Valley Forge Military Academy - Crossed Sabres Yearbook (Wayne, PA)

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After a week of arduous preparation by the Cadets and Administrative, Faculty, and Tactical personnel, the Hrst wave of parents arrived on post at lO:3O AM. Saturday morning, May 9, to begin the T964 Spring Festival. Throughout the morning, the parents and Cadets inspected the displays in Shannon Hall and parents discussed their sons' progress with indi- vidual teachers. At i2 o'clock, a buffet luncheon was held for all Cadets and their parents in the Cadet Mess and in Thomas Hall, The Festival Concert was held in Thomas Hall, following the luncheon, and the Band and Glee Club performed the favorite selections from their past concerts. Gymkhana, the main gym- nastic event ofthe year, followed at 3:30 on the Main Parade Field. This year, the events consisted of work on the high horses, the high and low parallel bars, the high bar, and of tumbling, following the impres- sive calisthentics display. The wind began to blow as the Corps paraded onto the field for the Garrison Review and one strong gust sent the shalcos flying - a little humor which added to the festivities of the day. Following the parade, the Corps was granted leave until ll P.M. The Valley Forge Memorial Chapel adorned in the splendor of dogwood blossoms for the Spring Festival. rt 0. F 'gap-v:, E the parallel bar team at Gymkhana. The Academy Band and Glee Club in one of their many con certs in Thomas Hall. Scores of parents watch the precision work of the members of

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The National Honor Society held its spring dinner- meeting on the 27th and after a fine chicken dinner, watched a realistic tilm, Brief Encounter. On Friday, May l, the Corps attended a concert by the Continental Air Command Band. The 45-mem- ber band stationed in Georgia was on a tour of the northern states and the Cadets were extremely for- tunate in being able to hear that renowned group bt musicians. The annual Awards Convocation was held in the Chapel on May 1, also. Awards tor excellence were presented to Cadets by General Baker, Colonel Weidener, General Medenbach, Colonel Sanelli, Captain Lord, and Commander Jones. These individ- ual medals and awards were given to those Cadets who were outstanding in individual achievement throughout the year. Two important military leaders were quests of the Academy on Sunday, Maior General James B. Lam- pert, Superintendent ot the United States Military Academy, was the great speaker at the il A.M. Service and General Jacob R. Devers, who retired as chief ot the U. S. Army Field Forces in l949, was present tor the dedication of a stained glass window in his honor.

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4 X ,f The Band Sounds Off during Guard Mounf of Devon Horse Show, The Regimental Commander, Gordon Hanscom, loe- siows a loving kiss on his motl'ier's cheek at The end of the MoTher's Day parade. Mrs. Hanscom took the review on Thai special day. Members of Alumni Association Take The review in their honor on Homecoming Weekend.