DELGADO SELECTED FOR LEGION OF VALOR'S BRONZE CROSS

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CADET MAJOR CHARLES DELGADO

THE KABLEGRAM Vol. 53

Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, Virginia Saturday, October 11, 1969 No. 1

Fifth SMA Cadet to Win Award The National Adjutant, Legion of Valor of the United

States, and the Commanding General of the First U.S. Army, Fort Meade, Maryland has advised Colonel R. L. Richters, SAI, that Cadet Major Charles Delgado was selected to receive the Legion of Valor's Bronze Cross Award. He will be receiving the award from the First U.S. Army.

Selected by SMA last year as a candidate for the award, Charles was in competition with cadets from fifteen other mili- tary institutions. These schools have a cadet enrollment of well over 4500 students.

To receive the award a cadet must be in the upper fourth of his ROTC class; in the upper fourth of his academic class; and be recommended by the SAI, Super- intendent, Headmaster, and Com- mandant.

This award is given to one cadet in each of the Army areas in the United States. SMA is in the First U.S. Army area stretching from Maine to Kentucky, with sixteen Military Schools involved. The award was established to encour- age both military and scholastic excellence, as well as to promote leadership. It is generally con- sidered to be the highest and most difficult award available to an ROTC Cadet.

Major Delgado is the fifth SMA cadet to receive the award. The others were S. James Adkins, First Captain, 62-63; Jeffery P. May- feild, First Captain, 63-64; Alan •Worsky, Brigade Executive Officer, 64-65; and Everette L. Doffermyer, Jr., First Captain, 65-66.

The presentation on November 11.

made

Cadets Nunn and Anderson sign in new cadets.

110th SMA Session Begins The 110th session of Staunton Military Academy opened

on the 9th and 10th with the return of the corps to school. Key cadets had returned almost a week earlier to help in the opening of school. The varsity football team had also returned early on the 2nd of September for conditioning and practice.

The first week of school was spent in drill, drill, and more drill all of which only confused new cadets and bored the old boys. Friday and Saturday dry run classes were conducted, and on the following Monday the corps got down to the real business of the school: education. This year we'll have more chicken in the salad with a more efficient guard system.

There are 333 old boys this year, which is more than ever before in the history of the school. The number of new boys is 109 less than the old boys which brings the total strength of the corps at 557 cadets.

As for the future of the corps, this year promises, as Col. Cleve- land stated, "to be as good or bet- ter than last year's." He went on to say that: "This year's corps is a very fine group; enthusiastic, good attitude, courteous, coopera-

tive, and trying to do a good job." Much of this enthusiastic school support was shown at our first home football game of this year which was optional and 2/3rds of the corps showed up in the rain to witness the hard fought loss to Columbia Prep.

"A" Co. returned with Honor Company for the month of May 1969. "C" Co. took the privileges for the month of October, since

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'69-70 Howie Rifles Appointed The Howie Rifles, SMA's drill team, has formed for what

appears to be another very good year. The Howie's, an honor- ary organization, is extremely selective. Membership is re- stricted to 75 cadets, each of whom has served at least one year in the corps of cadets. Selection is made prior to the autumn session of the academy by personnel of the Military Department. Factors determining selection include conduct, military training grades, academic standing, and leadership ability.

The Howie Rifle Honor Society was established at the Academy in the Spring of '45 to perpetuate the ideals, leader- ship and courage, exemplified by Major Thomas D. Howie, a former instructor, at the Academy. Major Howie, 116th In- fantry, 29th Division, was killed on the field of battle July 17, 1944, while leading his men in the attack on St. Lo, France.

The Thomas Howie Memorial Armory, opened in 1956, currently serves three companies of the 29th Infantry Division; Company "B", Hqs. 29th Inf.. Hqs. 2nd. Brigade.

Members of the Howie Rifles for the year 1969-70 include: Heinz, James J.; Commander; Delgado, Carles, Drillmaster; Gorman, Kevin K., Drillmaster; Sproul, Arch A., Drillmaster; Stathis, Louie C, Squadleader; Johnson, Kim H., Squadleader; Edwards, Rick G., Squadleader; Mitchell, Ronald F., Squadleader; Deustch, Donald A., Jr., Guidon Bearer.

