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

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Quivering tendons strain as he clutches for the rewards just beyond his reach. Powerful forces propel him forward. No longer is he engulfed in the black darkness of ignorance. He begins to understand. The task is foreseen. Now the work must be accomplished. Though he is at times puzzled; he remains confident, sure of his ability and positive in his motivation. Even if failures occur, this attitude will prevail. Questioning minds must strive forward TANGIBLE REWARD of a lovely date and music which turns him on delights Joe Wenzel during the first informal. Hazel Motley seems just as pleased. ANGUISH, anger, infuriation are all shown in Fran Rametta’s performance in ‘Twelve Angry Men’. Applause was ample reward for weeks of preparation. STANDOUT within a short time. Acceptance brings relief and happiness to Rollo Gutierrez, whose blue name tag doesn’t stop him from becoming known — in football, at dances, and in classes. His Honor Roll status also aids his quest for identity. Theme — 11

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10 — Theme

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At first he merely mimics the motions of a cadet. Feeling lost in the shuffle, he grudgingly accepts his new environment, yet he yearns for the old. Trickily, the tempo quickens. Saturday’s excitement of football games, dances, movies, and passes hides behind daily routine. Rays of insight seep into his being. And he has to know life to live life. Searching minds discover that in living 12 — Cadet Life