Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-08-29
Rockville Military Academy,
A PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND
YOUNG MEN,
SESSION l919-l92O.

The holidays are Thanksgiving, Christ
mas, 22Dd of February and Easter.
Principal
GEO. M. THOMAS, A. M,
Graduate of Virginia Military Institute.
Commandment of Cadets and Assistant
Teacher to be filled.
ORIGIN.
The Rockville Military Academy oriei-
mated In an Act of Assembly passed in
1905. 1t was duly chartered by the found
ers in 1909. Incorporating Messrs. Richard
Anderson. Solomon Holland, John Wootton,
Joseph Elsar and Honore Martin as "Trus-
tees Of the Rockville Academy in Mont
eomery County"
In 1911, the General Assembly appropri-
ated the sum of $500 to be paid the
Trustees annually on condition that they
educate eight pupils free Of charge. The
Academy has faithfully performed its part
OF this contract and is still doing so. not
withstanding the Legislature Of 1915 passed
an Act to cancel all such continuing ap-
preparations. Through the influence of
friends, the last Legislature made special
appropriation of $500 and 1t is to be hoped
much larger sum will be given in the
future, as a matter of plain justice to this
time-honorcd institution.
1t is said that the Academy has never
suspended operations since it's doors were
first opened, over one hundred years ago.
1t would be interesting to note the names
of those excellent and accomplished gen.
tlemen who presided over its destinies in
the past. The valuable service rendered
society and the State by the education Of
the young. In all these years. is absolutely
beyond the measure of dollars and cents !;
but It is permanently recorded on the Crate
full hearts Of those who have drawn life
and inspiration from its founts of learning !;
and they should guard with jealous devo-
ton the honor and interests of their cher
ished Alma Mater.
PROPERTY.
The Academy Building is a solid brick
structure Of four rooms, provided with
modern conveniences Needed repairs and
Improvements will be made for the next
session.
A new gymnasium, equipped with mod
ern apparatus. offers inducements for
wholesome exercise.
The green campus, adorned with hand
some shadetrees. affords ample space for
recreation and military drill. 1t has a sin
gular charm Of beauty and serenity. I.
In addition to this, the Academy has
liberal endowment by bequest of the late
Mr.. Julius West.
A Boarding Department Is the one great
deficit and it is Of such vital Importance
that we feel its provision in the future
may be confidently expected.
LOCATION.
Rockville, the seat of the Academy which
bear its name. Is a fine town of 1900 in
habitants. about sixteen miles north of
Washington, with which II is connected
by railroad and trolley. 1t commands an
elevation Of 500 feet, in the midst of one
Of the richest and most beautiful counties
in Maryland. With superior social and
moral conditions. numerous churches. salu-
brious climate, excellent water and prox-
unity to the Capital Of the Nation. it is
unquestionably an ideal location for a
first-class military academy.
AIM.
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preparatory school for boys and young
men. under the military regime. The cur
rculum is designed to prepare boys for a
collegiate course or for entering at once
upon career in life.
Mental discipline. sound moral training
and physical health should constitute the
real purpose of all educational effort and
this will be the earnest care of the Acade-
my.
There never was a time when young
people stood so much in need of this ser
vice. for it is certain they must prepare to
shoulder the burden of the last war. With
this thought in mind, DR.. P. P. Claxton, u. S.
Commissioner of Education. says: Schools
and other agencies of education must be
maintained at whatever necessary cost"
ADVANTAGES.
Special advantages are offered by a
school Of this character. which many par
ents are quick to recognize.
By reason of limited numbers. pupils
may receive that individual attention which
is so important for their welfare and is
quite impossible in the more crowded
schools.
The system is not so rigid that bright
and dileent pupils must be held back for
others. but each has the opportunity for
advancement according to his effort and
ability.
The pupils should be subject Of study
by his teacher. His personal needs should
be considered. He is entitled to the bene-
fit of careful analysis and treatment.
DISCIPLINE.
The military system is adopted for its
intrinsic merits. Boys catch the spirit of
obedience and yield more cheerfully to
authority under this system than under
any other. 1t imposes a constant demand
for order, promptness, and accuracy il
fosters manly ideas. sentiments and aspi-
rations; It improves the address and bear
ing Of youth and it encourages physi-
cal exercise for grace. strength and health.
Il does not inspire a spirit for war, as
some think but it does secure decided
advantages for those who have to enter
military service. 1t is a wellknown fact
that, since the beginning Of the late war
, most of those who entered the army with
, no other military training than that Of ar
, academy, were commissioned as officers.
The Trustees have supplied guns and
the drill will include company maneuVers
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