Castle Heights Military Academy - Yearbook (Lebanon, TN)

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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

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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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Yiililiif '9 I 'ill 2 u RECOMMENDATIONS A Few Unsolicited Letters of Commendation Received from Patrons During the Past Year ILLINOIS TERMINAL RAILROAD SYSTEM CENTRAL TIRMINAL BUILDING 7l0 NORTH TWELFTH BOULEVARD ST. LOUIS, MO. January Twentieth, 1 9 3 6 Castle Heights Military Academy, Lebanon, Tenn. Attention: Colonel Harry L. Armstrong Gentlemen: After our son Reed was home for his Christmas vacation quite a number of our friends commented on the improvement in bearing, manners, and general deportment. Mrs. Lynn and I have been very well pleased with his progress and hope he will continue to improve as well as to remain on the honor roll, but we both realize this is expecting a lot from a boy not yet twelve years old. ' I presume that his former schoolmates having returned to their studies three days before Reed returned to Lebanon caused him to be lonesome for the Tower, as he then became quite anxious to get back to school. He said he had never been home- sick, and, in fact, could not tell us the names of any boys who had been, altho he said there were a few. We were agreeably surprised to hear him speak so highly of the various officers who have the jobs of supervising his studies, sports activities, room care, etc., which of course bears out the impressions we formed in our visits to the school, both before and after it opened. You can appreciate how much our son thinks of your school when we tell you he has informed us he would like to complete his high school work there, which would mean a total of six years. With kindest regards to yourself and those officers we have met personally, I am Very truly yours, .gt TRACY LYNN Huntington, W. Va. January 29, 1936. Col. H. L. Armstrong, Castle Heights Military Academy, Lebanon, Tenn. Dear Col. Armstrong: Just a few lines to express our appreciation for what you and the rest of the faculty are doing for our boy, Harry Jr. He came home for Christmas for two weeks, and what a change we saw in him! He is wrapped up in your school. All we could hear.from him was something good about C. H. M. A. We thought as many other things that he has undertaken, your school would be just another of his dreams and possibly he would not Want to go back after the holidays. But afterall the good things we had arranged for him at home, he was ready to go back to school in three days. We have another boy, Maynard Len Turner, thirteen years old whom we had thought of sending to a nearer school, as we have several good schools near here, but after he talked to his Bud, Harry Jr., he said C.H.M.A. for him. He may be a prospect for the near future. We are very proud of Harry Jr.'s reports, although we know he is not an excellent scholar in his studies, we are perfectly satisfied with the extensive training you are giving him. Best wishes for the school and many thanks to you and the rest of the faculty. Yours very truly, MR. and MRS. HARRY A. TURNER If Nashville, Tennessee, Colonel H. L. Armstrong: Jan. 20th, 1936. Castle Heights Military Academy, Lebanon, Tennessee. My dear Colonel Armstrong: Edwin's progress at Castle Heights has been most gratifying to his father and myself. We feel it no more than just to your school, and to each and every one of your splendid staff of officers, to express our appreciation and satisfaction of your methods of handling your cadets. We feel we have chosen wisely and take pleasure in recommending Castle Heights when- ever the opportunity arises. Assuring you of our hearty cooperation, I am Sincerely, MRS. E. S. PETWAY Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 18, 1936. Col. H. L. Armstrong, Lebanon, Tenn. V Dear Colonel Armstrong: Your letter of December 30th was received in due time and I have passed over from day to day the reply which I should have made. I appreciate more than I can tell the change which has taken place in Philip since attending Castle Heights Military School. I have noted with satisfaction the pro ress he has made in many ways, including his attitude toward the school and toward the dependable things of life. I appreciate very much the opportunities for advancement which have been given to him as a member of the Student Honor Council, the privilege of serving as Head Waiter and the relation he sustains to the leadership of the military training work with his company. Taking the entire situation into consideration I am reatly pleased with the accomplishments of the school in his gehalf. With best wishes, I am Sincerely yours, G. W. WILKINSON I UNITED STATES NAVAL HOME Philadelphia, Penna. 14 January, 1936. Colonel H. L. Armstrong, Pres., Castle Heights Military Academy, Lebanon, Tenn. ' My dear Sir: lt was with a great deal of pleasure to be informed that my boy, Walter, has been placed on the Honor Roll, and l cannot express in words my great satisfaction and appreciation. As his father I am proud of him, and as a Cadet of your Academy I extend my congratulations and thanks in knowing that you are moulding him into a citizen of whom his God, his Country and we all may be proud. I note in page 42 of your Book of Castle Heights that you refer to the boys on the Honor Roll as a group of honest, loyal boys, selected for their honor and in- tegrity. Can a father ask for more? l assure you I will cooperate with you and. furthering these principles in my boy, and I desire to extend here my thanks and appreciation in your efforts in promoting these principles. Yours very sincerely, WALTER L. SCHOFIELD January 3, 1936. Colonel H. L. Armstrong, President, Castle Heights Military Academy, Lebanon, Tennessee. Dear Colonel Armstrong: The Holiday Season has been most enjoyable in our home, and Paul has been much in demand from his home friends, calls, and parties taking most of his time. Although he has enjoyed the leave from school, he is ready to return and will leave here Saturday arriving at Castle Heights Sunday, January 5th. The all around improvement which Paul has made this year is no doubt a source of satisfaction to you and his instructors and is indeed a joy to his mother and me. We note a great improvement in his attitude, courtesy, and understanding, and his grades have been the best of his school career. He should make further im- provement in academic work and realizes it, so I have great hopes that the remainder of the term will see continued improve- ment, even to the point of being satisfactory. He has a great interest in the Military Training and will, I am sure, make an effort to retain by appointment the non-com post he has been filling in an acting capacity. I am sending my check for a deposit to the Cadet Allowance account'for issuance weekly to Paul as in the past. In this con- nection .I desire to say that the Incidental account of which have received monthly statements, has been very low and entirely satisfactory in every way. I feel that this school is doing a great work and at a minimum of cost to the parent. Yours very truly, MORRIS E. STULTS