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Vol. 30. Staunton Military Academy, Kables, Virginia, Friday, October 4, 1946 No. 1

Supply Department Will Occupy New Underground Room

New Classes and Barracks Rooms Added During

Summer

SCHOOL PURCHASES RUSSELL RESIDENCE

Old cadets returning to S.M.A. this year were surprised to see a large portion of the asphalt gone. In its place they found piles of building materials and numerous construction apparatus. A large excavation was under way adjacent to North Barracks. Rumors as to its out- come flew thick and fast. The final word is that an underground building 40 by 100 feet is being built to house the supply department and probably the canteen. When this building is completed this fall, the upper asphalt will be extend- ed over it, level with the rest of the assembly area, and enlarging it by sev- eral hundred square feet.

The old suply room and canteen in Memorial Hall have been converted into five class rooms. The canteen is tempor- arily occupying the boxing gymnasium and the supply department is housed in the North Barracks gymnasium until its new quarters are completed.

The second story of the former art building and shop is being converted into eight barracks rooms. The mechanical drawing ciass room v\'nich u^tiijjitu this space is now using one of the new rooms in Memorial Hall.

During the summer the academy pur

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Sgt. H. G. Johnson is New Tactical Officer

Tecnical Sergeant H. D. Johnson is the new member of the Military Staff who is in charge of the Ordinance. He was born in Marion, Kentucky, and has been in the Army since December 2,

1936. For two years he was stationed as a

supply sergeant with the 149th Infantry in the South and Central Pacific. He received the following ribbons: Ameri- can Defense, Asiatic Pacific with three bronze stars, Philipine Liberation with two bronze stars, American Theatre, Good Conduct, Victory Medal | and the Combat Infantryman's Badge.

Arriving back in the States, Sept- ember 27, 1945, he re-enlisted in the Fifth Division at Camp Camel, Kentucky, from whence he was sent here.

New P. M. S. and T

Col. Enslow, P.M.S.&T. Is Staunton Alumnus

Had Much Service in China During War

Our new Professor of Military Science and Tactics, Col. Philip H. Enslow, U. S.A.. is an old SMA boy, having grad- uated in 1918. He was too young to get into the Army or go to West Point so he remained at SMA for a "PG" Course. In the summer of 1919 he had just decided to enter Virginia Polytechnic Institute, when he received a telegram to report to West Point for a physical examination. He graduated from the Point in 1923 and has been in the regu- lar Arrryy ever since. Early in World War II. he was sent to join General ("Vinegar Joe") Stilwell in the China- Burma-India Theatre. He supervised the training of a Chinese regiment in the

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Noted Tennis Players Will Entertain Corps and Guests

Sunday, October 13, 1946

Vincent Richards, veteran international tennis star, will play a return exhibition tennis at S.M.A. Sunday, October 13, at 2:30 o'clock. Fred Perry, former British and American titleholder, and present tennis coach at Washington and Lee University, will oppose Richards. Besides the single exhibition, Richards and Perry will meet in doubles play paired with members of the S.M.A. varsity tennis

team. Mr. Richards needs no introduction to

S.M.A. tennis fans who were so delighted with his play last spring. Mr. Perry, a great stylist, is certain to furnish opposi- tion that should produce a thrilling match. Both Richards and Perry completed suc-

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Academy Officials Attend Military School Conference

Staff Sgt. Johnson

Officials of S. M. A. attended a special meeting of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States at the Mayflower Hotel, Washing- ton, D. C, last Monday and Tuesday.

Attending from here were General Earl MoFarland, superintendent; Lt. Col. I W. Spence, headmaster; Colonel G. T. Strock, commandant of cadets; Colonel Philip Enslow, United States Army, pro- fessor of military science and tactics, and

I Louis Miller, Richmond member of S. M. | A. Board of Directors.

Superintendent Sends Greetings to the Corps To the Young Gentlemen of the Corps of Cadets — Old and New:

The Academy extends to everyone of you hearty greetings and a cordial welcome to Staunton.

. To the old cadets I wish especially to take this opportunity to say that it is a pleasure to see you and that we are expecting great things of you. You are here in an environment conducive to high mental development, to improve physical fitness, to the strengthening and upbuilding of fine character and personality, and to the success- ful accomplishment of another round in the ladder of a successful and useful life.

To you old boys we look for leadership and example. We want you to take advantage of your opportunities and to bear in mind al- ways the responsibilities you now carry to uphold the honor and stan- dards of behavior that become a cadet of this institution.

To tho^e of you who are here for your first year, we realize that you are undergoing a major change in your whole mode of living. You have left behind your parents, homes, best friends, familiar as- sociations. You are undergoing a great re-adjustment. Get into the spirit of S. M. A. Absorb the tradition that has been built up over a period of many, many years. Make a record in this first year that both you and your parents will be proud of.