Other members are: Anderson, Victor A.; Blank, David F.; Comp- ton, Paul B.; Dickson, Charles H. V.; Huntley, William E.; Killeffer, Robert A., Jr.; Lesser, Mathew S.; Mlynko, Walter E.; Moysaenko, Leo; Oden, Ray L.; Pavalkis, Frank J. Ill; Robertson, Gregory P.; Scott, C. Langdon; Stewart, Francis J.; Allen, Michael P.; Arnold, Roger A.; Blackburn, Randle R.; Brigham, Thomas H., Jr.; Carhart, Richard T., Cum- mings, T. Davis; Delisle, Michael A.; Dickey, John D.; Georges, Peter T.; Grissinger, J. Jeffery;

Hanson, Christopher A.; Hawes, Michael C; Holstein, James H II; Jensen, John R.; Kalageros, John I.; Kesicke, Eugene W.; McCoy, Eric R.; Mihalek, Thomas C; Pauly, Richard T.; Price, Paul M.; Rushton, Richard T.; Shehee, C. Edward, Jr.; Taylor, John R.; Thomson, Robert Q.; Trippeer,

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Seven Seek

Appointments In the United States there are

'approximately forty military schools designated as "Honor Schools". These are the schools that have shown outstanding per- formance in ROTC and education- al curriculum. S.M.A. is one of these.

Each year the students of Honor Schools are offered appointments to the three service academies. There are seven cadets at S.M.A. applying for these nominations. Wishing to attend the Naval Acad- emy is Lt. Steve Crane and Paul Trudaeo. Wishing to attend West Point is Major Charles Delgado, Lt. Ron Mitchell, Lt. Sandy Sproul and Don Conover.

The candidates must meet cer- tain requirements: (1) The school must certify that each candidate has been a member of the R.O.T.C. program for not less than two years; (2) The student must be in the top third of the class; (3) The student must meet the entrance qualifications for the respective schools.

Each school nominates three can- didates. From these the Secretary from the Navy appoints ten Honor School graduates. o

Reduction Board

Established The Military Department of

SMA has established, for its sec- ond year, the Reduction Board. The essential purpose of the com- mittee is to consider the cases of Cadet Officers and N.C.O.'s recom- mended for reduction because of inefficiency. The entire board is made up of seven Cadet officers.

The members of the Reduction Board this year are Lt. Col. Jim Heinz, president; Lt. Arch Sproul, recorder; Major Charles Delgado; Major Kevin Gorman; Lt. Mat- thew Lesser; Lt. Frank Pavalkis; and Lt. Louis Stathis, members.

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THE KABLEGRAM STAFF

Gregory P. Robertson Editor in Chief John S. Daniels Managing Editor Donald A. Deutsch, Jr News Editor Charles Delgado Feature Editor Louis Stathis Sports Editor John Kaczmarczyk Circulation Manager D. J. Williams Typing Manager Lt. Pendergraft Advisor

NEWS Johnston, M.; Mlynko, W.; Page, L.; Price, P. Ruthe. L.

FEATURES Windley, D.; Ellis, S.; Arnold, R.; Tolbert, J.; Hayes, L. Thomas, R.; Hartwell, W.; Cru, G.

SPORTS Heinz, J.; Gorman, K.; Auerbach, R.; Green, D.; Lesser, M. Cahill, T.; Pavalkis, F.

TYPING Anderson, M.; Anderson, V.; Carlson, T.; Conover, D.; Johns- ton, C.; Pauly, R.

The Top Brass: Lt. Col. J. J. Heinz talks to Lts. Sproul and Pavalkis.

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WHO IS RIGHT? The Old Establishment, the New Establishment, the

Society; three different names for groups of orthodox means. All grouped together to suppress the radicals and the ex- tremists; yet, all three disagreeing on the main issues of today.

These groups can be heard condemning the Peace groups, then speaking out against the government for the Vietnamese war. Also, they can be heard fighting against present Revolu- tionary causes; using much the same arguments heard in Great Britian in 1776.

