Washington High School Cadets - Adjutant Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Young Men of Today By Major Raymond G. Payne, U. S. A., Assistant Professor of Science and Tactics. Major Raymond G. Payne, U. S. A. Assistant Professor, Military Science and Tactics K mdlqfj RRY frequently I hear or read some ' ,V E3 1 comment comparing unfavorably the present generation of young mf Clio men to those of previous genera- tions. I fervently wish that these thoughtful dispensers of gloom could witness at least one of the Competitive Drills of the Washington High School Cadet Corps, there would be an immediate feeling of reassurance and a renewal of faith in the modernyouth. The competitions are the culminations of the long months of steady grind necessary to train the Cadets in their various positions, and to develop the precision and splendid appearance that characterizes this organization. The team work and coordination of the boys in ranks, the calm efficiency of the young Cadet officers and non-commissioned officers, as they maneuver and direct units ranging in size from a squad to a brigade, brings a realization that the Washington High School Cadet Corps is made up of boys fully as manly, as capable, and as self-reliant, as any similar organization that existed in the so-called good old days. The spirit of good sportsmanship in the High School Cadet Corps is truly remarkable 3 there is never the slightest quibbling or con- testing of decisions in the competitions, the losers congratulate the winners in the straight- forward manner that is the measure of true manhood. Qu f..-'views J- - --xi ' ,gf gf? m?'l4l'7i , ' 'm s '-fe ' s a 'Qi 'gs cgi 22: ,. 354 Q-ya bar' Gi Last year at one of the high schools, one of the fine young Cadet officers was stricken with that terrible affliction, infantile paralysis, and was in the hospital for months fighting for his life. At the Cadet assembly, when school opened last September, the first boy to step forward was this Cadet officer, anxious to re- join and to do his bit, though sadly crippled and able to walk only by the aid of a cane. l-le was duly assigned and instructed to come to drill only when he felt like it, to leave whenever he wished, in fact, to do just as he pleased. Like a true High School Cadet his sense of duty was too high to be a Cadet in name only, regardless of the cold weather he attended all drills throughout the winter. His department functioned most efficiently and his battalion watched with great interest and pride his gradual improvement in health which is now approaching the normal. Another High School Cadet with a broken arm reported regularly for drill. When in- formed that he would be excused from all duty until completely recovered, his reply was typical of the High School Cadet Corps and one that I wish could have been heard by every critic of our young men, as well as by our enemies both foreign and domestic, Ma- jor, please let me drill, I can't carry my rifle for a few days but I can perform my duties otherwise. It wouldn't do for me to fall behind and handicap my company. These cases are but two of many such. Where is the lessening in devotion to duty in the spirit of self-sacri- fice, in team work, in the feeling of personal responsibility ? With such spirit, do you wonder that in the city of Washington with approximately one- half of one per cent of the population of the United States, this one organization of 1,645 Cadets alone, numbers among its alumni over three per cent of the total number of Cadets now at XfVest Point, and over three per cent of the total number of Midshipmen now at The United States Naval Academy, or, more than six times the number that would nor- mally represent the entire District of Columbia at the National Academies? The high standard that must be attained to be admitted to either is well known to us all. In every field of en- deavor alumni of the Washington High School Cadet Corps will be found at the topg they freely state that much of their success in life is due to the training received as High School Cadets.

