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

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The Chaplains contribute to the Protestant Discussion Group English Literature Seminar Organized to expand the cadet ' s background of literary experience, the Enghsh Literature Seminar meets each week to discuss selected novels, poems, and plays. Col. Mahin supervises the informal sessions and lends his experience to the discussions. The seminar provides op- portunity for intellectual growth, and the opening of new vistas in the field of literature. Louder than before Protestant Discussion Group Composed of all interested cadets, the Protestant Dis- cussion Group meets informally for the purpose of dis- cussing current issues concerning all the aspects of the life of the individual in the community and in the nation. The group is counseled by the assistant Protestant chap- lain, who works with the Cadet-in-Charge. Among the guests of the group this year were Dr. Billy Graham and Major General Frank A. Tobey, Chief of Army Chap- lains. Lt. Col. Mahin attempts to enlighten the; Victory Cannon Project A new Victory Cannon was built by l rucc Heron and Sam Veddcr to take the place of the captured German ScSmm rocket launcher that has been used until now. The new cannon is a modified American 37mm antitank gun, and is expected to outblast all of the other cannon which invade our grounds. A parting sign to future classes, for bigger and better victories — after we ' ve gone.

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