Officials have said that it is the Hippies, Yippies, and other (as they are sometimes referred to) kooks; that are causing the riots and leading the violent revolutionary move- ments. It has been said that wherever these groups of youth get together there is trouble. Proof is given as "Berkeley" and "Chicago". Nothing is said about Woodstock, which was the largest gathering of youth in the Western World. At Woodstock there was little violence and no deaths by violent means.

The Establishment has said that change is needed, but does not honor the changes offered by the youth groups. The Revolutionists say change must come now but give no alterna- tive to the present system.

Col. Dey Addresses Corps (Editor's Note: The following speech was given by Col. Dey at an assembly on Wednesday, September 24, 1969, to the Corps of Cadets.)

The 1969-70 school year already begun is the Academy's 110th Session. This is commendable longevity and evidence of meaningful service. However, of far greater significance is that it offers you young men of the now generation the op- portunity to grow, to broaden, and to mature. As we get underway, it is natural that many of you experience mixed emotions. These will adjust as you address yourselves to your responsibilities. As you assume these responsibilities, it seems fitting to present observations which may possibly be of some value to you.

It almost an absurdity to say

So the question is asked, WHO IS RIGHT?

G.P.R.

Cotillion Club Announces Dance Schedule Oct. 24, 1969—Halloween Dance 8:30-12:00 Nov. 28, 1969—Thanksgiving Dance (Formal) 9:00-1:00 Dec. 13, 1969—Informal Hop 8:30-12:00 Jan. 24, 1970—Post Exam Hop 8:30-12:00 Feb. 27, 1970—Military Ball (Formal) 9-00-1-00 April 18, 1970—Sock Hop 8:30-12-00 May 29, 1970—Final Ball (Formal) 9:00-1 .-00 May 30, 1970—Varsity Dance 8:30-12:00

KABLEGRAM KUTIE

FELICIA HUFFMAN

Age 17

Staunton, Virginia

Friend of

Rick Edwards and

John Kalogeros

you are living in changing times — every generation has faced chang- ing times — without change there can he no progress. Actually, to- day is a strange paradox (contra- diction), so strange that the open- ing lines of one of Charles Dick- ens' books, "It was the best of times" and "It was the worst of times" seems more appropriate now than when he used it. Just think of the tremendous advances, many of which have been in your life- time. Among them are: The won- der drugs, the marvels of surgery, the great feats of science, the emergence of the Space Age with unbelievable exploration, with more to come. Then add the computer and the countless technological labor savers. On the other hand we are heavily involved in a com- plex war. We have internal strife and social disorder, we have near unimaginable crime, spiraling in- flation and prices, and near crush- ing taxation.

At a recent meeting of forty Nobel Prize winners along with other eminent scientists it was sug- gested that much of the current breakdown of values, morals, and ethics stems from inability to com- prehend the scientific complexities. This is compounded by a like in- ability to understand materialistic greed and avarice — material things being placed above humans and human needs.

The speaker must confess that this conflict is so complicated and so sensitive that he dares not at- tempt to elaborate. However, there are certain aspects of it which relate very strongly to your generation that we do want to mention. We choose to label them dangers rather than aspects. More- over, for clarity wc shall use al- literation. They are: doubt, drugs. drinks, and dropouts. There is a strong interrelation "4-Ds".

Doubt has origin in the dilemma of science versus humanity and the hypocracy of materialism versus human needs and justice. In the eyes of many idealistic youths values and ethics fade and even seem almost passe — this under- mines confidence in one's early les- sons in morals and religion. Frus- trations follow, some become com- pletely "hung-up". Some grope for replacement values; others, with-1

draw from society; and still others with no solution and no improve- ments group together with the avowed purpose of destroying our way of life. All these groups are small minorities, but they are can- cerous minorities.

