Camden Military Academy - Excalibur Yearbook (Camden, SC)

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Chaplain William E. Crapps is the school chaplain. He is also the Public Relations Officer. Chaplain Crapps is also in charge of the Delta Kappa Sigma Honor Society. MAJ Crapps MAJ Dozier Major Roy Vandegrift is a seasoned veteran among our faculty officers. He has been with us for the past nine years. In addition to his class schedule, Major Vandegrift is in charge of the Laundry Staff, Fine Arts Club, Excalibur Staff and War Games. Major James L. Dozier, in addition to his duties as an instructor, coaches our bas- ketball team. Through his efforts the team went into the playoffs with a perfect rec- ord. MAJ Gale MAJ Vandegrift Major Burton Gale, in addition to his teach- ing duties, dedicates his own time to or- ganizing horseback riders. He is also in charge of the school newspaper and is dance advisor. 8

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LTC William P. Beckham has been one of the Academy's best instructors for over 18 years. LTC Beckham served as our Mili- tary Instructor for eight years before CMA was a JROTC school. Now Col. Beckham has a full load of classes plus a driver’s education class after school. 7 Chaplain Robert G. Swager has a full day of classes, plus he is the C.M.A. debate coach. Chaplain Swager also was the director and coach of the Bicentennial Youth Debates Speech Contest Chap- lain Swager puts out an all out effort to help cadets. LTC Robert Clithero is the Academy reading instructor and the track team coach. Col. Clithero also helps out in our intramural program. He has also hosted a successful college prep reading course for cadets. 7

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Chaplain ]. F. Austin is the newest member of our faculty. Even though he has only been here a short time, he has done won- ders as our new band director. CPT Austin Captain William Gettys, even though he has been at C.M.A. only 3 years, surely has turned out a well-seasoned pro. Through his everyday contact with the cadets, he has become a favorite. CPT Thorp CPT Timm Captain Robert Thorp has been with C.M.A. for 2 years, but during that time he has become a favorite among cadets. Be- sides his class schedule each day Capt. Thorp also does all the school’s grade av- erages and is in charge of transportation. Captain Doug Timm teaches and is the football and baseball coach. Capt. Timm dedicates a large portion of his day to the corps. 9