Castle Heights Military Academy - Yearbook (Lebanon, TN)

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virgin 0 LN ,J RECOMMENDATIONS A Few Unsolicited Letters of Commendation Received from Patrons During the Past Year Selma, Alabama, August, 14, 1934. Mrs. W. S. Woolsey, Hendersonville, N. C. Dear Mrs. Woolseyz You left home before I was able to see you, but I hope you received the catalog which I requested sent to you from Castle Heights Military Academy. Henry has done such splendid work and has shown such marked improvement every year since enterin Castle Heights four years ago-as you know, he graduates there next year- that I feel I cannot say too much in favor of the school. it ideal. prettiest The climate means a great deal to him-I consider Lebanon is in Middle Tennessee and that is the very section of the State. a better superior You could look the world around and never find environment for Billy. The President and Faculty are and the atmosphere most uplifting. If there is anything I can do for you in helping you decide on a school for Billy I shall be very glad to tell you anything else you would like to know about Castle Heights. With best wishes for you and Billy, I am, Sincerely, MRS. W. H. PLANT 209 Church Street Selma, Alabama if L. EDMUND HUBER ATTORNEY AT LAW MCDOWELL BUILDING LOUISVILLE, KY. February 98, 1935. Castle Heights Military Academy, Lebanon, Tenn. K, Attention: Colonel Armstrong. Gentlemen: We have just received report covering the two weeks ending February 15th, 1935, on the work of our son, Edmund, and are pleased to have the advices therein given and while his general average of the preceding month was 9172, his general average this month is 92'Z7, his attitude toward his work good, and that he stands number one in a class of twenty-three. ln addition to the improvement in his attitude towards his work and the percentages he has attained as are shown from time to time in these reports, and in addition to his 'record on the Rifle Team and in Athletics, Mrs. Huber and I have noted with particular interest and satisfaction, the change and more stable attitude which he takes toward life, and as revealed on the occasions that he has returned from School during the Christmas holidays, or at the end of a School ear. While of course this may not be entirely a criterion of what one's future will be or how it will be developed, it is a great encouragement for the Popes one entertains as there is contemplation of the boy's uture. We feel it no more than just to your School, and to each and every teacher there, Colonel Armstrong, Major Ingram, Major Jones, Captains Kendall, Coverdale and Hudson, to express our appreciation of your methods of handling a young man, who at times may not seem to know what he wants, and is perfectly sincere about it because he is still in the adolescent stage and to so hold his goodwill and develop the same, that though he is far from home and misses his loved ones there, is prompted to give himself wholeheartedly and devotedly, not only to his studies and to his own advantages but to so conduct himselfas to bea credit to his School and to enhance its advantages to himself and his fellows, the entire corps of students. LEH:-I-S Yours very respectfully, L. EDMUND HUBER Dear Colonel arid Mrs. Armstrong: Here we are at home again after a pleasant ride over your splendid highways through Jackson and Memphis. Our visit with you seems like a lovely dream-too good to be true. Your warm welcome and kind hospitality went straight to my heart and I shall always treasure commencement at Castle Heights' as one of my happiest memories. Our one topic of conversation has been the happy events of the past week. Since becomin acquainted with the fine corps of instructors and seeing thellaoys in that happy, whole- some atmosphere I can fully appreciate Son's feelings when he wrote, Mother, this is more than just a school to me. Last night I talked with Mrs. Norden. She is anxious to send her boy to a military school. Son and I are calling on them tomorrow and when we leave, they will be convinced that Castle Heights is the only military school in the whole country. All good wishes to you from the three of us. Sincerely yours, MARCELLE R. COLEMAN Coffeeville, Mississippi June 1, 1934 wlr 1321 Friendly Road Greensboro, N. C. May 15, 1935. Dr. Frank Howard Richardson, Black Mountain, North Carolina, Dear Doctor Richardson: In answer to your question as to how our son Jack has gotten along with his Asthma since going to