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

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Alvin W Miller W g By Stephen E. Kramer First Assistant Superintendent of Schools, in Charge of Cadets l Y l MR. ALVIN MILLER The Late Principal of Central High School HE Competitive Drill of 1929 was sad- dened by the untimely death of an outstanding friend and sympathetic supporter of the cadet corps. Mr. Alvin W. Miller, principal of the Central High School, passed away on the 19th of May, 1929. The life and services of Mr. Miller are well expressed in the following reso- lution passed by the Board of Education in appreciation of him: 1Vlr. Miller was a product of the Washington public schools, having graduated from the Western High School and the Washington Normal School. He was also a graduate of the George Washington University. He was appointed to service on October l, 1903 in the primary schools, and in January, 1904 he was promoted to be teacher of book- keeping and business arithmetic in the Business High School. On September l, 1916, Mr. Miller was transferred to the Central High School as a teacher of business subjects in charge of the establishment of the business courses newly created in that school. On May 10, 1920, Mr. Miller was made assistant principal of the Central High School, which position he held until the time of his death. The seemingly untimely death of this splen- did school officer has brought to the Washington public schools a very great loss. He was in the midst of a successful and progressive admin- istration of a great school. He enjoyed the respect and esteem of his co-workers, and the devoted admiration of the entire student body. The loss to the public school system in the death of Mr. Miller is very great. V The Washington Cadet Corps By Lettie Ethel Stewart There was a time when dry and weighty tomes Of Greek and Hebrew occupied the time Of restless youth. Then, life was taught from books, Philosophies, and formal doctrines old. The day had not yet dawned when life was seen To be a thing one lived, and knew, and felt. To-day we look about us and rejoice That books are not our only source of gain. We learn to meet our brothers in the field, To share a common aim, and work as one, To face alike defeat, or victory. We learn to follow orders from above, Or, better still, to give them without pride. We learn to use our powers at the helm, Yet not to lose our own humility. We stand in readiness to meet our world: We know what 'tis to think, to act, to do. 81

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Cadet Corps Alumni By Lieutenant Colonel Wallace M. Craigie, U. S. Army Professor of Military Science and Tactics OR quite some time I have had the thought and idea in mind to organize a Washington High School Cadet Corps Alumni Association here in the city of Washington. The idea was recently discussed with Mr. Kramer, First As- sistant Superintendent of Schools, Who heartily favors it. Frequently I am greeted by profes- sional and business friends who kindly inquire about the Cadet Corps and its progress, and then in a tone of pride I am to'd they were members of the Corps during their high school days: that they felt that their experience and training in the Corps were priceless to them: that even today they get a kick out of seeing the Corps in action! So, I feel such loyalty and pride should be perpetuated by an organiza- tion' which would enable these old-timers to get in personal contact with the Corps, and thus the Corps itself would gain immeasurably by such a background. Briefly, my plan is to or- ganize regularly this Association with a presi- dent, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer. The only fees or dues would be a nominal entrance fee to cover the purchase of a suitable button insignia to be worn in the lapel of the coat. Other details as to meeting, etc., would be worked out. Recently an excellent suggestion was made to me by Major Maish about hold- ing an Annual Cadet Day on which the en- tire Corps would march up Pennsylvania Ave- nue and be reviewed on the Ellipse by the President of the United States or other high Government oflicial. In connection with this Annual Cadet Day the thought occurred to me that it would be both inspiring and an honor to the Corps to invite former Cadets to take part in this parade in a body. I feel this would be in a way similar to Old Grad' Week where the alumnus returns to his Alma Mater and renews associations and re-lives campus days. An Annual Cadet Day Would, as Majo-r Maish points out, enable so many of the citizens of Washington to see the Cadet Corps in action, who otherwise do not have the opportunity of visiting the stadium of the ball park Where ceremonies are usually held. Mr. Kramer also favors these ideas. You present members of the Cadet Corps think these ideas over carefully, and talk them over with your parents and also with former Cadets. Dignified publicity, consistent with an organization of the kind proposed, is suggested as appropriate, and it is hoped by next year we will see in organization the Washington, D. C. chapter of the Washington High School Cadet Corps Alumni Association! Camp Simms, Song CTO the tune of the Marines' Hymnj Words by Colonel Craigie From the section rooms of Central, Tech, Business, Eastern, Western, too, We Cadets enroll for Old Camp Simms Where we meet good friends and true! There we shoot and drill and eat our fill Learning tactics all the while, So here's to us and Old Camp Simms With a hearty Cheer and Smile! From reveille to taps at night We work and also play: Rifles, sabers, and lectures too S'lute the Flag at close of day! So we've come to love our good old Camp Instructors, rank, and lile, So here's to us and Old Camp Simms With a hearty Cheer and Smile! the trail Now once again We hit And hike to old Camp Simms: Outpost problems and night attack Our interest never dims! So altogether! Make it loud! The cheer that's heard a mile: To Kaydet Corps and Old Camp Simms With a hearty Cheer and Smile! 7l

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Honor Guard, Company H, Western High School The Annual Guard-ol? Honor Drill By Captain Elbridge Church, H. S. C. OMPANY H of Western High School, com- manded by Captain Elbridge Church, won first place in the Honor Guard Drill, held on March 27, 1930. This drill is held annually at Wilson Stadium for the purpose of selecting a company to act as the Guard of Honor at the presentation of commissions to the ofiicers of the cadet brigade. Company A of Eastern, commanded by Captain John W. Nally, won second place. Third place was won by Company F of Mc- Kinley, commanded by Captain George S. Cawthorne. Company B of Central, com- manded by Captain Harry L. Watson, won fourth place, and iifth place went to Company I of Business, commanded by Captain Melville W. Stuart. One company had previously been selected from each school, and these five companies com- peted for the Guard of Honor. The three inspecting oliicers of the U. S. A. Infantry, who were Captain Alexander R. Bolling, First Lieutenant James C. White, and Second Lieu- tenant Thomas H. Allen, judged the precision with which the companies executed the inspec- tion, close order drill, and manual of arms. The decision of the judges was announced soon after the last company had left the field. Drill Day By John Coulter- Archimedes, C. H. S. Prize' Poem Down the field the companies stride, Gun on shoulder, hand at side. Hear each scabbard loose its blade As we start the drill parade. Many a day we wished to shirk, Miss the drill, avoid our work, But our purpose held us fast, Kept us steady to the last. l19l Now we face the judges' stand, Strong our hearts and stout our Let the prize go where it may: We have done our best today. band. Soldiers forward, heads held high, For your final test is nigh, Fix your weapons for the strife, Face the battle-field of Life.