Carson Long Military Institute - Carsonian Yearbook (New Bloomfield, PA)

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CARSON LONG INSTITUTE RANDALL E. DERBY DC1'b ' I2 Vernon St., R. F. D. No. z, Manchester, Conn. l Sergeant lst Platoon, Company A Reporter CARSONIAN Staff, '47 Intramural Basketball, '46-'47 Intramural Volleyball, '46-'47 Intramural Ping Pong, '46 Intramural Softball, '46-'47 Honor Roll, '47 Decorating Committee, '46 Glee Club, '46 The Arm ld Fmfmr Conoolefcenf Hospital MID the scenic hills of Connecti- cut stands a group of buildings which at one time made up a swank prep school. At present it is being used to house the blind veterans of the war who are taking the rehabili- -tation course offered here. This course was established in 1942 by the army for the several thousand men whom they expected to be blinded during the war. These victims of blindness begin their train- ing with a wooden model of the Avon School. After feeling the model with their -hands, they are instructed to walk about the campus with- out the aid of canes or seeing-eye dogs. The trainees are taught to walk so briskly and con- fidently that they defy the thought that some of them are totally blind. Next they take a series of tests to determine what work they are best adapted -to. These tests include one which is similar to our jig-saw puzzle. But, remember this, due to the lack of vision, these men have to feel each piece in- dividually. The pieces, however, are consider- ably larger than the ones we have attempted to put together. These tests are of great assistance. Men who are totally blind or who cannot see well enough to read, receive special instruc- tion in the Braille System, which is used on their playing cards. Throughout the day regular classes are being fheld in music, reading, speak- ing, and all other subjects necessary to help to make a living. I hope I 'haven't given you the impression that all their time is expended on studying and work- ing only, for these men have ample opportunities for entertainment such as dancing, playing cards, talking, and romancing. The girls are volunteers who act as junior hostesses. Some of these men may regain their sight. Others won't. But, even so, men who have had this training are ready either way. This is only one of -the magnificent things being done for the disabled veterans of VVorld VVar II.

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THE CARSONIAN OF 1947 ROBERT K. Di:NisoN Bob 1531 VVindemere Avenue, Baltimore 18, Maryland Distinguished Cadet ist Platoon, Company A Varsity Football, '47 C Club, '47 Intramural Basketball, '47 Intramural Volleyball, ,47 Intramural Softball, '47 Intramural Ping Pong, 947 Honor Roll, ,47 rthopedic Appliances VERYONE thas heard of medicine and engineering, but how many have ever heard of the orthopedic brace maker. This work is so unknown that there are no schools or colleges which have ever even at- tempted to teach it. W'ithout it, orthopedic doctors would be at a loss in curing the thou- sands of spastic and infantile paralysis victims who so need their help. The job of making these orthopedic appliances or braces has been left up to those who, with ingenuity and me- chanical ability, have struggled and educated themselves. Most brace shops are small and overcrowded with all types, sizes, and forms of machines. These shops must be capable of doing anything from repairing to light forging. Because of this you will find the shops well organized, with every available inch of space utilized to its full- est extent. Due to the fact that this type of work is not done on a mass production basis, each worker must be an intelligent, hardworking individual who knows what to do and does it. Although the employer spends time in the shop, he is not able to give continual aid to the employees and, therefore, the worker must have initative, me- chanical ability, and a desire to be on his own in order to be a successful brace maker. Unlike most business men, the employer or owner of the establishment is not a white collar executive, but spends a great ideal of time in supervising and doing the bench work. How- ever, his most important duties are taking meas- urements, fitting, experimenting, and designing new braces as the need for them arises. In short, the employer is the 'hub around which his busi- ness, big or small, revolves. To these men who work and sacrifice that others less fortunate may live a more normal and 'happy life goes an inner sense of content- ment which only comes from helping your fel- low man.

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THE CARSONIAN OF 1947 America MERICA is a lanid of peace, hope, and love-a land where one not only has a right to exist and labor for a living, but also from conscientious endeavors can en- joy the fundamental good things in life. America came into its own as a leader among peace striving nations. Our country was founded on peace and freedom, and only when these are infringed upon do we bear arms against others. The home we live in is to each of us a small part of America for in that home prevails free- wdom of worship, ,freedom of speech, freedom from want, and freedom from fear-privileges we as Americans do not do without. America, a coun-try given by God, is cherished by countless millions as a haven for all people. Her children grow up with a heritage unknown to other children of the world. We have schools where every young citizen is entitled to an edu- cation. There are vast and beautiful play- Roarnr C. ELLIOTT Duke 63 Illinois Street Battle Creek, Michigan Corporal 1st Platoon, Company A Varsity Football, ,47 Varsity Basketball, '46-'47 Varsity Track, ,46-Y47 C Club, '46-'47 Intramural Softball, '46-'47 Intramural Volleyball, ,46-'47 Intramural Ping Pong, '46-'47 Dramatics Club, '47 Declamation Team, '46 Glee Club, '46-'47 Decorating Committee, '46 Honor Roll, ,47 Reporter, CARSONIAN Staff. 4' grounds in America where our children can play and be content. The wooded lowland and its various kinds of wild-life, the mountain with its snow covered peak rising above the clouds 'to serenity and peace, and the sea as it thunders against the shore to boast of its limitless power are nature's contribution to our nation's beauty. VVe have just seen the conclusion of a great struggle which could not have been won with- out our participation in it. What made our men fight like demons for every inch of ground? Did they fight for loved ones left behind, may- be a wife and some children or perhaps a sweet- heart and their plans of future happiness? Yes, these men thought of their own, but in their very soul they saw the brilliant white light of American democracy spread its rays of freedom to every corner of the earth. These men will- ingly fough-t for our American ideals.