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

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Cen1t1ral's Uflliioers Club Major Burkart, President BOUT twelve years ago a new organization was formed at Central which has been of con- siderable value to our school. Composed of all the commissioned men of the never-to-be-fob gotten First Regiment, this newly formed organization was named The Officers' Club, and as such it has been know since. It was in 1917 that several cadet ofhcers de- cided upon the excellent idea of forming this club, consisting of the cadets who so proudly wore the little discus or the diamond shaped buttons. Adjoining Central's armory there is a spacious and comfortable room known to the men as the Cfiicers Lounge. This does not mean that the officers take a nap before and after drill, but it is the ofiice of the military Instructor, and meeting place of the cadets dur- ing non-drill hours. Meetings of the club were held here until the club grew so large that the membership was forced to resort to a vacant classroom. Every organization that succeeds has a good reason and fundamental purpose for its existence. With the Officers' Club the desire was to pro- mote good fellowship among the ofiicers, and to concentrate all efforts to make a Central Company win FIRST PLACE in the Annual Company Competitive Drill. This value of such concerted effort was demonstrated well in 1918 when the fighting First Regiment won four places out of three, first place, a tie of two companies for second, and third place. Spirit is the watchword. The club strives to secure cooperation among the various units of the Regiment, to perpetuate Central School Spirit and Esprit-de-Corps among the cadets, and to attend to any cadet matters of strictly military nature. As the years passed on quickly but profitably, many innovations were established, among them the pin which is a little gold C filled in with Blue and White enamel, containing a shield and crossed sabers which marks a cadet as a member: ofiicers were elected each year: several capable army ofiicers including Lieut. Col. Bur- l3ll ton Ross, Major A. W. Maish, and Major John G. Donovan together with Worth Shoultz, former Cadet Major, served as faculty advisors during different periods. In 1922 the members of the club acted as oflicial Central escort to the outside contestants in the well known C club track meet. The cadets took the full responsibility of affording their worthy guests a pleasant and homelike time, and they certainly did succeed according to the compliments Mr. Robert A. Maurer, then Principal, received from the various coaches. This year our meetings have been as numer- ous as school time would permit. The other executive ofiicers of the club are Captain A. B. Kennedy, Vice-President, Major Jack Maurer, Secretary-Treasurer, and Lieutenant Lawrence Julihn, Sergeant-at-Arms. For the first time in the club's history, a Regimental Ball was given. It proved to be a social and financial success. The organization has had the privilege and honor for the past four years to enjoy the membership of the Colonel of the Brigade. This year the members determined by resolution to wear their uniforms four days out of the week, leaving Friday and Saturday for cleaning and pressing in preparation for a dance or the coming week. In March this practice was suspended on account of the coming competitions. For myself is was certainly a pleasure for me to be privileged to wear regularly such a handsome uniform on non-drill days. Many ofiicers do not seem to appreciate the value of the cadet uniform until they have graduated. Frequently, former ofii- cers visit the cadets at drill and other times, and they all express their desire to be in the ranks again, especially as an ofiicer. The club sincerely hopes that the men who fill our positions next year will realize the sig- nificance of the organization, and enjoy the membership in it as much as We have. In closing, we thank the non-coms and privates for their loyal support to the regiment, Major Donovan for his untiring efforts, and the school for its willing cooperation.

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The Saber Clluh of Moliinley High School By Captain Kennedy Irelan, H. S. C. HE SABER CLUB of the McKinley High School includes all the ofhcers of the Second Regiment in good standing. As the social organization of the oHicers of the Regiment, it has handled all matters pertaining to the regi- ment, not purely military. Among the many social functions sponsored by this club was the A'Black Cat Dance on Friday the thirteenth of December, and another Regimental Dance the fourth of April. The club gave a closed dance at the end of the cadet year for the alumni and active officers of the Second Regiment, in accordance with the custom established last year. A hike at the home of Major Gibbs'was another function enjoyed by the club. The Club also had charge of the Annual Cadet Night on May 3, which in addition to the manual of arms competitions, in- cluded a number of dramatic and musical skits which were enthusiastically received. The Saber Club of this year has carried out the work started by the club of last year: namely, the forming of the Cheverons Club, composed of the non-commissioned officers of the Second Regiment with First Sergeant Irving Schuyler as president. The officers of the Saber Club are as follows: President: Captain Kennedy Irelan. Viceepresidentz Major Howard Larcombe. Secretary: Lieut. Col. Enlow Carter. Treasurer: Major Edward Gibbs. Sergeant-at-Arms: Captain Charles Turner. Compliments of GEORGE HYMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY l32l