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

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Extended order drill was introduced to make military training more realistic and practicable. 1920-Military Map Problems competitions were introduced to stimulate interest in military tactics. The membership of the Cadet Corps had increased to a total of 1350 men, who were distributed through 23 companies. Un May 5, the Cadet Corps marched in the National Army Essay contest parade and was complimented by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker upon its fine appearance. 'l92'l-Brigade Rifle Team was organized by Walter R. Stokes, who had been Captain of Company B in 1917. A medical unit was organized by Dr. Yater, but this unit was discontinued a few years later. Lieutenant Colonel Wallace M. Craigie became the Professor of Military Science and Tactics. Captain A. C. Strecker and Captain Johnson were appointed his assistants. On March 4-, the entire Cadet Corps acted as guard of Honor for President Harding at his inauguration. 1922-The Third Regiment, consisting of Western, Eastern, and Business High Schools, and the Junior High Schools, was organized. The annual Non-Commissioned Officers Competition was established to determine the best sergeant in the brigade each year. The Cadet Band was organized in two divisions. The black leather Sam Browne belt was adopted. A summer camp was formed at Camp Simms where boys could further their cadet training. A cadet court, composed of the highest ranking officers, was introduced to try all infractions of the rules and regulations. Major B. O. Kennedy and Captain A. J. O'Keefe became assistant instructors. 1923-The Regimental Competition was introduced, and being successful, was continued. The Brigade was presented with its first Brigade colors. 1925-Major John S. Donovan, U. S. Army, was transferred from the Third to thc First Regiment, and Major Raymond C. Payne filled his place at the Third Regiment. Junior High School Drill was discontinued. 'I926-The modern, comfortable lapel-collared uniform was introduced and the high stiff uniform collars were discarded. Captain David Van Pelt became the military instructor of the Second Regiment. 1928-Captain Van Pelt died after two years of conscientious service. 1929-Selected companies marched in President Hooverls Inaugural Parade. 1931-Colonel Maish became ill and was replaced by Lieutenant Colonel Frank Moorman. Colonel Maish died in the fall of this year after eight years of faithful service with the Cadet Corps. Captain Robert W. Norton was assigned to duty at Eastern High School, replacing Major Payne, who was transferred to Western. 1932-The Cadet Corps participated in many ceremonies celebrating the George Washington Bicentennial. Among these was the Army Day Parade. Participation in the Army Day Parade is now an annual function of the Corps, and to the many duties of the Brigade Commander has been added that of mounted aid to the marshal of the R. 0. T. C. units. 1933-The National Economy Act dealt a severe blow to the cadets when it eliminated the salaries of the Military Instructors. Apparently doomed, the Cadet Corps survived, when Colonel Craigie volunteered to serve as Professor of Military Science and Tactics without remuneration. Lieutenant Paul Doerr was appointed Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics. 1936-A battalion was organized at the new Woodrow Wilson High School. The battalion formed a part of the Fourth Regiment and was instructed by the late Lieu- tenant Joseph Murphy. fSee History , page 541 Nine

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EXCERPTS FROM THE HISTORY OF THE CADET CORPS WASHINGTON PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL Brought up to date by COLONEL DAVID A. RHODES, H. S. C. 1882--The Washington High School Cadet Corps was organized when two com- panies of 50 men each were formed at Central High School. Since only fifty Austrian rifles had been issued, the two companies used them alternately. George Israel, a Central High School teacher, instructed the companies. Later, Captain Burton R. Ross, who became Lieutenant Colonel of the District Militia, was formally appointed the first instructor of the Cadet Corps. 1883-The corps made its first public appearance in the parade of the Grand Army of the Republic. 1885-The cadets marched in the inaugural parade of President Cleveland and were present at the dedication of the Washington Monument. 1888-First Competitive Drill was held. Company A of Central High School won first place. 1890-Four new companies were added to the Cadet Corps with the opening of four new schools in September of this year: Business, now Roosevelt, Eastern, Mckin- ley and Western. 1893-The first Colonel was appointed. This honor was bestowed upon Luther Reichelderfer, now Dr. Reichelderfer, an ex-Commissioner of the District of Columbia. 1895-The Allison Nailor Medal was presented to the High School Cadets by Mr. Allison Nailor. The purpose of the medal is 'fTo stimulate a higher degree of pro- ficiency and skill in Military knowledge .... 1913-Colonel Ross, who had discharged his duties efficiently for twenty years and had won the respect and admiration of everyone associated with the Corps, died. Major McCathran was appointed to the position vacated by the death of Colonel Ross. 1914-The late Stephen E. Kramer, Assistant Superintendent of the public schools, originated the idea of holding an annual ceremony to present Commissions to the cadet officers. His purpose was to create a feeling of unity among the cadets. The first presentation was made by Brigadier General E. M. Weaver, U. S. Army. The ceremony has been continued and is now observed at each school every Spring. 1916-Major McCathran was called to the Mexican border for service. For a year the cadets were without an ofhcial Military Instructor. Major E. Z. Steever, U. S. Army, then a lieutenant. voluntarily gave the cadets elementary training in military science. Lieutenant N. B. Briscoe was appointed by the War Department to succeed Major McCathran. When war was declared with Germany Lieutenant Briscoe was assigned to other duties. His assistant, the former Cadet Colonel Wallace M. Yater, was pro- moted to instructor and Cadet Major Worth Shoults became Assistant Military Instructor. 1917-Cadet Corps was first organized as a brigade under the direction of Lieu- tenant Briscoe. The first ofhcial program of the Competitive Drill was published. It consisted of only twenty pages and contained the personnel of the brigade and the pictures of the officers. Miss Rebecca E. Shanley, teacher of English, who originated the idea of a cadet year book, founded in 1917 the year book we now know as the Adjulfml. Under Miss Shanley's direction the magazine has developed from a program into an ofiicial record of the history and regulations of the Cadet Corps. During the World War the cadets received numerous certificates from the War Department for service rendered in assisting the Registration for the Selective Draft. Many cadets joined the national forces and participated in actual combat. We are justly proud of the fine precedent set by members of the corps in such a crisis. 1918-Cadet Major Shoults was promoted to the position of Military Instructor. 1919-Lieutenant Richard R. Day, U. S. M. C., was appointed Military Instructor when Major Shoults resigned. Eight

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DR, CHESTER W. HOLMES .flssfslanl Szlperirzlendent of Public Schools in Charge of Caflels