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£ £ £} £ £ Historical I N the year 1879, Edward Wyman, LL.D., who had been for many years recognized as a leading educator in the city of St. Louis, purchased the historic estate in Alton known as Bostwick Place, and, after making extensive alterations and improvements, opened a home school for boys under the name of Wyman Institute. This institution was conducted with gratifying success by the founder until his death in 1888, at which time Albert M. Jackson, who had been for several years one of Dr. Wyman’s assistants, was installed as Principal. Early in 1892 a change in ownership occurred. The institution was then incorporated as the Western Military Academy, and the school was given a distinctively military character, both State and National recog- nition being secured. Handsome new buildings were erected, nearly doubling the capacity of the school, and all its appointments and appliances were modern- ized. Colonel Albert M. Jackson and Lieutenant Colonel George 1). Eaton continued in their respective positions as Principal and Assistant Principal until 1896, when, by purchase, they acquired the ownership of the property. I ' nder this arrangement the Western Military Academy enjoyed twenty-three years of prosperous life and steady growth. The remarkably successful administration of Colonel A. M. Jackson as Superintendent was brought to a close by his death, March 27, 1919, following several years of failing health, and his interest in the property passed to his son, Major Ralph L. Jackson. Colonel George D. Eaton succeeded to the position of Superintendent, and Major R. L. Jackson to that of Principal. Both these men are well qualified for their responsible positions, by ability, training, and experience. Colonel Eaton has been connected with the school since 1889; and since 1896 he has been an officer, performing the duties of acting Superintendent during the last years of Colonel Jackson’s illness. Ilis experience thus ac- quired, together with his personal observation and study of the problems of schools of this class, has given him a grasp of progressive educational methods which is of great value in maintaining the high standards of the Academy. Major Jackson is excellently fitted for the position he occupies; having creditably completed the full course of six years in the Western Military Academy, he supplemented this with two years in Shurtleff College, and three years at Princeton University, where he graduated in 1911. He has been actively connected with the school since the fall of 1911. Page Six 6 Q.
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In February, 1903, t he two principal buildings were destroyed by fire, fortunately without personal injury to any of the cadets. The corps was dis- banded, and the work of reconstruction on a permanent and enlarged basis was immediately begun. On September 23, 1903, with three buildings complete, and with all of its one hundred and fifteen places filled, the Academy began its twenty-fifth annual session. At the opening of the next year, three additional buildings had been completed and excellent accommodations for one hundred and fifty cadets had been provided. As the Academy for several years had been comfortably filled to its capacity, it seemed best, during the school year of 1911 and 1912, to meet a very urgent demand for additional places by making temporary arrangements which provided places for 175 cadets. The increased capacity was immediately taxed and, after due consideration, it was decided, in the spring of 1912, to erect such buildings as would increase the capacity to 275. This made necessary the construction of three important buildings; namely, Barracks “D,” an addition to the Administration Building and an addition to the Drill Hall. The school and hoarding facilities have been adequate for the enrollment but it has been impossible to house all cadets in the regular Barracks. In order to take care of the increased number the authorities have provided “outlying barracks’’ near the school. The following have been occupied for several years and are the scene of many fond memories. “E”, “F”, “F Annex”, “G” and “II”. These five buildings have served their purpose well, but is felt that it will he to the best interests of Western to have all cadets in regular bar- racks. With this goal in mind, plans have been made for a larger and finer dor mitory to be known as “E” and to be placed in line with the other barracks. We hope to see some progress on the new building by June. All friends of the school are deeply interested in this latest forward step in the ever increasing progress of Western. Page Seven
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