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

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1 f. i-'Iii XVINNING BAND. 1930. CENTRAL. IN PERMANENT POSSESSION OF CUP I-'rtmt Row tl.eft to Rightl-Second Lieutenant Wiseman. Captain Bogikes. Private Turner. First Lieutenant Roop. Brigade Drum Major Edwards, Second Row 1Left to Rightl-Private Maciulla. Sergeant Ciordon. Private Heiss. Private Meeks, Sergeant Cook, Private Bittenbender. Thirtl Row ll.eft to Right!-Private Bixby. Private Snyder, Private Cook. Private Bittner, Corporal Crawford, Private Walker. Ifourlh Row 1l.eft to Right!-Private Gorewitz. Private Schaffner, Captain Vvlatkins. Sergeant A. King, Sergeant VJ. King. Private Powers, The Chevron Cllulb By Staff Sergeant Daniel Davis, H. S. C. H12 Chevron Club was first called to order by the present Sergeant-at-Arms. Staff Sergeant Daniel Davis, on November 21. 1930. duties which interfered with his duties as secre- tary. Sergeant Graham resigned and Corporal Robert Booth, Co. D. was elected to take over Its purpose was to weld the non-commis- sioned oflicers of the First Regiment closer to- gether and to bring closer cooperation between the commissioned and non-commissioned officers of the First Regiment. The club at its organization consisted of 104 members. The membership now consists of 114 members. All non-commissioned officers when appointed. automatically become mem- bers of the Chevron Club. The following officers were elected: Presi- dent, Staff Sergeant. now Brigade Technical Sergeant McLain Wilson: Vice-President, Ser- geant Kenneth Mannakkee. Co. B: Treasurer, Sergeant Freeman Slye. Co. B: Secretary. Ser- geant John Graham, Co. C: Sergeant-at-Arms, Staff Sergeant Daniel Davis. Due to other 1111 the secretarial duties. Though the club did not make much of a start this year, what duties they were called up- on to do they did well. Members acted as ushers for the schoo1's Fall Opera and Spring Play. Brigade Technical Sergeant Charters and Staff Sergeant Davis acted as attendant in the First Regiment Candy Department. the profits of which went to pay for the new sabers the officers have just recently received. All in all, looking back. we estimate that we have made a worthy start and we therefore ex- pect the Central Chevron Club of 1931-1932 to go to unexpected heights of achievement. We shall expect them to cling all the time to Cen- tral's motto: Tenax Propositif' meaning as any student of Latin knows. Steadfast of Purpose,

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Life at Cadet Camp, 1930 By Captain Joshua H. Skinner, Adjutant, Second Regiment HROUGH the courtesy of the District Na- tional Guard, Camp Simms was obtained for the use of the High School Cadets, Camp Simms is located in Congress Heights, D. C. It is on a large tract of Government land which is equipped with a rifle range for the use of small arms. The camp has been authorized for use by the High School Cadets for a number of years in the past as a summer camp. The army officers assigned as military instructors in the various high schools are present at camp in the summer as supervisors, and they enjoy the va- cation as much as the boys do. The camp is run at the smallest possible cost to the boys so that as many as possible may be able to attend. The length of the camp session last summer was three weeks, lasting from June 27 to July 19. Besides the rifle range, the camp property con- sists of the guard house, barracks, officers quar- ters and headquarters oiiice, supply building, kitchen and mess hall, shower rooms and a swimming pool. The arrival of the boys on the iirst day lasted from early morning to late at night. Some af- ter registering and securing a bunk among their friends inthe barracks, got out their baseball equipment and started playing ball. During the rest of that day and the next, which was Sun- day. the boys were making new friends and accustoming themselves to the camp. On Monday morning the boys were organized into two companies by the Cadet officers of the past year who were at camp. One company was made up of Tech and Eastern boys and the other of boys from Central, Western and Business. The regular daily program started at 6.45 A. M. with setting-up exercises. Shortly after- wards breakfast was served. After breakfast the barracks were cleaned up and put in order for inspection by the camp commander. Starting about 8 o'clock there were two forty-tive min- ute drill periods with a fifteen minute interval between. When the drill periods ended, the boys attended two forty-five minute lecture periods, in which one of the camp instructors spoke on the handling and management of men and of a company, behavior in private and mili- tary life, and how to take care of ourselves. Fol- lowing the lecture periods, there was iust a short time in which to prepare for the mid-day meal. This was probably the best meal of the whole day, especially after working so hard in the morning. We had the rest of the day to our- selves to play ball, read, sleep, or for anything else we wished to do, except for fatigue duty which came at one o'clock and lasted about lif- teen minutes. The main attraction of the after- noon was the swimming pool. About two o'clock everyone would head for the pool, and what a swell time they would have. At five o'clock a bugle call was sounded, thereby end- ing swimming and all other forms of recreation. The boys would then dress for dinner. In the evening the uniform was required, but without the coat. A few minutes after dinner Retreat was sounded and the flag lowered. Shortly afterwards the Old Guard was relieved by the New Guard, and then we could do as we pleased until nine-thirty when Taps was blown and and everyone was to be in bed and asleep. Really no one ever went to sleep until ten-thirty, and what a racket would be going on in the mean- time. Night guard duty had its fun also. All pros- pective officers had a chance to be either the Oflicer of the Day, or the Oiiicer of the Guard. The privates of the guard were as- signed their posts and duties, and had to walk their posts throughout the night on shifts. Storm or no storm, the guard had to be on duty, and once in a while those on duty got a good soaking. We also played several war games, not on maps, but on the terrain around camp which seemed to be made for just that purpose. One or two games were played at night and one was played in the daytime. They were a great deal of fun and afforded much amusement. Usually the two companies played against the instructors. The boys at camp celebrated the Fourth of July as the rest of the nation was doing, but in a different form. In the morning there were Manual of Arms and Saber Manual com- petitions. Throughout the afternoon there were field events and swimming events. While one is at camp, he feels that he is do- ing a lot of hard work for a vacation, but the fun really balances what work there is. Anyone who was there always looks back on his stay at camp with the pleasantest of memories. It will be a treasure which he will keep forever. and will have the greatest of pleasures in review- ing his camp activities with some former Cadet pal who was at camp with him. l10l

