Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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 COMPANY A OFFICERS LIEUT. A. J. CONARD COMPANY A

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THE CADET CORPS UNDER the supervision of Major W. S. McWade, the Central High School cadet companies have had one of their most successful years. In October, 1918, the Central cadet corps was originated as a part of the physical training department. Cadets were required to buy their uniforms, but nevertheless both companies held their quota of men. Since its origin the unit has steadily increased in size and in popularity, and is today recognized as one of the school’s leading activities. Major W. S. McWade was assigned to the Minneapolis High School cadet unit by the War Department in February, 1919, and has served since then with never-ending faith. He was assisted from 1919-21 by Major Tom Fox. who was then assigned to West Point as mathematics instructor. Major Fox was succeeded by Captain Ralph McFaul, who served until June, 1922. First Lieutenant A. H. Conard was then detailed to aid Major McWade in his work. Since September, 1920, the high school cadet corps has been classed as a junior unit of the Reserve Officers Training Corps. The war department furnishes uniforms and all equipment. During the past two years two cadet hops have been held and have been pronounced a marked success. Two competitive drills have been held between all the high schools in the city. The year was closed with a six-day camp at Fort Snelling, where the cadets experienced a regular routine of army life. There is no organization in the school, save the cadets, which has the honor of never having lost a competition. This honor is due company B, for it has won nine out of nine competitions which it has entered. Central is now the possessor of a silver sabre, a gold sabre, and two silver cups. This year’s competition was won by company B, under the command of Captain Lloyd James. The cup was presented by the A. R. Patterson and James Ballcntine Posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. At the same drill, medals were presented to the two best drilled men in each school and the best drilled man in the city. Charles Eden and Gordon Sanders of Company A took the honors for Central. Special credit is due Lieutenant Conard and Major McWade for the success of the Central companies, for it was through their untiring effort and winning personality that they were able to train the cadets to that high standard which they have shown throughout the year. The present commissioned cadet officers at Central are Captains—Lloyd James, Horatio Walker: First Lieutenants—Lee Short, Merlin Sharpless, Philip Adams, John Martz: Second Lieutenants—Edward Vorlander, Gordon Sanders, Edwin Hutchinson; Staff Instructors—Major W. S. McWade, Lieutenant A. H. Conard, Sergeant George Reinshordt. fgiiOTfwtSwP iwwuniiiiitiniH VjT' US]

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