Evening star., 1915-12-18
HIGH SCHOOL CADETS
TO HAVE MORE WORK
Lieut.. E. z. Steever, U. S. A., Vol
unteers to Assist in Their
Training.
Spring and Summer Encampments
and Additional Competition
Part Of Plan.

| Plans Tor reOrganiZat ton OF the
work of the High School Cadet regi-
ments of this city. so as to make the
scope Of work broader and more use
full, were enthusiastically received by
commissioned officers of the regiments
when presented by Lieut.. E. 2. Steever,
Z. S. A., at the Mckinley Manual
Training School last evening. Lieut..
Steever, who has had experience in
similar work in Wyoming. where he
did work which received statewide
recognition, is voluntarily assisting
Stephen e. Kramer, assistant superin-
tendent Of public schools, and Maj.
Wallach A. McCathran. N. G. D. c.,
commandant of cadets.
Lieut.. steever, made it plain that the
big" idea is to promote ideals for
better citizenship and raise moral
standards among boys. rather than to
make .'nghting men Of them. At the
same time the boys will be given op-
tions.
Detailed plans were outlined to the
boys for the remainder of the scholastic
year. This year will be one of transi-
tion, however. rather than an ideal one.
Emphasis on Group Work.
Group work is to be emphasized.
/
foot ball with only one competition a
year, as is done with the cadets a,
present. The fact that they have done
so well with just one competition 9
year is a compliment to the organiza-
| ton, but more constant competition Ii
| necessary"
/ Beginning in January, boys of each
| company will be divided into two fire
platoons, each lieutenant choosing q
Il in
complete. In this manner each platoon
is expec ed to have good. fair and poor
shots, thereby equalizing them for con-
tests. During January. and February
| indoor shoots are to be held. In March
and April outdoor practice will be
given, ending in big tournament
probably May 8.
During the early months Of the year
Commissioned conf officers on Held maneu-
tvers. The twelve-inch Gettysburg map
will be used in this instruction, and
after the course is completed a COM
petitive examination will be held.
Spring Encampments Planned.
The annual review is to be held, az
usual. next year on the White Lot, be-
tween May Is and 25. In June the
competitive drill is to be held. During
the spring boys who have attained
certain scholastic standing, and whose
parents will give their written con.
sent. will hold encampments from Fri
day afternoon until Saturday evening
A big encampment Is planned for the
summer.
Each platoon is to elect sponsor
iprobably from the senior girls of the
Irrespective schools This was one OF
1.-THE features which proved of special
benefit in Wyoming. and 1t is believed
lwill prove popular here.
Distinctive marks are to be awarded
lcontests. The sponsors will be given q
badge or other insignia Of the platooni
by which they have been chosen.
| Through plans along similar lines al
steever. from 80 to ss per cent Of the
boys in high schools were yoluntaril.
enrolled in the military branch. Lieut.
Steever. who is graduate Of Western
High School. this city. class Of 1901, a.
we'll as of West Point, is enthusia sti,
over prospects here.
Value of Moral Training.
He emphasizes the moral and citizen
ship side Of the training, rather thar
any preparation for war. He said to
day in explanation Of his plans:
"A nation stands or falls, succeeds OF
fails. Just in proportion to the high
mindedness. cleanliness and manlinesi
Of each succeeding generation Of men
There can be no question but that tn
single standard Of morality 10 the onl.
one worthy of . great people. and his
] tory shows countless examples Of na
, tions that have fallso when they de
] parted from the si. standard O.
morality.
I'm the wyoming s4. am the fundA
j mental factor 10 tho competition be
y tween equally balanced units. The in
\ dividuals are forced by public opinion
\ among their fellows to 60 into training
Y and this training means clean, mora
4 youths. 1t In shown conclusively in tn
4 various competitions that clean me-
4 morally are the surest kind of winners
i Smoking and immoral practices mus
go. Under the dercest kind Of compe
j tition and q new and fascinating inter
est in life, the adolescent youth 10 bet
| ter anahled To ne9otiat6 that lifficul