And all of you always remember this: The instructors and the staff are ready every minute of the day or the night to assist you ••nd to be of help to you. You will not always get what you want; hut be assured that the answer given to you is earnest and honest and made from the viewpoint of the greatest benefit to you and to the other cadets who might be affected by it.

Maintain your loyalty to the Academy—to its traditions, its character, what it stands for in activities and 'accomplishments. If you do this, YOU will have a great school year ahead of you—one of accomplishment, happiness, and satisfaction.

Do your best—and good luck. EARL McFARLAND, Brigadier General, U. S. Army, Ret., Superintendent.

Assistant P. M. S. and T.

Lt. Col. Matkovcik

Lt. Col. Matkovcik Joins Staff As Assistant P.M.S.&T.

Lieut.-Colonel Thomas J. Matkovcik, Infantry, Regular Army, a new member of the Military Department, is a graduate of Knox College and John Marshall Law School. He is also a member of the Illi- nois Legal Bar.

Colonel Matkovcik was called into the Army 1 October, 1941. He was then engaged as a legal editor for a loose-leaf law corporation in Chicago, Illinois.

Colonel Matkovcik's first permanent assignment was as an instructor at Fort Benning, Georgia. He left Fort Benning in June of 1943; joined the 6th Infantry Division; and shortly thereafter left with

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Staunton Designated Military Institution

Can Give Credit for Two Years College ROTC

Attention Cadets !

The Athletic Office announces that as is customary, cadets' par- ents and other family members are guests of the Academy at all home athletic contests.

Patron courtesy cards for this purpose are obtained from Colonel Glen T. Strock, Commandant, at the Commandant's Office.

Staunton Military Academy has been designated "military institution" by the War Department, according to a message received by the academy from Major General M. S. Eddy, commanding gen- eral of the Second Army.

Since the organization of ROTC the War Department has maintained a junior unit designated as class MS. The new rating is given for attaining certain high standards prescribed by the War Depart- ment.

The new rating means that a cadet, during his junior and senior academic years, can take the first and second year college ROTC courses.

Prior to World War IT, Junior ROTC units could give a cadet four years train- ing, then, after he had successfully under- gone a physical examination and had gone to summer camp, could be commissioned a second lieutenant in the Reserves. How- ever, this was changed with the new program which went into effect with the outbreak of the war. At present, no jun- ior unit credit may be counted toward a reserve commission, unless the unit is designated a military institute.

Under the new system a cadet may enter the elementary course (which is identical to the college courses through- out the country) his third year, and may be given two years of college credit of ROTC training.

New Faculty Members

This ssue of the Kablegram introduces the new members of the Department of Military Science and Tactics. In the next issue it is planned to introduce the new instructors in the Academic Department.

Performance of Duty To Determine Final

Makes, Says P.M.S.&T.

Policy of Rotation Will Be Followed in Selecting

Cadet Officers

DISCUSSES PLANS OF MILITARY DEPARTMENT

Following the policy that was so suc- cessfully established by Coloned Strock, Colonel Enslow, the new Professor of Military Science and Tactics, has de- cided that "makes" in the Corps of Ca- dets shall, in his words, "remain tem- porary until it has been definitely de- termined that all 'makes' are suitable for their jobs ,and that based upon past records and present performance, the jobs are filled by the most deserving cadets". In the meantime, said the Col- onel, wherever any doubt exists as to who is the best qualified and most de- serving cadet for any particular "make", a policy of rotation will be followed until such doubt has been resolved and the best cadet for the job selected.

Colonel Enslow would not commit him- self as to a definite date by which "makes" will become permanent, but stated that it should be sometime before Thanksgiving.

Colonel Enslow stated that plans of the Military Department of Staunton Military Academy are based on the mis- sion of the Reserve Officer's Training Corps as defined by the War Department.

The mission of the Junior ROTC is

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M.Sgt. Chalk Joins Staff of Military Department

M. Sgt. 1). P. Chalk, a native of Springfield, Illinois, is a new member of the Military Department. He attended the University of Illinois, and in 1941 enlisted in the army after having previous service in the National Guard. He went to Officers' Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ca. in 1942 and graduated as: a second lieutenant. He saw service for three years in the Pacific theatre where he. was with both the 24th Division and the 6th Division. He was rischarged from the army as a first lieutenant on March 15, 1946. On May 1, he reenlisted' in the regular army as a special NCO and went to school at Fort Benning in prep- aration for ROTC duty. In the capacity of an instructor of Military Science he was assigned to the Staunton Military Academy this summer.

M/Sgt. Chalk

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S.MA. Opens 87th Year With 600

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Twelve New Instructors Are Added To Staff

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1946

O what a glory doth this world put on

For him who, with a fervent heart, goes forth

Under the bright and glorious sky, and looks

On duties well performed, and days well spent!

For him the wind, ay, and the yel- low leaves

Shall 'have a voice, and give him eloquent teachings!

