United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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-fe™ e L0N6 6R€Y LIN Soon the memories of graduates will also be mine, And from my place of tfie end of the line I shall see the silhouetted chapel tower o ' er the Piair), Hear the plebes on Friday night sing for Saturday Look at Newburgh lights reflect on the Hudson at nighf Feel the worth of honor in every small oil right, Cheer for two full hours for the Army football team. And swell with pride at graduation, the conclusion of the dream. Graduation parade — 56, ' 57, ' 58 stride by; Their eyes tell of pride that will never deny To accept with zeal that challenge rare. The challenge of heritage now in their care; The heritage that makes West Point a unique tradition Of leadership and service in preparation for a mission. That through preparation tomorrow rides with me. With confidence I face the task, whate ' er the task may be. The end of a dream, seven classes I ' ve known Three ahead, three behind, and one of my own; Three gave me the heritage, three take it fro m me; All seven shall live always in my memory. A salute, a diploma, white hats in the air, A finale to the Kaydet grey that I wear; But within me always, though I bid it good-by. Is the life that began that hot day in July. — Lovell

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mmf mi mm mi Was it yesterday I came or really long ago? it was a hot July, and I a boy, I know; A wide-eyed blundering boy on that first day. Seemingly ready for anything; but much to my dismay, I looked at the First Class and they looked at me. And suddenly we both realized, mutually. Who would teach who — And I learned fast, I had to; a plebe must or he doesn ' t last. Civilian as my argyle socks and my bright bow tie, It took three upper classes to change the die; But they did. From old words came meanings new: Duty, loyalty, honor, to mention only a few. And the boy grew rapidly older and more wise. Gradually understanding things he had never analyzed. June succeeded June; gay bands, gold bars, good-byes; Now I, a boy no more, have commission in my eyes. Commission in my eyes, yet remembrance in my heart; Remembrance of the many men from whom I got my start. God knows where on earth they may have been sent. Places far and near, in castle home or tent; But there among splendor or mud today I ' ll wager their thoughts often tend to stray To the years spent here among us as cadets, Some things in life one never forgets.

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UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY West Point, New Yorx I. Oath of Allegiance I, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and bear true allegiance to the National Government; that I will maintain and defend the sovereignty of the United States paramount to any and all allegiance, sovereignty, or fealty I may owe to any State, county, or country whatsoever; and that I will at all times obey the legal orders of my superior officers and the rules and articles governing the armies of the United States. II. Engagement for Service I, having been appointed a cadet of the United States Military Academy, do hereby engage, with the consent of my parents or guardian if lam a minor, unless sooner discharged by competent authority, th% United States Military Academy. sd officer in the Regular Army or Regular jUed States Military Academy, to accept such Pappolntment for not less than three consecutive of gnaduation. To complete the course j If tendered an appoinjme Air Force upon graduation appointment and to serve u| years immediately fo. In the event of the ace ;pta ular component of s ich or in the event of cn[app( a commission whid service and not resi Marital Status Further, I certify that I am not marrie Sworn and subscribed to before hundred and fifty-four. on from a commissioned status in the Reg- ior to the sixth anniversary of my graduation, ch Regular service not being tendered, to accept In the Reserve component of such Regular cbmponent prior to such sixth anniversary. ve been married. (Sign your full name) w York, this 6th day of July, nineteen Signaluie ol Witnessing Officer