Camden Military Academy - Excalibur Yearbook (Camden, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1969 volume:

THE 1969 EXCALIBUR ' CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA MICHAEL WILSON AYER Editor-in-Chief CLIFFORD L. LINDSEY Photographer JIMMY LAWRENCE CATHCART Assistant Editor JERRY RAYNOVIC Business Manager SERGEANT FIRST CLASS CHARLES C. WILSON Get it cut, and Son, you've got short pants are just a few of the sayings that cadets have heard for the past three years here at Camden Military Academy. He came to Camden fresh out of Vietnam and actual war, just to step into a new kind of battle. From the very first day that he has been here, he has let everybody know who the boss was as far as the cadets and himself were concerned. He has gone out of his way to help each and every cadet realize what important part the armed forces of America play. For a job well done, we, the corps of cadets and the EXCALIBUR Staff salute you, and it is for this reason that THE 1969 EXCALIBUR is dedicated to you, 2 HISTORY OF DEDICATION We of the 1969 class of Camden Military Academy do dedicate for his unselfish devotion to our school, this, our annual. For his years of hard work to make men of the cadets at Camden Military Academy , no words can truly express our gratitude to Sarge . When all else around us seemed to falter and blur, his guidance and leadership never failed, and in times of stress he always stood faithful and true. Sgt. Charles Wilson was born in Kings Mountain, North Caro- lina, entered military service early in life, and has fought for America in many battles and in many lands; and just as he never failed the trust of the country he loves, he never failed in his service to C.M.A. Sgt. Wilson will leave the Academy this year, but hundreds of cadets will always remember Sgt. Chuck Wilson as being a fair and helpful man who could be relied upon. To Sgt, Wilson we want to say Thank you and good luck. 3 Camden Military Academy is an institution that seeks to provide a total educational experience for the young men enrolled. The Academy offers a full academic schedule, an excellent ROTC program, all major sports, and a variety of recreational activities. It is the purpose of Camden Military Academy to replace the problems and perplexities of its students with goals and ambitions. At the Academy, a stu- dent learns to adjust to new situations, and to adapt himself so that he might be a better citizen when he goes out into the world. The members of the faculty, administration, and ROTC pro- gram work together to produce a well- rounded young man who can be proud of himself. TABLE OF CONTENT Administration.......................7 Classes.............................13 Activities . . 7....................41 Military Division...................53 ROTC Program........................59 Sports..............................73 Beauties............................97 4 FOREWORD The year is drawing to a close, and man is a being who tends to look back- ward and reflect. In quiet moments, we can remember the good times, the hard times, the joy and sorrow of a year gone by. Camden Military Academy was a vital part of our lives and as always in life, one gets back just what he puts in. By trying to do our best, giving a smile instead of a frown, saying a good word instead of a gripe and attempting to make things easier for everyone, we reach closer to what it truly means to be a man. If in this year we have all learned something about how to give and take, how to face troubles squarely and without fear, then this has been a good year. Suddenly, the true purpose of the Academy is clear—to teach each of us—to be a better, more solid human being. A yearbook is a collection of memo- ries and the hope of the EXCALIBUR staff is that this annual will serve as a reminder of the events that took place in 1968-69 at Camden Military Academy. May they be good memo- ries and may we have the understand- ing that in most ways, it was a good year. To those who do not graduate this year, good luck in the future. Re- member us as we will remember you. 5 Now where did I put those copy sheets? Oh, me, . . . toil and trouble. ANNUAL STAFF Ayer after working all night. We WILL finish the annual. Our Photographer— Flashbulb Charley Putting an annual together requires considerable time and effort, and an annual staff must give their labor freely. The long hours, shattered nerves, and hard work is all worth- while, however, when the annual is finally complete. We of the annual staff hope that the 1969 EXCALIBUR will bring back fond memories of Camden Military Acad- emy in the years to come. 6 COL. JAMES F. RISHER was bom in Hampton County, South Carolina on November 26, 1889. After attending 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 a teacher at Carlisle. In 1928 Col. Risher became headmaster and thus became a leader in southern military schools. Camden Military Academy established in 1958 is an example of his greater efforts in the education field. Col. Risher has, through great per- sonal sacrifice, given positive direction to the lives of many young men. ADMINISTRATION COL. LANNING P. RISHER was born September 19, 1931. He is the son of Col. James F. Risher. He attended pub- lic schools of Bamberg and completed high school at Carlisle Military School. In 1952 Col. Risher graduated as an Army 2nd Lt. from The Citadel. After completing his active service in 1955 Col. Risher began teaching at Carlisle. Col. Risher left Carlisle to become headmaster of Camden Military Acad- emy in 1958. In 1965 he received a Master of Arts in history from the Uni- versity of South Carolina. Col. Risher has worked hard and long to make Camden Military Acad- emy a top guality military school Col. Risher, you are to be commended on the fine performance of a great task. COL. JAMES T. DALLAS was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is the instructor of French I and French II. He received his A.B. Degree at the University of South Carolina and did graduate work at the University of d' Aix