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

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MII. JOHN PAUL COLLINS l'r1'r1ri1nal nf !l11r1q'nsI1'a High School

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ANAIIUSTIA

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THE THRILL THAT COMES ONCE IN A LIFETIME By MR. JOHN PAUL COLLINS Principal, 'Anacostia Junior-Senior High School ITH but two young companies representing our school, the awful moment during which the Adjutant paused before the Brigade just prior to facing right, or left, or proceeding down the center, might be called 'Llife's darkest moment . The historical ratio I6 -1 appeared to me to be very large odds. When the Adjutant proceeded straight ahead, they still looked pretty largeg when he failed to stop, they dwindled into significance. Surely,'7 I thought, it must be Company A. Company B has t,wo squads of ninth grade boys in the first platoon and it is their first time under firirl. lBut the njenmbers of Company B did not know the meaning of the word Bde-feat an tie rest is nstory. I have been twitted about my exuberance immediately following the award. In the joy ofljuchl ajiloccasion even a Principal has a right to climb up on a dug-out and wave is at. et very much as did Mr. Charles I-Iart, Princi mal of Eastern High School, many years ago while he and I were attending the Easfern-Central baseball game. I had a few days before been appointed Assistant Principal. When I exhorted the Eastern boys to greater effort in the early part of the game, Mr. Hart in his inimitable fashion said, Jack, be careful now, remember your dignity, you are the Assistant Principal of Eastern High School , whereupon I immediately retreated behind a very stern countenance. About three innings later, when the score was tied and while there was a double row of Eastern and Central teachers sitting right behind us. one of the boys in the Eastern club drove a ball into deep left center Held, which for a fast man should be a home run. By the time the boy reached third base, Mr. Hart-his hat gone and his hair awry-was wildly waving his arms, and I have no doubt but that his gesticulations aided the fast runner to beat the ball home and to break the tie. Needless to say both the double row of teachers and the Assistant Principal enjoyed Mr. Hart's demonstration of dignity more than the home run. I am sure everyone also enjoyed mine on Competitive Drill Day. In all probability, future companies representing Anacostia High School will win the Competitive Drill and I hope I have the pleasure of again seeing these victories, but no matter what victories may come to us in later years, I doubt that any one will carry with it the supreme joy of a g first'7 victory. EYES RIGHT By LIEUT. LESLIE P. PARMELE Military Instructor, Anacostia High School HE opening of school in September found many changes in the military organization of the school. Lieutenant Hill's capabilities became known to the War Depart- ment, and he was made an instructor at the Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. We wish to extend congratulations to Mr. Hill on his marriage to Miss King. Mr. Vasa was transferred to Calvin Coolidge. All we can say is what is our loss is the gain of the Army and the new Eighth Regiment. YVe wish them success in their new duties. Miss Grace King, who formerly took care of the records, has taken over the school treasuryg so we have an entirely new committee. Captain Manoly has taken over the band instructor's duties. Mr. Williamson has charge of the uni- formsg Miss Reardon has charge of records: and Mr. McCarthy has assisted with the Rifle Club. XVIII' the Organlzatimf of Badets in, Opto' l.nc1 1'. Lltislilc l'. I'AltItII'Il.l'I. lixu-ltrzs. bcr, we fotindua verydeerded increase ltl our j,i1i,,,,.!, 1,,,,,,.,,,.,m. tbee Eyes Right , page .-lnncnxliu Iliyh School Nincly-one