Drugs These are insidious scourges and are feared by all thinking people. All of us have read and heard of the horrors and perils of pot, LSD, hippie, yippie, SDS, and psychedelia. Any partici- pation or indulgence may leave lasting psychological scars. For the weak of character drugs provide an escape from reality. It is a courageless, yes gutless, and al- most suicidal recourse. Drinks — the evils and pitfalls are known to all. Early use and excessive use are ruinous. Drink- has long provided escape from reality. Dropout is used in the figura- tive sense rather than the literal sense. A person may be in school or in any other phase of society and still be an utter dropout. He isn't pulling his weight, he isn't trying, he isn't accepting personal responsibility, he is a quitter, he withdraws from society although physically present. The growing willingness to quit is alarming.

In mature judgment the "4-Ds" are dreaded dangers!

Digressing just a bit — all dis- cussions of today's problems in- variably include references to gaps — communication gap; credibil- ity gap; generation gap. The first, communication gap implies saying nothing or the ambiguity of double talk; the second, creditability gap is a sort of polite way of saying someone lied; the third, generation gap is almost ridiculous — it is used by adults because of lack of interest and by the young to cover frivolous behavior or to cover in- difference. This

LETTERS TO

THE EDITOR Dear Editor,

As everyone knows, cadet life is based on the company. You eat, sleep, play, and drill with your company. It makes for a good deal of spirit and pride, in trying to make it the best. There are 9 companies at SMA, but there is one company that has no together- ness. Members have individual jobs that must be done to make the school function properly. This company is Headquarters Com- pany. Foremost members are bri- gade and battalion staffs. These 11 cadet officers and NCO's are faced with a tough job in keeping the corps running smoothly. It's a dif- ficult job, but they try to do their best. The company itself consists of 4 detachments; Color Guard, Ordinance, Medical, and Signal Corps. Most people think that we have it easy, but they haven't spent hours carrying training aids to teachers, working on rifles, filling out forms in the infirmary, or tak- ing pictures. Sure, they have privi- leges, but remember, privileges come only through responsibility. This year, Lt. Stewert and 1st Sgt. Ray Oden will try and change the attitude of "easy life". So next time you're laying in your room, think of these people working. I'll bet you wouldn't want to be in their shoes!

Bob Thomas Ordinance Detachment

(jrentlemen,

This letter that I send to you is for one purpose only, to thank the many Cadets for the valuable time they spent in helping to get a petition started. As you know, it was formulated in order to bring soccer and wrestling into the school line of varsity sports. Therefore we extend our deepest thanks and our appreciation for everything which you have made possible for the Cadets of today, and those of tomorrow.

Mark R. Johnston

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gap once was these | bridged by Dad's application of

force to the appropriate spot — some similiar approach no doubt would still work.

Unquestionably you are saying, Why all this? What does this have to do with starting a school year at S.M.A.? We shall try to bridge this gap!

To begin with, S.M.A.'s philoso- phy is about as counter to the evils we have mentioned and today's permissiveness as can be. In every

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"Lords and the

Lady" Play S. M. A.'s annual "Rat Hop"

was held in the small gym on

October 27, 1969, with music from

"The Lords and the Lady." The

attendance was over 800, with the

girls coming from Stuart Hall,

Mary Baldwin, and Fairfax Hall.

No one was lonely because there

were 85 free girls from Fairfax.

Our congratulations are extended

to Capt. Bonfoey, who made it all

possible, and to Greg Robertson's

"A" Company boys, who did a

fine job of decorating.

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Movie Review

Hang 'Em High Clint Eastwood does a very fine

job in the movie, Hang 'Em High, as a man in search of revenge. An attempted hanging of Eastwood opens the movie. He was accused of stealing cattle and murdering the owner of the herd, yet East- wood is saved by a U.S. marshall. He later proves his innocence and is set free. He takes on a job as U.S. marshall in order to bring in his lynch party. He begins a love affair with a young woman in the town who is in search of the mur- derers of her previous husband. Another sub-plot concerns the hanging judge of the area, whom Eastwood considers derranged. In the end the men who tried to murder Eastwood are either killed or captured. Hang 'Em High was well-filmed, with an excellently written plot and good characteri- zation.

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A lil9 bit o' bull by Charles Delgado

In an effort to keep everyone up to what's happening, we publish rumors of late.

What's happening . . . Recently, by unanimous decision, Rick was voted Mr.

