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

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GNEW “LEAVES IN “IT don’t see how it’s changed so much.” ‘‘Well, I do. Look at those new cadets. They do not have to look half as sharp or cut the corners as we did. And watch those shines. These new cadets stink ... ’’ The sentiment . was not new, but there was truth in both statements. Faculty members were con- vinced that the year was better than the old one, that there was a warmth and a glow. The action was Calmer, but there was more of it by far, cite TWISTED ANKLE brings a touch of agony to Tom White. Andres Ayau comforts Tom with the fact that AMA is winning against arch rival FMS. MODERN CARS frame graduation ceremonies in 1926. Note the huge 48-star flag which will be lowered just as Auld Lang Syne sounds on the blacktop. Only the cars and cadets and flag have changed 50 years later. 0 8 — Student Life Divider

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From required courses in Latin and Greek to required work in French, German or Spanish, the shift to no language requirement, except for an academic diploma eased the burden on cadets. Dances had died, except for one or two, but suddenly cadet officers demanded a figure for the Spring Formal ... white mess jackets began to disappear, but the tradi- tion had been revived. New leaves had been turned over every year, but there was a bit more shine this time and revival of spirit portended a better-than-average year for everyone. GLASS SHINES still take up some of the time of cadets, but back in 1957 it was a ritual for Zeke Zehmer who made certain that every bit of black glistened with spit and shine. NEW TRADITION came in with the '70s—a parade to honor the new officers of the corps. Mrs. Bud Lohman beamed when her twin sons earned rank and she pinned on the brass for Dean and Grif. | | sebatate i¢ ° § mitt SNOWBOUND was the word in 1962 what @. over 42 inches of snow fell in one weekend. It was just beginning to look bleak, but three days later cadets were jumping into drifts of over 5 feet of pure white. School continued; it didn’t stop classes for private schools. Theme Opening — 7 0

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LIFE! PAST THEIR PRIME. Dandelion puffs fascinate Ronnie Shobe in a few free mo- ments in the afternoon. Civilian clothes were still allowed during free afternoons. NOT SO NEAT, but the year starts with a first formation of tennis shoes, nervous new officers and the first playing of the “Star Spangled Banner.” WINTER PASTORAL. Cadets stay in their quarters and the winter winds finally bring snow into the Shenandoah Valley. Student Life Divider —90