Camden Military Academy - Excalibur Yearbook (Camden, SC)

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Samuel Terry Dukes To you, our noble mentor of athletics, we dedicate THE 1968 EXCALIBUR Drives GTO . . . Volkswagen for chaser . . . coaches football and basket- ball . . . quiet guy , . . Athletic Director . . Other Major on Campus . . . ‘'sneakers” . . . Rec. Room Dictator. . Pete s tutor . . . owns his own truck . . . lecturer of Civics . . . Newberry . . . fair diver and average ping- pong player . « . foves to hold o. c 18

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FOREWORD I NNte JAMES E. JOHNSTON Editor DAVID C. SANDERS Assistant Editor WILLIAM WALSH Business Manager Through these dark, hallowed and im- mortal halls, pass the range of emotions we have molded into the walls of Camden Mili- tary Academy. With excitement, we have visualized the unknown adventures of our adult future, felt the frustrations of cadet life, yet with sadness and despair, we have also witnessed the passing of this dynamic phase of our development. Our progress this year has so become a part of our lives that it will subconsciously guide us always. But who is to say what will be on the other side of the door—for the seniors and those not returning, it will be a new and challeng- ing life. There is life here at Camden Military— vigorous, purposeful, an all enveloping life. We sometimes find ourselves caught up in the moments, swept aside by the rush until we are unable to take place guiding it. We become a part of something powerful; we are invigorated and sustained. But as the hours turn to days, so does the present turn to past, but as you look back upon your memories—the souvenirs of your stay here—I hope that through the hard and countless hours of work put into this 1968 EXCALIBUR, by the EXCALIBUR Ad- visor, Capt. Sims; Editor-in-Chief, Jimmy Johnston; and the staff members; will help you to relive your impressionable days you enjoyed here at Camden Military Academy. CAPT. RICHARD SIMS Faculty Advisor 17

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Col. James F. Risherwas born in Hampton County, South Carolina on November 26, 1889. After at- tending the South Carolina public schools, he com- pleted his formal education at The Citadel in 1911. Eleven years of public school teaching ended in 1922 when he became an instructor at Carlisle. Becoming Headmaster in 1928, Colonel Risher was destined to become a leader in southern prepara- tory schools. The year 1958 saw Camden Military Academy become an even further accomplishment in his contribution to the education field. His vast experience now enables him to guide the lives of the combined corps of the brother schools. He has always been able to forego a busy sched- ule in order to encourage and challenge the young men in his life with his eloquent and timely parables. Ainmniatrators President COL. J. F. RISHER Col. Lanning P. Rtsher was born on September 9, 1931, son of our President, Col. James F. Risher. His birthplace was in Bamberg, S. C. He attended the public schools of Bamberg, Carlisle Military School, and The Citadel, where he graduated in 952. In 1953, he entered the army as a 2nd Lieu- tenant. In 1955 he came out of the Army with the 'ank of 1st Lieutenant of Infantry. Upon completion of his active duty. Col. Risher started teaching at Carlisle. He remained there for three years. He then came to Camden to take the job of Head- master. In 1965 he received a M.A. degree in his- tory from the University of South Carolina. Col. Risher has put forth much effort to make Camden Military Academy a top grade school for everyone to be proud of. It is the opinion of the cadet corps that he has done this and much more. Ve of the EXCALIBUR staff salute you. Col. Risher, for a job well done. Headmaster COL. L. P. RISHER 19