University of Wyoming - WYO Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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♦ o z o (xrrx-5- CAPTAIN COBURN. APTAIN COBURN was born in West Virginia in 1873, came to C Wyoming in 1891 and entered the University, from which he gradu- ated in 1 896, receiving the degree of B. Lit. Continuing his studies, he was granted an M. A. in 1897, and was, later in the same year, admitted to the bar of the state. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War he was appointed 1 st Lieut, in the Wyoming Volunteers and entered the regular service by examination one year later. He served as 2nd Lieut, in the 25th U. S. Inf. until July, 1901, when he was promoted to 1st Lieut, and transferred to the 8th Inf. He attended the Infantry and Cavalry School at Fort Leavenworth and was graduated therefrom in 1 906. In 1908 he was detailed as commandant at the University of Wyoming, in which position he still serves. Just three months ago he took the examination for promotion to cap- taincy and passed very successfully. Captain Coburn is a Wyoming man, and, more than that, a University of Wyoming man. When detailed here after several years of hard service in the Philippines, he was received by all, not as a newcomer, but as one who belonged to the place, and who should not be anywhere else. Durmg his three years stay with us he has proven to be a booster in every respect, helping in all athletics, acting as coach and manager of the various teams before we had a regular coach, aiding and encouraging us in all student activities, financially, and in other ways. He has won the respect, friendship and good will of every student here and it is with a keen sense of regret that we see him leave us. • •(xz o (XO0-;