Riverside Military Academy - Bayonet Yearbook (Gainesville, GA)

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This year has certainly been different in many particulars. A new organization, Battle Group . . . snow and snow wars . . . fire and the quickest trip back from Florida in Riverside his- tory . . . not even a look at the beach . . . and winter in Georgia. . . . We've occasionally secretly envied those who dropped out in the face of disaster and difficulties, and then felt the glow of righteousness at being able to take it ! Occasionally we've even felt like patting OUrselves 0n the back in pride in our fortitude. . . . Actually we can see things bettei now . . . we,re just a group of men and boys who've managed to stick to the job despite some difficulties and f hardships, and we're richer for the expErie: ew Our effort in this 40th Volume of the BAYOIEJZT has been to provide an account in text picture 5 s, and drawings of the highlights of this year and the - experiences which we've shared - and will continu . e to share, relate, discuss, and remember for man many years to come. y, Without undue self-congratulation, weof the. lSAYONET Staff feel that all may take much pride in being members of this year's Corps, and we ho e our efforts will be helpful as a record of the mag different members of the Corps in shared experi: ences. V DEDICATION A decade ago our predecessors dedicated the 30th Volume of the BAYONET to the same officer whom we of the 1959 BAYONET are naming. These earlier Staff Members cited him for his engaging friendliness, his warm cooperation, his Sincere interest, his devotion to the fine things for Which Riverside stands . . and as a distinguished soldier, a line gentleman, an outstanding teacher, and a splendid friend. Because his many fine qualities have continued over the Years, and haw continued to CXICIld t0 and benefit all of us. we dedicate allottimmtch and With admiration, this -'lOth Volume of the BAYONET to Colonel Thomas 1.. Alexander. distingUiShed SOI- dler, fine gentleman. outstanding teacher, and splendid friend. l

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GENERAL SANDY BEAVER President General Sandy Rags to Richesii Beaver, Presiderit, experienced a HOT Florida reception w1th 100 merits for all concerned. . . . Colonel J. L. Beaver, Superintendent, was also some- what concerned with the bonfire that caused some to go to town. . . . Colonel T. L. Idol with the Golden Headh Alexan- der. Chairman Discipline Committee, still insists that pussmg the water pitcher is not related to bowling. . . . Colonel L. E. nAt the Hopi, Allen, Director of Activi- ties. still arranges our social w functions t500 watt lights and allD. Lt. Colonel A. T. Beaver, P. M. S. T., puts the MST 3 and 4 students through military. . . . COLONEL COLONEL JAMES K. MOONEY JOHN C. MOORE Regisfrar Principal THE 1959 Captain E. P. iiHigh and Mightyh BCCkm to us through the courtesy of. the United Force. . . . an Comes States Air Lieutenant J. hTm King Bee Collins is Voted one of the iicoolest 0f the faculty. . . . Captain Bill iiRanger Growl Mundy assists Lt. Colonel Beaver with a fine staff of Lieutenant M, , Edmonds; S. F. C. T. Bell; RUSgt. J. F. Hamlin; Mtht. D. E. Peacock, S. F. C. P. M. Young at Hearth Poteat, who developed a fine rifie team; and h'USgt. H. L. Sheuerman. Major J. XV. Stone has developed a debating team... Captain Ken Paxton ruled over the football team with assistance from Major C. F. Buzard and Lieutenant Jef- ferson. . . . Colonel R. M. Charley Brownii Brown says, Why is everybody always picking on my car? . Along the same lines, Colonel James tRegistrari Mooney has acquired a HOT Nash Rambler. tHe still canit get it out of secondj . . . Lieutenant T. Cooper comes to us through the cour- tesy of the United States Army. Captain Jasper VVaites teaches English and adopts stray dogs. Major Jackson Ray comes to instruct the algebra stu- dents. . . . Lieutenant R. Kirby proves to be a fine wrestling coach. Lieutenant D. W. Fryrear is an important addition as the biology instructor. Captain Robert Creed takes his bows in Spanish and vocal. . . . Major G. P. i'ThC AII-American BOV Oldhzun has his troubles with HStubby , Bugsy . :md 5iTlie Red Topped One . . . . Lieutenant Mi. C. Sechrist has found out what it 15 liketo be married. . . . h ;ix,,I 'sz x :J t , 1c ONEL ,7 COLONEL f: V E. JETURTTS K? E. c. MAY Athletic Director Commandanf M, ,5th .3 -3. ?h