Castle Heights Military Academy at Lebanon, Tennessee, during January of this year, I am happy to report that he has had only one attack. That was soon after his arrival. Since that time, he has had no trouble at all, and has gained weight right along, until when I saw him at Easter time, I hardly knew him for the same youngster. I consider this quite remarkable, in view of the fact that he had suffered so continuously from September to January that he was unable to attend-day school at home at all. He may return home by bus, but if I bring him back in my car I will bring him by so that you can see the very great improvement. He has led most of his classes, enjoys the swimming, tennis, drill, shooting, etc., and has won some honors I understandl Weappreciate your interest very much, and trust that you may be able to direct others to the same happy solution which we have found for his problem. Sincerely, MAYES BEHRMAN i 303 Roosevelt Ave. York, Pa. Nov. 15, 1934. My dear Col. Armstrong: What are you doing to my son? HE IS JUST CRAZY ABOUT CASTLE HEIGHTS. I HAVE NEVER KNOWN HIM TO BE SO ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT ANYTHING IN HIS LIFE-BEFORE. I AM PLEASED WITH HIS REPORT. TRUE ENOUGH, HE IS NOT SETTING THE WORLD-ON-FIRE, SCHOLAS- TICALLY-BUT FROM HIS LETTERS I WOULD SAY, rather- his life with you is well-rounded-and after all-THAT IS education. Many thanks for everything. Cordially yours, CMRSJ EDNA W. MOSER

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-CUHJTLE'HEICiHfRf'MILIffafll'NY-a1lCdlDBhAY- W ' 1:1 ' 'r ' r '1 TTT ,': mia'111::1:i:z11:1z:.z::7'1:x'x1xi7z cz::z'f ' A ' . 7:7 'f N 11''iw''1'f'i'M11:2:1i:'1'1':.f:'z::'1:i::x::gzzz:: ff H W THE DAILY ROUTINE It is our firm belief that if we lceep our boys busy and happy in their associations with us we shall have little or no disciplinary difficulties. Under the inspiring example of Mr. Bernarr Mac- fadden, apostle of physical culture, the body-building needs of the boy have been carefully Afllfetics planned. Classes are so planned that the boys are out of doors as much as possible. Games of all lcinds are provided and regular exercise is an everyday matter, 'Every boy participating in some form of athletics every day is a concise way of expressing our belief in the value of play and exercise. All the boys in the Junior School will be taught how to swim, and in addition instruction in boxing, fencing and wrestling will be given. Tennis, baseball, baslcet- ball, and soccer are played during their respective seasons. l-lilces over our campus and through the woods are taken regularly. There are frequent outdoor excursions where boys may learn to build fires, malce camp, pitch tents, roast Hweinersn and do all the other things boys love to do in the open. The beautiful Rutherford parlcs Library of the Upper School. is at the disposal of the School during certain periods of the day. l-lere the younger Use oflibrary boys may browse among our fine col- lection of hundreds of boolcs chosen for the use of boys. On the Library shelves are found the best encyclopedias and biographies for reference as well as a wealth of fiction for whiling away spare hours. Every weelt-end sees something planned of an un- usual nature in the way of wholesome diversions. It may be a'possum hunt, hilce, ath- Enferfainmenfs letic trip, jaunt to the l-lermitage, Wilson Dam, Mammoth Cave, the Parthenon or Lincoln's birth-place. There is always something to loolc forward to. I JUNIOR MANUAL TRAINING'

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'9 W7 RECOMMENDATIONS A Few Unsolicited Letters of Commendation Received from Patrons During the Past Year WEST TAMPA BOYS' CLUB svonsonso sv TAMPA nontnv ci.un 2l I9 Union STREET TAM PA. FLORIDA Jan. 8, 1936. Col. H. L. Armstrong, Pres., Castle Heights Military Academy, Lebanon, Tenn. My dear President:- I am sorry to have missed you while I was at Heights. I wanted to thank you personally for your personal efforts and those of the school as a whole, in behalf of my son Pepper. As his instructor in mathematics you have inspired him to an appreciation of a subject that he has always abhorred and thanks to you he is not only interested in mathematics but he is really learnin the subject. Academically and socially Castle Heights has brought Pepper out to an astonishing degree and he has acquired a poise and manner that are noticeable and pleasing to all with whom he comes in contact. I am grateful to Heights and happy that we have been able to continue sending