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Registration of New Cadets .

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Registration of New Cadets .

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Registration of Old Cadets

AFFILIATIONS Christmas Vacation Begins

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Dec. 15

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Commencement Exercises .

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Commencement Exercises .

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Member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Unit of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. Member of Private Schools Association of the Central States. Member of Association of Military Colleges and Schools.

ADMINISTRATION The Missouri Military Academy is a corpora­ tion managed by a board of directors. The president of the corporation is the superinten­ dent and active head of the academy.

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OFFICERS Col. Charles R. Stribling, Jr. . . President Maj. Marquess Wallace . . Vice-President Maj. 0. G. Hocker ..... . . Secretary Maj. Tony B. Lumpkin . . . . Treasurer DIRECTORS Col. Charles R. Stribling Maj. 0. G. Hocker Maj. Marquess Wallace Maj. Tony B. Lumpkin Hon. W. Wallace Fry

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is to give you an accurate and comprehensive portrayal of life at the Missouri Military Acad-

emy. It will show you scenes of the rare beauty which characterizes the spacious, well-kept

campus; picture the thoroughly modern buildings and equipment that provide every facility for comfortable living and progressive work and play; reveal some of the myriad of student activities which fill each day with wholesome stimulating experiences; describe the carefully

planned and expertly supervised curriculum that prepares as well as teaches; and point out some of the many other superior advantages the academy offers eveiy deserving boy of good character.

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YOUR BOY In all the world there’s no other boy like your boy. He s abso­

lutely unique from his head to his feet, because countless mental,

...AND THE OPPORTUNITY M.M.A. OFFERS HIM and M. M. A. knows that be must be, if be is to discover and develop hidden talents, and attain the highest plane of his men­

moral, and physical characteristics, inherited and acquired, cleaily

tal, moral and physical powers.

and permanently distinguish him from all other boys. These dif­

The Academy offers your boy every advantage for the all-round

ferences, which temper his likes and dislikes, and influence his

development of his own individual personality. It provides a fac­

aims and ambitions, comprise his very own personality. These

ulty of strong men who will carefully note his talents and tenden­

attributes, now ready for development into the flower of manhood,

cies, and encourage his dawning abilities; an excellent environment

require recognition, sympathetic understanding, and intelligent

to continuously inspire him; and a program designed to fill his

direction.

every need.

Il is to this individuality of your boy that

M. M. A. offers your boy both the opportunity and the incentive

die Missouri Military Academy especial­

to lift himself from the quagmire of mediocrity and rise to a place

ly appeals, earnestly and incessantly.

of outstanding achievement—to become the splendid specimen of

Your boy wants to be himself—a dupli­

thoughtful, honorable and courageous young manhood you and he

cate of no one and forever inimitable—

have dreamed he will become.

(Right) Spotlessly clean lavatories and shower baths are located on each floor of the barracks for the convenience of all.

MODERN HOME-LIKE LIVING QUARTERS All barracks, classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and other departments are adequately supplied with modern equipment and are well lighted and ventilated. Cadet rooms arc heated by steam and all windows are screened during the fall and spring months. Two cadets, mutually agreeable to each other, occupy a room. All rooms are furnished with comfortable beds, tables, chairs and provide plenty of locker space. The cadets learn to keep their rooms in perfect order al all limes.

Cadets are permitted to select their own roommales, if they so desire.

Otherwise, the Commandant of Cadets makes the selection. He makes every effort to place boys together who will gain the greatest mutual benefit from their close association throughout the many months.

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" B " BARRACKS Contains large, well ventilated rooms for Junior School cadets. Each floor ♦k equiPPed with lavatories and showers. In this building is the office ne Junior School principal and the recreation room.

ADMINISTRATION Of paramount importance to you in the selection of

qualified for his particular position through years

die right school for your boy is the kind of men with

of training and practical experience. Each is scholar­

whom he will be associated while away from home—

ly, a good teacher, and a man of sterling Christian

the men who will plan the programs under which he

character. Each is a highly successful specialist in

will live, play, and learn, and the men who will

boy life and training. Yet each is young enough to

supervise his every activity—the officers of admini-

get close to boys and to understand their innermost

stration and the men who comprise the school’s

problems. And all are willing and able to give every

faculty.

boy sympathetic and intelligent direction al all times

(Right) Colonel Charles Riddle Stribling, Jr., Super­ intendent of the Missouri Military Academy and President of its Board of Directors. Col. Stribling has been actively connect­ ed with M. M. A. for more than a score of years and occupies an enviable posi­ tion among America's fore­ most educators.

and in all matters. These splendid men live close to Every administrative officer and faculty member at

the boys at M. M. A. and impart influence of un­

the Missouri Military Academy is eminently well

questionably great and lasting value.

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i WHOLESOME ATMOSPHERE

BARRACKS A modern building of the same design as B Barracks. The first floor houses the quartermaster's department and the tailor shop. The remainder is occu­ pied by cadets assigned to Company C.

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Provides quarters for the well equipped departments for Manual Training, Architectural Drawing and Aviation. The upper floors house the cadets assigned to Company D and tactical officers. All rooms have large exposure which assures ample light and air.

Your boy will reside in an atmosphere of refinement at M. M. A. in which every provision is made for his health, happiness and comfort.

Unmarried members of the faculty reside on each floor with the cadets to preserve order and to give helpful guidance at all times.

Their presence is seldom felt as a restraint; instead it provides a posi­ tive influence in the development of manly character. All cadets are permitted to study in their rooms so long as they earn this privilege.

During study hours and at other times, faculty members are available on all floors for friendly and sympathetic help. This close personal contact gives each boy the opportunity to know members of the faculty intimately, and he feels free to go to them with any or all problems, personal or academic, he may have.

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The magnificent campus of the Missouri Mili­ tary Academy is acclaimed by many the most

beautiful in the slate of Missouri, and one of the most attractive school sites in

America. It presents a luxuriant landscape in all directions from the top of a gently sloping elevation. Spacious, well-kept bluegrass lawns combine with

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numerous varieties of trees and decorative shrubbery to make a truly inviting environment that subtly but surely influences all who dwell within it. Within lhe campus limits is a crystal clear lake which, with its mirror-like surface

framed in a luxuriant growth of bluegrass and elm trees, provides a refreshingly cool spot on warm spring and fall days; in winter its glassy surface makes it a

popular retreat for student skating parties.

The campus consists of 175 acres

upon which are located nine modern buildings, large athletic fields, parade grounds, tennis courts, etc. Close to the campus is an attractive nine-hole golf course which is available to the students.

The surrounding country affords picturesque views of rolling hills, green fields and luxuriant meadows. Lying in the eastern suburbs of Mexico, the campus effects a gentle break from the atmosphere of the delightful little city on one

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IDEALLY LOCATED

Mexico is easily accessible by railroad, automobile, airplane and bus from all directions. Il is served by trunk lines of three railroads—the Wabash, the Alton, and the Burlington —operating between St. Louis, Chicago and Kansas City. Il is the center of a network of hard-surfaced highways, and all transcontinental airlines land passengers al nearby cilies.

Mexico is a residential city of approximately 9,000 inhabi­ tants and is noted for its cli­ mate, its beautiful homes and progressive business establish­ ments, and its fine old South­ ern hospitality. Students at the academy enjoy many pleas­ ant and helpful contacts with lhe best, citizens of Mexico.

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HISTORY...

The Missouri Military Academy is rich in the traditions of which any school might be proud. Its history and that / MEXICO 'MISSOURI

of Mexico is closely interwoven. In 1889, die progres­

sive citizens, led by the late Governor Charles B. Hardin, banded together their resources and energies to erect the

school. The school grew rapidly, placing upon its rolls representatives from every congressional district in Missouri and from many other

parts of the United Stales. Today with its colorful and glorious background of a half century of service to the best of America’s young men, the Missouri Mili-

tary Academy stands among the finest of the nation’s military schools. Il is a history that reflects each step in a carefully planned campaign to attain the highesl educational goal—to serve our country’s youth as competent counsel at a crit-

ical period of their careers.

(Above) Stately colonial columns at the entrance of the Administration building greet all with the grace of Southern hospitality.

(Below) The array of modern equipment at M. M. A. is greatly advanced by the new brick Armory, which is completely equipped for proper training.

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'■'W (Above) With modern equipment, secretaries in the general office help administrative officers operate M. M. A. efficiently.

(Right) The sublime entrance to the library opens up a world of knowledge and pleasure to all cadets.

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(Above) Flowers of many varieties are grown in the M. M. A. Green­ house to lend natural beauty to all occasions.

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THE BIG BROTHER PLAN At M. M. A. your boy will be a member of a large, well-regu­

lated, and intensely happy family—under the Big Brother

Plan—a system that works in both theory and actual practice at the Academy with exceptionally fine results. This system,

which is based upon unquestionably sound principles of psychology, replaces reprimands with kind words, develops

a close, personal, Brotherly relationship between students

and faculty, and makes boys feel free to ask and receive advice about any problems they may have. Through this intimate association boys are taught to place honor above

honors, to be true to themselves and to their fellow students, and to strive for the highest ideals of young manhood.

COMPLETE PROGRAM OF CHARACTER GUIDANCE..

M. M. A. accepts its responsi­ bility to the parents of its students and, with a modern program of character guidance, M. M. A. meets its obligation to the boy as well. It is a program based on a sound and intelligent conception of the psychology of boyhood; a program that, throughout years of application, has proved most successful in developing genuine manliness and a clear sense of its responsibilities by a fraternal appeal to the individual. In this manner the cooperation of every boy is obtained—cooperation with a program that provides a brotherly atmosphere and a frictionless relationship between the students them­ selves and their leaders. The efficient employment of the student’s time prevents waste of his energies and directs those energies toward desirable achievements that command the enthusiasm and interest distinguishing this type of training. It is a program proved successful in fitting young manhood for the complexities of a modern society growing more complex with every generation.

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A SELF-CONTAINED SCHOOL Your boy is assured of the continuous enjoyment of every

comfort and convenience at the Missouri Military Academy,

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M. M. A. has its own heating system which provides abundant

clean, steam heat for eveiy room twenty-four hours each day.

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And it has its own modern water system, which consists of a deep artesian well and large storage tanks. Frequent tests

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Two beautiful dining rooms, one for the Junior School and

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one for the Senior School, provide excellent meals which are

prepared under the most sanitary as well as scientific methods in a large central kitchen. A great variety of food is served on

well-balanced menus.

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(Left) One of the cheerful and im­ maculately clean rooms in the Academy Hospital; A graduate nurse is on duty at all times at the hospital and the academy physician is available day and night for any occasion requiring his services.

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(Above) The Quartermaster Department and post office offer an excellent place to purchase toilet soaps, shaving creams, shoe polish, tooth powder, school paper, other class room supplies, etc. Letters and packages are also mailed and received here.

r1 (Below) The M. M. A. student bank provides a convenient place for stu­ dents to carry small but sufficiently large checking accounts to take care of their needs. Weekly allowances for the cadets are deposited to their credit

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(Right) The M. M. A. Tailor Shop, where cadets have their uni­ forms pressed and re­ paired.

(Left) The Barber Shop

THE M.M.A. HEALTH PROGRAM Only a vigorous physical make-up can overcome the physical and mental challenges that lie in the paths of future American lead­ ers. M. M. A. has long prided itself in its ability to equip its stu­ dents with leadership, but has never neglected that part of the program designed to strengthen it with radiant health.

Carefully supervised play and work, regu­ lar hours and well-balanced meals are the basis for M. M. A.’s health program. Thor­ ough medical examinations are made to determine the exact status of the student’s health. Classes in first aid, hygiene and personal sanitation are provided and expert guidance in the problems of adolescence is rendered. What has long been in practice at M. M. A. is now recognized as the patri­ otic duly of every American.

Regular group setting up exercises under the guidance of experts play a vigorous part in the complete health program at M. M. A.

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FAC CAPTAIN CHESTER M. NUNN, A.B., M.S. COMMANDANT

SCIENCE A B Washington University, 1934; Assistant in Zoology, Washington University, 1934-36; M.S. in Zoology and Chemistry, Washington Uni­ versity, 1936; Instructor in Zoology, Washington University, 1936-37; Graduate Work in Medicine, Washington University Medical School, 1937-39; Special Courses in Education, Washington University, 1939; In­ structor’ in Chemistry and Biology, Normandy High School, St. Louis, Summer of 1939; Instructor in Science, Bowling Green High School, Bowling Green, Mo., 194041; Missouri Military Academy, 1941—

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COLONEL CHARLES RIDDLE STRIBLING, JR., B.A. SUPERINTENDENT PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE AND TACTICS B.A., Washington and Lee University, 1917; Creek Scholar, Washington and Lee University, 1916; Instructor in Modern Languages, Fishburne Military School, 1917-18; Commissioned United States Field Artillery.

1918; Commandant of Cadets, Fishburne Military School, 1919; Instruc­ tor in Modern Languages, Camp Jackson Summer School, 1918-20; In­ structor in English, Fishburne Military School. 1919 20; Special Courses in Education, University of Missouri, 1928, ’30, '31, ’32; Missouri Military Academy, 1920—.

CAPTAIN WALLACE S. McCLELLAN, A.B., M.A. MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE A.B., Westminster College, 1935; M.A., University of Missouri, 1939; Mathematics Instructor and Coach, Thomas Hill High School, Clifton Hill, Missouri, 1935-36; Principal and Instructor, Rensselaer High School, Hannibal, Missouri, 1936-37; Instructor in Mathematics and Science, Public Schools, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 193741; Missouri Military Academy, 1941—.

MAJOR MARQUESS WALLACE, B. A. PRINCIPAL MATHEMATICS B.A., Westminster College, 1910; Instructor in Latin, Fishburne Military School, 1910-12; Graduate Student and University Scholar in Greek, Johns Hopkins University, 1912-13; Instructor in Latin and German, Fishburne Military School, 1913-17; Ensign, U. S. Naval Reserve Force, 1918-19; Headmaster, Fishburne Military School, 1917-20; Gradu­ ate Student, Columbia University, 1914 and 1922; Special Courses in Education and Mathematics, University of Missouri, 1928-32; Member National Association of Secondary School Principals; Missouri Military Academy, 1920—.

CAPTAIN EUGENE V. L. LAMM, B.A., M.A.

CAPTAIN JOHN S. CARR, B.A. COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS B.A., University of New Hampshire, 1923; Officers’ Training School, 1918-19; Second Lieutenant Commission O.R.C.; Instructor of Commer­ cial Subjects and Latin, Opdyke, Illinois, High School, 1923-24; In­ structor at Summer Camp O.R.C., Camp Devens, Massachusetts, 1922; Missouri Military Academy, 1924—.

CAPTAIN ORRVAL MAUPIN, A.E.

CAPTAIN ELMER R. JACKSON, B.M. DIRECTOR OF MUSIC B.M., Central College, 1931; Missouri Military Academy, 1931—.

MAJOR 0. G. HOCKER, B.,S. PRINCIPAL JUNIOR SCHOOL ALUMNI SECRETARY B.S.. Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, 1920; U. S. Navy, 1918-19; Superintendent of Schools, Gilliam. Missouri. 1921-23; Principal and Science Instructor, Unionville, Missouri, High School, 1923-24; Advanced work in Summer Terms, 1921-22-24; Missouri Military Acad­ emy, 1924—; Director of Intramural Athletics, 1924-30; Head of Science Department, 1924-41; Principal Junior School, 1930—; Alumni Secretary, 1910—.

MATHEMATICS B.S., The Citadel, 1929; Small Arms Firing School, Camp Perry, Ohio; Captain Coast Artillery Reserve; Special Courses in Education, Uni­ versity of Missouri, 1930-31-32; Instructor in Mathematics, Missouri Military Academy, 1929—.

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QUARTERMASTER A.E., Hannibal LaGrange College, Hannibal, Missouri, 1939; Northeast State Teachers College, Kirksville, Missouri, 1939; Missouri University, 1940; Missouri Audrain County Elementary School System Instructor.

