Camden Military Academy - Excalibur Yearbook (Camden, SC)

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 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

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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

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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.