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

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NEW. WRINKLES in the gray matter expand Buster Furrt’s mind. Studying for exams was easier after Buster's reading rate doubled and his level shot up four years. UT OF FOCUS for many were the blizzard like days. Winds of 30 to 40 mph plus -5° made the icy hours feel actually like 42 below zero. Unforgettable! Cadet Life — 25

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Restlessness mars decade’s debut Homesickness, a taste of student unrest, and Virginia’s coldest weather in 30 years thrust themselves on AMA. Returning from a lengthy vacation, with howling winds and tempera- tures below zero plus snow, cadets turned thoughts to home. Impending exams loomed in the thoughts of many. Bright spot on the horizon was the team work by the hardwood men. Scaring SMA for three quarters, a final score of 92-96 hurt, but a searing victory over Hargrave kept throats sore and spirits of the corps up. Thoughts of Winter Carnival also helped. TAUT (TAUGHT) LESSONS! AMA’s aggressive faculty smash the JV’s by 86-36. Lt. Bill Lobb, Ira Koonan, Lt. Bob Gorgrant Lt. Ralph Sassaman, and Ron Slagle battle. RACING TO STUDY HALL, four cadets race to beat the final fall-in. Afternoon study halls were frequent for the unusual night basketball games. snow was usual.

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4 COMPETITION from ‘Kitty’ Lobach, modeling Stuart Hall © STAR SHOWS the impressiveness of Gen. Burba’s visit for fashions during the Talent Show of the Winter Festival, an inspection and speech. Chuck Minor carries the Gen- throws Ellen McLean into fits of laughter and glee. eral’s flag in cold breezes at the airport. i QUEEN FOR A NIGHT. Sally Perry, Bob Echols’ date at the ©BARBERSHOPPED TRIO consists of Rob Bender, Greg Gir Winter Festival informal, blushes as she receives the crown ard, and Bill Broere during the Hills-men performance at from Cotillion Club president, Ray Marcantoni. the informal dance. They just never stopped. 26 — Cadet Life