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

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THE FACULTY MILITARY INSTRUCTOR By MAJOR WILLIAM E. BARKMAN, FA-RES. Military Instructor, McKinley High School . HE instructional force of the military department is composed of the Professor of Military Science and Tactics and eight military instructors,- one for each school-one of whom, in addition to his other duties, is designated as assistant to the PMSST. These military instructors are regularly appointed members of the faculties of their respective schools, having met the necessary qualification requirements and having passed successfully the prescribed examinations for teachers in one or more of the major academic fields. All have classes in some department of instruction other than the military. Assignment as a military instructor is based upon the training and experience of the individual and upon something else which is even more important-his interest in the work. ' The military instructor is charged with the organization, administration, and training of the cadet unit at his own school. In this he is responsible directly to the principal. At the beginning of each school year, he must select the oiiicers and non-commissioned officers who will command and train the subordinate units. This is one of his most important duties, because, upon the wise selection of cadet leaders will depend the success of the year's training program. As credit toward graduation is given for cadet work, the keeping of accurate records assumes major importance. Machinery is set up whereby certain cadets are assigned the duty of maintaining such records, hut the final responsibility rests with the military instructor. Military training, of course, constitutes the most important phase of the work. All drilling and most of the classroom instructional work is done after school hours. Drill regulations must be interpreted, ceremonies must be rehearsed and explained on the blackboard, questions must be answered, cadet instructors must be trained to command, all before the actual training of the companies takes place. Plans must be made and carefully checked for all competitions and other public appearances. The great size of the cadet corps presents transportation and traffic problems and necessitates proper coordination and exact timing. This work cannot be accomplished without the expenditure of considerable time and effort on the part of the military instructors. Constant study of the regulations is necessary to keep in touch with important details of training. War Department changes in drill and tactics require interpretation and perhaps the revision of cadet drill and methods. ln order that procedures may be uniform throughout the entire brigade, frequent conferences of the instructors are held. At these meetings plans for coming drills and ceremonies are discussed, uniform interpretations of drill regulations are agreed upon, problems arising in the various units are presented and solutions suggested and adopted. These instructors' conferences are conducted in the spirit of cooperation and mutual helpfulness. Valuable information and suggestions are offered, to be shared by all for the good of the brigade as a whole. Differences of opinion and criticisms are stated openly and settled amicably so that no discontent nor discord may be allowed to mar the efficiency of the work. lt is not to be contended, nor would it be desired, that the military instructors remain strictly neutral at the time of the annual competitions. Each wants his own unit to win success, and each gives his best efforts to that end. But the military instructors are not in competition with each other for flags, or cups, or medals. They are a group of interested men working as a group for the development of young American manhood. Fifly-nine

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THE SECOND REGIMENT McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL By LT. COL. JOHN W. FONDAHL, H. S. C. S THIS cadet year comes to an end, the officers of the Second Regiment look back upon their years in the corps with the satisfaction of knowing that, regardless of the awaids which they have received, they have attained the maxi- mum benelits from their training. They have become outstanding citizens in the school and the community, they have developed their leadership ability, and they have improved their character. ln all, they have achieved, as far as possible, the ultimate aims of the Cadet Corps. The regiment was characterized this 'ear b the excellent coo Jeration and com- me l Y l panionship among the olllcers and among the men. This spirit prevailed during this drills during the various schools and during the Saber and Chevrons Clubs meelinffs. 9 F 7 P P The Saber Club dances were the schoolis social highlights of the year. They were very well attended and were complimented by all for the excellent style in which they were put over. Financially successful, the dances furnished money to make contribu- tions to several school organizations, to present the school with a set of flags, and to sponsor an entertaining Cadet Night program. Col. Barkman was responsible more than any one person for the advancement of the regiment towards its present state. He has given all of the time possible in helping the ollicers perfect their units for the yearis competitions. Miss Hart, Miss Kingsley, and Mr. Krehbiel, as members of the faculty committee, have often aided us. We thank them all. l wish to thank every member of my staff for the faithful execution of his duties and for his willingness to cooperate with me. To the two majors and their staffs this appreciation is also extended. Every sergeant, corporal, and private is to be complimented on the part he has played in developing our regiment. Each one is responsible for a small and necessary part of the whole. This yearis ofhcers only wish that all of the future olhcers of the Second Regiment may enjoy their commissions as 111uch and profit by them as much as we have during this past year. COLUMBIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL PU H L'S -XETAT-C3353 FORM ERLY SCHADMANN'S Over thirty years' experience in preparing successful candi- dates for West Point and Annapolis. Consistently high record in winning' Presidential, Congressional Competitive and Naval Reserve appointments. No additional tuition fee for SUMMER COURSE BEGINNING AUGUST 1 An: CONDITIONED CLASS RooMs, STUDY HALL Kz DINING ROOMS 1445 RHODE ISLAND AVE. N. W. Paul Wi. Puhl. Principal Phono: Nllrtll 7781 Nifty-one