Frederick Military Academy - Cannon Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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Humanities are another aspect of the leadership qual- ities developed at FMA. To become a cast member of any theatrical pro- duction, one has to undertake a grave responsibility. Besides giving up their period and free time, a lot of hard work is put in by the participants. Under the professional direction of Captain Wilton Sale, the theatrical productions here at Frederick have be- come known for their non-amateurism. A scene from the Senior Class Play, “A Sleep of Prisoners”, depicts the four prisoners dreaming a sequence from the Bible story of Cain and Abel. “Dial ‘M’ for Murder”, presented by the Drama Club was the first play of the year and had a mixed cast of cadets, faculty, and guest actors.

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Leadership at Monday drill is a regular thing. From the very first Monday, a drill ceremony is carried out. Here we see the company staffs and platoon leaders assemble before “Pass in Review,” to receive orders from Col. Plaine. After marching back to their units, they carry out the remainder of the ceremony and then go on to further drill as individual platoons or companies. During these exercises, the “vets”, pass on to the “raw recruits” the valuable experience they have gained. Commands given as a cadet officer or nco prepare the individual for leadership in the outside world. Having gained the ability to lead men onto the ordinary drill field, surely one would be able to lead in any endeavor he would undertake. The giving of a command is also a responsibility. The undertaking of responsibility is necessary in the normal development of a human being. A person with no responsibility is of no worth to any person or institution; not even to himself. Respect is gained through leadership. A cadet officer at Frederick is chosen because of his leadership ability and his conduct. Because of this he is respected by his fellow cadets and by the faculty. Capt. Fridley was chosen to be a company commander, though only a junior. He is shown here receiving a little of his well-earned “respect” from the guard mount, while serving as officer of the day. Guard duty is one of the many responsibilities of the officers and of the cadets. 3

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During the course of each school year, the (Mrps of Cadets performs in several parades and festivities in 4H| Tidewater area. These activities afe performances of tj!ff leadership ability of the officers and itco’s a $ well as of the marching ability of corps itself. Frederick prides itself in being one of the best, if not tire best, march- ing unit in the area.