1939-41; Missouri Military Academy, 1941—.

CAPTAIN G. DAVID BAILEY MATHEMATICS

CAPTAIN D. E. BETHEL, JR., B.S.

Illinois Military School, 1925; Kansas State Teachers’ College, Pittsburg, 1926; University of Cincinnati, 1931; Special Courses in Education, Western State Teachers’ College. Macomb, Illinois, 1928, 1929, 1930. 1931, 1932; Commissioned Captain Illinois National Guard, 1926; Instructor and Commandant Lower School, Illinois Military School. 1926-34; Missouri Military Academy, 1935—.

Northeast Missouri State Teachers’ College, Kirksville, Missouri; B.S., University of Missouri, 1941; Principal and Coach, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery City, Missouri, 1931-42; Missouri Military Academy, 1942.—; Counselor, Camp Lincoln for Boys, Brainerd, Minne­ sota, 1943.

MAJOR TONY B. LUMPKIN, B.S. COMMANDANT (On Leave with U. S. Army)

ENGLISH; DIRECTOR OF GLEE CLUB B.A., University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 1935; English in­ structor, Excelsior High School, Okemah, Oklahoma, 1929-32; High School Principal, Fort Cobb High School, Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, 19351941; Graduate work at University of Oklahoma, summers of 1936-41; Missouri Military Academy, 1941—.

CAPTAIN JAMES S. FULKES, B.A. SPANISH

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University of Tennessee, 1933-34; University of Chattanooga, 1934-37; B.A., 1937; member of the following honorary societies: Phi Gamma Mu (Social Science); Theta Alpha Phi (Dramatic); Tau Epsilon Sigma (Economic) ; Blue Key; Head Counsellor, Camp Ocoee, Ocoee, Tenn., 1936 and 1937; Missouri Military Academy, 1937—.

CAPTAIN CURTIS C. JENNINGS, B.S., M.A. HISTORY, ECONOMICS, AND GOVERNMENT Junior College of Flat River, Flat River, Missouri, 1925-27; Rolla School of Mines, Rolla, Missouri, 1933; B.S. in Education, Northeast Missouri State Teachers' College, Kirksville, Missouri, 1936; M.A., University of Missouri, 1942; Principal of a St. Francois County, Missouri. Rural School, 1927-28; Instructor in Hygiene and Physical Education, Desloge, Missouri, Central School, 1928-32; Instructor in Social Studies and Athletics, Junior-Senior High School, Desloge, Missouri, 1932-40; In­ structor and Head of the Department of History, Desloge High School.

Desloge, Missouri, 1940-42; Instructor in History and member of the Athletic Department, Missouri Military Academy, 1942—.

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ULTY CAPTAIN G. IVAN BIDEWELL, B.S. ENGLISH B.S., Southeast Missouri State Teachers’ College, 1933; Graduate Work in English at the University of Missouri and the University of Iowa; Principal and Coach of Greenville High School, Greenville, Missouri, 1931-33; Coach New Madrid High School, New Madrid, Missouri 1933-39: Coach Risco High School. Risco, Missouri. 1939-42; English Instructor.

Flat River High School and Junior College, Flat River, Missouri. 1942; Missouri Military Academy, 1942—.

LIEUTENANT LYMAN MILBURN, B.S. B.S. in Education, Southeast Missouri State Teachers’ College, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1938; “Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities,” 1938; Special awards from St. Louis Star-Times and Kansas City Star in Missouri College Newspaper Association; News Bureau Director. Southeast Missouri State Teachers’ College, 1938 39; English Instructor, Caruthersville, Missouri. High School, 194042: Missouri Military Academy, 1942—.

CAPTAIN ROY NELSON, B.S. University of Minnesota, 1921-23; Winona State Teachers' College, 1924; University of Minnesota, 1924-26; Freshman Gym Instructor and Assistant in Intramural Athletics at University of Minnesota, 1925-26; Playground Director at Winona, Minnesota, 1921-22-23; Playground Director at Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1924-25: Science Instructor and Director of Athletics at Waseca, Minnesota, 1926-30; Instructor of Physical Educa­ tion and Head Football Coach at J. S. Morton High School, Cicero, Illinois, 1930-34; Instructor of Physics and Athletics at Central High School, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 1941-42; Instructor of Physics and Biology at Missouri Military Academy, 1942—.

CAPTAIN WILLFRED V. COX, A.E. A.E. in Education at Hannibal La Grange College, 1936-38; Teacher in Pike County Public Schools, 1938-41; Kirksville State Teachers’ College, Summers of 1939, ’40, and ’43; Missouri Military Academy, 1942—.

LIEUTENANT GRANT A. BELLENDORF, B.E. ENGLISH B.E., Northern Illinois Slate Teachers’ College, 1933; Special Research Problems at Northern Illinois Stale Teachers’ College, 1936; Graduate Work in Education at the University of Iowa, 1938-39; English Instructor.

Palatine Junior High School, Palatine, Illinois. 1933-34; English Instruc­ tor and Assistant Principal, North Aurora Grammar School. North Aurora.

Illinois, 193440; Principal. Rockland Elementary School. Libertyville, Illinois, 1940-43; Missouri Military Academy, 1943—.

LIEUTENANT GEORGE L. PIPER, B.S. ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE B.S., Northeast Missouri State Teachers' College, Kirksville, Missouri.

1941; Teacher in Schuyler County Schools, 1924-33; Departmentalized Teaching, Art, Social Science, Junior High Basketball Coach, Queen City Schools, Queen City. Missouri, 193340; Supervisor of Art in forty Marion County Schools, 1940-43; Member of the Art Council of Missouri and Member of Western Arts: Director at Camp Lincoln for Boys, Brainerd, Minnesota, Summer 1944: Missouri Military Academy, 1943—.

LIEUTENANT JOSEPH R. ROBINSON, B.A. SOCIAL SCIENCES Crane Junior College, Chicago, Illinois, 1932-33; Woodrow Wilson Junior College, Chicago, Illinois, 1935-36; B.A., University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. 193840; Graduate work, University of Illinois, 1940 41; Social Science Instructor and Coach, Stewardson Community High School, Stewardson, Illinois, 1941; Social Science and English Instructor, Com­ munity High School, Dupo, Illinois, 1941-43; Missouri Military Academy.

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LIEUTENANT FRANK F. McGAVOCK, B.S., M.A. HISTORY AND ENGLISH State Teachers’ College, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 1932-35; B.S., George Peabody College for Teachers, Nashville, Tennessee, 1936; M.A., Teachers’ College, Columbia University, New York City. 1937; Graduate Work at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, fall of 1938; Uni­ versity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Summer of 1939; Instructor in English, Appalachian State Teachers’ College, Boone. North Carolina, 1939; Instructor in English, Marshall County High School, Lewisburg, Tennessee, 194041; Instructor in History, Christchurch School for Boys, Christchurch, Virginia, 1942-43; Missouri Military Academy, 1943—.

MRS. HARPER E. VAN NESS STEWARDESS Sayre College, Lexington, Kentucky, 1909; Northeast Missouri State Teachers' College, Kirksville, Missouri, 1910: University of Missouri.

Columbia, Missouri, 1914; Missouri Military Academy, 1943—.

LIEUTENANT EARL H. BROWN, B.S. INDUSTRIAL ARTS B. S. in Education, Northeast Missouri State Teachers’ College, Kirksville, Missouri, 1926; Graduate School, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mis­ souri, Summers 1927-28; Principal Greenwood High School, Shelbina.

Missouri, 1914-15; Superintendent Goss Public School, Goss, Missouri.

1915- 16; Superintendent Rutledge High School, Rutledge, Missouri.

1916- 1.8; Principal Keytesville High School. Keytesville. Missouri. 192628: Superintendent Hurdland High School, Hurdland. Missouri, 1928-29:

Instructor in Electricity, OSY School, University of Missouri. Columbia.

Missouri, 1942; Instructor in Radio, U. S. Army Signal Corps, National Defense Training School, Kansas City, Kansas, 1912-43; Missouri Mili­ tary Academy, 1943—.

LIEUTENANT BILLY F. WHITE SOCIAL SCIENCE Northeast Missouri State Teachers' College, Kirksville, Missouri. 1941-42; Instructor at Greentop Public School. Greentop, Missouri, 194243; Missouri Military Academy, 1944-—.

SERGEANT OBIE F. EVANS UNITED STATES ARMY ASSISTANT TO THE P. M. S. AND T. Enlisted U. S. Army, 1936; Service in Fort Francis E. Warren, Wyoming, 1936-40; Participated in Third Army Maneuvers in South Carolina, Georgia and Louisiana, November, 1939, to June, 1940; Missouri Mili­ tary Academy, 1941—.

LOUISE F. JOHNSON SECRETARY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT Post-graduate work, Chillicothe Business College, 1926: Missouri Mili­ tary Academy, 1927—.

DR. HARRY F. O’BRIEN PHYSICIAN St. Louis University; State Teachers' College, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Marquette University; University of Louisville; St. Luke's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri; Cotton Belt Railroad Hospital: Missouri Military Academy, 1941—.

MISS HEDWIG HAFNER, R.N. NURSE Washington University, 1916; Rainbow Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, 191620; Missouri Military Academy, .1923—.

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HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT The Academic Department of the Missouri Military Aca­ demy offers to each boy a course of study which will fit his particular needs and.best prepare him for life. Those cadets who expect to enter college need, in addition to the specific requirements for college entrance, a broad educational foun­ dation and the acquisition of proper study habits. To those cadets who do not expect to enter college, the course of study offers a wide variety of subjects, from which he can choose those which most nearly coincide with his interests and capabilities. The different courses of study described below require four full years of work to complete the requirements for graduation.

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in the most extreme cases. The term ‘‘unit” is the amount of credit allowed for the completion of a course of study covering a full year’s work in a subject, five periods per week, and requiring at least one period of outside prepara­ tion. One unit is also allowed for the completion of a subject covered by one full year of work, reciting two periods per day, five days per week, but not requiring outside prepara­ tion. Subjects requiring one-half year’s work for completion with outside preparation, and reciting one period per day, five days per week, carry one-half unit of credit. One-half unit of credit is allowed for each successive year’s work in Military Science. In order to obtain two full units of credit in this subject, the entire four-year course must be com­ pleted. Fifteen academic units are required for graduation.

Major Wallace. Principal, discuss­

es with a Cadet his achievement profile showing comparative per­ formance in the Winter and Spring

Testing Program.

A diploma, or certificate of graduation, is conferred upon every cadet who successfully completes one of five courses of instruction offered. These courses have been evolved from many years of experience and from careful study of the entrance requirements of the various colleges and uni­ versities, and are so constructed as to meet the needs not only of those cadets who wish adequate preparation for col­ lege, but also for those who do not expect to continue their education beyond high school. Substitutions and combina­ tions of these courses are not permitted or advised, except

COURSES OF STUDY BY YEARS Four units per year, exclusive of Military Science, is the normal program which is recommended for every cadet.

In exceptional cases, a cadet may be allowed to carry a pro­ gram of five academic subjects, but only when in the judg­ ment of the Faculty, such a program will not be a handicap li the cadet and result in his neglecting one or more oj his subjects. Conversely, every cadet should carry a program of four subjects.

Your boy will have the advantages of small classes and close personal supervision by expert instructors at M. M. A.

CLASSICAL

COMMERCIAL

GENERAL

Required: English I Algebra 1 History. I Latin 1 Penmanship

Required: English I Algebra I History I Penmanship Elective: General Science Manual Training

Required: Algebra I English I History I .Elective: General Science Manual Training

Required: English II Plane Geometry Latin II History II

Requ ired: English II Plane Geometry Latin II History II Biology

Required: Plane Geometry History II Biology English II

Required: English IT General Mathe­ matics II World History Typewriting

Required: English II General Mathe­ matics II World History Elective: Biology or Spanish I

JUNIOR YEAR

Required: English IJI History III Elective: Algebra II French I Physics

Required: English III History III Algebra II Physics

Required: English III History III Elective: Any 2 Units

Required: English III History III Bookkeeping Shorthand or other elective

Required: English III History III Elective: Any 2 Units

SENIOR YEAR

Required: English IV Amer. Govt, and Economics Elective: French 11 Chemistry Meeh. Drawing

Required: English IV Solid Geometry & Trigonometry Chemistry Mechanical Drawing

Required: English IV American Govt.

Elective: Any 2% Units

Required: American Govt.

Com. Law Com. Geography Elective : Any 2 Units

Required: English IV American Govt.

Elective: Any 2 Units

SOPHOMORE YEAR

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ENGLISH

Required: English I General Mathe­ matics I Elem. Civics Penmanship Elective: General Science Manual Training

FRESHMAN YEAR

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SCIENTIFIC

(Same as Commercial Course)

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COURSES ENGLISH The study of one’s own language is lhe most important subject in education. A thorough foundation in lhe use of lhe English Language is necessary to lhe profitable study of other subjects.

The English courses listed below are constructed with two main objects in view, each of which is considered of equal impor­ tance: (a) the command and habitual use of good English, both written and spoken; (b) lhe cultivation of lhe habit of reading good literature wilh discrimination, intelligence, and enjoyment.

ENGLISH I.

(Freshman Course) One Unit.

Primarily a study of the fundamentals of English Grammar and Com­ position, wilh special attention to sentence construction and analysis and the principles of good usage. Frequent practice in composition, and a study of lhe more elementary English and American Classics are integral parts of lhe course.

ENGLISH II.

(Sophomore Course) One Unit.

A more advanced study of English Grammar, Rhetoric and Compo­ sition, with emphasis upon the three Principles of Rhetoric, with weekly theme-writing, to help the student to develop and strengthen his powers of expression. The reading of English and American Classics is continued, and these are used as models in composition.

ENGLISH III.

(Open to Juniors and Seniors) One Unit.

American Literature is the main subject matter of this course.

Theme writing is continued, and lhe lives and works of the chief American writers are studied, together with lhe history of the development of American Literature from Colonial limes to the present.

ENGLISH IV.

(Senior Course) One Unit.

This course is similar in treatment to English 111, except that English Literature is made the basis of the course. The main aim of the course is to give the student the best possible preparation for his college work in English.

The above four courses include the reading of English and American Classics as required by the College Entrance Examination Board.

PUBLIC SPEAKING.

(Open to Juniors and Seniors) One Unit.

An elementary course in the theory and practice of public speaking, both argumentative and oratorical. The object is to train the pupil in the art of composing and delivering formal speeches and also in extempore speaking. The principles of debating are studied and frequent practice is afforded in all forms of speaking.

MATHEMATICS In all mathematics courses, stress is placed on a thorough mas­ tery of the four fundamental operations, and their application to the solution of practical every-day problems. A clear under­ standing of fundamental principles, and training in quantitative thinking forms the basis and main object of all courses.

ALGEBRA I.

(Freshman Course) One Unit.

The usual topics of Elementary Algebra, up to and including lhe solution of quadratic equations.

ALGEBRA II.

(Open to Juniors and Seniors) One Unit.

Prerequisite: Plane Geometry.

Beginning with a review of lhe fundamental operations, this course covers the following subjects: Simultaneous Linear Equations, Graphs of Linear and Quadratic Functions, Quadratic Equations, Square Root, Radicals, Theory of Exponents, Theory of Limits, Progressions, Combinations and Permutations. Determinants, the Binomial Theo­ rem, Logarithms, Elementary Trigonometry and a brief introduction to Analytic Geometry and the Calculus.

PLANE GEOMETRY.

(Sophomore Course) One Unit.

Prerequisite: Algebra I. The aim of this course is to train lhe student in logical thinking by means of the demonstrative form of geometric proof. Frequent appli­ cations of geometry to practical problems prove an incentive to the thorough mastery of the propositions, and a minimum number of original exercises adapted to lhe ability of the class, are submitted in suitable notebook form.

SOLID GEOMETRY.