—Longfellow.

Calling All Cadets

The Editorial Staff of the Kablegram in this first issue of the 1946-47 volume, desires to invite the general participation of members of the Corps in contributing articles, stories, verses, pictures and drawings to your paper. The more you do individually, the finer will be the Kablegram. Help us in our effort to make your paper better and better—your in- terest and work are really necessary.

As a matter of editorial policy, we will run on this page, in every issue, a quota- tion of inspiration—a verse from the Bible or a few lines from a writer or a poet. We hope you will read these quo- tations and that they may make the days brighter and more thoughtful for you. Today you will find Longfellow's inspir- ing words about the glory that goes to the lad who has the satisfaction of duty well performed. Read it thought full}— there's much there. o

Getting Into It

Staunton Military Academy opened its 87th session Wednesday, September 11, with an enrollment of 600 cadets. Of these 247 are new boys. Twelve new in- structors have been added to the teaching staff. These include W. Robert Crossan, John L. Devlin, William K. Dove, Rus- sell L. Dunlap, Henry E. Funk, Joseph C. Gilbert, A. H. Hamrick, Dale Jones, John M. Kenimer, Thomas F. Martin, John A. Parker, and Frank Toms. o

Interesting Attractions Are Booked for Fall and Winter

For three weeks now we have been eating, sleeping, drilling, and schooling :at SMA. Now let's see how we can really get into it and live at Staunton. After all, unless we really get some- thing out. of our stay, why come?

If we are to make anything of our- selves during our stay we must set a goal. There are man}- of them to strive for: athletic, military, social, publica- tions, or, probably most important from the patrons standpoint; scholastic. After setting our goal, it should always be the highest possible—let us work for it, and always keep it in sight.

Reason for setting tlie goal are also many. One of the most important is the sacrifice that parents make to send us to SMA. Not only financially, but also, and more important, their sacri- fice in having to absent themselves from us. They are counting on us to make the best possible use of our opportunity. Nothing is more painful to them than having us fail.

During the forthcoming year a new series of interesting programs will be presented to the corps. These include the play, Macbeth by the Ben Greet Players; the Guardsman Male Quartet; a lecture by Raymond Cox entitled "Merry Magi- cal Mysteries"; Count Byron de Provock, special correspondent for Colliers, who will show some interesting movies; and Mr. Bruce Thomas, already well known to the corps, will give another of his "I Was There" talks.

The Cossack Chorus, well known from coast-to-coast, also will give a perfor- mance at the M.B.C. Memorial Gym some time after Christmas, which mem- bers of the corps may attend.

Macbeth, the first in this series, will be presented on November 9 at the Lee High School Gymnasium, which the corps will attend in the evening. o

Cotilion Club Elects Callahan As Chairman

Staunton Postmaster Urges Cadets to Have Incoming

Mail Properly Addressed

Members of the Cotillion Club have elected officers for the year as follows: George Callahan, chairman; Dave Cam- eron, Jerome Fletcher, John Hilton, Jerry Juetter, Pete Jejlander, Paul Nurkiewicz, Wilbur Parke, Edward Peter, and Jan Vandersluis.

It is the responsibility of these officers 'o plan the dances with the help of Major Webb and Lieutenant Ridgeway. There are ten dances scheduled for the year— six informals and four formals.

The formals will be the Thanksgiving Formal, the Military Ball, the Spring Formal, and the Final Ball. o

Armory to Get New Equipment

Calendar 1946-47

September 11—School Opens.

November 6-7-8—First Quarter Ex- aminations.

November 28—Thanksgiving. December 19—Beginning of Christ-

mas Furlough. January 7—End of Christmas Fur-

lough. January 22-23-24— Second Quarter

Examinations. March 19-20-21—Third Quarter Ex-

aminations. March 21—Beginning of Spring

Furlough. April 1—End of Spring Furlough. May 28-29-30—Fourth Quarter Ex-

aminations.

June 3—Commencement.

A large quantity of new equipment has been ordred for the armory; among these new articles are M-I rifles for the entire corps. Other new equipment is as fol- lows : projectors, carbines, bazookas, machine guns, 60 mm and 80 mm mor- tars, 57 mm Recoiless Rifle, guidons, musical set,, medical equipment, com- passes nunes, Chemical Warfare equip- ment, and also various articles for demon- stration and exhibition. Staff Sergeant H. D. Johnson is in charge of the armory. 0

Informal Dance Followed Game Last Saturday Evening

Robert E. Fifer, Staunton postmaster, says that many pieces of mail addressed to cadets and faculty at S.M.A. are delayed in the main post office at Staun- ton because of lack of proper address. His letter below gives the proper form of ad- dress that should be used for mail com- ing to the academy.

If every piece of mail coming to the school were addressed to "Kable Station, Staunton, Va.," it would be "worked" by- railway mail clerks, put in bags, and sent directly to the post office on the Hill. If it does not contain "Kable Station" in the address the mail goes to the main office down town and has to be reworked before it can be sent on to the Hill.

