruction which pays dividends in college. A top man to instruct and advise would-be as well as the experienced presenter of arguments—pro or con. A true friend to all. CAPT. OSCAR A. DAVIS, B.S. History Most history classes are hard, but not at AMA with Capt. Davis as the teacher. His classes in every phase of world history can be expected every now and then to turn to Big Business, politics, and Pittsburgh, subjects dear to his heart. Capt. Davis not only excels in the classroom, but also in “J” Barracks as a friend to eash boy in every way. MRS. GLADYS R. DAVIS, A.B. Seventh Grade The ideal lady to teach our Juniors as she has patience, energy, ability and a rare sense of humor and justness. The little cadets adore her both as a teacher and as one to whom they can carry their troubles and expect help in their solutions. 21

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Academic Faculty Lt, Claiborne Capt. Lucus Lt. Wales Capt. Farrow LT. JERRY D. CLATBORNI: Eighth Grade For a faculty officer who has just been at AMA one year, Lt. Clat- borne has certainly endeared himself as much as anyone could. Active in every phase of athletics, church work, and also in the classroom, Lt. Claiborne is a real addition to the faculty. CAPT. HERBERT W. LUCUS Every afternoon aiter drill you may always find Capt. Lucus in his classroom working with his students. In the fall and in the spring you can find him working with the Junior Athletic teams. Many a boy will attest that he knows his Spanish and all the subjects he teaches as this work with these classes shows the highest results. LT. SAM S. WALES dlssistant Commandant Always on the job—you see him whether it is 6:00 A.M. or 7: P.M. look- ing out for the best interests of the school and each individual cadet. Patient with the administration of our discipline and just in every case. A more serious individual or a better friend cannot be found. CAPT. JOHN A. FARROW Director of Music In the short time he has been with us, Capt. Farrow has grown to understand us in such a way that almost from the beginning the Band under his direction showed marked improvement that continued throughout the year. A master musician and a wonderful teacher. eS ye } ry