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The Citizens' Training Camps By Lieutenant Henry P. Bragg, W. H. S -- MID cries of What for? and Fire Drill ' boys of the C. M. T. C. fall out for the nrst reveille on July 3d. From all parts of the coun- try these fellows gather each year to p-articipate in the training, comradeship and respect for constituted authority, the benefits of which last throughout life. On the first day there is nothing to do but hang around to receive supplies and be assigned to companies. But when the first rays of sun- light pierce the darkness on July 3d, rookies are aroused, the snores shaking the lofty rafters. They clumsily start to work with the custom- ary breaks of first year men. After the first morning drill they cheer lustily for chow . By the end of the week the new soldiers have become accustomed to the new routine of camp life, and begin to take pride in their work. Every morning the C. M. T. C. march out to the parade ground for drill and exercise. Drill takes place between 7:30 and 12. The flrst instruction periods are taken up with military courtesy. This is followed in the remainder of the month with manual of arms, drill move- ments, tent pitching, and some extended order. After dinner the boys find amusement and recre- ation in the facilities at the disposal of camp personnel. On week-ends the gang find much to do in visiting the surrounding cities of Newport News, Norfolk, Hampton, and other places of historical as well as local interest. Overnight passes are issued to men who have permission from home. The C. M. T. C. are always treated ' ....4.. A' courteously when visiting outside of Fort Eustis. Movies, swimming, athletics, and other activi- ties are offered to the boys in camp who do not wish to journey elsewhere. Each day there is a Regimental or Battalion parade in which ribbons are given to the com- panies who make the best appearance. The rib- bon is tied to the company guidon and there is much rivalry among the companies to see who gets the greatest number of ribbons before camp closes. Parents' day is also a scene of much activity and live interest for parents as well as their sons. Machine gun drill for Reds, Whites and Blues are of much envy to the new men. Also there are contests for prize Basic, Red, White and Blue as well as athletic awards.. These awards are made at a special ceremony. The rifle range is also a place of great interest. From July 2 until the last day, the C. M. T. C. en- joy themselves. The food is swell and the reg- ular activity is beneficial when we return home. So fellows, come with us, we are always glad to have new comrades and enjoy good times together. We hope all that can will at- tend and uphold the fine record and tradition which will always be a symbol of the C. M. T. C. Your pleasant memories of camp will furnish the inspiration to guide you in the future as patriotic American citizens. Let's go! The 1931 C. M. T. C. welcomes you. Spend 30 days of enjoyment and fun. Boost the C. M. T. C.! l12l