Mr. Fifer's letter follows: Dear Sir:

It would appear that considerable mail matter, for S. M. A. and the cadets, both first-class and parcel post, is being de- layed due to improper address.

As you are aware, Kable Station was established years ago for the expedient handling of the mail for the academy. This is a regular station and has mail messenger service from the Staunton Post Office and the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail- way.

The proper address follows: Cadet John Doe Post Office Box 1000 Kable Station Staunton, Virginia

You are familiar with the manner in which mail is handled in a railroad car; and if the proper address is used, it would not be necessary for the mail to be sepa- rated in the Staunton Post Office but would go direct to the post office at Kable Station.

I trust that you can secure the cooper- ation of the school authorities, the fac- ulty, and every cadet to have their mail addressed to Kable Station; and I am sure that the mail will be received by all concerned at an earlier hour.

Respectfully yours, R. E. FIFER,

Postmaster. 0

Cadets' Opinions of World Affairs

Companies Getting Ready For Intramural Football

Well, gang, it's time for another season of intramural football; time to get your team organized for the best season of football in S.M.A.'s history.

Sgt. Moon's "A" Company actors have the height, which means a lot. Last year it didn't win them the championship, but almost. They have a host of returning men and big rats, who may be hard to beat.

Captain Young's "B" Company bruis- ers, last year's champions, although many of their good players are gone, may be a serious menace.

Lt. Jones' "C" Company characters have a lot of spirit, and with all the new rats and the J. V.'s they may be the dark horse.

Sgt. Ray Slattery's demons will be operating the smooth-working T forma- tion. Many good players of last year have returned with new ideas that might mean victory.

Sgt. Chalk's "E" Company Eagles have good material, and, although they are small, they'll give someone a good fight.

Col. "Mat" Matcovcik's "F" Company fighters are puny but tricky. Their speed and technique make it possible for them to do well.

Col. Joe Studeny and his "tinhorns" will be out to win honor and glory. Hora- tio is on the varsity this year, which is a big loss to the band.

Last, but by no means least Headquar- ters staffs and all detached units combine to make an awful lot of brass. How much football, we don't know!

Well, Good Luck to all of you the best team win. 0

Noted Tennis Players

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cessfully in numerous professional tennis tournaments during the past summer.

Varsity tennis candidates are now com- peting in S.M.A.'s fall tennis tournament for the privilege of sharing in the doubles play with such famous partners. Among the cadets whose play to date indicates that they may earn this privilege are varsity captain Caldwell Ragan, Vincent Richards, Jr., Harry Phillips, lettermen Buddy Dey, and John Bolton. o

Intramural Touch Football Schedule for 1946

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Recenth' an international relations poll was conducted among the S.M.A. cadets to determine their opinions on world af- fairs. The four questions were asked to fifteen per cent of the corps with each barracks and class interviewed propor- tionally, hence, the poll can be considered representative of the opinions of the en- tire corps.

The first question asked "Will the United States fight an atomic war with Russia within the next ten years?" drew the ofllowing percentile results: 56% believed that such a war will take place; 33% of those interviewed were of the opinion that no war will occur; and 11% of the corps showed an alarming lack of information concerning international af- fairs by admitting no knowledge of the subject and registering no opinion.

The second question was : "Did Presi- dent Truman act wisely by firing Henry Wallace for his speech on foreign policy after Truman had endorsed that policy?"

To this question 35% agreed with Truman and 40% said he was wrong. The remaining 25% fiave no opinion. This (no opinion) could be more easily interpreted as "ignorance." Upon reading this ques- tion, most of the no opinion voters asked, "What speech ?"

In replying to the query, "Will the United Nations be strong and influential enough to preserve world peace?" the cadets exhibited a decided lack of faith in the peace-preserving body. 65% said the U. N. will fail, as compared to only 29% who believe that the international arbiters will succeed in preventing future wars. A phlegmatic 6% offered no opin- ion.

The last question, "Do you approve of Secretary Byrnes' policy toward Russia at the Paris peace conference?" showed 44% of the Corps agreeing with Byrnes and 27% not concurring with his actions. On this question 29% gave no opinion,

Last Wednesday the first reports of the which is 2% larger than the number who ession were turned in to the Headmaster, disagreed with Byrnes,

who forwarded them home to parents. One of the most important points this Another set of reports will go home poll has brought out is the astounding October 23rd, and the first quarter ex- lack of interest on the part of the cadets aminations are on November 6-7-8. | concerning the United States' foreign

Opening its program of dances for the school year, the Cotillion Club at Staun- ton Military Academy held the first in- formal Saturday evening from nine to twelve o'clock, largely attended by ca- dets, young ladies from town and near- by insttutions, and colorful as only an after-football social event can be. New cadets were special guests of honor, and also attending were students from Fair- fax Hall and Mary Baldwin College, dancing to the music of Ed Whealey and his ten piece orchestra from Har- risonburg.