(Open to Juniors and Seniors) One-Half Unit.

Prerequisites: Plane Geometry and Algebra II. A continuation of the previous course, as applied to three-dimen­ sional figures. Demonstrative proof, the solution of practical prob­ lems, and original exercises form the basis of this course in the same manner as in Plane Geometry.

PLANE TRIGONOMETRY.

(Senior Course) One-Half Unit.

The object of this course is to acquaint the student with the funda­ mental principles of trigonometry, and at the same time demonstrate the practical nature and universal application of the subject in its relation to higher mathematics, physics, and engineering. The first two months of the course are devoted to an intensive study of loga­ rithms and the basic formulas of trigonometry, and the remaining time to the practical solution of right and oblique triangles, and an introduction to the elementary applications of trigonometric prin­ ciples to the solution of problems in physics, navigation and astronomy.

GENERAL MATHEMATICS 1.

(Freshman Course) One Unit.

This course is designed for such students as do not intend to enter college, but who desire a practical knowledge of the elementary principles of arithmetic, algebra and plane geometry, without cover­ ing the usual college entrance requirements in the latter subjects.

This subject will count as one unit towards graduation in the General and Commercial Courses but not in the Scientific or Classical Courses.

GENERAL MATHEMATICS II.

(Sophomore Course) One Unit.

This course is a continuation of General Mathematics I, and is de­ signed particularly for those cadets who wish two units in Mathe­ matics, but do not desire the formal courses in Algebra and Geometry. The applications of arithmetic, algebra and geometry (in the more simple phases < f lhe letter two) to the problems of modern life form the basis and chief objective of lhe course. (No credit in the Classical or Scientific Course).

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french CIVICS AND AMERICAN GOVERNMENT.

and Seniors) (Open to Juniors

One-Half Unit.

This course is intended to give the student a clear understanding o the theory and practice of American Government, and a true con­ ception of the meaning and responsibilities of citizenship, r tr > of three-fold relation of the citizen to his community, the state and the nation, forms the central theme of the course, and all subject mailer is studied in the light of this relation.

ECONOMICS.

(Senior Course) One-Half Unit.

An introduction to the principles which govern the distribution and use of wealth, with an elementary study of modern economic theory and practice, especially in its relation to modern business.

The two years’ course in this subject is designed to give the student a reading knowledge of the French language, some

familiarity with the spoken language, and an elementary apprecialion of French literature.

FRENCH I.

FRENCH 11.

LANGUAGES LATIN

HISTORY

AND

SOCIAL

S TU D I ES

Attention is given throughout the course in Latin to the deriva­ tion of English words and the comparison of Latin and English

One Unit.

The first year’s work is devoted to a study of the elements of French and verb forms, grammar. Special attention is given to t pronunciation . and during the latter half-year some of the easier French texts are read.

One Unit.

The second year's work comprises a more advanced study of French Grammar with especial reference to its idioms. Particular attention is given to the irregular verb, and weekly exercises in prose-com­ position afford constant drill on these subjects. About four hundred

pages of-several more advanced texts are read during the year and the chief aim of the course is to develop the student’s reading abil­

ity and appreciation of French Literature.

The work in this department is intended (1) to prepare the student for an intelligent understanding of the duties and re­ sponsibilities of citizenship, (2) to give him valuable informa­ tion concerning the development of Western civilization, and (3) to show the relation of cause and effect as seen in history.

Supplementary reading, reports, notebooks, discussions, and map-making form a regular part of the work.

SPANISH SPANISH I.

One Unit.

This is an elementary course in the principles of Spanish Grammar.

Drill on pronunciation, forms, and syntax, with frequent exercises

in the rendition of easy sentences into Spanish, and the sight-read­ ing of easy Spanish, form the basis of the course.

ELEMENTARY CIVICS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE.

(Freshman Course) One Unit.

This is an elementary course in Social Science, designed to help the student appreciate more intelligently his opportunity in modern society. It consists of the elements of civics, economics and sociology, considered in their relations to the problems of community life.

During the latter part of the year, the class studies the opportunities afforded in the different professions and occupations.

HISTORY I.

SPANISH II.

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(Freshman Course) One Unit.

A history of civilization from the earliest times up to the Fall of the Roman Empire in the West.

HISTORY II.

(Sophomore Course) One Unit.

A continuation of the preceding course, starting with the break-up of the Roman Empire, and tracing the development of Western Civili­ zation down through the World War to present day situations and problems.

syntax, with a view to broadening the student’s understanding and appreciation of the English language. This fundamental knowledge is most helpful in the written and spoken use of our

own language.

LATIN I.

WORLD HISTORY.

(Sophomore Course) One Unit.

This course is offered particularly for those cadets who have not studied Early European History in their freshman year. The objec­ tive is to acquaint the student with the broad outlines of the History of Civilization, so that he can appreciate the debt that the present modern age owes to the past. (No credit in Classical or Scientific Course.)

HISTORY HI.

American History (Junior Course) One Unit.

A story of the grow-th of the Nation from pre-colonial days Io the present time. Special emphasis is laid on that part of American History since the Revolutionary War.

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One Unit.

In this course the systematic study of Spanish Grammar is continued, and the reading of more advanced texts is undertaken, with a view to the acquisition of a good reading knowledge of the language.

Frequent practice in both prose composition and conversation develop in the student the familiarity with the Spanish idiom, necessary for more advanced courses in the language which he may later pursue in college.

One Unit.

The first year’s work in Latin comprises an iintensive study of the elements of the language through constant drill in forms, syntax. and simple composition work. Easy connected prose is read during the year.

LATIN II.

One Unit.

This course consists of a thorough review of the work of the first year, especially as to forms. Easy Latin reading, such as Roman Hislory, lives of prominent Roman characters, is taken ------ 1 up at an early date, and prepares the student for the more <difficult Caesar’s Commentaries, which arc read in part during the --latter—half .f of ctthe course. The amount of reading is equivalent to the first four book;:s of Caesar’s Gallic War. Prose composition is studied weekly.

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COMMERCIAL

COURSES

The increasing demands of business, and the necessity that the young man of today be well trained for the duties he is likely to assume tomorrow leads M. M. A. to offer the Commercial Courses described below. Many cadets are taking this work for the purpose of assisting their fathers in business, or in order to fit themselves for similar work in other offices. Others are using them as a stepping-stone for college courses in commerce or finance.

It is the plan of this course to give the student an adequate training along certain lines of work that will enable him to acquire ability and facility that will be materially beneficial to him either in business for himself or for others.

Subjects are offered which train for. accuracy, speed, and neatness, which are the fundamentals underlying success in most any kind of business. Sub­ jects are offered that will develop the student’s ability to think—not only quickly and clearly, but correctly. This training awakens interesting prin­ ciples that involve business transactions, and also trains the student to per­ form the duties of either employee or manager in the modern office.

Four units toward graduation may be selected from this department and these will also be accepted for entrance to the State University.

BOOKKEEPING I.

(Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors) One Unit.

The elementary principles involving the use of the journal, cash book, sales book, purchase book and ledger are explained and transactions given to- illustrate their use. A thorough drill is given in opening and closing accounts and in making trial balances and statements. This course includes the use of business forms.

A partnership business is organized, thus bringing into practical use principles in opening and closing of accounts.

TYPEWRITING.

(Open to Juniors and Seniors) One-Half Unit.

Beginning with the touch method, the student is given a series of progressive exercises by which he masters the keyboard. Exercises follow in writing words, sentences and business letters, leading to the acquisition of practical speed and accuracy in writing ordinary business and literary matter. The student should acquire ability to write at least forty words per minute from copy material.

STENOGRAPHY I.

SCIENCE GENERAL SCIENCE.

(Freshman Course) One Unit.

This course is an introduction to the study of Science, and is designed to acquaint the student with the universal appli­ cations of Science in modern-day life, and to some extent to furnish him with the “scientific attitude of mind” so neces­ sary to the successful pursuance of his later science courses in school and college. The unit plan of instruction is fol­ lowed. Frequent laboratory demonstrations by the instructor, of which the pupil is required to keep a systematic record, awaken his interest and direct his attention to the wide appli­ cations of science, and its importance in the life of every human being.

BIOLOGY.

(Sophomore Course) One Unit.

This course covers the structure and functions of the most important plants and animals, with special emphasis placed upon the application of biology to human welfare. It also includes a study of the anatomy, physiology, and hygiene of the human body, and a course in first aid, based upon the text book in this subject published by the American Red Cross Society.

PHYSICS.

One Unit.

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the funda­ mental principles of physics and their application in presentday science and mechanics. The course comprises molecular

physics, mechanics of fluids, motion, mechanics of solids, me­ chanical work and energy, sound, light, heat, magnetism, electrostatics, electric currents, electromagnetic induction, dynamo-electric machinery, and radio-telephony.

(Open to Juniors and Seniors) One Unit.

The Gregg system is taught. Emphasis is placed upon mastery of principles and correct formation of characters and outlines. Much drill is given in reading shorthand as well as in writing. Regular lessons in the manual are supplemented by corresponding lessons in the Speed Practice book and the Gregg Writer. As a standard of achievement for the work of the first year, students are required to take dictation from unfamiliar material at the rate of one hundred words per minute for five minutes, and to transcribe it accurately.

Three sixty-minute periods each week are devoted to lecture and recitation, and two periods of sixty minutes each to laboratory work.

COMMERCIAL LAW.

The course includes the performance of a minimum of thirtyfive experiments by each student, who is required to keep a careful record of these in systematic notebook form.

COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY.

CHEMISTRY.

(Open to Juniors and Seniors) One-Half Unit.

This course presents to the student all the principles of law that enter into and affect ordinary business.

(Senior Course) One-Half Unit.

A study of world production and distribution of the commodities used by modern society. .

(Open to Juniors and Seniors) One Unit.

The chief aim of this course is to furnish the student with a working knowledge of the fundamental principles of the chemical composition of matter, so that he is equipped to pursue with profit the more advanced courses in College chemistry.

The practical nature of science is emphasized in every pos­ sible way, and non-technical library readings create an appre­ ciation and understanding of the many applications of Chem­ istry in modern industry.

As in Physics, three sixty-minute periods per week are devoted to recitations and lectures, and two sixty-minute periods per week to laboratory work. Notebook records are required as in Physics.

COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC.

One-Half Unit.

Beginning with a thorough review of the fundamental principles of arithmetic, this course presents to the student the important applications of this subject in modern business. Together with the usual topics of this subject, exercises in mental calculation and short methods of performing the fundamental operations make this course one of intense practical value to the student who expects to enter the business world.

PENMANSHIP.

(Required of all Freshmen; Open to all Cadets.)

No subject in modern education has been more neglected than this one. This course aims to accomplish two results; namely, to correct the bad habits in writing which many children have acquired, and to develop a correct muscular technique in their place. The Palmer Method of instruction is used, and the course is given by an instructor with many years of experience in teaching this method.

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A.'s large, well-equipped Mechanical Drawing

MECHANICAL ELEMENTARY HANDWORK.

DRAWING

MANUAL

TRAINING

MECHANICAL DRAWING I.

(Five 55-minute periods per week) One Unit.

This course is offered and recommended to the cadet who has not formerly had the advantages of work along manual arts lines. It stimulates the boy to “find” himself.

The work covers a very broad field, including basketry, coping and turning saw work, toy making, novelty making, and some of the simpler forms of joinery. Artistic ability is encouraged and developed by closely correlating the design and decoration with the actual construction of all work undertaken.

MANUAL TRAINING.

AND

and Manual Training Department.

(Five 55-minute periods per week) One Unit.

The work begins with a consideration of freehand sketching, and devotes enough time to allow the student to become familiar with the execution of such drawings. The

topics then considered are : Lettering, geometrical construction, orthographic projection, etc. Thorough instruction is given in the care and use of the instruments.

MACHINE DRAWING II.

(Five 55-minute periods per week) One Unit.

The first plates in this course deal with the standard symbols and conventions used

(Five 55-minute periods per week) One Unit.

in the modern drafting rooms of the country. Time is then devoted to the actual

Instruction is given in the fundamental woodworking processes with the view toward using such knowledge in practical work. The proper methods in the sharpening and care of tools is taught. As the proficiency of the student progresses he is allowed to construct small articles of furniture for his own use or to work on equipment designed for use in the Academy. Instruction is given in the use of the lathe and other power machines for those students whose proficiency warrants such training.

drawing of machine parts, either from sketches, data, or from the models. Instruc­ tion is given in the use of the different types of measuring instruments. The course

Students are encouraged to pursue their special

ends with the making of tracings and blueprints.

interests outside of regular classwork. Many find work in the various laboratories and shops an

Prerequisite: Mechanical Drawing I or its equivalent.

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING III. One Unit.

(Five 55-minute periods per week)

A study of the details, symbols and conventions; lettering, planning, and specification writing, as applied by the archi­

tect in drawing up the plans and specifications for residences.

Special attention is given to the teaching of the finer elements

VISUAL EDUCATION A field in which great strides of progress have been made in recent years is that of visual education, in which mo­ tion pictures, combined with sound, are used to augment

textbook, lecture, and laboratory work. It has been proved

of design that, being incorporated into a house, help to make

conclusively that pictured information

it a home.

assimilated and retained than information acquired by

Prerequisite: It is desirable that the student have had the equivalent of the course in Mechanical Drawing I.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV. One Unit.

(Five 55-minute periods per week)

A study of the elements of architecture, the classic orders, and their application to such public buildings as libraries and banks. A brief consideration is given to the methods of

determining shades and shadows, and rendering the same.

Simple problems are given in both one and two point perspective.

Prerequisite: Architectural Drawing 111, together with special aptitude on the part of the student.

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interesting and worthwhile pastime.

is more easily

any other means. Various departments of the Academy

make use of this new teaching aid.

WHERE STUDENTS LEARN TO DO BY DOING The Missouri Military Academy offers a

wide variety of practical courses in which students use their their hands hands as well --------------s use as their heads in the learning process. Some of these classes include shop work, mechanical, machines, and

architectural drawing and design, and aeronautics. In all, actual experience proves to be an excellent and exacting teacher.

EXCELLENT LABORATORIES The Academy offers excellent facilities for independent and group studies in the lab­ oratories and libraries. Thoroughly modern laboratories are provided in the physical

and chemical sciences. These are equipped with numerous delicate instruments that leach the necessity for the greatest precision in all experimental work. The library

contains the best selected works in history, biography, literature, science and philo­

sophy. In addition, it offers many splendid reference works and select lists of stan­ dard novels. A reading room is provided where many of the best magazines and newspapers may be found. All students are encouraged to make full and frequent

use of die library and reading room, in order to keep posted in current events, and

to keep well abreast in all their studies.

AERONAUTICS COURSES (Temporarily suspended to make equipment available for the Armed Forces.)

GROUND SCHOOL—Missouri Military Academy offers a pilot’s ground course in recognition of the accepted fact that the study of the theory of aviation comes well within the preparatory school field.

Almost all good commercial ground and flying schools now require the completed high school course as a prerequisite for enrollment. The arrangement offered by M. M. A. is most satisfactory because a cadet may continue his regular scholastic work, and at the same time receive a thorough course of instruc­ tion in a ground school of the most approved type. The plan offers a close correlation between the field of aeronautics and related sciences offered to the high school student. The sav­ ing in both lime and money is a factor that is readily apparent.

The courses offered in the ground school follow the program which is outlined by the Civil Aeronautics Authority as authen­ tic instruction for ground school training. It is identical with the courses offered by approved flying schools in preparation for the various types of pilot’s licenses.

The department works in close collaboration with one of the world’s largest commercial flying schools and is under its direct supervision. As a result, a highly practical type of training is given and is in close touch with the latest developments in the field.

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The course of study includes such subjects as: Aerodynamics, engines, meteorology, navigation, air regulations, etc. The class­ room instruction includes five forty-five minute periods per week in addition to some shop instruction.

