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

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You ' ll like the trim continental cut this year, and of course they come with matching coat and ac- cessories. In this manner we visited the cadet store and other supply points from which we re- turned bent under the weight of bulging barracks bags. We went to the barber shop, where merciless shears sent treasured vesti- ges of civilian life tumbling to the floor. And, as a prel- ude of things to come, we went to drill instruction, for we had to learn enough to face our public for the first time that afternoon in for- mation. , , a little off the top, please. '

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Our new universe, we quickly discovered, was one of shouting faces, running feet, and straining chins. Our welcoming comnnittee was made up of 250 evil dispositions wearing uniforms. After being thoroughly coached in the art of dropping suitcases we learned, in rapid succession, to stand at attention, salute, and report. The last skill was put to an immediate test during our first pleasant encoun- ter with the company First Sergeant. Then began a seemingly end- less succession of trips to various widely scattered stations, each journey punctuated by a chat with our friendly neighborhood Red Sash Man. Sir, New Cadet First Sergeant 22

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