Marseilles, Aix-en-Provence, France. Col. Dallas came to Camden Military Academy in 1958. He has been an instructor for eleven years and is now the commandant of cadets. It has been the goal of Col. Dallas to make Camden Military Academy as fine a school as possible, and he has worked diligently to accomplish this ideal. MAJOR WILLIAM P. BECKHAM has served Camden Military Academy for eleven years, first as a professor of military science. He is now the Acad- emy's assistant Commandant, and has given untold hours of time and devo- tion to the school. Major Beckham feels that everyone should have a high school education, and should go to college if possible. It has always been his purpose to guide and assist the cadets at CMA so that they might get the full benefit of the Academy's training program. Major Beckham is a dynamic man who isn't ashamed to say I'm still learning—these cadets teach me some- thing new every day. 8 FACULTY CAPT. J. L. ANDERSON B.A., The Citadel U. S. History, Spanish I, II MAJOR W. P. BECKHAM B.S., University of S. C. Physics, Algebra CAPT. JAMES DOZIER A.B., Pfeiffer College Biology, Algebra CAPT, G. T. JOHNSON B.S., Bethel College Civics, Typing capt. w. e. McDonald B.A., Univ. of Mississippi English I, III CAPT. J. H. PARSONS B.S., East Strousburg Chemistry, Adv. Algebra Everybody not here raise his hand. Durant, did you HAVE to raid the mess hall? I did it, ... I created a living being from waste material. 'What if we are having a bliz- zard? Bull Ring WILL walk. 9 FACULTY COL. R. M. RICHARDS U.S.M.C. B.S., U. S. Naval Academy Pre-Algebra, Geometry CAPT. R. H. SANDEL B.S., The Citadel Earth Science Physical Science CAPT. ROY VANDEGRIFT A.B., University of S. C. 8th Grade History World History CAPT. J. H. WALLACE A.B., Salem College 8th Grade English English II Back, you Animals! 'In the beginning there was Beowulf. LT. COL. J. T. DALLAS A.B., Universityof S. C. Algebra French Put the apple back on your head, Liverman. CAPT. I. E. WEBBER B.S., Salem College English IV, Economics Business Law For failing to comply, twenty lashes with a wet noodle. Oh, when I think back to my youth, and those days of Wine and Roses. 10 MRS. L. R RISHER Dietitian MRS. TOMMIE PYLANT Office Secretary J MRS. ANDY ROSE Nurse MR. ZELLIE WILLIAMS Maintenance MRS. J. T. DALLAS Librarian MRS. NORTON Special Reading Teacher MRS. DAVIS Assistant Dietitian 11 In Umoram LARRY F. FAILE naturae MCMLII obit MCMLXVIII VALE DULCISSIME VALE DESIDERATISSIME In November of last year an untimely tragedy struck and a member of the Cadet Corps was cut down in the flower of his youth. Larry Faile, during his brief sojourn with us at the Acad- emy, exemplified many of the characteristics of humanity which are held dear by all. The passing of this young man whose winning smile and kind heart had injected into our lives a brief ray of warmth, was for us a most sad occasion. At such a time, vain gestures and hollow words offered but little comfort to the bereaved. However, the pain caused by death's sting has been dulled somewhat by an ex- pression of the entire scheme of our brief existence in the immortal lines' written by Alfred Lord Tennyson in the Poem of his In Memoriam; Strong Son of God, immortal love, Whom we, that have not seen Thy facey By faith, and faith alone, embrace, Believing where we cannot prove; Thine are these orbs of light and shade; Thou madest Life in man and brute; Thou madest Death; and lo, Thy foot Is on the skull which Thou hast made. Thou wilt not leave us in the dust; Thou madest man he knows not why. He thinks he was not made to die; And Thou hast made him; Thou art just. Forgive these wild and wandering cries, Confusions of a wasted youth; Forgive them where they fail in truth, And in Thy wisdom make me wise. 12 SENIOR CLASS OF 69 GEORGE SCOTT, President; RUMSEY LEWIS, Vice-President; PAUL MABEL, Secretary; JOE CLARK, Treasurer. GEORGE SCOTT President MISS MARY GRANT Sponsor In a matter of days, many students will be leaving Camden Military Acad- emy. It will be the last time they have to pack their bags here at school. They will be leaving with only the memories they have, whether they be good or bad. CM A might have taught its seniors the academic work that they were sup- posed to have learned, but how were their lives influenced? Not only were we sent here to learn, but a young mind is also influenced by everything that he is exposed to at this age. As each and every senior leaves this academy, he can only say that he made what he did out of himself by the efforts that he expended. This was left entirely to the student. Camden Mili- tary Academy is here for the student to make whatever he wants to out of it. He can make his mistakes or he can make his breaks. As we leave Camden Military Acad- emy, we can see the hard road ahead. If we take each problem in life as it comes, we can prevail. 14 SENIOR SUPERLATIVES TEDDY MORGAN Best Personality RUMSEY LEWIS Biggest Bullshooter STEVE SKIDMORE Most Athletic KIM PURSLEY Most Likely to Succeed TAN AH JOON Most Military 15 DAVID MILES Ugliest GEORGE SCOTT Class Clown SENIORS EDGAR JOSE ARISMENDI Joe Pvt. C 3, Pfc. B 4, Cpl. 4, S£c. Staffs: Swimming Pool 4, Drill Team 3, Training Cadre 4, Intramurals 3, 4. Block C 4, NCO 3, 4. Sports: Football Mgr. 4, Basketball 4. MICHAEL WILSON AYER Mike Pvt. Band 2, Pfc. Cpl. 3, 1st Lt. Adjutant Staff 4, Pvt. Band 4. Staffs: Sash and Sword A. Training Cadre 4. NCO 1, 3, EXCALIBUR Staff 3, 4, Editor A. Library Staff 2. 3, Fine Arts Club 3 4. Dance Com- mittee 3, Bus Driver A, Intramurals 2, 3, 4, Block C 3, 4. BROOKS ADAM BIRD Brookie Pvt. Band 4, Pfc. 4, Cpl. 4. Staffs: Fine Arts Club 4, NCO 4. Intramurals 4. Sports: Golf Team 4. JOSEPH FRED BUZHARDT III Joe Pvt. Band 4, Pfc. 4, Cpl. 4, Block C 4. Sports: Football A. Golf Team A, Basketball A, Track 4. 16 SENIORS JIMMY LAWRENCE CATHCART I. C Pvt. A” 2, Pfc. 2, Cpl. 3, Sfc. 3, Pvt. 3, 1st Sgt. 4, 2nd Lt. B 4. Staffs: EXCALIBUR Staff 2, 3. 