FLYING SCHOOL—Through affiliation with the Green Fields, Inc., M. M. A. is able to offer cadets a complete course in actual fly­ ing. This course is given at the Green Field Airport, an ap­ proved field, one mile east of the Academy campus. It is under direct government supervision and leads to a Private Pilot’s license. Cadets are enabled to take this course in connection with their regular academic subjects. (Temporarily suspended to make equipment available for the Armed Forces.)

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POST-GRADUATE COURSE Missouri Military Academy offers a post-graduate course for students who desire a special preparation for business or for college. This course is de­ signed with a two-fold purpose in view and is given to satisfy a growing demand for this type of work.

It is a well-known fact that many high school graduates fail in college. To be exact, 40% of the work done by freshmen in the large universities is of failing quality, and this is largely a result of the failure of high schools in giving the students a thorough foundation in English, Mathematics, Science and Histoiy. The post-graduate work strengthens the weak spots in these courses, and fortifies the student against failure in his college and uni­ versity work.

A certain percentage of high school graduates do not care to enter college, but desire to enter business. In many high schools a complete and thorough course in commercial work is not given, and the Academy fills this need by offering a standard, complete, and thorough commercial course. The tech­ nical training of our business department, combined with the military dis­ cipline, is worth much more to many boys than a year or two in college.

The boy not only acquires a type of scholastic work that is necessary in every phase of business life, but the teaching of order, discipline, and the military exactness is of the greatest benefit in later years. This training can be given only by a military school and Missouri Military Academy offers this service to high school graduates.

ACADEMIC honor society Delta Phi, the M. M. A. Academic Honor Society, includes as members all cadets with a general average grade of 90 or above for the year. The purpose of this society is to stimulate students’ efforts toward high scholastic achievements, and its influence makes itself felt throughout the Academy.

ADMISSION TO COLLEGE The Missouri Military Academy is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. This entitles our graduates, when specifically recommended, to enter any college or university where admission is allowed on certificate. Since most institutions of collegiate rank require for entrance a higher stan­ dard of scholarship than that represented by merely a passing grade, in order to obtain recommendation of the Academy for college entrance, a cadet must (1) complete the Classical, Scien­ tific or English Course; (2) he must maintain a general average of 80 per cent for the last two years of attendance, with not more than one final grade of lower than 75 per cent during these two years; and (3) he must also be recommended by the instructors in whose classes he has been enrolled in the last two years of his course.

THE M.M.A. MERIT SYSTEM The merit system is based upon two considerations: First, each student’s daily schedule is so arranged that he nor­ mally has ample time for all proper amusements; and second, the Academy demands that he shall faithfully perform all work assigned him before he may use this time for recreational activities and other pleasures. All emphasis is upon the work. This is so divided that any student can handle it if he applies himself, and it is in­ sisted that he do this. If he loses his time for amuse­ ment, it is never because this time is taken from him as a punishment—it is merely that he may bring his work up. And he is given every encouragement and all necessary assistance in doing this.

The merit system is reinforced by appeal to group psy­ chology. Stated competition between the boys occupying the different barracks is perpetually invoked. In this 20

the standing of the individual student is reflected in that of his barracks. The laggard thus finds himself quickly out of favor with his fellows.

All correction is given immediately and duty done al­ ways means reward. This may take the form of some special privilege, like a little trip to town; or it may be simply freedom to join in athletic or recreational acti­ vities. In any event, it is always something that the student likes and from which he is debarred only be­ cause his lime is required to bring his work up to standard.

HONORS AND AWARDS Every cadet at M. M. A. learns to measure his speech and actions by a sense of honor which makes him true to himself, to his duty, and to his fellow cadets in the

broadest and best interpretation. He is made to realize that it is not fair to himself to allow him to fail in his duty. Similarly, with regard to himself, he must feel that evading punishment or securing anything to which he is not clearly entitled, cannot compensate for a low­ ered standard of honor.

HONOR COMMITTEE From the cadets themselves an Honor Committee is selected for the purpose of inculcating these ideals in each boy. This commit­ tee is charged with the responsi­ bility of leading the entire corps to a finer understanding of all that is noblest in young men.

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AWARDS..

In all departments at M. M. A. numerous incentives are provided to spur students to their best efforts. These take the form of various awards, some of which follow: 1. "MER1TAS AWARD" given to all cadets who complete the year with a clear record with respect to discipline.

2. AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE. This award is given by Major 0. G. Hocker, Head of the Science Department.

3.

McDONOUGH TROPHY. This award is made to the best 120 pound athlete.

4. AWARD FOR THE NEATEST ROOM. This award is made to each of the occupants of the room which has been most nearly perfect throughout the entire year.

5. AWARD FOR THE BEST GROOMED CADET. This award is limited to first year students.

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21. SCHOLARSHIP TO WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY awarded to an outstanding member of graduating class.

22.

AWARD TO THE SENIOR MILITARY STUDENT considered most valuable to the R. O.T. C.

23.

AWARD TO THE JUNIOR MILITARY STUDENT considered most valuable to the R. O.T. C.

AWARD TO THE SOPHOMORE MILITARY STUDENT considered most valuable to the R. 0. T. C. 24.

25. AWARD TO THE FRESHMAN MILITARY STUDENT con­ sidered most valuable to the R. 0. T. C. 26. THE STRIBLING TROPHY for Highest Efficiency Rating in Junior School.

27. THE COLONEL JEROME G. HARRIS AWARD for Highest Military Efficiency Rating in Junior School.

AWARD FOR HIGHEST PROFICIENCY IN MATHEMATICS.

This award is made by Major Marquess Wallace, Principal.

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AWARD FOR THE BEST ATHLETE.

8.

AWARD FOR THE MOST VERSATILE CADET.

9. THE COL. JEROME G. HARRIS CUP FOR MOST SOLDIER­ LY QUALITIES.

10. AWARD FOR THE BEST DRILLED CADET. This award is lim'-ted to first year students. It is made as a result of com­ petitive drill held during Commencement week.

11. AWARD FOR THE BEST DRILLED CADET. This award is limited to students who have had military training in excess of one year. It is also made as a result of competitive drill.

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20. WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEDAL awarded for excellence in Music.

AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AS A CADET COMMISS'ONED OFFICER.

13. AWARD FOR CHAMPIONSHIP COMPANY. This award is made as a result of a competitive drill held during Commencement Week.

14. FELLOWSHIP CUP. This award is offered by Don W. Hooton, Chicago, Illinois, a Le­ gion of Honor Cadet of the class of 1919. The award is made to the cadet who is voted by the Corps of Cadets to be the “most valuable cadet to the institution.”

15. THE CHARLES I. WALL AWARD for Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character. A silver loving cup presented to the Academy by Mr. Raymond Moore, of Lake Forest, Illi­ nois, former Princinal nois.

Principal of the Academy. Engraved each year with the name of the winner.

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AWARD FOR THE HIGHEST SCHOLARSHIP in the Freshman Class.

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AWARD FOR THE HIGHEST SCHOLARSHIP in the Sophomore Class.

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AWARD FOR THE HIGHEST SCHOLARSHIP in the Junior Class.

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AWARD FOR THE HIGHEST SCHOLARSHIP in the Senior Class.

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35. PLAQUE presented to that company having the highest Academic standing during the year.

36. PLAQUE presented to that company having the best disciplinary standing during the year.

37. PLAQUE presented to that company having the highest military standing during the vear.

38. PLAQUE presented to that company having the neatest quarters during the year.

ATHLETIC LETTER AWARDS In addition to the foregoing awards, school letters are given individual members of the teams representing M. M. A. in inter-school competition. The size and shape of the letter indicate the sport and the team. Suitable letters are also awarded members of company teams who participate in intramural competition.

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CAPTAIN CHESTER M. NUNN Commandant

SERGEANT OBIE F. EVANS Assistant to the Professor of Military Science and Tactics

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CAPTAIN E. R. JACKSON

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The War Departments details to the Academy from the army, a commissioned officer to serve as Professor of Military Science and Tactics, and one or more non-com-

missioned officers to assist him. They are men of honor and integrity, well qualified to direct the energies of young men in all phases of military training. By direction of

the President of the United States, M. M. A. is a unit of the Reserve Officers’ Training

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at all times; and to fit them for positions of greater responsibility if their country calls.

All equipment used by the military department in its training schedule is supplied by the

War Department. This excellent equipment consists of rifles, pistols, automatic rifles,

machine guns, mortars, howitzers, ammunition and field equipment. Each boy is taught the safe and correct use of firearms—a lesson of life-long value.

MILITARY TRAINING PROVIDES LASTING BENEFITS Military training, as given at M. M. A., offers

your boy numerous advantages of incalculable and life-long value. The training develops all the laudable traits of leadership, including initiative, responsibility, self-respect, self-reliance, resourcefulness, fearlessness, efficiency,

quick thinking, and logical, concise expression. At the same time it develops intelligent cooperation, as it leaches team-work, fair-play,

respect for others’ rights, respect for proper authority, and genuine patriotism. It leaches system, conservation of time, neatness, prompt­

ness, thoroughness, obedience, courtesy, truthfulness, and honor.

And it gives them erect, manly carriage and bearing. The uniform is worn at all times al M. M. A. because it successfully removes all social, monetary, and class distinctions, placing each boy on an

equal footing where merit alone will distinguish him—where he will advance only as he deserves advancement.

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ANNUAL INSPECTION BY U. S. WAR DEPARTMENT The military department offers many interesting drills and helpful classroom courses. All cadets participate in

colorful parades, reviews, guard mounts, and other ceremonies. Daily drills consist of calisthenics, terrain exer­ cises, and close and extended order maneuvers. Classroom work consists of such practical courses as first aid, hy­

giene and sanitation. Once each year the military work of the Academy is rigidly inspected by the War Department.

Careful examination is made of all equipment, drills and maneuvers. On the basis of its inspections, the War De­

partment prepares a list of the outstanding military schools of the nation. M. M. A. has appeared on this list for a number of years. As an honor school, the Academy is privileged to appoint members of its graduating class to the

United Slates Military Academy at West Point, and to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. All gradu­ ates who pass the proper examinations are granted official government recognition for their military work.

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Col. Stribling (left) presenting The Chicago Tribune Medal to (left to right):

Winter at M. M. A. affords sufficient snow to permit Winter maneuvers.

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS (BELOW)

1st Row (left to right): Capl. Merrill, Major Schneiter, Col. Stribling, Capl. Pailas, Capt. Stribling.

2nd Row (left to right): Capl. Hopper, Capt. Dickey, 1st Lt. Lombardo.

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Sanitation and First Aid

Scouting and Patrolling

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1st Row (left to right): Morion. Cox, Franklin, Phillips, J., Dodge, Moulder, Morrell, McCollem, Gibson, Walker, Bailey, Plunkett.

2nd Row (left to right): Fruehauf, Hermann, D„ Crutcher, Christopher, Keahey, Cannon, J., McCarty, Weiss, Mather, Cline, Muckier, Johnson, A. 3rd Roiv (left to right): Cato, Boltz, White, W., Holmberg, King, W., Fowler, Black. Langendorf, Stoss, K upper, Gale, N.

4th Row (left to right): Wurdack, Chambers, Avedon, Scranton.

Farnsworth. Pruett. Tynsky, Brashcar, Phelps, J.. Lamb, Mason.

Top Row (left to right): Tressen, Mettz, Puhi. Everest, Love, Willbern. Porcheddu. J.. Gale, A., Hermann. W., Kent, Silk man, Heutel.

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ATHLETICS Each sport al M. M. A. is organized in such manner that every boy is given an opportunity ' & »

to participate—to be a regular member of a team. The boys are teamed up according to

their size, age, experience and ability, in the sport of their theii preference. piefeience. In addition to var­ sity teams in each sport, there are company teams which give every boy his chance to com-

pete in a carefully arranged intramural schedule. Each team has its own coach and its own

playing area . Besides the various team activities, all boys participate in other physical

events in which the entire battalion engages. These events include two colorful athletic carnivals, one in the fall and one in the spring, and daily

drills in calisthenics.

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and happiness, both in school and in life after school, as his mental training. The mind, to be capable of sustained concentration without undue fatigue, requires a strong, healthy

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healthy bodies, this thoroughly supervised training in athletics develops good co-ordina­

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of growing boys shows that this amount of time, properly spent, is sufficient to keep the average boy in excellent condition at all times.

A wealth of thoroughly modern athletic equipment is available for every cadet. The new

gymnasium, one of the finest to be found anywhere, provides three basketball courts, a box­ ing ring, wrestling mats, an excellent swimming pool, and facilities for many other sports.

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facilities for numerous indoor sports.

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT Where Your Boy Will Be Encouraged to Develop His Musical Talents through a Program of Studies and Concerts which Serve to Teach land Inspire an Appreciation for the Art The music department plays a prominent

part in the daily life at M. M. A. It serves the entire corps, through numer­ ous organizations, with everything from martial to dance music, and it provides

cadets with private and group instruc­

tion in all types of music. The depart­

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The Missouri Military Academy Band provides many opportuni­ ties for boys who can play any band instrument. This organ iza

lion, which is ranked as one of the best of its kind in the Middle west, lakes its place as a military unit in all battalion ceremonies,

such as Parades, Reviews, Formal Guard Mounts, and Retreats.

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It is also an important feature at many athletic contests and other

school and civic events in Mexico as well as elsewhere.

Two other musical organizations that provide additional opportu­

nities for boys with musical talent are the Concert Band and the Vesper Services are of the most impressive nature.

Dance Orchestra. The Concert Band gives a number of programs during the year, including radio broadcasts. The Dance Orchestra

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION APPLIED MUSIC (Private Lessons). The following instruments

plays for school entertainments, formal dinners, and dances. Both organizations are well trained and cadets receive much individual

instruction in their particular branch of music.

The M. M. A. Dance Band.

are taught: piano, violin, flute, clarinet, violincello, double bass, oboe, bassoon, cornet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone,

OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERY CADET TO PARTICIPATE

tuba, xylophone or marimbaphone, drums, lympani, and saxo­ phone. One lesson of sixty minutes and four practice periods of

It is entirely possible that your boy may have hidden musical talent of which no one is aware. Working on the assumption that only by trying out before an expert can this be definitely determined, every boy is encouraged

the same length per week are required.

PIANO INSTRUCTION. Piano Instruction is given with the aim of laying a good foundation for beginners, and of developing

to try out for one or more of the musical organizations at M. M. A. Even if he proves to have no talent, the music department offers him excellent training in the appreciation of good music, which is a valuable life-long

asset to anyone. In addition to the regular musical organizations, private instruction is provided, under expert teachers, in all branches of

further technique in those who can already play to some extent.

music.

Much attention is given to the practical side of piano playing, the aim being to develop usable pianists for group singing and

ensemble playing rather than to develop solo virtuosity.

QUARTET. Voice instruction and part-singing are available for those who desire it. M. M. A. quartets have many limes won dis-

tinclion in district and stale contests.

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The M. M. A. Glee Club (right) is open to all students who can be taught to sing parts. This splendid organization has many opportunities to perform before the cadet corps and elsewhere throughout the year on various occasions.

1 he M. M. A. Dramateers, an organization of cadets actively interested in amateur theatricals, provides much valuable training in dramatics and offers

a number of good entertainments for the entire school.

Five or six plays, ranging from one to three acts, are presented during the year. All types of plays are included—tragedy, comedy, fantasy, farce and

mystery. Occasionally the plays produced are written by one or more members of the Drama leers.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES News Commentators who keep the cadets informed nightly about local and fore’gn news over cur own public address system.

In addition to these offerings, a number of

prominent speakers, singers, ministers and per­

Your boy will find a rich variety of extra-curricular activities at M. M. A. to

provide profitable and pleasant employment for his idle hours . . . and to

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sons distinguished in other fields are brought to the Academy and presented during assembly

broaden his cultural development. Some of these activities include public

exercises. Frequently noted musicians appear

speaking, dramatics, debating and journalism. Regular courses of instruction

and present fine programs of classical music

are given on each of these subjects and others, too.

for the cadets, the faculty and members of

their families.

