New Mexico Military Institute - Bronco Yearbook (Roswell, NM)

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NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE Economy The lnstitnte is Inaintainecl at the least possible cost to the lllfllVltlll2ll. There are bIIt itew extras of any kind to be paid by the cadet, Rllltl nniforins and books are fnrnishecl by the school at a reason- able I-ost. The first year is of necessity the lIl0St costly, as the full outfit must he proviIleIl when a cadet enters. This outfit lasts a llllll1lJl'l' of years when properly eII1'eIl for. The Institute being situated on high ground, the natural Pleafmrlt' clrainaefe is as nearlv Jerfeet as vossilole. and the school has Hygienic 'T . 'I . ' - an 0llill'l'l InIle JencleIIt Stllllttll'V. water, and S0XVGI'2lU'6 s Location - - H teIn. There is little raiII or snow illll'l1lg the session: out- door drill :Incl athletic sports are enjoyed illl'll0llt the winte1'. Roswell is loc-ateml iII the I-hoieest seetion of the Southwest. lt is a beautiful resiclential town: the Slll'l'Ullllfllllg' eoilntry is clottecl with shamle trees, fruit oreharIls. and stork tarins. The water is suppliecl from springs and great artesian wells .whiI:h, gushing froni a Ilepth of over two hnnflrerl feet. are free from snr- faee infection. Q ' Training Althno tlIe . New Mexico Military Institute oflers 'all tlIe StllCllQS XVllll'll lead to Qlli'l'2ll1l't1 IIIto the best lllllV0l'Sltl0S, as well as two years of college work. its ehief object is to prepare boys for the great battle of life, a1I4l tilt' responsibilities of Alll0l'lt'Zlll Ivitizensliip. lt is the aiII1 of the Institute to l'0lllll'll to society intelligent, honest. able- boIlieIl. anrlt progressive I-itizens.

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NI.. , .Q . - ' a L .'.' 1 :FL Q A L. ... J- I Introductory IIC NEW' MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE is strictly a military boarding school. It is owned and supported by the State of New Mexico and furnishes thoro military and academic training at a very low cost. Thi ohiut ot the Institute is not simply to prepare stu- dents toi college oi ton business. but to piepare them for manhood Its that ann is the T01lILlt10l1 ot chaiactei, the cultix ltltlll ot sound pimciples ot tiuth ind honoi, the svm metiu tl dexelopment of mind and body contmu il iemmdei that uoith and ll1Cllt, vntue and mteg I in li i Q i I In nli,Y -Li.. ,, . . . . s----f Ihe atmosphere is one ot equality, the environment a rity. courage. and kindred attributes of a noble manhood are the essentials of success. The New Mexico Military Institute is situated on a mesa overlooking the town of Roswell. in the beautiful Pecos Valley-the garden spot of the arid lVest. The location is ideal, affording the most healthful environment of any military school in the Union. The elevation is 3,700 feet above sea level, and as a rule there are hut few cloudy days during the winter months. The air is always light and pure. cool and invigorating, tho not cold enough to pre- vent open-air drills and field sports. The attention of prospective patrons is respectfully invited to the follow- ing special advantages offered by this institution: Military System An enforced regularity in food, sleep, and exercise promotes muscular development and physical health, gives a manly, erect and soldierly carriage, and creates habits of prompti- tude. order, discipline. and subordination. All outside distinctions being removed. each youth is cast upon his individual responsibility, and the virtues of self-reliance and force of character are inculcated. Academic Curriculum System of Instruction Pour Five In addition to a careful study of the usual academic subjects, especially practical courses are offered in architectural draw- ing. surveying. electrical engineering, Spanish, and business. The classes are divided into sections and are accurately graded. By such means each student securesa share of the instrnctor's personal attention.

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