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

Page 22 text:

Heralding another first at Augusta was the commissioning certificate which each officer received as his sponsor pinned on his rank of office. Blue and white ribbons and ‘mums’ added color to the parade ceremonies. Lessons in history at a dance? That was fur- nished by Daniel Webster and Marc Duggin who provided intermission entertainment at the Military Ball. A huge crowd packed the floor and rocked to ‘The Echoes of Soul’. Pumpkins, cider, apples, and spooks pro- vided the traditional party for the Lower School, but a fortune teller was the big hit. Hectic month ends; Halloween foments final activity flurry GREAT EXPECTATIONS. Parents eagerly await a visit to the Headmaster for a report on their sons. Many surprises were in store during the big weekend. FREAK-OUT. ‘F-Troopers’ Halloween night bash proves a howling success as the fortune teller reads Bob Ahearn’s future. Mrs. Livick is the hippy. ee

Page 21 text:

: From mid-October on, the corps dived into flow! ngs social the scheduled activities. Dull spot of the i month came with a highly contested loss to y the rivals from the hill, Staunton Military. ndar sur rises Preparations went full speed ahead for the : e Military Ball, Parents’ Weekend, commission- ing parade, and the Halloween party for the ‘F Troop’ men. Sam Wysong’s ‘Flag from God’ painting dominated the decorations for the Ball. Glee spread throughout the corps with a smashing win by the ]V-Streaks over the SMA JV’s. Swivel-hipped Chuck Minor and sneaky Ray Smith brought home the bacon with a 26-8 victory. Tons of food were dispersed by Major Tony Peduto with the invasion of 658 guests for the activity-packed Parents’ Weekend. Teacher visi- tation and a Roller Rifle exhibition drill was the mere beginning of the long weekend. Tf cadets, parents a YOUNG SCHEMER Ben Howard showers Mary Jenkins with souvenirs from the Military Ball, which combined a salute to the ROTC with the fruits of the season. ee q THE EYES prove that Mike Stone is satisfied Mlanglane as his date at the cook-out. Stuart d through with 56 dates for AMA. Cadet Life — 17

Page 23 text:

4. “ by ng Gey va PENT-UP ENTHUSIASM blasts forth from the Lower School men while they wait for the future to be told and for their stomachs to be filled. WOE WEEK and the RECALL staff has another name for portrait time! Rob Predale assists Major Paul Quattrocioc- chi during the trying week of posing. Cadet Life — 19