Entering the gymnasium the guests were greeted by General and Mrs. Earl McFarland, Colonel and Mrs. Philip H. Enslow, Colonel and Mrs. Glen T. Strock, Major and Mrs. Wilfred B. Webb and Colonel J. Worth Pence. o

Reports Sent Home This Week

Performance of Duty (Continued from Page One)

to produce Junior Officers who have the qualifications and attributes essential to their progressive and continued develop- ment as officers in the Army of the United States.

Being an MI School, Staunton Military Academy has both Junior and Senior ROTC.

The programs of Instruction as set fortli by the War Department provide courses with which these missions can be successfully fulfilled.

These courses, with a practical ap- proach, provide for instruction in the basic military subjects such as Leader- ship, Drill and Exercise of Command, Military Organization, Hygiene and First Aid, Military Courtesy, Adminis- tration, Military Law, Maps, and Aerial Photographs, Tactics, Military History, Weapons and Marksmanship, Physical Development and Teaching Methods.

In addition to the above, Colonel En- slow stated, the students will be kept posted on world affairs by taking up in conference and lectures relevant changes in the policies of nations caused by the current conditions and by past and prospective future events.

The evolution of warfare will also be taken up, with emphasis on the relation- ship of modern sceince and industry there- to. The development an improvement of intricate weapons such as the new rifle, machine gun, cannon, tank, airplane and bomb, including the atomic bomb, will be covered.

It is the belief of the War Depart- ment, Colonel Enslow said, that the plans as set forth in the above courses of instruction will fulfill the missions of the Junior, and the Elementary Course of the Senior ROTC. The Colonel also stated that the student will find the courses augmented by practical training aids, and training films, which will add interest, and utilize the latest training methods. o

Kablegram Box

A box for receiving contributions for the columns of the Kablegram has been placed outside the Comman- dant's Office. Cadets and Fatuity are invited to use this box and submit articles for the school paper.

policy. It would also be well to note that those who will be forming public and government opinion in the near future as voters—the seniors—do not understand foreign a/airs any better than the fresh- men.

Oct. 3 (Thur.) A vs C Oct. 4 (Fri.) D vs F

Oct 7 (Mon.) B vs Band

Oct. 8 (Tues) E vs Headquarters Oct. 10 (Thur.) A vs B Oct. 11 (Fri.) D vs E

Oct. 14 (Mon.) Band vs C

Oct. 15 (Tues.) Headquarters vs F Oct. 17 (Thurs.) A vs Band

Oct. 18 (Fri.) D vs Headquarters' Oct. 21 (Mon.) C vs B Oct. 22 (Tues.) F vs E Oct. 24 (Thur.) A vs C Oct. 25 (Fri.) D'vs F Oct. 28 (Mon.) B vs Band Oct. 29 (Tues.) E vs Headquarters Oct. 31 (Thur.) A vs B Nov. 1 (Fri.) Headquarters vs F No games week Nov. 4-10—First

Quarter Examinations. Nov. 11 (Mon.) Band vs C Nov. 12 (Tues.) D vs E Nov. 14 (Thur.) A vs Band Nov. 15 (Fri.) D vs Headquarters Nov. 18 (Mon.) C vs B Nov. 19 (Tues.) F vs E Nov. 21-22-25 (Play Off 1st—2nd

Battalions.) Best two of three Schedule subject to change as necessary

to conform to other Academy programs. Play will be on Varsity Field. Faculty

officers will be in charge. RULES

A game shall be thirty (30) minutes, divided into two (2) halves of fifteen (15) minutes, with five (5) minutes rest period between halves. In case of tie each team shall be allowed a series of six (6) downs from own twenty (20) yard line. The team gaining greater yardage shall be declared the winner (no punting, no field goals.) No spikes or cleats are permitted. A team is composed of eleven (11) men. Ends, backs, and center are eligible pass receivers. Pass anywhere behind the line of scrimmage. Seven (7) consecutive downs shall be permitted. If touchdown or field goal are not scored in this limit, ball goes over to the opponents. A team may kick on any down. Either team may advance fumbles. General football rules apply otherwise. Two (2) hand touch.

No member of Varsity or Jr. Varsity football squads are eligible to participate.

Game time is 4:15 p. m. 0

Sixty Cadets Enrolled For Rifle Team Squad

From all indications looks as though Staunton's new rifle team has made a good start.

So far sixty cadets have enrolled but only eighteen will constitute the team when the "weeding out period" is over.

Luckily the team has eight members from last year. They are: D. C. Wil- liams, the president of the team, Duval, MacDougall, Duncan, D. C. Smith, Stevens, Scalamandre, and Atkeson. With Master Sergeant Raymond Slattery in charge, Staunton can be almost certain of having a winning team.