Every Saturday night is set apart as “Activity Night.

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cadet is permitted to participate in the beneficial activities which most appeal

to him. The discovery of latent talent and the organization of helpful groups

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writes, edits and publishes the M. M. A. Eagle, the stu- > dent newspaper. The Eagle chronicles all events of

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IL A WEALTH OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES M. M. A. offers a wealth of healthful outdoor activities to occupy idle time.

Well-kept tennis courts and other facilities are popular during warm wea­ ther. A wide range of winter sports, including horse-skiing, are offered. The

boys in the picture above are building their own bob-sled as a project in the

Manual Training Department.

Facilities for indoor recreation are numerous.

The well-equipped gym, pictured above, provides

all kinds of indoor sports. Pocket billiards and ping-pong, shown below, not only are pleasant pastimes, but also train the eye and muscular

co-ordination. The beautiful, spacious library,

pictured in lower center, provides a conducive atmosphere for reading and study.

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culture and social background can he developed by every cadet.

(Above) Famous dignitaries in all branches of activity frequently visit M- M. A., giving the cadets the value of their contact.

(Above) Mother's Day is one of the most important events at M. M. A. A complete program of pleasure fills the day.

(Center) The carefully appointed reception room where cadets may entertain relatives and friends.

(Below) A group of old grads. The alumni are a valuable asset to M. M. A. and to the cadets.

(Below) A group of professionalI business men—doctors, la ’ lawyers and others—who come to the school ar ind lecture about their vocations, Such contact gives each boy a wide edu< ication on arts, sciences and professions.

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M.M.A. STUDENT Student organizations made up of honorary and geographic groups do much in maintain­ ing the high morale of M. M. A. cadets. Boys

from various territories, such as Missouri.

Chicago and Oklahoma are banded together to participate in various functions.

CADETS FROM MICHIGAN

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THE FUSILEERS—CRACK DRILL TEAM WHICH PARTICIPATES IN MANY COMPETITIVE MEETS THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE WEST

KANSAS CITY SENDS THESE BOYS WHO HAVE ORGANIZED

ORGANIZATIONS In addition, certain honorary groups such as Delta Phi and the Fusileers

require excellence in competition for membership.

These organizations do much to pro­

mote good-fellowship and comrade­ ship among the cadet body.

THE BOYS FROM KANSAS FORM THIS GROUP

COSMOPOLITAN CLUB-MADE UP OF CADETS FROM DISTANT POINTS THE ILLINOIS BOYS FORM THIS GROUP

DELTA PHI-AN HONORARY FRATERNITY REQUIRING HIGH SCHOLASTIC STANDING FOR MEMBERSHIP

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THE M.M.A. SOCIAL PROGRAM INSPIRES GREATER EASE, POISE and SOCIALITY The social program at M. M. A. offers a wide wide range of activities throughout the school year. Every cadet is urged to participate in the entire program. It includes a number of military receptions and formal dinners, afternoon teas and concerts. These events are held at stated intervals and are attended by visiting young ladies and those from the best homes in Mexico. All activities are carefully supervised by members of the faculty. There are also a number of motion picture shows and other entertainments to which cadets may invite friends. With the approval of school authorities, cadets are permitted to visit young ladies in Mexico at staled limes, provided such visits do not interfere with school work.

(Above) Charming manners and sparkling conversational ability are encouraged

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and developed through participation in a number of forrral dinners and dances

(Left) Good clean fun is enjoyed at such

In the M. M. A. plan of all around personality develop­ ment, your boy’s social nature will come under close observation and study. He will be advised and encour­ aged to participate in all activities needed to remove every vestige of adolescent awkwardness, to give him poise and ease, graceful action and to make him glad to mingle with others.

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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION OPEN TO ALL CADETS To give cadets belter preparation for the social life Academy and in future life, a number of special provided free of charge for all cadets. These

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3rd Row, left to right—Bruce, Kleinknecht, Levon, Bear, L, Elmer, McCullough, R., Proetz, Kaplan, Arnold. McGrath, Williams.

4th Row, left to right—Hall. Bolterman, Pappin, O’Hara. Johnson, R., Nolman, Furla. Fishel, Meadows. Peterson, Dollinger.

5th Row, left to right—Osiek, Elision. E., Binger, Noriega. Welsh, M.. O'Dell, Nikoden. Long, B., Randolph, Viering, Boudoures.

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OF 1. BRITTON G. BAILEY, Topeka, Kansas—Cadet Ser­ geant, Company “D”, Art Editor of Eagle, Com­ pany Football Letter, Member of Debating So­ ciety. Dramateers, M. M. A. Rifle Sharpshooter, Spartan Training Program, Cadet Corporal.

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2. DAVID A, BARNES, Chicago, Illinois—Cadet Private, Company “D‘\ M. M. A. Rifle Marksman, Spar­ tan Training Program.

3. ROBERT L. BEST, Eldred, Illinois—Cadet Private.

Company “C”, Company Football Leiter, Com­ pany All-Star (Football), Boxing Champion 1943, Wrestling Champion 1944, M. M. A. Rifle Marksman, Fusileers, Spartan Training Program.

1944 Vice-President of Sophomore Class (1941), Bronze Pentathlon Medal (1941), Company Bas­ ketball Letter (1941), Company Baseball Letter (1941), Company All-Star (Basketball and Base­ ball), Varsity Basketball (1943), Varsity Foot­ ball (1943), Fusileers, M. M. A. Rifle Sharp­ shooter, Cadet Corporal (1942), Cadet Sergeant (1943), Spartan Training Program.

7. WILLIAM B. CHAMBERS, Des Moines, Iowa—Cadet

Corporal. Company “D”, Company Football Let­ ter, M. M. A. Rifle Marksman, Spartan Training Program.

8. JACK L. CRUTCHER, Kansas City, Missouri—Cadet

Corporal, Company “A*’. Delta Phi, Bronze Tri­ bune Medal (1943), M. M. A. Rifle Sharp­ shooter, Meritas Plaque (1943), Varsity Foot­ ball Letter (1942-43), Varsity Basketball Letter (1943), Captain Company Basketball (1943).

Company All-Star (1943), Eagle Reporter, “M” Club. Dramateers, Spartan Training Program.

4. ROBERT C. BINDER, St. Louis, Missouri- Cadet Pri­

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vate, Company “A”, Fusileers, Glee Club, Varsity Swimming Letter, M. M. A. Rifle Expert, Mighty Mite (1940-41), Spartan Training Program.

5. HOWARD C. BRASHEAR, Mexico, Missouri—Cadet Sergeant, Company “C”, Captian Company Foot­ ball Team, Company All-Stars (Football), M. M. A. Rifle Marksman, Company Basketball Leiter (1942), Company Boxing Letter (1942), R.O.T.C. Band, Concert Orchestra, Spartan Training Program.

6. HAROLD E. CARLSON, Oak Park, Illinois—Cadet Private, Company “A”, President of Senior Class.

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9. GEORGE P. DICKEY, Jr., Wichita, Kansas—Cadet

Captain, Headquarters Detachment. Drum Major (1940-41-42-43-44), Fusileers, Secretary of Senior Class, Glee Club, Mighty Mite Football Coach.

Varsity Baseball Manager, Spartan Training Pro­ gram, Sons of American Revolution Gold Medal.

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ROBERT D. DODGE, Detroit, Michigan—Cadet Cor-

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Corporal. Company “A”, Company Football.

Company Basketball. Fusileers.

12. ROGER F. FRUEHAUF, Peoria, Illinois—Cadet Cor­ poral, Company “A”, M. M. A. Rifle Sharp­ shooter, Fusileers. Company Football Letter (1943), Company Wrestling and Boxing Letters (1943), Company All-Star (Football), Spartan Training Program.

13. DAN L. GARDNER, Chanute, Kansas—Cadet Cor­ poral, Company “A”, Delta Phi, Speech Finalist, Company Football.

14. JAMES L. HAMLIN, Omaha, Nebraska—Cadet Pri­

vate, Company “D”, M. M. A. Rifle Marksman.

Varsity Football Letter (Reserve), Spartan Training Program.

15. NORMAN J. HARRIS, Oak Park, Illinois—Cadet Private, Company “A", Varsity Football Letter (1941-42-43), Varsity Track Letter (1941-42-43).

Varsity Swimming (1941), Varsity Wrestling Coach (1944), Delta Phi, Gold Pentathlon Medal.

Central Missouri Pole Vault Medal, M. M. A. Rifle Expert, Posture Medal (1944), Glee Club.

Cadet Corporal (1942). Cadet Sergeant (1943).

Cadet 2nd Lieutenant (1943).

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Captain and Adjutant, Varsity Football Letter.

Varsity Basketball Letter (Reserve), Varsity Baseball Letter (Provisional), Boxing and Wrestling Champion (1942), Vice-President of Senior Class, Vice-President of MM” Club, Secre­ tary and Treasurer of Delta Phi, M. M. A. Rifle Expert, Fusileers, Bronze Tribune Medal, Spar­ tan Training Program, Gold Tribune Medal.

17. ALBERT R. JOHNSON, Millstadt, Illinois—Cadet Cor­ poral, Company “C”. M. M. A. Rifle Marksman, Company All-Star (Football), Co-Captain Com­ pany Football (1943). Company Basketball Letter (1942-43), R.O.T.C. Band, Concert Band, Dance Band, Spartan Training Program.

18. GORDON KUPPER, Peoria, Illinois—Cadet Corporal.

Company “A”, M. M. A. Rifle Marksman, Fusi­ leers, Neatest Room Plaque (1943), Company All-Star (Football), Captain Company Football, Cheer Leader (1943), Company Wrestling Letter (1943), Spartan Training Program.

19. MICHAEL A. LOMBARDO, St. Louis, Missouri—Cadet 1st Lieutenant, Company “D”, M. M. A. Rifle Expert. Fusileers, “M” Club, Glee Club, Varsity Football Letter (1943), Varsity Tennis Team, Spartan Training Program.

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sk; Junior High School and Freshmen, $1. {per week; Junior and Seniors, S2.00 per

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JAMES A, McCOLLEM, Kansas viiy, <•• 1 shoeshining oulfi' 2nd Lieutenant, Company "D”. Fustleers, G ee dress Club. Cadet Corporal (1942), Cadet Sergea (1943), Spartan Training Program.

3E0RGE V. MATHER, Pentwater, Michigan—CaflU fs.

Corporal, Company “A”, Co-Editor of Eagle or sj26.

(1943-44), “M” Club, Mighty Mite Football Coach, Wrestling Champion (1943-44). >es.

22. CLARENCE F. MERRILL, Kansas City, Kansas—Cadet ny ki Captain, Company "D”, Fusileer Commander,

Cheer Leader (1943), Neatest Room Plaque (1943), Meritas Plaque (1943), Company Foot­ ball (Co-Captain), Company Basketball, Plaque for Best Drilled Old Cadet (1943), Silver Tribune Medal (1943), M. M. A. Rifle Expert, Spartan Training Program.

23. JOHN W. METZGER, St. Louis, Missouri—Cadet Private. Company “C”, Varsity Football Manager (1943-44), Glee Club, M. M. A. Rifle Marksman, Basketball Tournament Secretary (1943), Com­ pany Football <1942), Spartan Training Program.

24. JOSEPH S. MORRIS, Omaha, Nebraska—Cadet bergeant, Company “A”, M. M. A. Rifle Expert, fusileers, Varsity Football Letter (Reserve), Company Football, Varsity Track Letter. Varsity Rimming Letter, Drum & Bugle Corps (1942), gramUU )’ P0SlUre Bar’ Sparlan Training Pro-

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GEORGE C. MUELLER, Phoenix, Arizona - Cadet Private, Company “A”, M. M. A. Rifle Expert.

Company All-Star (Football). Company Football Leiter, Company Basketball Letter. R. 0. T. C. Band, Concert Band, Drum & Bugle Corps, Spartan Training Program. ~ ‘ZTHEMIS C. PAUAS, St. Louis, Missouri—Cadet Cap­ tain. Company “A”, Plaque for Highest Scholar­ . ...... .. ship Sophomore Class (1942). Highest Scholar­ ship Junior Class (1943), Gold Tribune Medal, Silver Tribune Medal, Fusileers, Posture Bar, inchi Glee Club, Most Valuable Sophomore in >t toil R. 0. T. C., Varsity Football Letter, Varsity Tennis Team, “M” Club, Dramateers, Executive rees.

Committeeman Senior Class, President Junior Class, Spartan Training Program, Hooten Fel­ lowship Cup, Legion of Honor, Valedictorian.

28. JOHN J. SHEEHAN, Pittsburg, Kansas—Cadet Pri­ vate, Company “A”, R.O.T.C. Band, M. M. A. ic net Rifle Sharpshooter, Company Football Leiter, Company Basketball Letter, Spartan Training Acad< Program. led ed 27. LAWRENCE E. SCHNEITER, Shawnee, Oklahoma— Cadet Major, Vice-President Della Phi, Silver •nt. H Tribune Medal. Captain Varsity Rifle Team.

M. M. A. Rifle Expert, Captain Varsity Football. ile at Varsity Football Letter (1940-41-42-43), Most Valuable Freshman in R.O.T.C. (1941), Most

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Valuable Junior in R.O.T.C. (1943), Varsity Track Letter (1942-43), Silver Pentathlon, Treas­ urer Senior Class, President of “M” Club, Plaque for Most Loyal Cadet Officer, ‘‘Fighting Heart” Award, Plaque for Outstanding Senior R.O.T.C. Student, Wall Trophy, Legion of Honor.

RICHARD SINGER, St. Louis, Missouri—Cadet Pri­ vate, Company “C”, Company Wrestling Letter (1944), Company Boxing Letter (1943), Com­ pany Football Letter (1943-44). Spartan Train­ ing Program.

GRANT SINNING, Wichita, Kansas—Cadet Private, Company “A”, Company Football Letter, Varsity Football Letter (Reserve), Glee Club, Fusileers, Spartan Training Program.

WARREN C. SMITH, Mexico, Missouri—Cndet Pri­ vate, Company ‘‘A”, Delta Phi, R.O.T.C. Band.

M. A. A. Rifle Sharpshooter, Spartan Training Program.

CHARLES R. STRIBLING III, Mexico, Missouri—Cadet Captain, Company “C”, Editor-in-Chief Eagle (1943-44), Delta Phi. Highest Scholarship in Junior Class, M. M. A. Rifle Sharpshooter.

Mighty Mile Football Coach, Company All-Star Baseball Team, Junior Life Saving, R.O.T.C. Band, Concert Band, Dance Orchestra. Glee Club, Drum and Bugle Corps, Officer's Club, Treas­ urer Sophomore Class, Spartan Training Pro­ gram, Gold Tribune Medal, Harris Cup, Music Medal. Legion of Honor.

33. KENNETH G. WELSH, Holdenville, OklahomaCadet Corporal, Company “A”, Varsity Football Letter, Varsity Boxing Letter, Color Corporal.

Fusileers, Plaque for Neatest Room (19431, M. M. A. Rifle Marksman, Spartan Training Program.

34. WILLIAM H. WHITE, Sand Springs, Oklahoma— Cadet Corporal, Company “D”, Boxing Cham­ pion (1944), Varsity Boxing Letter, Glee Club, Company All-Star Football Team.

35. DAMON A. WILLBERN, Jr., Coffeyville, KansasCadet Sergeant. Company “D”, Glee Club, R.O.T.C. Band, Dance Band. Drum and Busle Corps, Eagle Reporter, M. M. A. Rifleman Ex­ pert. Wrestling Team, Tennis Team. Mighty Mite Football Letter, Track Team, Manager “D"’ Company Football, Bugler, Spartan Training Program.

