Randolph Macon Academy - Sabre Yearbook (Bedford, VA)

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The Sabre HEADQUARTERS CORPS OF CADETS RANDOLPH-MaAcon ACADEMY BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Special Order No. 7-11: It has come to the attention of the headquarters of the Randolph-Macon Reindeer Division that there are certain practices which should be corrected among the officers of the Academy. The morale and spirit of this institution can be improved by correcting these few evils which have grown up in our midst. The following list of delinquencies is therefore published for the informa- tion and guidance of all concerned: OFFICERS OF THE FACULTY Booth, “Ducky”’—Setting bad example to cadets by frequently patronizing vaudeville shows. Repeatedly wearing sunbonnet with uniform. Burton, “Turkey’—Treating cadets with disrespect by continually clucking at same. Wearing cits without permission. Garner, “Red’—Permitting Bolshevik propaganda in classroom. Absent fishermen’s reunion, Lewisetta, Va. Hubard, “Aunt’—Wearing undersized campaign hat. Making numerous unofhcial visits to Lynchburg to attend to mysterious business. Martin, “Sis’—Keeping excessive number of cadets from Saturday night picture shows. Con- stantly tantalizing cadets by not delivering mail promptly. Phelps, “Billy’—Breaking in upon study hours of cadets and causing the extinction of candles. Abuse of athletic association property by driving car into fence. Richardson, H. $.—Holding setting-up exercises in the dark. Illegally confiscating cadets’ per- sonal property—destroying pictures. Simpson, “Commander”—Continued haughty demeanor, ‘Taking a correspondence course in “How to be a detective.” Smith, “Old Sump’’—Intimidating cadets by roaring at same. Imitating barnyard animal by constantly saying “umph.” CADET OFFICERS Booth, S.—Gross assumption of authority—forcing fellow cadets to throw their legs through their hands at setting up exercise. Neglect of military strategy in retreating from Mud Alley. Brinser, J.—Publishing orders improperly—making Capt. Booth sergeant of the guard and Lieut. Booth officer in charge. Attempting to be “big dog” by continually keeping Read away from drill. Harrison, L.—Violating time-honored custom, appearing at reveille. A. W. O. L. to Farm- ville. Hundley, O.—Slighting his social obligations by constantly remaining on bounds, Continually losing his company at drill. Koonce, M.—Hoodooing principal by posing as financier (basketball). Asking fellow ofhcer to play O. D. for him. Moore, D.—Changing place of lodging without permission. Driving Chevrolet across parade ground during parade. Pitt, C -—Coming to infantry drill disguised as a cavalryman. Wearing hat over right eye. Read, B.—Imitating “Hard-Boiled” Smith. Impersonating “Lionel Strongfort” by posing in a track suit. Shelor, K.—Staging gas barrage at Saturday evening inspection. Imposing on fellow cadets by constantly borrowing fifty cents. The above delinquencies must be answered in person to the commander. No written explana- tion will be accepted. By command of MAJOR-GENERAL GEORGE LEE. Gus WILLIAMS, Captain and Adjutant Reindeer Division. Page one hundred twenty-three

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