"Right now," as Sergeant Slattery puts it, "the new boys are just getting the feel of the rifle, but in due time they will be able to pit . their marksmanship with that of the finest." 0

Alumni Robert Malcolm Sperry, former Staun-

ton Military Academy cadet and member of the Kablegram staff, has been pro- moted to the rank of Technician Fifth Grade at the Field Artillery School at Fort Sill where he is serving as a re- porter with the Public Reuations Office.

Tech 5 Sperry graduated from Staun- ton in June 1945. His brother Frederick Sperry is a member of the corps of cadets at this time.

THE KABLEGRAM

S.M.A. Scores Twice in Last 5 Minutes to

Win from W.&L. Hi

Staunton Military Academy reserve- lacking Blue and Gold football team struck with lightning rapidity for two touchdowns in the fourth period to give it an 18-12 victory over Arlington's un- defeated Washington and Lee High eleven on the Hill Saturday afternoon.

Arlington scored twice in the third period to take a 12-6 lead, tallying its first t. d. via a steady 51-yard match and the second via Jerry Field's brilliant 67-yard dash.

After scoring on a lucky Allen Jones Jim-Pope pass in the opening stanza, the Stauntons were held well in check by the harder-charging Washington and Lee footballers until the fourth quarter. Tak- ing over on its own 36, where Lewis had punted out of , bounds, Bob Spears, Pope, and Jones collaborated to put over the tying touchdown with Spears bucking over from the two.

Less than a minute later the locals put over the winning six points, a 23- yard lateral pass—Jones to Butler to Pope—working for the final t. d.

Arlington was digging for paydirt and the tying marker when the final whistle caught it on the Staunton four.

Arlington knocked out six first downs to ten for Staunton, and ground out a net yardage of 168 to 61 for the Blue and Gold and completed four passes for 123 yards while SMA completed seven for 136 yards.

The lineup : LE ..Butler - - McGill LT Beasley Dawkins LG Horvath Schwartzman

C Petrucelly Harvey (c) RG. Buchanan McMurrer RT Thompson Thompson RE Wilhelm Reymer QB P ickett (c) .Groettum HB Spears Holsinger HB Pope Woolschlager FB .....Jones .....Lewis

Scoring: SMA—touchdowns, Pope, 2, Spears; Arlington, Holsinger, Fields.

Substitutions : S M A—end, Price; .guard;, ^mitli Dahlgren ; backs, Nevens. Nurkiewicz, Arlington—ends, Fowler, Inghram, Linehan; tackles, Johnson, Sie- be,r; guards, Holley, Stanfield; center, Omorogi; backs, Curry, Henry, Hays, Fields.

Officials: West (Salem) referee, Hill (DE), Umpire, Warren (DE), field judge, Kivlighan (Mt. St. Joe.) head- linesman.

Athlete of the Week

'J.V.V Open Season Today At Buena Vista

Under the able coaching of M. Sgt. Chalk, the "Jayvees" are ready for their schedule opener today at Buena Vista.

Practice started Sept. 16 with a large squad reporting. The positions are at least three deep. Several lettermen are back. These include: Gene Jurovich at fullback, Cermak at guard, Thurber at center, Sam Story, co-captain elect, at halfback, Laney, co-captain, at halfback, Julian Erwin at quarterback, "Hank" Carter on end, and "Randy" Chapman

at center. The backfield includes Julian Erwin at

quarterback, Sam Story, right half, Bob Laney at left half, and "Jerry" Juro- vich at fullback.

In a rough and ready line, we find Carter at left end, French at left tackle, Arnette at left guard, "Dick" Thurber at center, "Moose" Cermak at right guard, Alexander at right tackle, and

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Hear ye, hear ye, King Football is on his throne. That's right, gang. Football is tops on the Hill right now, whether its Varsity, J. V. or Intramural.

Speaking of spotlights lets throw it on the flying four and the seven trucks. What a team! For fight, determination, and plain guts, they can't be beat.

We have knocked the leading lady and big number two game but there are more to go. Lets give them all our support. The cheers at the first game could be drowned out by the response of a chess gallery. The second game you were back of them all the way but let's not let up.

Football just doesn't come any more exciting or tense than it did last Saturday. This column takes hats off to the seven torn line men who played on against Washington and Lee's innumerable lines.

Also Bob Spears deserves top honors for his brilliant play in the fourth quarter of that game. He sparked the powerful at- tack after being out of the game with a head injury.

Flash—North Barracks All-Star base- ballers romped over Captain Collins' bloomer girls, 23 to 0. It's good the boys haven't had their wings clipped so they can fly after those home run drives.

J. V. is in full swing and when the teams get regulated with the right men in the right places they will have a bang up ball club.

Intramural football has started and it is going to be a hard race. Every com- pany is power laden and the results will be interesting.