36. ALLYN LOUIS WOLFF, St. Louis, Missouri—Cadet Private, Company “C”, Company Football Letter, All-Star Football Team, Company Basketball Championship Medal, Varsity Basketball Letter, Fusileers, M. M. A. Rifle Marksman. Spartan Training Program.

37. WILLIAM D. WURDACK, St. Louis, Missouri—Cadet Corporal. Company ‘*A”, M. M. A. Rifle Marks­ man. Mighty Mite Letter. Fusileers.

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In cases of all absences caused by official duties, sickness, or emergen-

NO COLLEGE WORK

RELIGION

M. M. A. provides a post-graduate course for students who desire addi­ tional work to prepare for business or for college, but no college work is given.

It is the firm belief of the Academy that the inclusion of students of college age and experience lends to rob boys of high school age of many opportunities to develop their initiative and leader­

M. M. A. is strictly non-sectarian but thoroughly Christian. All cadets arc required to attend church services every Sunday morning. They attend the denomination to which they belong, or, if not regular church members, they go to the church of their preference. Sickness alone will excuse a cadet from attending church.

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cies, the teachers and the cadet concerned will accept joint responsibility

this Final Formation.

VESPERS—Each Sunday evening all cadets attend their own beautiful and inspiring vesper services in which the whole cadet corps takes part.

These vesper services emphasize dignity and beauty in form of worship, reverence for religious ideals, and training in moral courage.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION Ages of the Junior School students range from ten to thirteen years, and of the High School students from fourteen to eighteen years. Four years of elementary school work is required for admission to the Junior School.

The requirements for entrance into the High School are satisfactory completion of the elementary school course as given in the M. M.,A. Junior School, or elsewhere.

Only boys of good character are admitted to either department of the Academy. Boys not amenable to a kindly, humane system of discipline are not acceptable.

for the completion of the work missed.

The academic year is not completed until the Final Formation on the last day of Commencement. At the discretion of the Superintendent all credits may be withheld in the event the cadet concerned does not remain until

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

EDUCATIONAL TOURS Usually in the spring of each year a special educational tour is provided

for all cadets desiring to make the trip. These tours require about two weeks’ time and consist of visits to points of historic and other interest in various parts of the country. The cadets are accompanied by members

of the faculty who. supervise every activity.

For the war effort, as well as for the best interest of all cadets, it is imperative that all furloughs be restricted to those that are absolutely necessary.

TUITION The tuition for the year is $925.00 and covers instruction in all aca­ demic and military subjects together with the following items: Board, linen,,----bed linen, normal laundry, routine medb room, heat, light, table u— -----swimming pool. cal attention, physical cxarninations^athlcti^

The experience of many years has gone into the formulation of the furlough policy summarized below which is, of course, subject to the

approval of the Office of Defense Transportation.

REGULAR FURLOUGH PERIOD—The only regular furlough period during the school year will be that of the Christmas vacation which is

ADVANCED STANDING

scheduled to last from December 16, 1943, until January 4, 1944, and

Students may enter either the Junior or Senior School with advanced standing provided their credits made elsewhere are satisfactory. A state­

from December 15, 1944, to January 2, 1945.

ment of all work done in other schools, together with the grades made, and the credits earned, should be sent to the Academy by the principal, or by some other person in authority at the school last attended.

SPECIAL FURLOUGHS—Granted: (1) Because of serious illness of the

.$925.00

cadet; (2) in case of serious illness or death of a near relative, or other

rectly to the Mis-

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Pay Pay Pay

UNIFORMS (Left Io Right); 1. Dress, Spring and Fall.

2. Fatigue with Raincoat.

3. Full Dress, White.

4. Field Suit.

5. Fatigue, Winter.

6. Officers' Dress.

7. Warm Up, Athletic.

8. Formal Mess Jacket.

9. Informal, White.

10. Fatigue, Spring and Fall.

11. Dress, Winter.

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as-worn by all cadets. The tot al cost of the uniforms, together with their accessories, is $165.00 includii qg overcoat rental. ($12.00 per year.)

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barracks cap. cap covers, w Lite. overseas caps. ;L olive drab. rain coat. pair dress troi users. pair fatigue ti fousers, olive drab. cotton khaki o overseas caps. regulation spre ad with emblem. regulation blac | k ties. dress blouse.

1 fatigue jacket, olive drab.

1 field suit, olive drab.

(Upper school only)

4 fatigue shirts, olive drab.

1 web belt, olive drab.

1 white ■waist belt.

2 pair cotton khaki trousers.

2 pair dress gloves, white.

2 regulation laundry bags

1 sweat suit (Junior school only).

Note: In view o. the fact that this memorandum is printed so far in advance of the a \ctual issue of these articles, the Academy reserves the right to revise thf cent sales tax. ’"^is list at any time. The State of Missouri has a two per

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* INCIDENTAL EXPENSES These expenses arc indefinite and vary from month to month. The Qunarlermaster Department is equipped to supply the essential needs such as books, school supplies, toilet articles, stationery, etc. These supplies are issued to the cadet by the week or by the month. If abnormal replace-

by the misuse or loss of these articles, the cost of renienls are caused ■ placements; will be borne by the cadet out of his own personal allowance.

The Quartermaster also supervises the repairing of shoes and clothing, lhe cleaning and pressing of uniform equipment, and other expenditures

necessary for lhe comfort and well-being of the cadets. They will not be allowed to purchase non-essential articles without written permission

from their parents, as it is the policy to keep these monthly expenses as low as possible. A statement is rendered by the Quartermaster Depart­

ALLOWANCES Money will be issued to cadets, provided a fund is left on deposit with

the Academy for the purpose, in amounts not to exceed $2.00 per week.

We make this requirement for disciplinary reasons. For example, when a

cadet carelessly destroys any of his school supplies, he is required to replace them out of his pocket money. We recommend for lower school

cadets, 75c per week; Junior High School and Freshmen, $1.00 per week; Sophomores $1.25 per week; Junior and Seniors, $2.00 per week.

ARTICLES TO BE BROUGHT FROM HOME The following articles required by the cadet should be brought from home.

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LINENS. 2 pair black shoes or oxfords

(rubber heels required).

1 pair house slippers.

1 pair gym shoes.

8 pair dark color socks.

3 pair athletic or sweat socks.

4 pair pajamas.

1 pair suspenders.

1 pair gray gloves, either leather or woolen.

6 suits underwear.

1 bath robe.

1 bathing trunks.

1 shoeshining outfit.

4 plain white dress shirts (col­ lar attached).

12 handkerchiefs.

1 pair tennis or sport trousers, 1 pair overshoes.

2 blankets (any kind).

1 rug (36x63 inches or larger), 1 complete set toilet articles, 1 pair shoe trees.

1 Bible.

1 dictionary.

In addition to the foregoing, every boy should bring the necessary athletic equipment for all sports, or plan to purchase it at the Academy. A proper

amount of play is a necessary part of any well-rounded educational pro­

gram; hence, the necessity of this athletic equipment. He should also

br5ng any musical instruments he expects tc use while at the Academy.

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Keepsakes, such as rings and watches, or any articles of unusual value or to which there is family sentiment attached, should not be included in a cadet’s equipment.

DAILY PROGRAM This program is somewhat short­ ened during the winter months.

TRUNKS Trunks must be plainly marked with name and residence printed on both ends, so that in case of miscarriage they may be easily traced and recovered. No responsibility will be assumed by the school for articles of clothing, books, etc., that are left at the Academy during the summer vacation, or after the cadet has departed from the institution, unless they are securely packed in boxes or lockers, plainly marked with owners name and written notice given to the school authorities.

PROPERTY DAMAGE—Property damaged by cadets will be repaired at their expense from their personal allowance. Where individual rcsponsib.lity cannot be determined definitely, the cost will be pro-rated.

ment each month.

SHEETS, PILLOWS,

CAUTIONS Extra and unnecessary articles should be excluded from lhe cadet’s equipment as they are not permitted in the quarters.

SPECIAL CHARGES—When cadets are confined to the Post Hospital there is a charge of $2.00 per day to cover this additional expense. All expenses connected with the proper care of cadets in cases of severe illnesses are borne by them. The charge for private lessons in either vocal or instrumental music for the school year is $80.00. Courses in chemistry, physics, typewriting, manual arts, mechanical drawing, and aeronautics require a fee to cover the expendable equipment used in them. The mem­ bers of the senior class are charged a fee of $5.00 to cover the cost of the diploma.

The regulation blue overcoats are not included in the uniform outfit.

They may be purchased from the Quartermaster at a price of $50.00. How­ ever, to reduce the cost to the parent to the growing boy, these coats will $12.00 per season. They will remain will be returned in good condition. required to purchase overcoats made

and to provide a more correct fit be leased for a fixed charge of the property of the Academy and Boys of abnormal size will be to their individual measurements.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS—Cadets are admitted only upon the express condition that they remain at the Academy until the end of the school year. In case a cadet is suspended or dismissed for misconduct or breach

of school discipline, or leaves the Academy before the end of the school year, then any tuition, fees or other charges, or any money already paid to the Academy on account of tuition, fees or other charges, shall be re­ tained by it as earned or liquidated damages, and any unpaid bills on account of these items shall become immediately due and payable to the Academy as earned or liquidated damages. In cases of severe illness whereby any cadet is detained from the school by the advice of the school physician and with the consent of the school authorities, and such cadet is thereby compelled to remain out of school for a longer period than one month, then in such event, lhe school will refund $10.00 per week on lhe school bill of such cadet, for such period beyond one month that said cadet is out of school on account of said illness. All bills must be

paid before classroom grades are officially recognized. The school will not be responsible for injuries received by the cadet while at the Academy or while enroute to or from it.

6:25 a. in. Reveille 6:45 a. m. Police Inspection 7:00 a. m. Morning Mess 7:40 a. m. Sick Call 8:00 a. m. Guidance Period 8:30 a. m.-ll :15 a. m. Classes and Study 11:15 a.m. Drill 12:25 p. m. Noon Mess 1:00 p. m. Office Period 1:15 p. m.-3:15 p. m. Classes and Study 3:15 p. m.-4:00 p. m. Extra Help and Activities 4:15 p. m.-5:30 p. m. Athletic-!■s 6:00 p. m. Evening Mess 7:00 p. m.-8:45 p. m. Evening Study 9:00 p. m. Tattoo 9:30 p. m. Taps

SATURDAY 6:25 6:45 7:00 7:40 8:00 9:00 11:00 12:25 1:00 2:00 6:00 7:00 9:00 9:30

a. m. Reveille a. m. Police Inspection a. m. Morning Mess a. m. Sick Call a. m. Property Check a. m. Drill a. m. Inspection of Rifles and Uniforms p. m. Noon Mess p. m. Office Period p. m.-5:30 p. m. General Leave p. m. Evening Mess p. m.-8:45 p. m. Activity Period p. m. Tattoo p. m. Taps

SUNDAY 7:30 8:00 9:00 9:30 10:20 12:25 1:40 2:00 5:30 6:30 7:30 9:00 9:30

a. m. Reveille a. m. Morning Mess a. in. Inspection of Quarters a. m. Catholic Church Formation a. m. Protestant Church Formation p. m. Noon Mess p. m. Battalion Parade p. m.-5:00 p. m. Special Leave p. m. Evening Mess p. m. Vespers p. m. Evening Study p. m. Tattoo p. m. Taps

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AGES 10 TO 13 ★

A MODIFIED PROGRAM . .

The Junior School is modeled after the High School Department, but it is an entirely separate organization with a program carefully modified to suit younger boys. It offers pre-high school boys, from the age of 10 through 13, a program designed to give them the best possible develop-

ment from the fifth through the eighth grade.

In its constant supervision and its progressive

program of work and play, the Junior School at Missouri Military Academy is second to none in the entire nation.

(Befow) Junior cadets baring their heads in honor of their mothers on Mother's Day.

MAJOR O . G .

HOCKER, Principal of the Junior School, is well qualified with more than twenty years of special training and u n usually successful experience in edu­ cating young boys.

INTELLIGENT GUIDANCE AND CONSTANT SUPERVISION FOR EVERY BOY

Your boy will enjoy a delightful, home-like environment in the Junior School. Every provision is made for his comfort, health and happiness. Men and women of sterling character and proved abil­ ity supervise his activity.

Great stress is laid upon personal cleanliness and the initiative to take responsibility for keeping wearing apparel neat.

The housemother supervises all laundry lists and sees that clothing is kept clean and in good repair, Your boy will lake keen delight in the wide van*iety of healthful, body-building sports, which are conducted by qualified coaches. And the small classes, such as — the one shown below, make learning a matter of fun. Close personal supervision will enable him to master every lesson.

Teaching does not stop outside the class­ room. Every activity is supervised by ex­ perts to give your boy complete training.

Particular attention is paid to the use of correct table manners. A faculty member and his wife sit at each table in the Junior School dining room.

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CO ORDINATING MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

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Modern educators realize the importance of the relationship

between sound bodies and sound minds. Learning becomes easier when boys are in vigorous health. By co-ordinating

both physical and mental development, the M. M. A. system produces the best results.

Setting-up exercises and athletic teams, such as the boxing and wrestling teams pictured below, do much to build strong

phvsiques and competitive spirit which help hoys to excel in scholastic pursuits.

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Sstting-up exercises are a regular part of the Junior School system. They help keep minds and bodies alert, keen.

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Your boy will have a large, outside room, such

as this one, in a modern, fully equipped bar­ racks amid the most congenial surroundings.

Junior School Boxing and Wrestling Champions

In addition, the recreation room and hobby shop help stimu­ late mental activity. Every boy is encouraged to develop one

or more worthwhile hobbies which can benefit him the rest of his life. He is taught to work with woods, metals, clays

and other materials in fashioning model airplanes, kites, radios and other things.

JUNIOR SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL

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The M. M. A. program includes plenty of play time every day.

The Junior School has its own teams in football, baseball, indoor

baseball, basketball and track. Each team is selected according to the weight, height and age of the boy. Each is carefully super­

vised by a coach. Other athletic activities include boxing, wrest­ ling, tennis, golf, horseback riding, ping pong, swimming and ice

and roller skating.

Teams participate in a schedule of intramural competition.

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(Left) At Christmas time the cadets enjoy Yule spirit with a Santa Claus.

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(Loft) Junior cadets building a log cabin under expert supervision.

(Right) Winter offerss a variety of healthful„- out-door activitie ies.

MANY ACTIVITIES MARK EACH DAY . .

Every day brings a great variety of new, interesting experiences to stimulate minds

around a camp fire after a meal cooked in the open.

and muscles. There are opportunities for hikes into the beautiful country surround­

Other special activities, for which ample time is provided, include dramatics, glee

ing the Academy—for nature study, for camping or for just plain story-telling

club, journalism, dancing and modified military work.

(Left) A completely equipped woodwork­ ing shop offers excellent instruction in manual training.

(Right) A nature study expedition pauses for rest and refreshment.

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“THE EAGLET”..JUNIOR SCHOOL PUBLICATION Under expert journalistic supervision

the cadets write, edit and publish “The Eaglet,” the student newspaper for the Junior School. It, like its big

brother, “The Eagle,” presents news of interesting events at the Junior

Academy for the benefit of cadets and

parents.

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M J O JUNIOR SCHOOL BAND

The Junior School Band, pictured above, gives every cadet an opportunity

to discover and develop his musical talents and appreciation.

The organization is important in military ceremonies and play:s a big part in many athletic contests and other activities.

The band is under the direction of musical experts.

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(Right) Junior School officers and non - commissioned of­ ficers.

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MODIFIED MILITARY TRAINING A separate military organization is maintained for Junior Cadets. The unit is officered by older members ol the Junior School, and takes part in all types

of military maneuvers on a military basis. The program calls for 45 minutes per day of drill and instruction. It covers rifle marksmanship, military cour­

tesy, calisthenics, hygiene, drills in barracks formations and close order drill without arms. The Junior School takes part in all M. M. A. battalion parades A CADET REPORTS TO THE OFFICER OF THE DAY

and reviews.