4, Asst. Editor 4, Drill Team 2, 3, Asst. Commander 3, Intramurals 2, 3, 4. Training Cadre 3, Sash and Sword 4, NCO 2, 3, 4. Sports: Rifle 3. Honors: Vice- Pres. Soph. Honor Company 3, 4. JOSEPH RHETT CLARK III Bunco Pvt. B Sub. Freshman, Pvt. A 1, Pfc. B 2. Cpl. 2, 2nd If. 3, Lt. Col. (Bunco) Staff 4, Pvt. A 4. Staffs: Newspaper Staff 2, 3, 4, Asst. Editor 4, Drill Team 3, Cheerleaders 4, Sash and Sword 3, 4, Train- ing Cadre 3, 4, NCO 2, Honor Council 4, EXCALIBUR Staff 3. DKS 3, A, President 4, Rec-Room 1, Intra- murals Sub-Freshman I, 2, 3, 4, Block C 4. Sports: Asst. Student Coach for j.V. Football 4, Football 1, Track 4. Honors: Treasurer Sub-Freshman, Vice-Presi- dent 1, Secretary 2, Treasurer 3, Secretary 4, Honor Company Sub-Freshman 2. GARY GENE CLARK G. G Pvt. B 3, Pvt, A 4, Pfc. B 3. Cpl. A 4. Staffs: Drill Team 3, NCO 3, 4, Fine Arts Club 3, 4, Intramurals 3, 4. Sports: Rifle Team 3. ISAAC MURRAY CLONTZ Ike Pvt. A 3, Pfc. 3, Cpl. 4. Staffs: Drill Team 3, Newspaper Staff 4, Training Cadre 4, NCO 3, 4, EXCALIBUR Staff 3, 4, Fine Arts Club 3, 4, Intra- murals 3, 4. 17 SENIORS BRUCE EDWARD COMISKEY Pvt. C 3. Pfc. 3, CpI. 3, 1st Sgt. 4, 1st Sgt. ”B 4. Staffs; NCO 3. 4. DKS 4. Swimming Pool 3, Intra- murals 3, 4. Sports: Football 3. JAMES BARON COOPER, JR, Pvt. 'C 3, Pfc. 3, Cpl. 4, Sgt. 4. Staffs: Training Cadre 4, NCO 3, 4, Drill Team 3. 4. Rec-Room 4. Swimming Pool 3. Bus Driver 3, 4, Intramurals 3, 4. Sports: Baeball 4, Rifle Team 3, 4. MARK BRUCE FARWELL Pvt. Band 2, 3, Pfc. 2, Cpl. 4. Staffs: Training Cadre 4. NCO 3. 4, Fine Arts Club 3, 4, Rec-Room 3. 4, Flight Club 2, 3, 4, Swimming Pool 3. 4, Intramurals 2, 3, 4. Sports: Golf Team 2, 3, 4. LOREN MONROE FERRIS Pvt. B 2, Pfc. 2. Pvt. A 3. Pfc. 3, Sgt. 4. Sfc. 4. Staffs: NCO 2, 3, 4, EXCALIBUR Staff 2, 3, 4, Library Staff 2. 3, 4, Fine Arts 2, 3, Rec-Room 2, 3, Flight Club 2. 3, Golf Team 2, 3, 4, Block C 4, Intramurals 2, 3. 4. B SENIORS IAN FORD Funky ? - xB 2. Pfc. 2, Pvt, 2, Pfc. A 3, CpI, 3, Sfc. 3, 1’. Supply Staff 4. Staffs: Drill Team 2, 3, Sash t Sword 4, Training Cadre 4, NCO 2, 3, EXCALI- : .7 Staff 3, Rec-Room 2, Flight Club 2, Laundry Staff Swimming Pool 2, Intramurals 2, 3, 4. Sports: • Is Team 3. Honors: Honor Company 3, LOUIS FREDERICK GAGE, JR Rig Lou ?T A 3, Pfc, 3, Cpl. 3, Sfc. 4, 2nd L� . 4, Staffs: =sh and Sword 4, Training Cadre 4, NCO 3. 4, :-rrALIBUR Staff 4, DKS 3, 4, Block C 3, 4, Intra- - . '.s 3, 4. Sports: Football 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Sr. : = i-ain 4. Honors: Honor Company 3, STEPHAN GREGORY FRANCIS Mule Pv� . C 1, Pfc. B 3. Cpl. 3. Sfc. C 3. Capt. A 4, Lt. Col. Staff 4. Staffs: Sash and Sword 4. NCO 3, Honor Council 4, Fine Arts 3, Rec-Room 1, 2, 3. Swimming Pool 3, Trampolene Staff 1, 2, 3, Block C 3, 4, Intramurals I. 2, 3, 4. Sports; Base- ball 3. 4. RAYMOND LAMAR GREGORY nr n Lamar Pvt. A 3, Pfc. 4, Cpl. 4, Staffs: NCO 3. 4, EX- CALIBUR Staff 4, Library Staff 4, Fine Arts 3, Rec- Room 4. Swimming Pool 3, Dance Committee 3. Sports: Golf Team 3, Track 4. Honors: Honor Com- pany 3. 19 SENIORS FRANCIS XAVIER HERNANDEZ Hernandez Pvt. C 4, Pfc. 4. Staffs: NCO 4, Intramurals 4. Sports: Track 4. WILLIAM KENNETH HOWIE Chuck Pvt Band 3, Pfc. Staff 4. Sgt. 4. Staffs: Training Cadre 4, NCO 4, Rec-Room 4, Swimming Pool 3, Bus Driver 4. Sports: Track Mgr. 4. RODNEY LEE HONEYCUTT Rodney Pvt. B 3. Pfc. 3, Cpl. C 4, Sgt. 4. Staffs; NCO 3. 4, Fine Arts Club 3, Block C 4, Intramurals 3. 4. Sports: Football 4, Basketball 3. 4, Track 4. JOHNIE WRAY HALL Johnie Pvt. -A” 4, Pfc. 4. Cpl. Staff 4. Staffs: NCO 4. EXCALIBUR Staff 4. Intramurals 4. Sports: Basket- ball 4. 20 SENIORS ROBERT JEFFREY HUNT, JR. • B 4, Pfc. 4. Staffs: Drill Team 4, NCO 4, “XCALIBUR Staff 4, Asst. Photographer 4. Intra- mrttls 4. JAMES MURRAY JOHNSON, JR. Pvt. A 3. Cpl. 4. Sgt. 4. Staffs: NCO 3. 4. Intra- murals 3, 4. Honors: Honor Company 3. TAN AH JOON Frt. I, 3. Pfc. 1, Cpl. 1. 3. Sfc. 3. 1st Sgt. 2, 2nd Lt. 3, 1st Lt. 4. Staffs: Drill Team 3, 4, Training Cadre 1. 2. 3. NCO 1, 2, 3f 4, Sash and Sword 3, 4. Library Staff 1, Fine Arts Club 1, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Sports: Football 1. Basketball 1. 2, 3, Track 1. 4. Baseball 3, 4, Block C 3, 4. BUTLER NORMAN KELLY III Pvt. 3. Pfc. 3. Cpl. 4. Sfc. 4. 1st Sgt. Band 4. Staffs: Drill Team 3, Training Cadre 4. NCO 3. 4, Dance Commilttee 4, Bus Drivers 3, 4, Intramurals 3, 4. Sports: Rifle Team 3, 4, Mgr. 4. 21 SENIORS RUMSEY LEWIS Rums Pvt. C I. Pfc. B 2. Cpl. 2, Sic. 2, 1st Sgt. 3. 1st Lt. Operations Staff 4. Staffs: Cheerleaders 4, Sash and Sword 4, Training Cadre 4, NCO 2, 3, Honor Council 4, DKS 3, 4, Rec-Room 2. 3, Trampo- lene Staff 1, Block C 3, 4, Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4. Honors: Honor Company 2, Vice-President 3, Vice- President 4. Sports: Football Mgr. 3. STEPHAN WEBB McCALL, JR. Sieve Pvt. A 2, Cpl. ”h“ 3, Sfc. 3. Captain 4, 1st Lt. C 4. Staffs: Drill Team 2, 3, Sash and Sword 4, Training Cadre 4. NCO 3. Intramurals 2. 3, 4. CLIFFORD LOUIS LINDSEY Klooch Pvt. C“ 2, Pfc. B 3, Cpl. 3. 1st Lt. 4, 1st Lt. Staff 4. Staffs: Sash and Sword 4. NCO 3. EXCALIBUR Staff 3, 4, Photographer 4, Fine Arts Club 3, 4, Swim- ming Pool 2, 3, Tiampolene Staff 2, Intramurals 2, 3, 4. Sports: Baseball 4. Honors: Honor Company 2. MICHAEL JAMES McCLONE Mike Pvt. B 4, Pfc. 4. Staffs: EXCALIBUR Staff. Sports: Football 4, Basketball 4, Captain 4, Track 4, 22 SENIORS JAMES HARMON McDONALD ;t:. Band 3, Pic. 3, Sfc. 3. 1st Sgt. 4. 2nd Lt. 4. : rifs: Newspaper Staff 4, Sash and Sword 4, NCO : 4 DKS 3, 4, Library Staff 3, A. Flight Club 3, 4, Samurais 3, 4. PAUL IRVIN MABEL Pvt. Band 3, Pfc. 3, Sgt. 4, Sfc. 4. Staffs: Cheer- leaders 4. Training Cadre 4. NCO 3, 4. Library Staff 3. Rec-Room 3, Block C 4, Intramurals 3, 4. Sports: Golf Team 3, 4, Track Mgr. 4. Honors: Secretary 4. WALTER ELIJAH MARTIN, JR. ?vt. Band 2, Pfc. 3, Sfc. 3, 1st Sgt. 3, 2nd Lt. 3, ;• Lt. 4. Captain 4. Staffs: Sash and Sword 3, 4. NCO 2, 3. Honor Council 4, Library Staff 3, 4, Presi- --r.r A, Fine Arts Club 3. Block C 3, A, Intramurals 2. 3. 4. RICARDO ALBERTO MATA Pvt. C A, Pfc. 4. Staffs: Newspaper Staff A, NCO 4, Swimming Pool 4, Intramurals 4. 