Popular at Fairfax . . . Notice how most fans of Stuart Hall have been confined

to visit other fans . . . By Christmas, Tommy will be heading home to visit a

new "friend" . . . The memoirs of Kim have turned another "paige" . . . Lewd's new affair was discovered after the dance behind

the laundry shack . . . Everyone was up because of Wease's exam . . . "O Loves of Isadora" or KJAG . . . Roses are blooming for Archie . . . "Grit" has finally arrived at S.M.A. . . . Events like this happen only at an institution such as

this. .. By this time, most everyone should be settled down and

quite aware of the differences between military and civilian life. It can prove to be both advantageous and disadvantage- ous at times. It all depends on the outlook one takes from the beginning. This is soemthing he will have to decide on his own without influence from another. Remember, if this is done, you can hold no one but yourself responsible for the course of events that occur.

Movie Review

The Good, The

Bad, The Ugly

Although a seemingly typical type "shoot em up" movie, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly is very deep. The plot concerns a hidden supply of Confederate gold during the Civil War. Clint Eastwood, the star of the picture, is the only living person who knows the location of the money. This very complicated plot begins to deepen with signs of human deterioration, such as greed, hatred, and love of warfare. During the course of the movie, more and more philosophies are brought out. An anti-war plot soon develops when Eastwood makes the state- ment, "What a waste of human lives, and all for nothing", during the battle scene. In the end, the symbolic bad and ugly ignore all of the death around them to satis- fy a deep greed for the money. The "bad guy" is shot and falls into an empty grave, and East- wood comes out the winner. All

and all, The Good, the Bad, and

the Ugly was a very good movie

and enjoyed by many who saw it.

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Nine Added To Faculty For 1969-1970 Session

This year 9 teachers joined S.M.A. faculty, along with a new member to the Military Department.

Capt. John W. Barclay from Copperhill, Tennessee, joins the English Department. He has done graduate work at the University of Florida.

Lt. Frank H. Breault is the new Science teacher in the lunior School, and he is also directs the Junior School's Athletic Program. Also in the Junior School Depart- ment is Lt. Breault, a 1969 Vir- ginia Military Institute graduate. He comes to SMA from Dover, Delaware.

Returning to SMA after three years on active duty as an officer in the U. S. Army is Capt. Joseph

Poetry Contest Announced The National High School Poetry Press has announced

the annual high school poetry competition. An invitation is extended to all students of Junior and Senior High School to submit manuscripts for consideration for possible inclusion in the annual Anthology of High School Poetry. Any student in Junior or Senior high school may submit as many manu- scripts as he wishes, on any subject, and on any form. Manu- scripts of twenty lines or less are preferred. They will be disqualified if student's home address is omitted or if the manuscript is on more than one sheet. They must be original, must be typed or written in ink, on a single page, and must on the same page include the following:

The verse entitled is my own personal effort.

Student's signature

Student's name

Home address

City State

School attended Address

Teacher's name

The closing date for submission of manuscripts is De- cember fifth. Mail Manuscripts to the National Poetry Press, 3210 Selby Avenue, Los Angeles 34, California.

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E. Bush. Capt. Bush is teaching Mathematics and is the Head Foot- ball Coach.

A new- member to the Modern Language Department is Lt. John C. Cates, Jr. of Durham, North Carolina. Lt. Cates is a 1969 grad- uate of the University of North Carolina and is teaching French. Fie is also assisting in intramurals.

An addition to the Science De- partment is Lt. George E. Low- man of Kaymar, Maryland. Lt. Lowman graduated from Bridge- water College in 1969. Lt. Low- man will be involved in intra- murals.

Lt. Michael P. Malone of Balti- more, Maryland, is a graduate of Towson State College, with gradu- ate work at Madison College. He will be teaching in the Science De- partment and participate in the In- tramural Program.

Coming to SMA from Fort De- fiance is Lt. Joseph A. Powell. Lt. Powell is a 1969 graduate of Bridgewater College and is teach- ing Mathematics in the Junior School. Lt. Powell is also the J. V. football Coach.

A new member to the Mathe- matics Department is Lt. .lames J. Weaver. Lt. Weaver holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Ohio State University. Also, he will coach the Varsity Swimming team.