Discipline is light but firm and covers all activities.

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A C A D E School of the Missouri Military Academy The Junior provides an ideal environment and an unsurpassed pre­ gram 1fer boys from ten to thirteen years old. Ranked • of the finest elementary schools in the country, as one the Junior School fully answers the growing demand for a military school with modified features for younger boys.

JUNIOR SCHOOL DAILY PROGRAM

JUNIOR SCHOOL FACULTY MAJOR 0. G. HOCKER, B.S. PRINCIPAL

B.S., Northeast Missouri Teachers’ College, 1920; U. S. Navy, 1918-19; Superintendent of Schools, Gilliam, Mis­ souri, 1921-23; Principal and Science Instructor, Union­ ville, Missouri, High School, 1923-24; Advanced Work in Summer Terms, 1921-22-24; Missouri Military Academy.

1924—; Head of Science Department and Director of Intramural Athletics, 1924-30; Principal Junior School, 1930—.

CAPTAIN G. DAVID BAILEY COMMANDANT

Illinois Military School, 1925; Kansas State Teachers’ College, Pittsburg, 1926; University of Cincinnati, 1931; Special Courses in Education, Western Stale Teachers’ College, Macomb, Illinois, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932; Commissioned Captain Illinois National Guard, 1926; In­ structor and Commandant Lower School, Illinois Military School, 1926-1934; Missouri Military Academy, 1935—.

CAPTAIN

D. E. BETHEL, JR„ B.S.

Northeast Missouri State Teachers’ College, Kirksville.

Missouri; B.S., University of Missouri, 1941; Principal

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and Coach. Montgomery County Public Schools, Mont­ gomery City. Missouri, 1931-42; Missouri Military Acad­ emy, 1942—; Counselor, Camp Lincoln for Boys, Brain­ erd, Minnesota, 1943.

CAPTAIN WILLFRED V. COX A.E. in Education at Hannibal La Grange College, 1936-38; Teacher in Pike County Public Schools, 193841; Kirksville State Teachers’ College Summers of 1939, ’40, and ’43; Missouri Military Academy, 1942-43.

LIEUTENANT GEORGE L. PIPER, B.S. ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

B.S., Northeast Missouri Slate Teachers’ College, Kirks­ ville, Missouri, 1941; Teacher in Schuyler County Schools, 1924-33; Departmentalized Teaching, Art, So­ cial Science, Junior High Basketball Coach, Queen City Schools, Queen City, Missouri, 1933-40; Supervisor of Art in forty Marion County Schools, 1940-43; Member of the Art Council of Missouri and Member of Western Arts: Director al C’mp Lincoln for Boys, Brainerd, Minnesota, Summer 1914; Missouri Military Academy, 1943- . ...

6:30 A.M. 7:00 A.M. 7:45 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 9:45 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 12:00 N. .

12:45 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 3:15 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:30 P.M. 9:00 P.M.

Reveille Breakfast Hospital Squad & Inspection of Rooms .........................................Classes Physical Drill Military Period Classes ...................................................................... Lunch Office Period Classes Activity and Extra Help Period Athletic Period Dinner ...... .

Study Period Recall from Studies Tattoo .................................

Taps

This program is varied on Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday afternoon and Friday eve­ ning to provide time for various forms of recreation.

ENTIRELY SEPARATE Although this department, with its own well-qualified faculty, its own excellent build­ ings and equipment, and its own grounds and athletic fields, is entirely separate from the High School, it occupies a position of great benefit in connection with the Senior School. It carries with it the prestige and resources of the Academy, and makes use of many of the High School’s facilities. The Junior Cadets make full use of the

library, gymnasium, swimming pool, rifle range and tennis courts, at hours which do not conflict with the use of this equipment by older boys.

LIEUTENANT SILLY F. WHITE

MODIFIED PROGRAM

SOCIAL SCIENCE

The Junior Cadets participate in practically every type of activity offered in the High School, but each activity is carefully modified to suit their size and age. A well-

Northeast Missouri State Teachers’ College, Kirksville, Missouri, 1941-42; Instructor at Greentop Public School, Greentop. Missouri, 1912-43: Missouri Military Academy, 1944—.

balanced program is filled with wholesome, stimulating activities in both work and play, and is under the constant personal supervision of members of the faculty.

DEPARTMENT COURSE OF STUDY

TERMS AND EXPENSES

The course of study in the Junior School, which extends from the second through the eighth grade, is planned after the Missouri State Course of Study, supplemented by practices of the best schools in nearby cities, and those of eastern preparatory schools. The course is designed to pre­

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pare students for entrance into the M. M. A. High School, or any other standard high school.

The Academy bill for Junior Cadets for the entire year is $925.00, payable

SMALL CLASSES —The

Junior School classes are limited to less than half the number of pupils found in the average public school class. This permits individual help al all times, enables the

$25.00 with application, $450.00 on entrance and $450.00 January 1. The

faculty to know exactly what each boy has accomplished each day, and gives them an accurate

uniform outfit, described in detail on Page 46, costs $165.00 (including

understanding of each boy’s needs. Two hours of supervised study—one in the afternoon and one at night—give the average boy plenty of time to get his lessons. There is an extra period each

overcoat rental) and is to be paid for on receipt of statement.

day for all students who require additional help.

EIGHTH GRADE

FIFTH GRADE English: Spelling, Reading (introduction of compre­ hensive tests). Language, Oral and Written Compo­ sition, Rules of Grammar. Arithmetic: Fractions and Denominate Numbers, Introduction of Decimals.

Social Science: Geography (general survey of all continents, special study of North America and United States) ; History (Young America). Penman­

English: Spelling, Literature, Grammar and Compo­ sition. Public Speaking and Debate. Arithmetic: General Review, Mensuration and Introduction to

Algebra. Social Science: Geography of South Amer­ ica, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia; History of American Civilization, Government and Culture, Sci­

ence. Penmanship. Music.

ship, Hygiene and Health. Music and Drawing.

SIXTH GRADE

INTELLIGENCE TESTS

English: Spelling, Reading, Grammar and Composi­

Denominate Numbers. Social Science: Geography,

Intelligence tests show that the Junior cadets rank higher than the average pupil in the public schools.

Fundamentals of Geography, and completion of study

This is due in part to the high type of families from

of North and South America and Europe; History (Building Our Country). Penmanship. Health Edu­

which these boys come, and to the atmosphere of refinement and culture in which they have lived.

tion.

Arithmetic:

Decimal Fractions, Percentage,

cation. Music and Drawing.

SEVENTH GRADE English: Spelling, Literature, Grammar, Composition.

Arithmetic: Percentage, Commercial Discount, Simple Interest. Social Science: Geography of North and Central America; History (America’s Heritage from the Long Ago). Penmanship. Health Education.

Music and Drawing.

WEEKLY LETTER Each week the cadets are required Io write a letter to their homes. This letter is corrected by the teach­

ers and serves as an English and Penmanship

exercise.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL UNDERGRADUATE CADETS

1st Row, left to right—Rothstein, Schultz, Peck, Bear, T., Buller, Bailey, J.. Sormane, Anderson. M..

Metcalf, G.

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2nd Row, left to right—Gooch. Keller. Jaicks. F., Males. Marvin. Staley, Wren, Siragusa, D.. Dobbin.

3rd Row, left to right—Metcalf, J., Phelps, J., Anderson, C., Weinberg, Moyer, Bender, Scott. Sira­ gusa, J., Marcagi.

4th Row, left to right—Taylor, Watson, Le Van, Brooks, Beil, Montgomery, B.. Rich, Cannon. D.

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1- ROBERT ALFRED BOYD, University City, Mo. —Cadet First Lieutenant; NRA Sharpshooter Bar Three; “A" Letters in Football, Basket­ ball. Boxing, Soccer, Baseball, Wrestling, and Tennis; “B” Letter in Track; Red Cross Beginner’s Swimming Award; Dramatics.

Honor Medal and Bars in Barracks. Mili,.pr-v’ Athletics, and Rifle; Sports Editor The Eaglet; Maroon Bar for Discipline; Maroon Bar with Three Stars.

2— THOMAS WARREN BRENNAN, Detroit, Mich.

Cadet First Sergeant; NRA Sharpshooter bar live; “A" Letters in Football and "restling; “B" Letters in Track, Boxing, ana Soccer; Scholarship Plaque for Highest •rades Graduating Class (Tie with Logan); n. Gross Beginner's Swimming Award; raniatics; Honor Medal and Bars in Schol­ arship Barracks, Military and Rifle: Mal-on. “tangle for Posture; News Editor The Stars ’ ^aroon a”d Gold Bar with Three

?>7;JACK JJR°ME GEER, Tulsa, Okla.—Cadet N.?A Sharpshooter Bar Two; “A" h-ill ur*1 \'.°°tba)l; “B” Letters in BasketrCe ".1K' and Boxing; Red Cross Beand D;SfI ' Award; Honor Medal Gold P C -^r’ i-aKlet Staff: Maroon and Gold Bar with Three Stars.

G R A D U A T I

S C H 0 4— JOHN CALVIN GROSS, JR., Webster Groves, Mo.—Cadet Private; NRA Marks­ man; “B ' Letter in Football; Red Cross Beginner's Swimming Award; Maroon Bar for Discipline; Maroon and Gold Bar with Three Stars.

5— CARL OLIVER HOFFMAN, St. Louis, Mo.— Cadet Sergeant; NRA Sharpshooter Bar One; “B ’ Letters in Football and Boxing; Red Cross Beginner's Swimming Award; Honor Medal and Bars in Barracks and Military; Eaglet Staff; Maroon and (.old Bar with Three Stars.

6— RAYMOND FLETCHER KING, Ferguson, Mo. —Cadet Sergeant; NRA Sharpshooter bar < )ne; ’•A" Letters in Wrestling and -notball; “B" Letters in Track, Soccer, Base-. nan. hall. and Basketball; Red Cross Beginners Swimming Award; Honor Medal and Bars in Barracks and Military: Maroon Rar [or Discipline: Eaglet Staff; Maroon and-'(.old Bar with Three Stars. ,• .

7— NORMAN GEORGE KLEIN, Detroit,' Mich.— Cadet Second Lieutenant: NRA Shl?r”: shooter Bar Five; “B Letters in boot ba It and Baseball; Dramatics: Red ( rose Beginner's Award for Swimming: Honor Medal and Bars in Scholarship and Rifle: Associate

Editor The Eaglet; Maroon Bar with Otic c-.__ r__ Star for Discipline; Maroon and Gold Bar with Three Stars.

8—JACK RICHARD LOGAN, Kansas City, Mo. —Cadet Captain; NRA Sharpshooter BaiEight: “A” Letters -in Boxing, Basketball.

Football, and Soccer; “B” Letters in Wrestling and Baseball; Dramatics; Red Cross Beginner’s Swimming Award; Inter­ locutor Ninth Annual Minstrel; Scholarship Plaque for Highest Grades in Seventh Grade Class 1942-43: Scholarship Plaque for High­ est Grades in Graduating Class 1943-44 (Tie with Brennan); the Jerome G. Harris Award for the Most Soldierly Cadet: the Charles R. Stribling Cup for Highest Efficiency in Graduating Class; Honor Medal and Bars in Scholarship. Barracks, Military, Athletics, and Rifle: Maroon Triangle for Posture: Associate Editor The Eaglet: Maroon Bar with One Star for Discipline; Maroon and Gold Rar with Three Stars.

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— 9—CLAIR B. McMAHAN, Normandy, Mo. .

Cadet Private: NRA Sharpshooter Bar- One: “B” Letters in Football, Basketball,.. and Boxing: Maroon and Gold Bar with Three Stars.

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C L A S S 10-PRESTON S. MONTGOMERY, JR., Edwards­ ville, 111.—Cadet Corporal; NRA Sharp­ shooter Bar Two: “B” Letter in Football; Red Cross Beginner's Award in Swimming: Honor Medal and Bars in Barracks, Mili­ tary, and Rifle: Maroon Bar for Discipline; Maroon and Gold Bar with Three Stars.

NIEHAUS, Ferguson, 11—FRANCIS CROOKS NIEHAUS, NRA Sharpshooter Mo.—Cadet Corporal: ( Bar One; “B1-” Letters in Football and Basketball: Honor Medal and Rifle Bar: Ma___ _Bar ______wit ithI One Star for Discipline: roon Maroon and Gold Bar with Three Stars.

12—JAMES BRUCE REIGLE, Davison, Mich.— Cadet Sergeant: NRA Sharpshooter Bar Two: "A" Letter in Boxing; “1?” Letters in Football and Wrestling; Red Cross Begin­ ner’s Swimming Award; Honor Medal and Bars in Barracks. Military and Rifle; Eaglet Staff; Maroon and Gold Bar with Three Stars.

13—ROSS DAVID SIRAGUSA, JR., Evanston, III.—Cadet Sergeant; NRA Sharpshooter Bar Three; "A” Letter in Football: Honor Med­ al and Bars in Scholarship. Barracks. Mili­ tary. and Rifle; Editor in-Chief The Eaglet:

19 4 4 Maroon Bar with Two Stars for Discipline: Maroon and Gold Bar with Three Stars. \O.— ----14— ROBERT PAUL TUCKER, St. Louis, Mo. A” Cadet Private: NRA Sharpshooter: *“‘A" Letter in Wrestling: "B" Letters in Football and Basketball: Red Cross Beginner's Swim­ ming Award: Eaglet Staff: Honor .Medal and Rifle Bar; Maroon Bar for Discipline: Maroon and Gold Bar with Three Stars.

15— KENDALL LOUIS VICK, St. Louis, Mo.— Cadet Private First Class; NRA Sharp­ shooter Bar Three: “A" Letters in Football and Boxing; "B” Letters in Basketball, Soccer. Baseball, and Wrestling; Dramatics: Red Cross Beginner’s Swimming Award; Honor Medal and Bars in Barracks and Military; Maroon Triangle for Posture; Associate Editor The Eaglet; Maroon and Gold Bar with Three Stars.

16— ARTHUR GEORGE WARNIER, Hillside, 111.

— Cadet Private; NRA Sharpshooter Bar hour: “A” Letters in Football. Boxing, and Wrestling; “B” Letter in Baseball; Dra­ matics; Red Cross Beginner’s Swimming Award; Honor Medal and Bars in Athletics and Rifle: Maroon Triangle for ^Posture: Maroon and Gold Bar with Three Stars.

M.M.A.’S GREATEST The records of brilliant success that M. M. A. alumni have blazed in colleges, universities and in life are the most valuable asset of M. M. A.

They represent the tangible value that M. M. A. offers your boy — an outstanding faculty, modern buildings and equipment, a beautiful campus and an unsurpass­

ed program. These things can give your boy, as they have other M. M. A. boys, a headstart toward a successful career.

Perpetual reminders of the achievements of M. M. A. graduates are Senior Mem­

orials located on the M. M. A. campus. Some of them are shown on these pages.

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CADETS 1943-1944

Addis, Lloyd, Seattle, Wash.

Akin, Cabell, Carrabelle, Fla. Anderson, Carl C., Jr., Hamilton, 0.

Anderson, Maxie, Hamilton, 0.

Andrews, Bruce P., Jr., Brighton, Mich.

Argansi, Jerry' C., St. Louis, Mo. .Arnold, Richard IL, Waukegan, 111, Avedon, Bruce, Miami Beach, Fla. Bailey, Britton G., Topeka, Kan. Bailey, Gerald, Kansas City, Mo. Baker, Roy, Ft. Worth, Tex. Baker, Sydney, E. St. Louis, III. Barnes, David A., Evanston, Ill. Bartholomew, Miles E., Fl. Scott, Kan. Bear, Turner, Checotah, Okla.

Bear, Irving K., Checotah, Okla.

Beil, Charles I., Millstadt, Ill. Bellows, Dale, Eureka Springs, Ark. Bender, Alan, Chicago, 111.

