Roosevelt Military Academy - Rough Rider Yearbook (Aledo, IL)

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William Stein, first place, James Carriere, first place. French horn: Ralph Wehner, third place. During the four weeks following the District Contest, the band practiced contin- ually until the State Contest, held at Macomb, was started. At this contest the band made another splendid showing and took a third place. It must be remembered, however, that the band was playing Class A and Class B music, while actually they were only in Class D, according to the enrollment of the school. But our boys took this disadvantage in their stride and came through with flying colors. Out of the soloists that entered, Anderson, Stein, and Jackson took a first place. Carriere took a second place, and Guinn took a third place. The following week-end the band went to Kimball Hall, in Chicago, and gave their Fifth Annual Spring Concert, which is sponsored by the Parent-Alumni Associa- tion. Parents, friends, and alumni were all present. The band held the close attention of the audience with such selections as Dry Bones, El Capitan March, Sweetheart of Sigma Chif' and Night and Day. Cadets Jackson, Guinn, Henebry, and Watts all gave solos. This concert also met with great success. The next big program was the traditional Commencement Concert when the band met for the last time. This concert was, like every other concert, something that every- one enjoyed and made the band members' parents feel proud of their sons. The Dance Band The Dance Band made a limited amount of appearance this year due to the ex- tensive activities of the Concert Band, but much valuable experience was gained by those seeking a future in commercial music. The Drum and Bugle Corps This year's Drum and Bugle Corps is just as good as any of those of the past, if not better. The Drum and Bugle Corps, along with Cadet Lowell Jackson and his big bass drum, have saved the throats of all the Company Commander's and First Sergeant's by providing the cadence for their men on their way to soupy. They are a small, compact organization who have really done a great job this year. Thanks a lot! The Military Band The Military Band this year is comprised of almost all the Concert Band mem- bers. They are a sharp marching band and have provided the cadet corps with all the pomp and ceremony so necessary for a parade. After all, a parade would not be a parade Without a big band! The band has given us that inspirational marching music which goes a long way toward making the corps march in a snappy and military manner. The band is to be congratulated on the fine job they have done and on all the cooperation they showed. Cadet Jim Watts is also congratulated on the great job he has done as Druni Major and it is doubtful that R. M. A. will have another quite as good for a long time to come. Of course, the man responsible for the good performance of the band is non other than Lt. Howard Hornung. Not only can he make the boys play good music, but he can also make them march well at the same time. So thanks a lot to all of you in the music department for a job really well done. SIXTY SEVEN

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13,0 I ll Founder's Day was observed by the cadet corps on December 17, 1949, in accord- ance with an annual custom commemorating the reorganization and establishment of ROOSEVELT MILITARY ACADEMY. On this day the cadet officers and non-commis- sioned officers of the cadet corps assumed the various positions as, and performed the duties of, the faculty and cadet officers of the academy. The position of superintendent of the academy was held by Cadet Charles Cohen, Commandant of Cadets, Cadet Howard McPherson, Guidance Director and C Co. Com- mandant, Cadet William Tragosg English Department, Cadet Gerald Guinng G Co. Commandant, Cadet Robert Gow, Junior School Principal, Cadet Robert Westveerg Head Coach, Cadet George Engel, Assistant Commandant and B Co. Commandant, Cadet Ronald Anderson, Coach and Mathematics, Cadet Charles Paradise, Business Depart- ment and A Co. Commandant, Cadet Robert Henebry, and Band Director and D Co. Commandant, Cadet Harold Polkow. The following cadets took over the positions of the cadet officers. The position of Battalion Commander was assumed by Cadet Jack Suralg Executive Officer and Adju- tant, Cadet Lowell Jackson, B Co. Commander, Cadet Thomas Staggsg A Co. Com- mander, Cadet Garr Fitch, DH Co. Commander, Cadet Richard Alexander, and C Co. Commander, Cadet Richard Bale. This year's Founder's Day went off better than ever, due to the fact that both the faculty and cadet corps entered whole-heartedly into the spirit of the day. The Annual Staff wishes the best of luck to next year's cadet corps and hopes that they too have a successful FOUNDER'S DAY. 'kirir Start For a Ride in the Country SIXTY NINE