Taunton High School - Journal Yearbook (Taunton, MA)

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at arms. wr EDXY.XllD R. llUliIlA RD N unusually early start' was made this year, the first roll-Call coming on the second day of school.. After a few periods spent in review work, about sixty recruits were enrolled, bringing the total strength of the battalion to approximately one hundred and twenty, which is slightly less than last year's number. The large amount of material in the senior class, and the consequent keen Competition for sabers, delayed somewhat the appointment of officers. The following is the roster appointed by Major Danforth and approved by the High 'School Uommittee. ilfajar Edward R. Hubbard lst. LiezrtrwzanlEeifidjzltant-I.Stuart W'hite fo. A. Co. B. C'llPfLlI.HS Bradford Young Clinton C. Antine lst. LI'l'Ilfl'7ll17IfS Elton Staples Frank Cohen 21111. LliFHfI'71ll7IfS Arthur Noia George Coward Battalion Color Sergeant Russell Hathaway Instruction in the manual of arms was intensified in order to prepare the men for the prize drill held in the Armory on December 26th. The lst prize was won by Sergeant Blakeg 2nd prize by Sergeant Robbinsg 3rd prize by Color Sergeant Hathaway, and honorable mention by Cor- poral Beanlan. Shortly afterward, the matter of a third company was considered, but the school showed that it is not ready for this, and only three or four men were enrolled. About the same time also, the cadets favored the suggestion that certain of the proceeds of the dances be given by the organization to one of its members who is desirous of attending some higher institution, and who would do so if he were given financial aid. 79

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THE JOURNAL . We received some instruction in the duties of a sentinel, and preceding the next social function of the season, which was held on the evening -of' Feburary 17th, the ceremony of formal Guard Mounting was perforrnedt The days just before the prize drill of April 26th were spent in prac- tising the various movements incident to riot and battalion drill, while the time after this was distributed among Butt's manual, extended ordi drill, and street parade. The captains have begun to whip their compi nies into shape in expectation of June 9th. The freshmen do calisthenii in preparation for the exhibition for the benefit of the eighth-gradeboys. The seniors are planning to do some work in the shooting gallery. We may well credit the high status of our organization to the untiring efforts of our instructor, Major Norris O. Danforth. The Cadets have become a vital part of our school activities and have set a standard for neigh- boring cities. The benefits of this training vary directly with the enthu- siasmnof the individual, and when there is a whole-hearted cooperation on his part, each man will improve his physique, and will develop those qualities which are the result of discipline-poise, self-confidence, self-control, and obedience. If in any man this has been accomplished . . . . 1 this year, we shall have achieved something of our purpose, that is, make MEN. ' I v 4 so i I '-- . I K ' ' A V - . '5 -if T 'f' T-f,up,1'-,- y '1 :,.,- ' vff1 : -12 ,ure ' ' Q: ,- ,aw 'W '--I 1 f.: f fm - ,- fffif . +4 Fw - s I-,Ln J: Am-,1:.+a, .. ,, . ,. . A, Q. X ,Q .A - -. , .gc