our son to your school. Y Sincerely yours, E. S. KRANTZ, Supt. If Jan. 8, 1936 Colonel H. L. Armstrong, Castle Heights Dear Colonel Armstrong: Received your letter containing Chester's report. It gives me pleasure, to have an opportunity of expressing appreciation to the School, and all of Chester's instructors. Mr. Cook and I are delighted with the progress our Son is making, in his studies. Also his attitude toward discipline. During the holiday season, spent at home, we noticed at once, his prompt response to any wish that we expressed. We are also pleased to notice the great improvement in his carriage. Chester is most happy at Castle Heights, and is truly devoted to both School and teachers. We are glad to recommend your splendid school, and wish to congratulate you upon your fine mind training, and body building. Best wishes for your success. Sincerely, A CMrs.j VIRGINIA COOK 66 Crestwood Drive, St. Louis, Missouri. If Col. H. L. Armstrong, Jan. 6th, 1936. C. H. M. A., Lebanon, Tennessee. Dear Colonel Armstrong: Thank you for I2obert's December report, which pleases us so very greatly. Well, our little son has returned to you after spending the short Christmas holidays with us at home and we did enjoy him so much. Col. Armstrong, we wish we could tell you how happy it made us to have our little son speak so highly of you and the other officers of Castle Heights. He told us, Col. Armstrong is sure swell, Major Coverdale is a peach, and Captain Poole is great, and of several others he spoke in the modern terms of endearment. We think he is going to be a real southerner, as he said there were real gentlemen in the south, and is very proud of his school. Please accept our thanks for the fine work you are doing with the boys at your school, and for all the advancement Robert has made in the short time he has been with you. We feel sorry for any boy who grows up without having gone to Castle Heights Military Academy. We wish you a very happy New Year and may you live long to be the fine example to many, many boys. Very sincerely yours, vDr. L. A. and B. J. WAGNER Dec. 97, 1935 Dear Col. Armstrong: We are enjoying Abner's visit very much and Mr. Foster and I both see a wonderful improvement in him. You must have a wonderful school. Abner likes all of his teachers and his attitude is so different now than when he left here. We believe that the next five months will really make of him a studious boy. We are anxious to see him acquire studious, energetic habits so when his schooldays are over he will make a success in anything he undertakes. Please tell us what day and hour he is to report back to the school. Sincerely, MRS. J. S. FOSTER 303 Hawthorne Ave. Houston, Tex. I . Washington, D. C. 3990 N. Northampton St. January 30, 1936. Col. H. L. Armstrong, Lebanon, Tenn. My dear Colonel:- Thank you for your letter of December 97, last, and for your personal interest in my nephew, Albert Palstan. Albert made the honor roll twice during the first school period this year and has sssured me he will do at least that well during the second period. He is growing v ry fast and the school's influence on him is most apparent. I di pleased with his progress. Very truly yours, W. F. MCBRIDE If DR. J. C. HARRISON BRADSHAW. W. VA. February 3, 1936. Castle Heights Military Academy, Lebanon, Tenn. Attention: Colonel Harry L. Armstrong, President. Dear Sir: I hardly consider it worth while for me to relate the confidence that I have in your school, and the work being clone by your staff of instructors. I believe this fact will be appreciated more clearly by going back to your enrollment for 1931 and through up to 1936. You will see that l have had two or three sons enrolled every year during this period of time. It gives me great pleasure to have been able to have them in your school. I wish to express my gratefulness to you for your ability to handle the problems that has come before you concerning my boys. They have always been taken care of perfectly satisfactorily to me. Yours truly, DR. J. C. HARRISON if Donaldsonville, La. Jan- 19, 1936. Col. H. L. Armstrong, Castle Heights Military Academy, Lebanon, Tenn. My dear Colonel Armstrong: May I take this opportunity to thank you for the inspiration your school has given my son. His scholastic record has been splendid. During the holidays, I observed in him a poise and self-reliance that had been lacking before his entrance at Castle Heights. I deeply appreciate your unselfish guidance and support. Yours truly, MRS. D. THIBAUT 0