23 J. ANSEL MOZINGO, JR. Jctmie Pvt. B 1, Pfc. 1, CpL 1, 1st Sgt. A 3, 2nd It. 3, Captain C . Stalls; Sash and Sword 3, 4, Training Cadre 4. NCO 1, 2. 3, Honor Council 4. Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Honors: Honor Company 3. I WAYNE EMORY METTS Weird Wayne Pvt. Band 1. Pic. 1, Cpl. 2, Sgt. 4. Stalfss Training Cadre 4. NCO 1, 2. 3, 4. Library Staff 3, 4. Intra- murals 1, 2, 3, 4. TED OSBORNE MORGAN, JR. Ozzie Pvt. Band 3, Pfc. 3, Cpl. 4, Sfc. 4, Staffs: Training Cadre 4, NCO 3, 4, Block C 3, 4, President 4, Sports: Football 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Baseball 4, Basket- ball Mgr. 4. JOHN DAVID MILES, JR. Bear Pvt. A . Cpl. B 3. Pvt. A” 4, Sfc. B 4. 2nd Lt. B 4. Staffs: Drill Team 3, Sash and Sword 4. NCO 3, 4, EXCALIBUR Staff 4, Block C 3, 4, Intra- murals 3, 4. Sports: Football 4, Rifle Team 3, 4. SENIORS 24 SENIORS ROBERT HOWARD PENICK - Band 3, Pfc. 3, Cpl. 4, Sfc. 4. Staffs: Drill Team . NCO 3, 4, EXCALIBUR Staff 3, Library Staff 3, Hus Drivers 3, 4, Intramurals 3, 4. Sports: Track Mgr. ROBERT DEAN PURSLEY Pvt. B 3, Pfc. 3, Cpl. Staff 4, M Sgt. 4. 1st Lt. Adjutant. Staffs: Sash and Sword 4, Training Cadre 4. NCO 3, 4, Honor Council 4, EXCALIBUR Staff 4, DKS 3, 4, Intramurals 3. 4. WILLIAM EDMUND PRATT Pvt. B 2. Pfc. 2, Cpl. 4. Pvt. 4. Staffs: NCO 2. 4. Swimming Pool 4. Intramurals 2, 4, Newspaper Staff 4, Editor 4. Sports: Track 4. GEORGE FRANCIS SCOTT Pvt. B 2, Cpl. Staff 3, 2nd Lt. 4, Pvt. 4. Staffs: Cheerleaders 4, Sash and Sword 4, Training Cadre 3. 4. NCO 3, EXCALIBUR Staff 3. Dance Committee 3, Intramurals 2, 3, 4. Sports: Basketball 3. 4. Track 4. Honors: Honor Company 4, Senior Class President. 25 SENIORS RALPH EDWARD TRUESDALE Ralph Pvt. Band 1, Pfc. A 2, 4, Cpl. 4, Staffs: Drill Team 2, 3, 4, NCO 2, 4, Library Staff 2, 3, Flight Club 4, Laundry Staff 2. 3, Trampolene Staff 1, 2, 3, Intra- murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Sports: Rifle Team 2. Honors: Honor Company 1, 2, 4. ROLAND FISHER SMITH Bubba Pvt. A 2, Pfc. 2, Cpl. Staff 3. 2nd Lt. B 4, Pvt. 4. Staffs: Sash and Sword 4, Training Cadre 3� 4. NCO 3, EXCALIBUR Staff 4. Rec-Room 3, Swimming Pool 3, Dance Committee 2, 3, 4, Intramurals 2, 3, 4. Sports: Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Block C 2, 3, 4. STEPHEN W. SKIDMORE Skid Pvt. B” 3, Pfc. 3. Cpl. 4. Staffs: NCO 3, 4, Block C 3, 4, Intramurals 3, 4. Sports: Football 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4. Baseball 3. 4. RELLIE BROWN THOMASSON Tommy Pvt. W 1, Pfc. 2, Cpl. A 3, 1st Lt. Supply Staff 4. Staffs: Sash and Sword 4. Training Cadre 3., 4, NCO 2. 3. Honor Council 4. Blocp ”C 2, 3. 4. Sports: Golf Team 2, 3, 4. Honors: Honor Company 3. 26 SENIORS CLAUS HANS VINENT Vince PtL ”B 2, Pic. 3. C 3. Sgt. A 4. Staffs: Drill Team 4. NCO 4, EXCALIBUB Staff 3, Fine Arts Club 4. Rec-Room 3, Swimming Pool 3, 4, Dance Committee 3, 4. Sports: Golf Team 3, 4. Honors: Honor Com- pany 3. WILLIAM SHOCKLEY WALSH Bill Pvt. B 2. Pfc. 2, Cpl. Band 3, Sfc. 3, 2nd Lt. 4. 1st Lt. 4. Staffs: Library Staff 2, Dance Committee 2, 3, 4. Fine Arts Club 3r NCO 2, 3. Sash and Sword 4, Intramurals 2, 3, 4. Sports: Track 3, 4. BILLY DURDEN WRIGHT Sly Pvt. B 3. Pfc. 3. Cpl. 3, M Sgt. Staff 4. 2nd Lt. C 4, 1st Lt. A 4. Staffs: Sash and Sword 4, NCO 3, 4, Honor Council 4. Sports: Golf Team 3, 4. BARRY CARROLL YOUNG Barry Pvt. B 3, Pfc. 3. Cpl. Staff 3. Sfc. B 4, 2nd Lt. C 4. Staffs: Sash and Sword 4, Training Cadre 4, NCO 3. DKS 4, Intramurals 3, 4. Sports: Rifle Team 3. 27 Former Senior Students 28 SANDY IVESTER BILLY OWENS CLASS OF 70 RONNIE BAUCOM, President, RICKY BAKER, Vice-President; BUCK CHAPMAN, Treasurer; STEVE KENDRICK, Secretary. If one word had to describe the junior class, it would be spirit. Spirit in academic endeavors, spirit on the athletic field, and spirit in life itself. As the time to bid farewell to Camden Mili- tary Academy grows closer, it seems the days can not pass fast enough. Always there is the lingering thought of only one more year. Looking back on this year there is no way a member of the class of 1970 can help but remember the good and bad times shared by some of the closest friends he will ever have. This period of time will be second only to one other, the senior year of 1970. 29 JUNIORS James Anderson Jerry Asker Ricky Baker Harry Ballard Hartford Barnes Ronnie Baucom James Braswell Billy Buckles Randy Byers Wally Carmichael Bucky Chapman James Cox John Cox Jerry Cribb Dean Davis Tim Dean Lee Dixon Ramon Estavillo Max Fine Marshall Fowler Mark Gilloite Alexander Glisson Herby Good Dick Holden 30 JUNIORS Keith Homberger Paul Hubbard David Jeffries Mike Jennings Paul Johnson Bobby Kellogg Steve Kendrick Chip Lake Bob Lewis Jim McCune Willie McCutcheon Joe Mooney John Mullis Tom Perkinson Jerry Raynovic Jim Reynolds Bill Shoolbred Earl Smith Jeff Tatar 31 CLASS OF “71 DALE BOOTLE, President; DOUG DILLS, Vice-President; TERRY PARKER, Secretary; BOBBY INMAN, Treasurer. DELL BOOTLE President MISS KATHY TAYLOR Sponsor As sophomores, we all look forward to two more years left until graduation. In these next two years we hope to achieve and progress, not only in rank, but in mind as well as spirit. A tradition has been set This tra- dition leads all classes down a path of fulfillment. For as cadets we attempt to be as adequate as the ones that have walked the path before us. We hope to carry on that tradition here at Camden which symbolizes achievement. In this process of achieving we develop our foresight and maturity to enable us to be better men. 32 SOPHOMORES Walter Anderson Kenneth Blakeley James Bledsoe Dale Bootle Joseph Brown Robert Brown Terry Burnett Herbert Cameron Albert Campbell Charles Caudle Michael Colvin James Day Douglas Dills David Durant Thomas Eaton Paul Ferguson Marion Fisher James Fitzgerald Eugene Funderburke Charles Guilliam Patrick Golding 33 Ernest Hardee Eddy Henson Robert Inman SOPHOMORES Gerald Johnson William Johnstone Richard Jones Julian King Jeffrey Krug Arnold Levine James McLain Daniel O'Connor Terry Parker Michael Parker Michael Patton Ronald Pitcel Ernest Powlesland Rick Ross Harry Sandifer