The boys are paddling in the pool with hopes of being the nation's number one team.

Allan Jones

The editors of the sports department, in order to give credit to the men out- standing in sports, will present in this column the "Athlete of the Week."

In order to be eligible for this award the cadet must belong to a varsity or Junior varsity team; he must have accom- plished some outstanding athletic feat.

For this week's "Athlete of the Week" Allan Jones has been chosen unanimously by the sports department, because of his brilliant playing in the Wilson High game. Jones is considered one of the best passers in high school football today. He is a big fellow weighing 180 pounds and plays fullback.

Jones is a junior and has one more year at S.M.A. In the three years he has been here he lias also established himself in other fields than athletics. He is the first sergeant of Company "B," and also, maintains a high scholastic rating.

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chased the Col. Thomas H. Russell resi- dence on Pleasant Street, fronting on the assembly area. This building is now being used as the residence of Col. Philip H. Enslow, P.M.S.&T.

All asphalt areas and roadways on the Hill were resurfaced during the summer months.

New equipment purchased this year in- cludes a new motion picture projector in addition to the normal replacements. Two new pay telephones have been installed on the second floor of the Guard House for the convenience of the cadets.

The faculty rooms in the Junior School have been remodeled to accommodate five additional cadets.

REVISED FOOTBALL SCHEDULE — 1946 Sept. 21 (Sat.) Wilson High School (Washington, D. C.) Home Sept. 28 (Sat.) Washington, & Lee H. S. (Arlington, Va.) .Home Oct. 4 (Fri.) Washington & Lee Univ. J. V Lexington, Va. Oct. 12 (Sat.) Valley Forge Military Academy (Phila.Pa.) Home Oct. 19 (Sat.) Bordentown Military Institute _ .Trenton., N. J. Oct. 26 (Sat.) Greenbrier Military School —Lewisbuxg, W. Va. Nov. 2 (Sat.) Open Date Nov. 9 (Sat.) Fishburne Military School Waynesboro, Va.

(Elenven (11) miles from Staunton—2:15 P. M.) *Nov. 15 (Fri.) Wilson High School (Night Game) Wilson, N. C. Nov. 23 (Sat.) Massanutten Military Academy. Home Nov. 28 (Thur.—Thanksgiving Day)

Fork Union Military Academy Fork Union, Va.

(Home Games Start at 2:00 P. M.)

♦Cooperating with the civic authorities in Wilson, North Carolina, the Varsity will play the High School there Friday Night, November 15, 1946 for Benefit of Cripled Children under the auspices of the Shrine Club of Staunton.

Wilson played S.M.A. at Wodrow Wilson General Hospital, Staunton for entertainment of World War II patients in 1945.

Addition of this game moves the home game with Massanutten Military Academy to Saturday, November 23.

The Thanksgiving Day game will be played at Fork Union, Virginia, Thursday, November 28. Fork Union is aproximately seventy-five (75) miles from Staunton.

S. M. A. Beats Wilson Hi 39-7 in Season's First Game

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In the opening game of the 1946 foot- ball season, the SMA eleven, playing under a blazing sun, unleashed a versa- tile ground and aerial attack from a smooth functioning "T" formation to vanquish the Woodrow Wilson High School of Washington, D. C, by a score of 39-7.

There was little doubt as to the outcome of the game after Allen Jones, versatile SMA back, ripped off seven yeards around left end for the first Staunton tally.

Jones spearheaded the Blue and Gold attack by gathering four touchdowns. He passed for three, and sprinted across the G-stripe for his other mark.

Stauntons other touchdowns were ac- counted for by Paul Nurkiewicz, who, at the close of the second quarter, threw a thirty-five yard pass to end Joe Butler, who crossed the goal line standing up. Nurkiewicz also intercepted a Wilson pass on the fifty mark and swept down the sideline behind beautiful blocking to score again.

The quarter backing of Bob Pickett.

who, with Pope, Spears and Jones form- ed the invincible Staunton backfield, was excellent. The defense star of the day was Weston, who played fast agressive ball at center. Bob Spears played a supberb game and was jarticularly ef- fective in backing up Staunton's mighty forward wall, which proved too much for the capital's eleven.

In the third quarter, Wilson scored their only tally on a passing attack which started at their own thirty-seven and culminated in a score. Wilson's play- ing was featured by the excellent kick- ing of Weingand.

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S. M. A. HASH A Little Bit Of Everything

Men

If you smile at him, he thinks you are flirting,

If you don't, he thinks you are an iceberg.

If you let him kiss you, he wishes you were reverent,

If you don't he will seek consolation elsewhere,

If you flatter him, he thinks you don't understand him,

If you speak of love and command, he thinks you are asking him to marry you.

If you are a good 'girl he wonders why you are not human,

If you return his caresses, lie doesn't want you,

If you let him make love to you, he thinks that you are cheap,

If you don't, he'll go with a girl that will,

If you go out with others, he thinks you're fickle.

