Sewanee Military Academy - Saber Yearbook (Sewanee, TN)

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ln September, from last year's fine group of cadet nonecoms, there was created a new cadet commissioned officer list which has become the motivating power behind our splendid military organi zaiion this year. These officers by pulling together, helped the Acad emy to have one of the most efficient battalions it has ever had. This can best be judged from the close competition that the come panies on down through their respective platoons gave each other in the race for the flag. All officers have thoroughly justified their appointments in their respective assignments. They have readily accepted full responsi- bility for any shortcomings of their units, while commendably share ing the plaudits with members of their command. As good officers they have set the example of how we should lock and act, how leaders should lead! At the end of this year we offer no apologies for the Cadet Officers COL, CRAIG ALDERMAN long gray line of officers of yester-years. We can only say that wc'- U.s.A' Remed are mighty proud of the job they have done this year. OMMISSIO ED OFFICERS Top row, left to right: 2nd Lt, Pete Garland, lst Lt. Forney Dauqette, lst Lt. David Womack, 2nd Lt. Larry Brooks, Capt. Melvin Young. Middle row, lelt to right: lst Lt. Bert Simmonds, 2nd Lt. Bill Baker. 1stLt. Iohn R. Land, 2nd Lt, Bill Webster, Znd Lt, Dick Garrison. Front row, left to right: lst Lt. Alvin White, Maiofr Bill Kalmbach, Capt. Bobby Adams. Not shown: Capt. I. Gordon McCormack, and Znd Lt. Dick Fisher. 46 of l95O-l95lf we know they have measured up favorably with the

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THE RIFLE f TEAM This year's rifle team was almost entirely new. Only a few members returned from last year's sguadg so, by and large, it was a matter of starting from scratch Shortly after the opening of school last September, the team got under way with great plans and expec- tations as Sgt. lst Class lames E. Brannon, its bemedaled coach, began the difficult task of picking his first team. At the conclu- sion of the trial match, the cadets firing the highest scores were l-larrell, Mol-lenry, Dougherty, Ball, West, C. F. Lewis, Wallace, B. l-l. Lewis, McCormack, Robinson, McCon- nell, lsaac, Wells, Ponder, E. Finkbeiner, D. Finkbeiner, McCown, and Tidmore. SGT.l!C I. G. BRANNON CADETS Mc!-IENRY AND Coach HARRELL Top Scorers The chain of victories consisted of matches won over Columbia, Castle Heights, Saint Bonaventure of New York, and the prelimi- naries of the Tennessee Military District. ln short, the team continued its fine work throughout the year, with only one defeat, a third place to lohnson City High School and Castle Heights marring the winning streak. By far the greatest accomplishment of the team was their splendid victory in the im- portant Third Army Match. ln this contest, the ten top men shot against teams from the seven states in the Third Army Area. ln acknowledgment of their winning this match, the cadets were awarded medals, a cup, and the right to fire in the National Matches. Standing, lei! to right: Sgt.1fC Brannon, Coach: West, McConnell, Ball, C. F. Lewis, Dougherty, and Durham, Mgr. Kneeling, left to right: McHenry, Harrell, McCormack, Wallace, and Robinson.

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.tr -f 'f -Q-Q- gm, -Jw raw- Pictured above are the Cadet Non-Commissioned Officers f lt is invariably true that the nonfcoms are literally the backbone ot MASTER SERGEANT R' G- FERNANDER the Corps, for without them it would be impossible for the battalion to function properly. As in the case of cadet officers, our non-coins this year faced new and important duties with very little or no pref vious experience as rated cadets. lt is the duty ot these men to see that the orders of the commisf stoned officers are carried out letter perfect by the men in ranks. And while the commissioned officers are responsible for the larger group, the nonfcoms are responsible for teaching the individuals the fundamentals of drill. Selections were made traditionally according to the demonstrated ability of candidates to drill and command a unit. Posture and bear- ing, deniorit records, academic standings, the ability to instruct fel- low cadets and give commands properly, all these factors were carefully considered in the appointment of our N.C.0.'s. The com- petition was lceenq the result: a superior group of cadet non-coms to keep our military backbone straight and strong. To the nonecoms, we can only say that we are more than pleased with the way in which they have Worked during the year. So it's hats oft and cheers for the N.C.O.'s of 1950-Sl. 47 Assistant to the P.M.S.G T