Nicholas Southard Frank Thomas Keith Thompson Patrick Toland Dennis Travis Milton Trotter Arthur Tyson William Vaughn Bruce Wallace William Willis Steven Wurst 34 CLASS OF 72 BOB RAMEY MISS BARBARA McINTOSH President Sponsor 'FED DOBSON, Vice-President; WAYNE WOHLFERD, Treasurer; MICHAEL STILWELL, Secretary. As the graduating class of 1969 leaves, the class of 1972 steps up one more space in the never-ending cycle. Soon, it will be our turn, but now we have a big responsibility and we must put first things first. Right now, we have to think about the present. There will be lots of heartaches as well as breaks lying in the few years left ahead. It will be like an obstacle course that we must conquer. We will have to take each step of the road, never stopping to think about anything that would keep us from reaching our goal. 35 FRESHMEN Bruce Bivins Dennis Bivins Gary Brookshire John Brown Vincent Burnett Orville Campbell Robert Campbell Ned Dobson George Erb Mickey Faile James Faulkner Larry Fields Richard Glisson Marion Godwin Robert Hames John Hannah Robert Harvin Bias Lemmo James Liverman Robert Locklair William McCabe Kenny Mercer Theodore Morris Robert Newsome Robert Northcutt Herman Parker Robert Ramey Larry Rodgers Gary Saunders Clifford Smith Michael Stilwell Barry Taylor William Thames James Tice Frank Tomlinson Patrick Tremblay Tommy Wall 36 Stephan Williams Wayne Wohlferd Typical freshman hiding place. Cuba, anyone? Who says I can't walk on water? Hannah, you WILL get a haircut! But I want to teach the class. 'Trotter and Faile solve advanced algebra problem. 37 CLASS OF 73 ALLEN DERWAY, President; TONEY BRYANT, Vice-President; ROBERT BULLARD, Secretary. ALLEN DERWAY President We are the Senior class of 1973. We are just at the beginning of a long hard road. In a few years we will be the idols to the younger cadets, just as the seniors are to us now. We will hate to see our friends graduate but, we will look forward to meeting new students the next year. We will keep up the tradition that has already been made and when 1973 comes, we will step up on the stage, give our final salute here at C.M.A. to Col. Risher, and march off proudly and smartly. MISS PATRICIA STANTON Sponsor 38 SUB-FRESHMEN Donald Adams James Bartley Carl Brown Anthony Bryant Robert Bullard Michael Couch Allen Derway Joseph Floyd Paul Glickfield Billy Greene John Herron Michael Hout Robert Howard Reid Jolly Douglas Langston John Mann Dangus Martin Ramon Navarro Harold Packer Thomas Penick Robert Redfeam Vance Riggs Zack Rogers David Schneider Simon Shultman Larry Sistare Stephen Smeltzer William Tomlinson William Walsh 39 40 The Honor Council is watching you. Smeltzer! HONOR COUNCIL SITTING: Joe Clark, Maj. William Beckham, Advisor; Stephan Francis. STANDING: Jack Dandridge, Jamie Mozingo. STEPHAN FRANCIS MISS MARTHA MILLER Sponsor MAJOR WM. P. BECKHAM Faculty Advisor One of the major organizations of Camden Military Academy is the Honor Council, which is composed of the Cadet Lt. Colonel, the Lt. Adjutant, the Company Commanders, and Major Beckham, the faculty advisor. This judicial committee governs the decision for punishment of a cadet who has been accused of an offense. All evidence and witnesses pertaining to the case are brought before the Council for their consideration; then a verdict is submitted to the Headmaster for approval. 42 MICHAEL WILSON AYER Editor-in-Chief MISS EMILY POOLE Sponsor CLIFFORD LINDSEY Photographer JIMMY L. CATHCART Assistant Editor MISS SHIRLEY ARMOUR Sponsor THE 1969 EXCALIBUR STAFF 43 IERRY RAYNOVIC Business Manager MISS MOLLY REILEY Sponsor CAPT. WILLIAM McDONALD Faculty Advisor EXCALIBUR STAFF Lew Gage, Ike Clontz, Sandy Ivester, Mike Ayer, Editor; Bill Walsh, Klutch Lindsey, Roland Smith, Billy Buckles. STANDING: Ray Gregory, Marshall Fowler. Terry Parker, George Erb, David Miles, Bill Vaughn, Paul Mabel, Billy Greene. NOT PICTURED: Jimmy Cathcart. Cathcart living on Coke? I've got to go to the Infirmary. Mass confusion! 44 A writer must have pen, paper, and tobacco! You sold a full page ad for 50? THE ADJUTANT STAFF WILLIAM PRATT Editor MISS MICHELE LAVERNE Sponsor Lew Gage, Ike Clontz, Loren Ferris, Billy Buckles, Ronald Smith. STANDING: Bill Shoolbred, Jerry Raynovic, Joe Mooney, Allen Derway, Ricardo Mata, Ronald Pitcel. ne newspaper staff at work. The main purpose of the school newspaper, The Adjutant, is to in- form the Cadet Corps of the current events on campus. The newspaper staff has worked diligently this year gathering materials of interest to each and every cadet for the news- paper. We can say with certainty that their presentation has been most excellent. The topics have ranged from Snow Storms on Campus to the major ath- letic events. The paper has been constructed in a very concise and professional manner. Not only have the Cadets enjoyed reading The Adjutant, but it has served to inform parents about the major happenings at Camden Military Academy. 45 DELTA KAPPA SIGMA It is a coveted honor to be chosen as a member of the Delta Kappa Sigma at Cam- den Military Academy. Not only must a Cadet attain academic excellence, but he must be of unquestionable character. Also, to be chosen as a member of this fraternity, a Cadet must display qualities of positive leadership. The activities of the Delta Kappa Sigma are primarily educational. The benefits of their endeavors have been cultural as well as social. The rewards of the organization are many and invaluable. JOSEPH RHETT CLARK III President MISS MARGIE FRITZ Sponsor Rumsey Lewis, Joe Clark, Kim Pursley. STANDING: Jeff Waltz, Barry Young, Lew Gage, Jim McDonald. CAPTAIN JOSEPH PARSONS Faculty Advisor DKS trying to figure out what hap- pened to the bell. 46 The DKS? DKS work on higher physics. LIBRARY STAFF SITTING: Tim Dean, Pat Golding, Ricky Baker, Tommy Wall, Frank Thomas, Joe Brown, Wayne Wohlferd, Paul Bryson. STANDING: Larry Sistare, Terry Burnett, Jim McDonald, Willie McCutcheon, Walter Martin, Wayne Metts, Vance Riggs, Jack Brown, Harry Ballard. WALTER E. MARTIN President MISS NANCY SLOAN Sponsor MRS. ANNA DALLAS Librarian The Library Staff is composed of a group of cadets with literary interest. These cadets show a genuine concern for the furthering of education. This is shown by their excel- lent maintenance of the materials in the library. The members of the staff are trained quite well by our librarian, Mrs. Dallas. They are always eager to assist any cadet who is not familiar with the procedure of the library. Not only are they of great service to us at Camden Military Academy, but they are gaining very valuable experience for them- selves. 