Joining the English Department is Lt. Courtenay S. Welton, II from Richmond, Va. Lt. Welton is a 1969 Virginia Military Institute graduate. He will assist in intra- mural athletics.

Mrs. William H. Campbell of Staunton returns ot SMA as li- brarian.

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'69-70 HOWIE RIFLES (Continued from Page 1)

Robert E.; Wellons, Robert P.; Whitmer, Lynden D.; Witt, Stephen A.; Wollner, Frank P.;

Wong, Clifford T. J.; McConnell, R.; Norton, Larry S.; Brown, N. J.; Harris, B.; Curry, Barshis Darr; Barshis, David; Conover, R.; Lang- ley, Michael.

Sgt. Vincent C. Thacker

Joins Military Department Joining the Military Department this year is Sgt. First

Class Vincent C. Thacker. Sgt. Thacker retired from the Army in 1960, completing 20 years of active duty with a most impressive service record.

During World War II Sgt. Thacker served as platoon sergeant for the 25th Infantry Regiment in the Pacific. He was injured at Port Morsby, New Guieny and was hospitalized for 9 months with a broken back. After a full recov- ery, Sgt. Thacker returned to full active duty, and was transfered to Europe with the 36th Infantry Division. In 1945, he returned to the United States where he en- tered the Criminal Investigation Technical School in Carlyle, Penn- sylvania. Upon completion of the school he was assigned to Ft. Benning where he was assigned to Criminal Investigation.

After serving various other tours of duty with the Criminal Investi- gation Dept., Sgt. Thacker was assigned to V.M.I, as Sgt. Major of the ROTC program. He re- mained there until 1956 when he was reassigned to the Criminal In- vestigation division office at Fitz- simons Hospital in Denver, Colo. There Sgt. Thacker remained until his retirement in November, 1960.

While in the service, Sgt. Thacker was awarded the Bronze Star, the Army Commendation with oak leaf cluster, the Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, the Korean Service Medal with four campaign stars, the Good Conduct Medal with 3 clasp, the WWII Victory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal, and the Master Combat Infantryman's Badge.

Since his retirement from the Army, Sgt. Thacker has been in

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Sgt. Thacker is married and has one daughter. His residence is Route 1, Waynesboro. SMA is proud to have Sgt. Thacker on its staff in the Military Dept. and welcomes him. o

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VMSL Football Starts SMA-9, HMA -7

The 1969 edition of the SMA football squad rebounded against Hargrave after losing their opening two games. On September 20, Columbia Prep, from Washington, D. C. posted a 13-6 victory over the Hilltoppers in a game played in a driv- ing rainstorm. The only bright spot was an eighty yard kick- off return for a touchdown by halfback Fred Whitmore. An alert E. C. Glass squad took advantage of key Staunton mis- takes to down the Hilltoppers 27-14 in Lynchburg. The score was 20-0 as the half ended. SMA scored on a nine yard run by fullback Bob Kline to make the score 20-7.

E. C. Glass, using a ball control offense, pushed across another touchdown after Fred Whitmore scored on a S3 yard pass play from Kim McQuilken. The game ended with E. C. Glass on top 27-14. Last Saturday, the Hilltop- pers traveled to Hargrave where, in the last minute, they downed the quarterback for a safety to win 9-7. The Hilltoppers' only touch- down came when Kim McQuilken passed to Fred Whitmore for 45 yards. Tonight SMA hopes to continue its string of victories over AMA. o

Basketball Practice Starts

The varsity basketball team; under the coaching of Lt. Zerilla and Colonel Pandak, athletic direc- tor; started practice on September 20th. The team consists of 15 players. The brighter prospects of the team are Dave Strack, Joe Karns, and Jim Taormina. Vigor- ous practice and endless running will get the team in shape to meet such teams as Hargrave, Fork Union, Greenbrier, Massanutten, and others. The team consists mainly of Post Graduates, but sen- ior Stu Waddy and juniors Jim Lesser and Mark Larwence, and John Watson also make up the team. The coaches hope this year's team can be a repetition of last year's. o

110TH SMA SESSION

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they won Honor Company for the year 1968-1969. "A" Co. won Honor Company for the month of September. Though this rating does not go for Honor Company for the year, it shows "A" Co. is off to a good start.

