Roosevelt High School - Rough Rider Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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interesting. ,The Corps had now increased in size until it consisted of twenty- three companies 'containing about 1,350 men. The year 1920 saw the introduction by Lieutenant Day of the War Games, now known as the military Map Problems, into Cadet activities, for the express purpose of explaining the basic principles of Tactical Problems. A medical company, designated by the letter M, was, organized under the direction of Dr. Wallace Yater. Although it was found to be quite useful, it was discon- tinued after several years. In 1921 our honored Lieutenant Colonel Wallace M. Craigie, U. S. A., became the Professor of Military Science and Tactics, with Captain Stecker and Captain Johnson as his assistants. The Cadet Corps in this year acted as a Guard of Honor in President Harding's Inaugural Parade. In the next year Major B. O. Kennedy and Captain A. J. O'Keefe became Assistant Instruc- tors. Under them the Corps took part in a number of ceremonies. The Corps at this time was completely equipped with a much better type of rifie and accou.trements. Also, a fully equipped band had been organized and trained to a high level of proficiency. At this time an important competition was intro- duced, namely, the Battalion Drill. The year following another important drill was begun, that of the Regimental Competitive. In the latter part of 1923 a Cadet Summer Camp was established, through which the efiiciency of the Commissioned Personnel, and also the Cadet Corps itself, was greatly increased. In 1924 the late Major Alexander W. Maish, U. S. A., was appointed instructor for the first regiment and Captain William Judkins for the second regiment. The following year Major John S. Donovan, U. S. A., was trans- ferred to the first regiment and Major Raymond G. Payne became connected with the third regiment-Eastern and Western. In 1926 Captain David Van Pelt was appointed instructor for the second regiment. In 1928 the Corps was grieved to learn of the death of Captain Van Pelt, whom we all honored and admired. In 1929 selected companies from each of the five high schools marched in the inauguration of President Hoover. In 1933 the entire Brigade marched in the inaugural parade of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Thus, since the inaugural parade of President McKinley, the Cadets have had a part in every inaugural parade, a record of which we are justly proud. In 1931 Major Maish and Major Donovan were restored to their war- time rank-that of Colonel and Lieutenant-Colonel, respectively. Later Col- onel Maish became ill and died after an illness of several months. In him the Cadet Corps lost a sincere and loyal friend. The vacant position was filled voluntarily by Lieutenant-Colonel Moorman till 1932. At the beginning of the year 1933 the P. M. S. 25 T. Colonel Craigie and his staff were removed from ofiice by the National Economy Act passed by Congress the summer before. This would have been a hard blow to the Corps had not Colonel Craigie kindly volunteered his services as Cadet In- structor. The Cadet Corps appreciates this generous act of Colonel Craigie and will always be grateful to him for it. Lieutenant Paul L. Doerr of the Infantry Reserve became Colonel Craigie's assistant and is now military instructor at Central. We are approaching another Competitive Drill. Who will win? No one knows. But every cadet is hoping, expecting to win, and is looking forward to that great moment. All will do their best. Attention!-The command rings down the line. The companies snap to attention. In the stands all is quiet. The Adjutant is receiving his orders. He marches to the front, counts, turns. It is over! But Wm or lose, each cadet Ten

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A HISTORY OF THE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CADET CORPS By Colonel Gordon Davison, H. S. C. HE BRIGADE STANDS rigidly at attention. The stands have suddenly grown quiet. All eyes center on the Adjutant as he receives his orders, marches to the front, counts, turns. It is all over! The final decision, to which eight- een hundred cadets have looked forward, has been given. A few of those eight- een hundred cadets have won: many. more have lost. But win or lose, the spirit of the cadet corps remains. To those who have lost, defeat is merely an encouragement to try still harder next time. Half a century ago' this spirit was the same. Through the intervening years it has remained the same, and will continue to be passed down through many years to come. In 1883, fifty-one years ago, the Cadets were organized at Old Central by Mr. George Israel, and consisted of two companies of fifty men each. As only fifty Austrian muskets were available, the companies were forced to alternate in the use of rifles. In May of the same year the Cadets made their first public appearance in the Parade of the Grand Army of the Republic. At this time Captain, later Lieutenant Colonel Burton R. Ross was appointed oflicial P. M. S. ia' T. of the Cadets, in which oflice he did much to further the new organiza- tion. Two years later the Cadets marched in the inaugural parade of President Cleveland, and were also present in formation at the dedication of the Wash- ington Monument. Major McCathran was appointed to fill the vacant posi- tion, caused by the death of Colonel Ross in 1913, and held it until he entered the World War in 1916. Under Major McCathran's instruction the Corps progressed both in proficiency of drill and sincerity of spirit. The first Competitive Drill was held in 1888 and was won by Company A of Central. In 1893 the organization had its first colonel, the post being filled by one of the ex-Commissioners of the District of Columbia, Dr. Luther Reichelderfer. Thus, a Corps with established ideals and with a real purpose was rapidly being developed. In 1895 Mr. Allison Nailor presented the High School Cadets with a medal of great value, for the purpose of stimulating the Cadets to the attainment of a higher level of proficiency and skill in military tactics. This medal, known as the Allison Nailor Prize Medal , is the goal of every Cadet Captain. Every year the winning captain is given by the Wash- ington Chamber of Commerce a replica of this famous prize. Because enlistments increased so rapidly, it was soon necessary to consoli- date the divided units. Therefore, the cadet brigade was created under the supervision of Lieutenant N. B. Briscoe, U. S. A. In 1917 Lieutenant Briscoe was called into active service overseas, and former Cadet Colonel Wallace M. Yater was appointed P. M. S. E5 T. to fill the vacancy. This year also saw the first publication of the Ofiicial Program of the Competitive Drill , a pamph- let of twenty pages. Under the capable and instructive guidance of Miss Rebecca E. Shanley, teacher of English, this pamphlet has developed into a large and handsome year book, called THE ADJUTANT, the purpose of which is to make known the history of the Cadet Corps from year to year. During the World War the Cadet Corps received numerous certificates from the War Department for service rendered in assisting in the Registration for the Selective Draft. We are justly proud of those cadets who marched away under their country's flag, some never to return. Upon the resignation of Colonel Yater in 1918, Major Shoults was appointed to fill the position. Then, in 1919, Lieutenant Richard R. Day. U. S. M. C., was appointed military instructor. It was he who introduced the extended order drill into the cadet training, and made the drill much more Nine

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will carry into his later life the pleasant memories of the old Cadet days, and the immortal spirit that through fifty-one years has made men. INQQQM. JACOB REED'S SONS PHILADELPHIA wap.: Manufacturers of High Grade Uniforms Since I824 Men's, Young Men's, 6- Boys' C lothing, Hats, Shoes, Furnishings Telephones: District 7536-7537 Members Washington Real Estate Board A. C. HOUGHTON 25 CO. Real Estate, Loans 'ES Insurance Desirable Residence Properties, City and Suburban Homes, and Investments-High Class Business Properties, General Rental and Insurance Agents. We Have the BEST In Every Section 1515 H STREET, N. W. NVashington, D. C. EMERSON INSTITUTE EST. 1852 Day and Late Afternoon Classes Summer Session Begins June 15 ' Fall Session Begins September 15 REGULAR HIGH SCHOOL AND POST GRADUATE SUBJECTS Full 120 Hours Instruction For Each Credit W. H. RANDOLPH, Principal 1738-1740-P ST., N. W. Dec. 0551 E Icven