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

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SOUND OF SCHOOL displaces the silence of snow. Bill Bippus plows through the white covering heading for Band’s inclement weather position. Hearts were lighter and so was the homework, according to the faculty, when sounds of carols and Christmas music temporarily replaced hard rock from radios and stereos. For years the corps had spon- sored a drive to provide the Lynchburg Orphanage with a Christmas dinner. However, the of- ficers decided that the handi- capped children’s project outside of Harrisonburg was more deserv- ing of support. Over $400 enriched the camp when the final tally was made. The most exciting event, however, was snow and more snow, which made everyone in the Christmas mood. Strangely the snow came in early December and was gone just as the vacation period began. SNOW FORT arises on the front field when members of “A” company challenge the Band ... with “A” ending up the winners. 0 20 — December And Finally... SNOW »

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Fall slipped away rapidly after Veterans’ Day and the trip to Harrisonburg for the traditional parade, sponsored by the American Legion. It was a breather and a chance for older cadets to make a few marks at Madison College. Thanksgiving break provided the corps with almost a week at home and away from the routine. Late November had its own upbeat tempo, with an informal and a touch of snow in the air. The sports banquet, given by Sgt. and Mrs. Joe Josephson, filled the pitless stomachs and hearts of the football team members. UP FROM PRACTICE one lone cadet violates the “crossing-the-lawn” rule and hustles towards barracks for SRC formation. FACULTY INVOLVEMENT. Mrs. John Dompe and Mrs. John Dekle serve refresh- ments to Sam Griggs during a break at the informal. EARLY CHRISTMAS SPIRIT ... A banner spreads across the third stoop proclaiming that ‘A’ is best and has the most spirit. November — 190

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mM trperey IM Ei Gat. Ta — mi ithe TITTTATINEET) HHL IT MAY LOOK LIKE A WONDERLAND, but to military students, it was just a bit of a hassle and not that much fun. NOTHING CAN STOP SPORTS ... and Col. John Dekle revs up the Blue Bomb for a basketball trip to Lynchburg ® College. HUFF AND PUFF is the only way to beat it. Cadets race between classes from Deane’s Castle to the library—for warmth! December — 210