In conclusion this year promises to be the best or one of the best years of Staunton Military Acad- emy's history. So let's try to make this promise come true!

"To be great is to be mis-

understood."

—Emerson

FRED WHITMORE

Athlete of the

Week

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Fred, who graduated from Bangor

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ganized football for ten years.

Fred's plans after graduation

consist of attending the Univer-

sity of Wyoming or East Struds-

burg University and Majoring in

Physical Education. Fred also says

he would like to play professional

football or coach high school foot-

ball some day.

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COL. DEY ADDRESSES

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way the Academy's purpose is to build rather than tear down.

First — adherence to the Acad- emy's Motto — Truth, Duty, Honor is a most worthy goal and has sound moral substance.

Second — academically we com- bine the best of the past with that which is good in the new. In pre- paring you for college we try to provide some understanding of to- day's problems and strengthen you for the search for solutions yet to be found.

Third — our system places ap- propriate emphasis upon discipline for all, something so lacking in to- day's permissiveness. As many of you have been told, applied dis- cipline is gradually transposed into self-discipline, without which we never mature. Success is the off- spring of discipline. You will not find a successful man anywhere be he doctor, lawyer, merchant, or chief, who is not well disciplined. Our nation needs disciplined peo- ple more than at any time in its history.

Earlier it was stated that S.M.A. offers excellent setting for proper and desirable development, but let's understand one thing — we are not so naive as to believe we approach perfection. We all know that academically we have "Four- D" students; we accept this if there is effort. Socially, we may have "Four-Ders" too. We hope not. However, if we do, we promise you one thing — their degeneration and degradation will be completed elsewhere. Unfortu- nately, two or three social "D" losers, notice it is loser, not winner, have departed already this year.

Now as we near the close, may we present some everyday thoughts. S.M.A. and the Com- munity of Staunton have become your home —■ this is where you now live and where you must live by the local ground rules. Actually they are no different than any- where else. They are realistic rules, and demand nothing more than gentlemanly conduct. They apply on the "Hill", in town, and wherever you go. Each of you represents all of us, but at the same time, you do not lose individ- ual identity. Thoughtless acts, rudeness, impoliteness reflect on all of us. Profanities, obscenities, any rowdiness reflect on your home and your family. Basically you have been entrusted with a great heritage handed down through generations (there have been no gaps). You must maintain it and as young men of ability and spirit you should want to feel that the Academy is hopefully better be- cause you are here.

Many of you shared in last year's excellent session — that pro- vides momentum — for nothing breeds success like success. Al- ready it seems responsibilities are well begun.

May we close with a prayerful wish for a successful year for each of you and for all of you.

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Athlete of the Week Pem Thomson was chosen as Athlete of the Week for

his great performance against Riverhead High School, Wilson Memorial, and Lee High School. He placed 1st against all three. Pem hails from Front Royal, Virginia and hopes that the cross country team will go undefeated.

Cross Country Starts; 4 Wins ■With four victories under their

belts, it seems that the only thing the opposition is going to see this year are ihe backs of Coach Bon- foey's Varsity Squad. The super squad's power lies in the one-two punch of Pem Thomson and co- captain Steve Reinhard. Pem does not want to be beat this season, since he, personally, has been un- defeated. In the Lee High and Wilson Memorial meet, Pem had broken the old home course second by five seconds, running it in 13 minutes and 6 seconds.

The old members of last year's squad came back a week early to get in shape for the gruelling 13 meet schedule, and the hopes are

high for an undefeated season. Be-

sides from Pen Thomson, co-

captain Steve Reinhard, co-captain Frank Pavalkis, and Bob Hutchin- son there is a lot of new talent on the team. They consist of John Scheel, third position runner, Mar- tin Morehouse, holding fourth, and Pen's little brother, Paul Thomson. All three are looking strong and have a good future ahead of them.

With hard work and victory their goal, Coach Bonfoey's Var- sity Squad is looking for a perfect, all win season.

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