47 Harry checks out the news. FINE ARTS CLUB CLIFFORD LINDSEY President MRS. DEAN RISHER Faculty Advisor MRS. RAY WHITE Assistant Advisor Fine Arts members work on ceramics. CAPT. ROY VANDERGRIFT Assistant Advisor Mrs. Lanning P. Risher and faculty officer, Captain Roy Vandergrift have shown a sincere interest in helping members of our Cadet Corps appreciate the finer arts. This year has shown the addition of Mrs. Ray White, another sincere and willing worker. Together, they have done a considerable amount in furthering this goal. Their activities have extended to ceramics classes, local talent shows, art shows and trips to museums and concerts. Through personal sacrifice, they have brought cultural fulfillment to many of our cadets. SITTING: Jack Brown, Bill Shoolbred, Ken Johnstone, Ike Clontz, Paul Glickfield, George Erb. STANDING: Norman Kelly, Claus Vinent, Mike Ayer, Terry Parker. 48 Ballard instructs Capt. Vandergrift. TABLE HELPERS STANDING: Ronnie Walker, George Erb, Jim Faulkner, MRS. DEAN RISHER Ray Estavillo, Tan Joon, Dennis Bivins, Jim Bartly, Dietitian Tammy Penick. MISS JENNY GURLEY Sponsor MRS. DAVIS Dietitian RECREATION ROOM STAFF Ernie Powlesland, Ray Gregory, Marc Farwell, Ramon CAPT. ROBT. SANDEL Navarro, J, H. Johnson, Gary Brookshire, Ted Morris, Faculty Advisor John Hannah. MISS CARLA RAY Sponsor CHIP LAKE President 49 SWIMMING POOL STAFF KNEELING: Ricardo Mata, Ramon Navarro, Jeff Tatar. CAPT. ROBT. SANDEL STANDING: Claus Vinent, Ray Gregory, Ernest Hardee, Faculty Advisor Joe Mooney, Edgar Arismendi, Marc Farwell, Loren Ferris. JEFF TATAR President LEFT TO RIGHT: Joe Moony, Ricky Baker, Jim Me- MAJ. W. P. BECKHAM Donald, Mark Farwell. Faculty Advisor RICKY BAKER President 50 DANCE COMMITTEE Claus Vinent, Norman Kelly, Jack Dandridge, Bill Walsh, Bobby Kellogg, Roland Smith. STANDING: David Scott. WILLIAM WALSH President MISS SALLY FLEMING Sponsor CAPTAIN VAN WEBBER Faculty Advisor Christmas Dance.' 'Durant does the twist.' Junior-Senior Dance. 51 INFIRMARY ' '• L’“ wf- m igM-a ii JERRY ASKER Battalion Medic MISS WENDY GALPHIN Sponsor MRS. VERA A. ROSE, R.N. 52 SASH AND SWORD Joe Clark, Jack Dandridge, Jamie Mozingo, Steve Francis, Klutch Lindsey, Mike Ayer, Rumsey Lewis, Tommy Thomasson, Jan Ford, Steve McCall, Walter Martin, Sandy, Ivester, Bill Walsh, Ronnie Baucom, Marshall Fowler, Andy Shirley. STEPHEN FRANCIS President MISS MARTHA MILLER Sponsor COL. CHARLES R. WHITE Faculty Advisor The Sash and Sword is an organization comprised of all the cadet officers at Camden Military Academy. The club is advised by Lt. Col. Charles Ray White. Under the leadership of Col. White, these young cadet officers set the example for which all cadets aspire. Cadet officers are chosen for their outstand- ing military performance. The responsibilities and duties of these young men are many and varied. But, their most important responsibility is the guidance of their fellow cadets. 54 The officers' club. RESTRICTED AREA AR W'U ARMORY STAFF STANDING; Harry Sandifer, Steve Kendrick, Buck Chapman, Towles. KNEELING: Harry Ballard, Terry Parker, David Durant. 55 NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS Privates First Class and Corporal, The rank of non-commissioned officer is merely a stepping stone to greater responsibilities. They are the backbone of the bat- talion. These people are the ones through which the greater bulk of the military operations are carried out. A non-commissioned officer's service to the Cadet Corps is very valuable. For example, his duties may range from duty as Sergeant of the Guard to Squad Corporal. Every non-commis- sioned officer eagerly awaits a promotion whereby he can serve in a greater military role. lust as in the regular Army, the sergeants at CMA have a big job to do. When procedures are determined by the company officers, it is up to the sergeants to see that the orders are car- ried out efficiently and promptly. It is usually the rank of sergeant that gives a cadet the chance to show that he is truly officer material. A good hard- working sergeant is worth his weight in gold in a military organization, and the responsi- bility of the task is excellent training for future officers. 56 Sergeants, Sergeants First Class, First Sergeants and Master Sergeants. THE JAMES F. RISHER GUARD DRILL TEAM TAN AH JOON Commander MISS MILDRED FERN Sponsor SFC CHARLES WILSON Faculty Advisor The drill team or The James F. Risher Guard is named for the president of this military acad- emy. It is a precision drill operation. The lames F. Risher Guard performs marching drills that require split-second timing and coordi- nation. At Camden, the advisor and instructor of the James F. Risher Guard is Sergeant First Class Charles Wilson. The drill team has participated in many parades and exhibitions. We, at Camden Military Academy, are very proud of our drill team and have great expectations for them in the future. 