Missouri Military Academy - Yearbook (Mexico, MO)

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ill PAHIIBIPAIE IN All IYPES Ili MIISIIIM AEIIVIIIES ,,.,,,,,,, . , . , , awe ' fs , 1:52 . ' 'V' . 11 1 4 1, 1 ,t ,jf , , . , 1, ,, t ff, L- f' t ' 'L . . 3' . ' ' in- , I 1 , Q ' ' '- 1 , 5 . Wg! r . t all E The Missouri Military Academy Band provides many op- portunities for boys who can play any band instrument. This organization, which is ranked as one of the best of its kind in the Middle-west, takes its place as a military unit in all battalion ceremonies, such as Parades, Reviews, Formal Guard Mounts, and Retreats. It is also an impor- tant feature at many athletic contests and other school and civic events in Mexico as well as elsewhere. 'M 'Wx lf'1t'f 7f QE' - -1' f ,Sv :fig -rpm..-14'-2 .1 B' ' .. -rf' nv V. 1 Two other musical organizations that provide ad- ditional opportunities for boys with musical talent are the Concert Band and the Dance Orchestra. The Concert Band gives a number of programs during the year, including radio broadcasts. The Dance Orchestra plays for school entertainments, civic functions, and danccs. Both organizations arc well trained and cadets rcccivc much individ- ual instruction in their particular branch of music. A' 7'.o'-' l M A ,W ? f'

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The M. M. A. Glee Club frightb is open to all stu- dents who can be taught to sing parts. This splendid organization has many op- portunities to perform be- fore the cadet corps and elsewhere throughout the year on various occasions. MANY UPPUHHINIIIES FUR EVEHY IIAIIH It is entirely possible that your boy may have hidden musical talents of which no one is aware. Working on the assumption that only by trying out before an ex- pert can this be definitely determined, every boy is encouraged to try out for one or more of the many musical organizations at M. M. A. Even if he proves to have no talent, the music department offers him excellent training in the appre- ciation of good music, which is a valuable, life-long asset to anyone. In addition to the regular musical organizations, private instruction is provided, under expert teachers, in all branches of music. Q CAboveJ The M. M. A. Dance Orchestra is in demand for numerous cadet dances.

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FN 01 .SPEBIM ABIIVIIIES... , Your boy will find a rich variety of extra-curricular activities at M. M. A. to provide profitable em- ployment for his idle hours and energies and to broaden his cultural back-ground. Some of these activities include public speaking, dramatics, debating, and journalism. Regular courses of instruc- tion are given in each of these and a number of other activities. A period each morning is set apart as an uActivity Period and each cadet is permitted to participate in the activities which most appeal to him and from which the institution feels he will gain the greatest benefit. Many helpful organi- zations and the discovery of latent individual talents result from these various activities. Q fllightl These cadets, working under the di- rection of an expert coach, learn to speak in public, and to express themselves forcefully and concisely, in their study of forensics. mx ' Y, '9- 11 KK