Texas Military Institute - Crusader Blue Bonnet Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Siin Antonio Academy AND-- Texas Militarv Institute w NED (I.onc) WEATHERS Our Best Drilled Cadet TWO GOOD SCHOOLS OFFERING A THOROUGH COURSE OF TRAINING FROM THE FIRST GRADE TO THE UNIVERSITY. One of the most widely affiliated institutions in the South. The only military school in San Antonio recognized by the U. S. Government and the State Department of Education. FOR OTHER INFORMATION WRITE TO THE SUPERINTENDENT Page Six

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Note well its purposes as they are so pertinently expressed in language definite, unmistakable, distinct, and then agree as you must, that in all the associations heretofore formed by survivors of any war, none excel, if indeed they equal, the declared devotion and dedication of the individual to patriotic service in its broadest and most comprehensive application. Ho y well the Legion has functioned in carrying on its progressive and constructive program of useful service to the Nation and to its individual members is a matter of record to which they may well point with pride. Thousands of disabled boys, victims of maladies resulting from shell shock, exposure and wounds, are being made comfortable, cared for and nourished in Government Hospitals established by and through the work and influence of the Legion. Through the use of a great endowment fund raised by them in a nationwide campaign for this purpose, the unfortunate but deserving Legionnaire is being provided an opportunity to find himself, to make good, and thus happily to enjoy in comparative comfort the closing years of his life; while in happy homes throughout the land, in which they have been placed, the orphaned children of men who lost their lives in the great struggle but made no provision for the care of loved ones left behind, are being privileged to enjoy the affection of foster-parents, to be clothed, educated and trained, and thus to have opportunity of becoming useful members in the citizenship body of our several States and our Nation. All honor to the Legionnaires and to the glorious organizations through which they are giving and will continue to give true expression of loyalty and fealty to our great government. All praise to them for their services to each other, for their labors in ameliorating the conditions of the less fortunate ones amongst their number. May the tie that binds them so closely together stand firm and unbroken until the last Legionnaire shall have crossed the great Divide that marks for him the ending of time and the beginning of eternity. —NAT M. WASHER. NOTE: Mr. Washer was elected “Buddy First Class” on June 3, 1926, by Alamo Post No. 2, American Legion, San Antonio. He is the only man in Texas who has been honored with this distinction. Mr. Washer is General Chairman of the Executive Committee in charge of arrangements to care for the National Legion Convention in San Antonio, October 8-12, 1928. Page Five

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CONSOLIDATION OF SAN ANTONIO ACADEMY ANI) WEST TEXAS MILITARY ACADEMY MARKS NEW DAY FOR BOY EDUCATION IN TEXAS. BOTH SCHOOLS GREATLY STRENGTHENED. FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS SPENT ON IMPROVEMENTS. NEW BUILDINGS TO FOLLOW. CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS TO BEAR THE NAME OF TEXAS MILITARY INSTITUTE. During the late spring of 1926 the San Antonio Academy, having outgrown its location at San Pedro Park, and desirous of separating its older boys from the younger ones, began quietly to seek for additional quarters. The phenomenal growth of the school made this change imperative. In the meanwhile the Board of Trustees of the West Texas Military Academy were seeking a superintendent for their institution, in consequence of the resignation of Col. Williams. This school had enjoyed a most impressive history under the auspices of the Episcopal Church, Diocese of West Texas. A mutual friend of the two institutions conceived the idea of supplying their needs by consolidating the two schools. The feasibility of the plan was at once recognized, and after several conferences the consummation of the plan was announced. That this was done so quickly and so smoothly is a striking testimonial to the friendliness of the rivalry that has existed between these two historic institutions, and also a splendid spirit of Christian fellowship and co-operation. The West Texas Military Academy was founded by a clergyman, Bishop J. S. Johnston, of sacred memory, loved and venerated for more than two generations by men of all creeds, and all walks of life. The San Antonio Academy was founded by a Presbyterian Elder, Dr. W. B. Seeley, a graduate of Princeton, and a pioneer in private school work in Texas. Page Seven