Culver Military Academy - Roll Call Yearbook (Culver, IN)

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Culver Provides A Sheltered Existence The ship, a fragment detached from the earth, went on lonely and swift like a small planet. —Joseph Conrad Here is the stuff of life in a microcosm. —Thomas H. Gignilliat 12

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Only when he takes time to evaluate the philosophies and actions of others in light of his personal experiences can the cadet develop a well-balanced perspective and then assist others in doing the same. Joint reflections—the appreciation of a crossfire of ideas in a history class or the reactions to a superior officer — are a gauge of the individuals maturity. To thine own self be true. And it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. —William Shakespeare

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As his existence at Culver progresses, the student gradually begins to discern the nature of Culv er— a world with its own government, business ventures, and high-society clique. Yet, Culver provides an artificial shield from the dangers of life. Going into an exam could be disastrous, but the student finds security in Culver’s daily study and help” period. A mass of college questionnaires and meet¬ ings lead the student to the college which is just right for him, and a cautiously distributed weekly allowance allows ample funds for even the most lavish meal at the best restaurant on campus. But, five times a year at 11:42 a.m. the students rejoin civilization to cram months of “real life” into a few days. A further reflection upon Culver finds that the school itself has under¬ gone a change of direction. Under a new superin¬ tendent, Brig. Gen. John W. Dobson, the school has again evaluated its goals. The difference has not been an alteration but a reconsideration of emphasis.