Best, Robert L., Eldred, Ill. Bilyea, David L., Louisiana, Mo. Binder, Robert C., Webster Groves, Mo. Binger, Richard R., Overland, Mo. Black, Jack 0., Chicago, Ill. Blaske, Robert L., Webster Groves, Mo. Boltz, John D., Chicago, Ill. Botlerman, John C., Jr., Sioux Falls, S. D. Boudoures, George, Belleville, III. Boyd, Robert A., University City, Mo. Bradley, David F., Wichita, Kan. Brashear, Howard C., Jr., Mexico, Mo. Brennan, Thomas W., Detroit, Mich.

Briney, Berton IL, Jr., Wichita, Kan. Brooks, Carl A., /\fton, Mo. Bruce, William, Wichita, Kan. Buller, Jerry A., Boone, la.

Butters, Robert B., Normandy, Mo. Cannon, David, Waukegan, Ill. Cannon, Joseph, Waukegan, HI. Carlson, Harold E., Jr., Oak Park, 111.

Carruth, Blaine IL, Royal Oak, Mich.

Calo, Carl Robert, Overland Park, Kan. Cerrito, Anthony, Cranston, R. I. Chambers, Wm. Boyd, Des Moines, la.

Christopher, Robert D., Valentine, Neb. Clifton, Frank A., Springfield, Mo. Cline, Geo. T., Jr., St. Louis, Mo. Cox, David IL, Chicago, III. Cramin, R. James, Wichita, Kan. Cressman, Harry, Las Vegas, Nev. Crutcher, Jack L., Kansas City, Mo. Dawson, Wm. J., Detroit, Mich.

De Buys, Harrison B., Detroit, Mich.

Denman, J. Holt, Sedan, Kan. Dickey, Geo. P., Jr., Wichita, Kan. Ditlemore, Jack L., St. Joseph, Mo. Dillman, Richard R., Evanston, Ill. Dobbin, Alexander, St. Louis, Mo.

Dodge, Robert D., Detroit, Mich.

Dodsworth, Clark S., Franklin, Hl. Dollinger, Ralph W., Chicago, III. Donnelly, Janies F. Ill, Louisiana, Mo. Donovan, Timothy H., Oklahoma Cily, Okla.

Eaton, Richard F., Chicago, Ill. Ellston, Curl, Exeter, Mo. Ellston, Edwin, Exeter, Mo. Elmer, Robert W., Chicago, Ill. Epplc, Robert C., Columbia, Mo. Everest, John P., Oklahoma City, Okla.

Farnsworth, Glen R., Hoisington, Kan. Fernstrum. J. Ross, Detroit, Mich.

Fike, Richard L., St. Louis, Mo. Finley, J. Edward, Newport, Neb. Fishel, Marvin L., St. Louis, Mo. Flores, Raul, Monclava, Coah., Mex. Fowler, Robert L., Vallejo, Calif.

Franklin, Robert A., Kansas City, Mo. Free, James L., Barrington, Ill. Frein, Joseph P., Webster Groves, Mo. Fries, Jack, St. Louis, Mo. Freylag, Arthur, St. Louis, Mo. Frizzell, James, Weatherford, Okla.

Fruehauf, Roger, Peoria, HL Fudge, Gerald A., Dallas, Tex. Furla, James, St. Louis, Mo. Fyke, Bill D., Kansas City, Mo. Gale, Allen, St. Louis Co., Mo. Gale, Norman, St. Louis Co., Mo. Gardner, Daniel, Chanute, Kan. Gardner. Lawrence, St. Louis, Mo. Geer, Jack, Tulsa, Okla.

Gibbs, Robert C., Mexico, Mo. Gibson, Harold E., Kenton, 0.

Gillaspy, Mac 0., Kirkwood, Mo. Girvin, Floyd D., Portageville, Mo. Gooch, William, Omaha, Neb. Gorton, Jerry D., Tulsa, Okla.

Grimm, Richard E., Ferguson, Mo. Gross, John, Webster Groves, Mo. Gruendler, William S., Clayton, Mo. Hall, Clarence E., Ml. Vernon, 111.

Hamlin, James L., Omaha, Neb. Hammond, Harry R., St. Louis, Mo. Harris, Norman J., Oak Park, Ill. Hart, Verne W., Davidson, Okla.

Hatfield, Millon A., Aruba, Netherland W. I. Hawkins, Glenn Ray, St. Louis, Mo. Hays, Alden F., Jr., Mexico, Mo. Hepper, Richard IL, St. Louis, Mo. Herforlh, Karl E., Chicago, Ill. Hermann, Donald, Detroit, Mich.

Hermann, Walter, Detroit, Mich.

Heutel, Jack, Sappington, Mo. Hoban, Eugene F., Chicago, Ill. Hocker, Tommy Hart, Mexico, Mo. Hoffman, Carl 0., St. Louis, Mo. Hofmeister, Carl IL, East Lansing, Mich.

Holmberg, Lennart, Berwyn, III. Holmes, David 0., Jr., Edinburg, Ind. Hornsby, William, Ft. Worth, Tex. Hughes, Clarence 0., Jr., Kansas City, Mo. Ingles, Gomer G., Denver, Colo.

Jackson, Robert Wm., Riverside, Ill. Jaicks, Donald, Clayton, Mo. Jaicks, Fred, Clayton, Mo. Johnson, Albert, Millstadt, Hl. Johnson, Roger, Millstadt, Hl. Johnson, Wm. S., E. St. Louis, III. Kaplan, Barney L., Chicago, Ill. Keahey, Bruce E., Buffalo, Wyo. Keller, Roy Jr., St. Louis, Mo. Kemmer, H. Rodman, Jr., St. Louis, Mo. Kent, Gayion C., Anna, Hl.

Kenworthy, Edmund K... hairfax, Okla.

Kernen, Sidney IL, St. Louis, Mo. King. Raymond, Ferguson, Mo. King, Waiter, Jr.. Miami, Okla.

Klein, Norman G., Detroit. Mich.

Kleinknecht, Charles W., Chicago, Ill. Kott, Russell L., Berwyn, Ill. Kuppcr, Gordon, Peoria, Ill. La Coss, Gregory M., St. Louis, Mo. Lamb, Richard IL, Ft. Custer, Mich.

Lane, Gordon E., Waterloo, la.

Langendorf, Sheldon P., Chicago, 111.

Lattimore, Malcolm S., St. Joseph, Mo. Leach, Raymond L., St. Louis, Mo. Leslie, James L., Belleville, III. Le Van, Joseph F., Kansas City, Mo. Levon, Albert A., Jr., Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.

Lieberman, Stanley D., St. Louis, Mo. Logan, Jack R., Kansas City, Mo. Lombardo, Michael A., St. Louis, Mo. Long, James B., Jr., Kansas City, Mo. Long. John E., Chicago, Ill. Love, Jack, Shawnee, Okla.

McCarty, Jerry, Detroit, Mich.

McCollem, James R., Kansas City, Mo. McCormick, George, Alexandria, La. McCullough, Richard, Chanute, Kan. McCullough, Waller, Chanute, Kan. McGrath, Harvey C., Grand Island, Neb. McMahan. Clair B., Normandy, Mo. McWhorter, Chicago, 111.

Males, Rene IL, Oak Park, Ill. Mann, Robert IL, Kirkwood, Mo. Marcagi, Lawrence T., St. Louis, Mo. Marshall, Paul S., Peoria, Ill. Marvin, John W., Chamois, Mo. Mason, Philip E., Kokomo, Ind. Mather, George, Oak Park, Ill. Meadows, Bobbie E., Wichita, Kan. Mendenhall. Robert L., Tulsa, Okla.

Merrill, Clarence F. Jr., Kansas City, Kan. Metcalf, James, Clayton, Mo. Metcalf, Gerald, Clayton, Mo. Mettz, Donald M., Tulsa, Okla.

Metzger, John W., St. Louis, Mo. Michael, James L.. Galesburg, HL Milam, Ronald IL. Tulsa, Okla.

Mitchell, Leonard C., Mission, Kan. Montgomery, Billy D., Salem, Ill. Montgomery, Preston S., Jr., Edwardsville, Ill. Moore, George R., Mission, Kan. Morrell, William, Kansas City, Mo. Morris, Joseph S., Omaha, Neb. Morrison, Robert L., Fl. Sheridan, Ill. Morion, Donald R., Overland, Mo. Moulder, E. Thomas, Springfield, Mo. Moyer, William F., Aruba, Netherlands West Indies Muckier, Daniel, St. Louis, Mo. Mueller, George C., Jr., Phoenix, Ariz.

Mullinix, Mark F., Nevada, Mo. Niehaus, Francis C., Ferguson, Mo. Nikoden, Joseph, Birmingham, Mich.

Noriega, Raul, Panama City, Pan. Notman, Edward A., Flint, Mich.

O’Dell, Warren D., Dallas, Tex. O’Hara, James, St. Louis, Mo. Osiek, Henry C., St. Charles, Mo. Pailas, Themis C., University City, Mo. Pappin, Richard C., Chicago, Ill. Parson, Thomas A., Fulton, Mo. Peck, Ralph A., Chicago, Ill. Peterson, Peter, Tarkio, Mo. Phelps, James, El Reno, Okla.

Phelps, Joseph M., El Reno, Okla.

Phillips, Hugh L., Detroit, Mich.

Phillips, Jack, Peoria, Ill.

Phillips, Merlin, Wichita, Kan. Piper, Robert, Mexico, Mo. Plunkett, Connely, Mexico, Mo. Porcheddu, Fred, Danville, Ill. Porcheddu, Joseph, Danville, III. Proetz, Bernard, University City, Mo. Pruett, Robert, Kennett, Mo. Puhi, Jack, St. Louis, Mo. Purves, Joseph E., Kansas City, Mo. Radcliffe, William, Webster Groves, Mo. Randolph, Harold W., Sikeston, Mo. Randolph, William, Webster Groves, Mo. Ransburgh, J. Al, New Madrid, Mo. Reger, L. James W., Jr., Webster Groves, Mo. Reider, Gene A., Sterling, III. Reigle, James B., Davison, Mich.

Rich, Thomas, Pine Bluff, Ark. Robinson, Charles A., Kansas City, Mo. Rothstein, Sam., St. Louis, Mo. Rule, Thomas, Louisiana, Mo. Rundberg, Karl L., Jr., Normandy, Mo. Saunders, Robert J., Overland Park, Kan. Savitt, William, E. St. Louis, III. Schneiter, L. E., Jr., Shawnee, Okla.

Schoenfeld, Fred, Kansas City, Mo. Schultz, Eugene, Littleton, Colo.

Schumm, Floyd, Bluford, Illinois Scott, James IL, Chicago, 111.

Scranton, De Moss, Great Bend, Kan. Sheehan, John J., Pittsburg, Kan. Silkman, Donald D,. Battle Creek, la.

Singer, Richard, St. Louis, Mo. Sinning, Grant, Wichita, Kan. Siragusa, John, Chicago, Ill. Siragusa, Richard, Chicago, Ill. Siragusa, Ross, Chicago, Ill. Smith, LeRoy, Omaha, Neb. Smith, Warren, Mexico, Mo. Sormane, Waller, Indianapolis, Ind. Staley, Waller G., Jr., Mexico, Mo. Stark, Dick L., St. Louis, Mo. Stevens, Wilbur C., Chicago, Ill. Stoker, George R., Miami, Fla. Sloss, Fred B., Jr., Hoisington, Kan. Stribling, Charles R. Ill, Mexico, Mo. Taylor, Richard, No. Kansas Cily, Mo. Teague, Robert, Kirkwood, Mo. Tellis, Orla A., Jr., Detroit, Mich.

Fhornell, Wm. F., Portageville, Mo. Tressen, C. Ted, Detroit, Mich.

Tucker, Robert P., St. Louis, Mo. Tynsky, Edwin J., Hanna, Wyo. Vick, Kendall, St. Louis, Mo. Viering. Wm. IL, Chicago, HI. Walker, Theodore, Detroit, Mich.

Ward, John L., Jr., Detroit, Mich.

Warnier, Arthur, Hillside, Ill. Warnier, Robert, Hillside, HI. Watson, James, Port Huron, Mich.

Weinberg, Jack, Chicago, Ill. Weiss, Marvin, University City, Mo. Welsh, Kenneth, Holdenville, Okla.

Welsh, Maynard, Holdenville, Okla.

Whitaker, William, Flint, Mich.

Whitcomb, Wesley K., Chicago, Ill. White, Lee, St. Louis, Mo. White, Allan, Sand Springs, Okla.

White, William. Sand Springs, Okla.

Willbern, Damon A., Jr., Coffeyville, Kan. Williams, Dennis H., Tulsa, Okla.

Wolff, Allyn, St. Louis, Mo. Wolff, Monroe, Maplewood, Missouri Wren, Clayton, Jefferson City, Mo Wright, William, Flint. Mich.

Wurdack, William D., St. Louis, Mo.

TABLE Absences Academic Department Junior Senior Activities ............. -..................

Administration Bldg................

Administration Admission to College.............

Advanced Standing ...............

Alumni Allowance .................. ..............

Armory ..................... — Athletic Department Junior Senior .........

Aviation....................................

Awards ....................................

Band Junior ................... .............

Senior ...................................

Bank .......................................

Barber Shop............................ Barracks ...................................

Baseball ......................... ..........

Basketball ...... ........... .............

Benefits of Military Training.

Big Brother Plan.....................

Buildings ........................ .

Board of Directors ....

Boxing ............................... .

Cadet Officers Junior School...................

Senior School.......................

Calendar ................................

Calisthenics Campus ...................................

Canteen ....................................

Cautions .................................

Character Guidance ............. .

Chicago Tribune Award Clubs ..............................

Chicago and Vicinity........

Cosmopolitan ................. .

Della Phi ............................

Fusileers ............................

Illinois ................................

Kansas > ................

Kansas City and Vicinity...

Michigan ............................

Missouri Nebraska and Iowa...........

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Courses of Study Academic ........... .

Junior School Military ........................

Music ..............................

Social............... ..............

Daily Routine ..................

Dances .................................

Dance Band........................

Debate .................................

Dining Room......................

Discipline ..................

Dramatics ............. .............

Eagle, The..........................

Eaglet, The..........................

Environment ......................

Equipment Academy Student .............. ...........

Equitation Educational and Tours...

Expenses and Terms.......

Facultv Senior Junior ....................

Fencing ............................

Football ..............................

Freshman Class................

Glee Club ..................

Golf ....................................

Greenhouse Guests ...............................

Gymnasium ......................

Health Program .............

Hikes .................................

History ........................

Hobbies ...................

Honors...............................

Hospital ............................

Incidentals........................

Individual Instruction Academic......................

Music ..........................

Junior School Academic Department Graduating Class .......

Undergraduate Cadets

Junior Class .......

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Laboratories ....................................

Lavatories .............. :....................

Leaves of Absence.................. .........

Letter Awards..................................

Library ....

Location...............................

“M” Club ........................................

Manual Training..................... ........

Medals ...............................................

Menus ................................

Merit System...................................

Mexico ..............

Military Department Junior ........... ..........

Senior .........

Minstral ............................................

Modified Junior School Program..

Music Department ..........

Office ....

Opportunities at M. M. A............

Orchestra......................... —..

Organizations Payments .

Physical Training.........................

Post Graduate Course...................

Post Office ...................... — Reading Room ..............................

Recreation Facilities Religion ........

Requirements for Admission........

Reserve Officers Training Corps.

Rifle Team ..............

Rooms ............................................

Roster of Cadets.............................

Self-Contained School ................

Senior Class ...........................

Skating Skeet ..................................Social Activities ...........................

Special Charges.............................

Sportsmanship .............................

Superintendent ............................

Swimming ....................................

Tailor Shop..................................

Tennis ...................

Track .............................................

Tuition...........................................

Uniforms Athletic ..................

Cadet ...................

Visitors .........................................

Visual Instruction War Department Inspection War Department Recognition....

Wrestling Your Boy

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