57 Drill team in action.” LT. COL. CHARLES RAY WHITE R.O.T.C. ADMINISTRATION SFC CHARLES WILSON The Junior ROTC administration at Camden Military Academy consist of one commissioned officer and two non-commissioned officers. These men have given freely of their talents to instruct our cadets in the military operations. They have distinguished themselves by the performance of their duty. SFC SIZEMORE CAPTAIN RUSSELL L. WARE Former ROTC Instructor R.O.T.C. PROGRAM The Reserve Officers Training Corps has a two-fold mission. First, to teach the principles of leadership, respect for constituted authority, habits of precision, orderliness, courtesy, hy- giene, and correctness of posture and deport- ment; and second, to give the cadet instruction in basic military subjects which will be of benefit to him and the Armed Forces of his country, when he becomes a member of one of its many and varied branches. Our program here at Camden Military Acad- emy consists of four years of military training. In the first year we are taught the basic military subjects, hygiene and first aid, customs and courtesies of the service, and good posture and personal appearance. In the second year we are taught military subjects oriented toward the development of leaders, at the squad and pla- toon level. The third and fourth years are used to expand upon the subjects necessary in de- veloping leaders at the company and battalion level. 60 R.O.T.C. PROGRAM Here ai CMA, we learn leadership, the art of getting others to willingly get the job done. It doesn't take many weeks to learn that a good leader must have compassion for those he leads. We also realize perhaps not so quickly, that being a good leader means acquiring greater responsibilities, knowledge, and having strong moral character. We believe, that patrio- tism, duty, honor and integrity make the kind of citizen we hope to be. R.O.T.C. PROGRAM 62 BATTALION STAFF 63 LT. COL. STEPHEN GREGORY FRANCIS MISS MARTHA MILLER Sponsor 1ST LT. KIM PURSLEY 1ST LT. RUMSEY LEWIS MISS SALLY McKAY Sponsor MISS GLORIA FREEMAN Sponsor MAJ. WILLIAM P. BECKHAM. JR. Tactical Officer BATTALION STAFF 1ST LT. TOMMY THOMASSON MISS PAT BURKE Sponsor 1ST LT. CLIFFORD LINDSEY MISS SHERRYE SAMMONS Sponsor 64 1ST LT. BILLY DURDEN WRIGHT A COMPANY 2ND LT. JEFF WALTZ MISS PAM DUNCAN Sponsor MISS SHERRY FUNDERBURKE Sponsor 2ND LT. LEW GAGE MISS BITSY BLAKE Sponsor 65 CAPTAIN WILLIAM McDONALD Tactical Officer 2ND LT. MARSHALL FOWLER MISS VICKIE BRIGHT Sponsor A COMPANY 1ST PLATOON 66 2ND PLATOON MISS JENNY GURLEY Sponsor B COMPANY :nd lt. jimmy cathcart MISS SHIRLEY ARMOUR Sponsor 67 CAPTAIN ROBERT SANDEL Tactical Officer MISS CARLA ANN RAY Sponsor B COMPANY BRUCE COMISKEY MIKE JENNINGS STEVE KENDRICK First Sergeant Sergeant First Class Sergeant First Class 68 2ND PLATOON CAPTAIN JAMIE MOZINGO c COMPANY 2ND LT. BARRY YOUNG 2ND LT. JIM REYNOLDS MISS DIANE ROBINS ON Sponsor 1ST LT. STEVE McCALL MISS LINDA BOYTE Sponsor MISS SHARON LAMBERT Sponsor CAPTAIN JAMES ANDERSON Tactical Officer 69 MISS DELAINE DAILEY Sponsor C COMPANY BILLY BUCKLES PAUL JOHNSON TERRY BURNETT First Sergeant Sergeant First Class Sergeant First Class 70 2ND PLATOON CAPTAIN WALTER MARTIN MISS NANCY SLOAN Sponsor CAPTAIN JOSEPH PARSONS Tactical Officer BAND COMPANY 2ND LT. RONNIE BAUCOM MISS JULIE HALFORD Sponsor 7! MISS KAREN LAWSON Sponsor BAND COMPANY COMPANY IN BAND FORMATION TEDDY MORGAN Sergeant First Class NORMAN KELLY First Sergeant PAUL MABEL Sergeant First Class 72 TEDDY MORGAN Co-Captain ) MISS PAM PARKER Sponsor ROLAND SMITH Co-Captain MISS PAM BARRETT Sponsor FOOTBALL A school's football team is the product of many hours of practice in the field and instruction in the class- room. A football team plays for the entire student body, and for the glory of the school. The cadets of CMA pulled hard for the Spartans all year, and the team played some hard games for the school; and when a team fights a tough and clean game, it has suc- ceeded, no matter what numerals are on the scoreboard. Coach Dozier and the football squad have the esteem of everyone at CMA for the hard work they put into the 1968-69 season. 74 CAPT. VAN WEBBER Assistant Coach CAPT. JIM DOSIER Head Coach CAPT. JERRY JOHNSON Assistant Coach CAPT. RUSSELL WARE Assistant Coach VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM IR. VARSITY FOOTBALL CAPT. JERRY JOHNSON Head Coach CAPT. RUSSELL WARE Assistant Coach JOE CLARK Assistant Coach 75 DAVID MILES Guard MISS ANN BELL Sponsor JOE BUZHARDT Halfback MISS BITSY BLAKE Sponsor 76 MISS ROSA WATSON Sponsor MISS DONNA GADDY Sponsor PLAYERS 77 MIKE McCLONE Quarterback MISS MARTHA FULLILOVE Sponsor STEVE SKIDMORE Halfback MISS BETH TIMMONUS Sponsor SENIOR PLAYERS AND SNAPS TEDDY MORGAN MISS PAM PARKER Sponsor 78 MIKE McCLONE Captain MRS. MARTHA FULLILOVE Sponsor CAPT. JAMES DOZIER Coach BASKETBALL The 1968-69 CMA basketball team had a good season, sparked by Skid- more, McClone, and Roland Smith. CMA basketball fans saw some excit- ing moments on the courts as their team felled many opponents by quick re- bounding and sharp shooting. Coach Dozier hopes to keep the basketball team in tip-top shape and he has great plans for many of the returning players, such as Dills and Jennings. Basketball gets better and better at CMA. Jennings jumps high for the ball. 79 McClone shoots from the foul line, for score. VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM: Buzhardt, Hall, Dills, Jennings, Brasswell. KNEELING: Johnsone, R. F. Smith, Honey- cutt, J. E. Smith, Skidmore, McClone, Powsland. IUNIOR VARSITY, STANDING: Chapman, Eaton, Hames, Patton, Tice, Golding, Coach Dozier. KNEELING: Derway, Dixion, Carmichael, Brookshire, M. L. Thompson, Tatar, Bootle, G. T. Parker. 80 MIKE McCLONE SENIOR PLAYERS STEVE SKIDMORE 81 RODNEY HONEYCUTT JOE BUZHARDT 'Doug Dills keeps the ball in bounds ”Pile-onl ”JV players watch the varsity game. 82 Honeycutt and McClone wait for the ball. Dills trys a long shot. MISS BETH TIMMONUS Sponsor BASEBALL TEAM: Coach Johnson, Mullis, Francis, Taylor, Eaton, Morgan, Pat- ton, Barnes, Hannah, Day. KNEELING: Hames, Lake, Joon, Smith, Waltz, Skid- more, Krug, Floyd, Levine, Long, M. L. Thompson. STEVE SKIDMORE Captain CAPT. G. T. JOHNSON Coach BASEBALL There is nothing more American than a good baseball game, and baseball remains ever-popular at CMA. Coach Johnson, as usual, has put together a fine team, and local schools know that they are in for a battle when they play the Spartans. Team captain Skidmore and pitcher Steve Mule Francis gave spectators some thrilling moments, and everyone on the team played good, solid base- ball. Coach Johnson and his teams have built a good reputation for base- ball at CMA. 83 loon slides in safe. Eaton rounds the bases. 