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

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“Nothing ever changes around here’’ states alumnus after alumnus, but then upon closer ex- amination, the changes become more apparent. Of course, the center of the school is big barracks, dominating the grounds and area. Constructed in 1914, the old building leaves its impression on everyone who visits. But the Old House has seen so many transformations that cadets sometimes fail to notice the tower where once the bells tolled. Deane’s Castle was once a barracks for officers (who had to bring their own wash bowls). Now English and history classrooms, it holds its age well. Constructed in 1965 Davis Hall houses the “Munchkins” of “F” company. Dated 1928, Memorial Gymnasium was once the largest prep school gym in the South. And the Alumni Infirmary had its start in May with a target day move-in during the winter season. OLD BRICKS AND NEW. Davis Hall, to the left, built in 1965 contrasts with the Science Wing, built in 1946 and the wooden buildings which house the PX, Shipplett’s and Benny’s “butcher” shop, the barber emporium. SPRING LEAVES frame the entrance to Memorial gymnasium, center of Alumni ac- tivity on a bright May morning. . - ) Tecceeseretrern: Buildings — 230

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WITHSTANDING THE ELEMENTS for more than 60 years, Big Barracks once more takes on the winters storms seldom allowing snow to accumulate on it. HOUSE OF HISTORY, birthplace of AMA, once housed the Roller family and then ac- ted as a cadet barracks and finally became the Mess Hall and library. D 22 — Buildings Pe Bs ee saa

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INSTANT SHOCK forces a yelp out of Ar- mando Jiminez when he and Andre Ayau face the big slope for the first time. Exams ended and 32 guys relaxed with relief. They were heading for Snow Shoe, West Virginia and the newest ski resort in the area. Everyone expected a blast, because all other schools had can- celled (since there had been no snow), but AMA insisted that the trip go ahead as scheduled. Deep snow almost prevented the bus from making it over three mountain ranges. Eat ... the cadets did. The food was there and no one else. Conning the steward into thinking that Lt. Stuart Seaton had a birthday, the cadets ended up with one huge party on the night before they left. Government classes discovered fun in Washington on a “Congress in action” tour. Rep. M. Caldwell Butler held a press conference for the government classes. Off on their own, students toured Depart- ments, saw Ralph Nader and visited the National Geographic Society headquarters building. IT’S A LONG RIDE UP for Andre Ayau and an almost instant trip back down. In three days Andy became an “advanced amateur.” 0 24 Ski Trin IT’S AN OBSTACLE COURSE DOWN for Alvaro Zayas who discovers that the snow is not that soft. Al shed 8 pounds in three days.