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8:30 A. M.-Drill-Second Period. One pla- toon to rifle range: other platoon, lecture or terrain exercises. 9:30 A. M.-Drill-Third period. Markman- ship or terrain exercises. 11:30 A. M.-Recall. fSwimming pool will be open 11:30 to 12:00.j 12:00 M.-Dinner. 1:30 P. M.-Drill-Fourth period. Range or athletics. 4:30 P. M.-Recall. QPool open 3:30 to 5:30.j 5:45 P. M.-Sick Call. 6:00 P. M.-Supper. 6:45 P. M.-First Call for Retreat. 6:50 P. M.-Assembly. 7:00 P. M.-Retreat. Qlmmediately followed by guard rnountingj 9:45 P. M.-Call to quarters. 10:00 P. M.--Taps. CLights out.j The swimming pool, being protected from use by unauthorized persons by a high barb wire crowned fence, and with facilities for refilling with fresh water every night, proved a source of fun and delight for the Cadets, after an arduous day of drill and camp police. Every precaution was taken to prevent acci- dents, with life guards detailed from the Ca- dets and with life buoys placed conveniently around the edge of the pool. July the 4th was declared a legal holiday, and the day was given over to inspection of the camp by relatives and friends: a special holiday dinner having been prepared by our eliicient chef, Sergeant Gibson, of which visi- tors were invited to partake for a minimum charge. In the afternoon, field, track, and swimming events were held, as well as the comical sack race, the three-legged race, and the spoon and potato race. judging from the numbers of entrants for the past two camps, these events always prove popular with the camp personnel. Small prizes were donated to winners by the Post Exchange. The late afternoon brought forth the big event of the day, the annual game between the Cadets and the instructors. As usual, age will tell, and the Cadets won. Bruises, stiff joints, etc., fol- lowed the game in regular sequence, and the writer, as umpire, lived to congratulate him- self after many narrow escapes. One dark night, a snipe-hunting party, headed by Private Herman Gelman, armed with a large sack, sallied forth from the camp to hunt the elusive snipe. As a result of this venture, Private Gelman holds the record as the best snipe hunter in four counties. During the camp, Major Burns, command- ing the Coast Artillery Battalion of the Dis- trict of Columbia National Guard, was the host to about twenty of the Cadets on a week- end visit to Fort Washington. The Cadets were the guests of the National Guard, enjoyed an automobile trip to Fort Washington, lived during their visit at the Fort, and were allowed to drill with the 10-inch rifles. It was evi- denced from the broad smiles on all their faces that the trip was both appreciated and enjoyed. The last night in camp found many bunks overturned, and a playful, yet not disorderly or boisterous spirit held sway. Everyone was good-natured, yet sad, as the end of a most successful camp was nigh. After retreat, a competitive drill was held, which was won by Sergeant Norment D. Hawkins. Prizes and medals were distributed to the following: Sil- ver cup to the lst Platoon for promptness at formations, accuracy of drill, neatness of per- son, and police of barracks: Gold medal to Ser- geant Hawkins fCentralj, individual drill: ex- pert rifleman medal to Private D. S. McDou- gal QWesternjg Sharpshooter silver medals to Douglas WVilson, W'alter Mcllhenny, and Ma- son Culverwell, as well as marksman's pins to nine other Cadets. The camp closed without mishaps, except that Captain Crain tried to crank a White Re- connaissance Car backwards, resulting in a nearly broken wrist: and one of the cook's po- lice mistook his slim leg for a beef bone and stuck it in scalding water: and, but for the one dollar Post Exchange dividend received by each Cadet, walking home would have been in order, for most of them were Hat broke. v THE . Morrison Paper Co. PAPER and STATIONERY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IOO9 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.,C.

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lldlealls and Responsibilities ol' the Cadet Corps By Captain David B. Van Pelt, U. S. A., Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics Captain David B. Van Pelt, U. S. A., Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics 1, ig ,Q HEN we begin to consider the ideals lf, of the Cadet Corps, the first thought 'Q Wil- naturall is to ask what is meant fit vw- Y . . 4,52 F123 by the word ideal and, next, with tra what particular ideal are we ex- pected to occupy ourselves. By ideal we us- ually mean the state of unattainable perfec- tion. But that perfection, if not attainable, is nevertheless approachable, and the aim of those who seek the ideal should be to do their best tpl arrive as closely as possible to it. Viewe in this manner, the pursuit of the ideal or the approach to perfection approxi- 'mates endeavoring to do all of one's duty to the best of one's ability-the development of loyalty and fidelity-the realization of the value of cooperation-the acceptance of re- sponsibility and the meeting ,of its demands. The zeal and effort spent by our Cadet Corps to reach these ideals teach invaluable lessons in preparing, not only for the Cadet Competitive Drill, but also for the sterner competition to be met at the close of our school career. And at that important cross- road the Cadet finds himself equipped with valuable qualities to help assure his advance- ment and success. The problems of life differ in principle but little from the problems of preparing our companies for the Competitive Drill-certain fundamentals must be learned, and then, determination, cooperation, and real- ization of responsibility can bring only suc- cess. Likewise, the responsibilities of the Cadet do not cease with graduationg but, on the other hand, they increase. Though soon busied with his individual problems, he must ever keep in mind his civic responsibility, his duties to his countryg and, paramount to all others, protection of his country either from devasta- tion of a foreign foe or insidious and danger- ous heresies undermining the very foundation and security of our glorious country. With the ideals which have been and are now a major part of the Washington High School Cadet Corps, we cannot help but instill into the citizens of tomorrow that sense of re- sponsibility for our country. Greetings of B. F. Keith's Theatre De Luxe Home of Keith-Albee Vaudeville Shows Daily 2:15 and 8:15 THE KING OF INDOOR SPORTS Sunday Matinee at 3:15 Cilnmplimmta nf F l marhman Mark 1511121