If you don't he thinks no one will have you.

Men—God Bless them all— They don't know what they want.

—/. K. Philadelphia.

The Boys

The answer ,girls, is simply this: It's you who make us like to kiss, You spend an hour on a hairdo; To w,ear a dress you fret and stew.

You turn on us your warmest glance Till we poor saps don't have a chance. You pose, you flirt; you're really sweet, Dry ice would melt right under your

feet.

With lucious lips and painted nails You trap us unsuspecting males, And so we fall (and like it too) Just as you planned for us to-do.

But if a boy wouldn't kiss or neck You'd say "Oh well" or "What the

heck." You wouldn't be thrilled by such a guy Simply because he was too shy.

So, girls, don't start to claw us boys. To make us stop—turn on your poise! The boys you get will neck with you Because the}- known you want them to!

—/. K.-Philadelphia.

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Spike: "At the dance the other night, Ike passed out. We thought he was going to die."

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"Yes, I was there Chalie ole boy, on the fifty-yard line, Saturday, to see a wal coached team representin dot blum and guld. Wat runs, wat passes, wat blucking, wat tacklin, no? Yas! Dot spirit by courps, yas, help players more than I can writ Chalie. Charlie, you shudda see Cuch Bryant's ponie express boys run, and Cuch Simmons' linemen nockum down opposition. Soma team er, Chalie ?"

"Say fran, you no see all important baseball game Sunday? No! Crem puffs get all air nockum from big bellies by the Ml Stars from dat S. S. North Bur- rocks. Some gang that bonch from Noth Building. They tella me that Noth Bur- rocks have pleny good toch football club an have challange the S.B.I., cream puff boys from the hotel barrocks.

What say, Chalie, we go see drill boys work out ? No! Yes ! Wat grup a rookies sure whippin into fine shape. March better den "B" company.

Telia me Chalie, when dot big big prance kum for all concern? Maby soon, no? Soma good chicken in dis town, eh? Yas! Telia me, is true M.B. School digs yo gold? Yankie Rots learn Southern gurls mighty smooth ;eh Chalie? Yas! Ash Da Da Hilton. Well, so longa Chalie, see ya soon.

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I came here two weeks before every- body elsed. When i arrived, i tought dat life wes going to be like how you read it in one o dem katalogs, or mabey as like in de moovie pitchers. Boy, wes ;

suprized. Dey dragged me ta footsball pratise and wouldn't even dray me back. This went on for two weks. Den da boies earned back. Cheez, dat was worsen pracktise. Well, in da mornin' i do dici- plnelary exercises go ta school ,den after all dis ,ta drill and on ta pracktiss. Den study at nite. l'm dead, unc, so tell me how to escapade away from here,

With sandbags under my eyes, i remane,

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Dear Turfie: You're sent here to become a man.

You'll have to put forth a little more effort. However, you will be rewarded later on in life by having such a gift of a fine body and such good English.

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the 6th Division for overseas duty. After a short stay at Oahu, Territory

of Hawaii, and Milne Bay, New Guinea, the 6th Division saw combat at Maffin Bay, New Guinea, and Cape Sansapor, New Guinea.

The 6th Division then landed on the beaches of Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Is- lands, on D-Day, January 9th, 1945, and as Colonel Matkovcik puts it: "I was kept occupied until 1 August, 1945, when I was returned to the States for 45 days Temoprary Duty."

Upon return to the States, Colonel Matkovcik was reassigned to Camp Rob- inson, Arkansas, and there received or- ders assigning him to the Staunton Mili- tary Academy.

Colonel Matkovcik is authorized to wear the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Com- bat Infantry Badge, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with two stars and an Arrowhead; the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star, and a Presidential Unit Citation award.

Asked how he liked Staunton, Colonel Matkovcik stated that "I'm very happy to be here."

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Chinese Training Center at Ramgarh, India, for two months, at the end of which time he was sent for by General Stilwell to be the Executive Officer of a new and much larger Traiing Center then being opened in Kunming, China. To get to Kunming he had to fly over the dreaded "hump" (Himalaya Moun- tains) over hostile territory without an oxygen mask, or even a parachute. After the new Training Center was well estab- lished he was sent to the Chinese Head- quarters at the China-Indo China front to establish a series of Divisional Train- ing Centers just behind the lines at the front. The Training Centers covered a lateral distance of 400 kilometers, and in establishing and supervising them, Colonel Enslow visited several areas of China that had never been visited before by a white man. The Colonel was at the China-Indo China front for 18 months, at the end of which time he was evacuated to the United States after having cheated the "grim reaper" when he refused to succumb to a third attack of malaria that sent his temperature to 106 degrees.

For his work in China Colonel Enslow was presented with three Chinese Medals. and was awarded the Legion of Merit Medal by our government for "exception- ally meritorious service.' '

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