Randolph Macon Academy - Sabre Yearbook (Bedford, VA)

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The Sabre H. C. GrauaM, Captain Miss ANNA K. CLARK, Sponsor ASHEVILLE, N. C. OFFICERS T. T. HuBarp . sas mM cg no a te a OS ee, ona a . « Coach Hee GGA A Mam mire marries: Couette ack te. A a 8 as Pa ewe. 4. Gaplain PomViSMIVEA OR Mae ier A ay. G8 ck Se end anager THE TEAM Das lesion arene nn at ern en ee ee) ee ne ere LLARDING a VV OODWARDs MIATORSAND. BASS IDIStanceno Willems an eee eee en a ee EL ARDINGSAND. GUMMINGS Breast Stroke . GRAHAM AND Major Back Stroke. . . eee ee ee ee ee ee er AY LORS |e AND eIVLILEER: cA, Pluncestorm Distancersm eam msn mame ts alone) eke kes Wo ents: =k GRAHAM :AND.MUILLER. As BaAucv alO lyin Oe an ae oe i een ie lee ob woo oe cusp LAYLOR, «| «ANDi MOORE. | EC) aa ee | - er eeee VV OODWARD S VIATOR. DASSPAND, HARDING Page one hundred five

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The Sabre ae Review of the Season Upon the initiative of the faculty, a new sport was ushered into existence at R. M. A. this winter. The plan to organize swimming and develop it eventually into a per- manent minor sport met with the instant and whole-hearted approval of the entire corps, and due to the excellent co-operation, the plan became a reality. With one of the best pools in the state at their disposal the aspirants for the team manifested great interest in the progress of the new sport, and the results were quite encouraging. Only two meets were held this year, both with Augusta Military Academy. R. M. A. lost both contests by a wide margin, but made a very creditable showing in both. With three years of experience and two unbroken victories, the A. M. A. team out- classed us. As the sport is developed and interest increases, a team should be developed which will place the Academy’s name high among those fostering this sport. Captain Graham was the most valuable man on the team and around him it was built. Other men who performed very creditably are Harding, Major, Miller, A., Tay- lor, J., and Moore, F. With only two men lost by graduation, next year’s squad should be unusually strong and a credit to the Academy. Much praise is due Coach Hubard for his tireless efforts in helping establish this sport. Swimming has made a commendable start among the sports of R. M. A., and there is every reason to believe that it will be a complete success. Page one hundred four

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The Sabre Tennis Association OFFICERS RAW, (GARNER? 0 de Sk ee ee ee . Coach Da War MACDONALD itn seg tperunrenn 0 tmnt 0 eee ee Ce VALCLIC CCT, THe Souap D. S. ABERNETHY W. H. LAwson D. G. ‘TROUSDALE G, A. CAREY D. W. MacDonatp R. V. VAUGHN K. L. Justice G. O. OGDEN J. A. WRIGHT Tennis has long been popular at R. M. A., although it has never been adopted as a standard sport. There are several good courts available on the academy grounds, and each fall and spring finds a large number of the “wielders of the racquet” out to enjoy this national pastime. ‘Tournaments have been held each year and the school champion determined, but no outside competition has been entered into. This year the ever-growing interest of the tennis devotees has culminated in the formation of a tennis club, and there is every reason to believe that a team will be de- veloped and tennis put on the list of sport s at R. M. A. It is expected that several meets with nearby schools will be arranged, and the successful development of tennis is confidently forecasted. Coach Garner will have charge of the tennis squad and should turn out a very cred- itable team. “There is a wealth of material available and there is every assurance that the name of R. M. A. will be upheld in this sport. Page one hundred six