84 Taylor waits for the hit. Coach Johnson watches the team in action, SENIOR PLAYERS STEVEN FRANCIS TAN AH JOON 85 MISS BITSY BLAKE Sponsor TRACK TEAM: Carmichael, Baker, Thompson, Balcom, Hardee, Wurst, Scott, Chapman, Dills, Gage, Coach Webber, Clark, Braswell, Gregory, Patton, Morgan, Smith, R. F., Johnson. KNEELING: Ridge, Pratt, Gillotte, Hernandez, Ares- mendi, Honeycutt, loon, Kellogg, Fowler, Johnson, P. W., Smith, J. E., Tatar, Raynovic, Fine, and Ballard. TRACK Coach Van Webber has built a tra- dition of fine track teams at CMA, and the 1969 season was no exception. Super-stars Marshall Fowler, Doug Dills, Max Fine, Keith Thompson and other track men performed many feats of strength, agility and endurance on the track field. In one track meet after another, honors were won for CMA, and the Spartans are well known for their ability in field events. The cadet corps of CMA is particularly proud of the efforts of their track team. CAPT. VAN WEBBER Coach LEW GAGE Captain 86 JUNIOR VARSITY TRACK TEAM SENIOR TRACKMEN Over Joon, not under! Fowler jumping the hurdles. Dills gives it all he's got. Fowler, up and over! Sprinters Shot and Discus Milers and Half Milers 880 Relays Broad lumpers Hurdlers TOMMY THOMASSON Captain MISS PAT BURKE Sponsor COL. ROBT. M. RICHARDS Coach GOLF Spring means gold to many people, and especially so to the Academy golf team. Col. Richards coached the golf team this year, and 'Tommy Thomas- son played some excellent games. If there is any sport that can be played for a lifetime, it is golf, and Col. Richards hopes that the golfing tech- niques that cadets learn at CMA can be used for many years of exercise and relaxation on the greens. VARSITY GOLF TEAM Captain and the Coach. 89 The Pro tries for a hole-in-one.'' I’ RIFLE TEAM SFC SIZEMORE Instructor MISS NANCY SLOAN Sponsor KNEELING: Martin, Towles, Fields, Bryson, Burnett. STANDING: Kelly, Jones, Miles, Powlesland, Camp- bell, Bartly, McCabe, King, Hub- hard, Walker, Erb, Gillotte, Penick, Packer, and Schneider. 90 Sharp eyes and a steady hand . . . the patience to wait for just the right moment . _ . the easy squeezing of the trigger—all this is very familiar to the rifle team. The rifle team is coached by Sgt. Sizemore and led by team Captain Walter Martin, Martin and Dicky Jones are the shooters who most consistently place all shots on target. The expert use of firearms is invaluable, whether for sport shooting, hunting, or defense. 91 CHEERLEADERS The Cheerleaders' job is to inspire and encourage the team. Just as the team members give their time and effort, so do the cheerleaders, and they are actually an important part of the total team effort. Cheerleaders sponsor Capt. Wallace and his enthusiastic group did a great job in supporting the team and keeping spirits high. RUMSEY LEWIS Captain CAPT. J. H. WALLACE Spartan wins make me feel 10 feet tall. Cheerleaders at a basketball game. TEDDY MORGAN BLOCK C The athletes who earn the coveted C are always extremely proud to wear it. Those who wear the letter have demonstrated good sportsmanship and great ability; only the best are in the Block ”C , ) MISS PAM PARKER Sponsor Ballard, Kellogg, Buckles, Shir- ley, Baucora, Lake, Owens, Scott, Johnston, Patton, Skidmore, Smith, Arismendi, Dandridge, Dills, Cribb, Ferris, Sheldon, Chapman, Ken- drick, Reynolds, Penick, Ander- son, Buzhardt, Bootle, Fowler, Johnson, McClone, Smith, J. E., Rhino, Honeycutt, Burnett, Ayer, Miles, Hubbard, Jennings, Gage, Taylor, Bivins, Martin, Francis. CAPT. J. E. WEBBER Faculty Advisor 93 Cool man of Block 'CV 94 Bubba the great! Please, may my son have special leave? Oh, you poor sick boy! Former graduate makes the big time! Laundry day at CMA. Did you have to get sick in MY room? Martin enraptured by a lecture. School chaplain. 95 The games people play! What? Martin going AWOL? 96 ’Five-card draw, one-eyed jacks are wild. Don't tell Col. White that I'm showing you this kind of movie! MISS PAM PARKER Miss Senior Class MISS BEVERLY MULLIS Miss Junior Class A thing of beauty is a joy forever. If there is anything that warms the heart of a CMA cadet, it is the thought of the girl back home. He dreams of her loveli- ness and to him she is truly a magnificent and real Queen. MISS DONNA COX Miss Sophomore Class 99 MISS DEBBIE STILLWELL Mi ss Freshman Class MISS VICKIE MOORE Miss Sub-Freshman Class Compliments of «.M..mnj]iuiwra BdkS' ? Belk’s Home of Better Values City Drug Store + + + Broad Street Camden, South Carolina CAMDEN, S. C. Camden Motel U. S. HIGHWAY NO. 1 JUST NORTH OF CAMDEN Marjo Launderers Cleaners + + + PHONE 432-6454 Best Wishes to the Cadet Corps A Very Prosperous Future 100 ■oyvJC-J' PLANTATION MOTEL AND GRILL McKenzie RADIO AND T.V. SERVICE One-Half Mile on U. S. Highway No. 1 537 RUTLEDGE ST. TELEPHONE HE 2-4522 From the Academy CAMDEN. S. C. PHONE 432-4522 PHONE 432-2300 CAMDEN, S. C. 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BOX 39 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Georgia Speaks Oil Company, Inc. Distributors AMERICAN OIL PRODUCTS Telephone 432-3501 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA B. C. Woore SLu INCORPORATED Buy from Moore and Save More DEPARTMENT STORE 105 CAMDEN, S. C. Rowlarena Green Hills Golf and Country Club HIGHWAY 84, OFF U. S. 601 Golf Professional: GRIFFIN FLETCHER Electric Carts, Locker Rooms Snack Bar, Lessons Pool Tables COME AND PLAY TODAY LOOK TO SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL FOR ALL YOUR RANKING NEEDS! Checking Accounts Auto Loans Home Improvement Loans Travelers Checks Christmas Club Savings Accounts Personal Loans Night Depository Trust Services Safe Deposit Boxes BankAmericard There's an SCN office near you. BURNDALE SHOPPING CENTER FOR GOOD BOWLING AND FUN Best wishes to the class of 1969 BEST WISHES TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF ’69 COBLE DAIRY PRODUCTS Columbia, South Carolina QUALITY CLEANERS ACADEMY CANTEEN Best Wishes to the Class of 1969 106 MemBar FDIC. Compliments of: Beck Russel