DeVeaux School - Chevron Yearbook (Niagara Falls, NY)

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DR. BARTON A head master's position in a school is seldom appreciated by the students. However, as they grow older they begin Lo see more of the whys and wherefores of his orders. So it was with us. Dr. Barton's first year saw the Class of '-L2 as the sixth grade, the youngest cadets in the sheool. His last year is our last. We have seen l1im in many clillerent lights. To some he will be remembered for dealing out impartial penalties for grave offenses. Others will remember him leading the chapel services or snapping the shutter of his ever present camera. It is to you, Dr. Barton, that the class wishes to extend our appreciation for your guidance and favors. 7

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CAPTAIN EMERSON Captain John Emerson, our new Commandant has intro- duced a new system of drill that is well liked by the cadets. During the cold winter months when the manual of arms used to be boring, Iirst aid lectures, discussion sessions, set- ting-up exercises, and written examinations were frequently substituted. Modern methods of drill were 'taught so that rookies and old cadets alike could now compete on an equal basis. Witll the aid of Cadet Captain Doswell, and after the corps had been properly instructed as to the modes of prac- tical. warfare, a sham battle was staged in Whirlpool State Park. Tactical walks about various sectors of the city were taken. They were followed by discussion on the ways and means of defending objects of military importance seen along the route. Plans are already under way for the participation of the Corps of Cadets in the annual Memorial Day parade, which is held in this city. At the Founder's Day exercises, a demonstration of the rudiments of drill will supplement the usual review. l lf Captain Emerson's fine work continues, the military system may become more than a basis of disciplineto the Cadet Corps. . 6

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