Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24
MILITARY SCHOOL
BENEFITS OUTLINED
Averages Are Enhanced by
Training, Delegates Hear
at Final Session.

The scholastic average of students
in military institutions in this coun-
try is enhanced rather than hindered
by military training and is steadily
mounting, according to reports sub
mitted this morning at the opening of
the final days meeting of the four
teenth annual meeting Of the Associa-
ton Of Military Colleges and Schools
OF the United States. The meeting Is
being held at the Washington Hotel.
Heads Of most Of the important
military schools in the country, repre-
senting an active aggregate student
BODY Of approximately 1900 boys, con-
sidered today practical problems per-
tinent to the conduct Of their schools.
especially in regard to the curricula.
Waste Time Eliminated.
Speakers emphasized the point that
the time employed in the military
schools by drills represents hours
which are usually wasted at non-mili-
tary schools and that the systemitiza-
ton Of activities results in high
scholastic averages as well as splendid
standards Of physical development.
II. o. r. G. problems were discussed
this morning, and this afternoon bust
ness management and questions of
personnel will be considered. A grow
ing tendency was manifested to cur
tail weekend leaves and to limit the
amount Of pocket money sent stu
dents.
The nominating committee proposed
for election the following officers: Gen.
l.. r. Gignilliat Of Culver Military
Academy, president; Col. Roy f. Far
rand of st. Johns Military Academy,
Delafield. Wis, vice president. and
Maj. X. w. Wonson Of Staunton Mill
tary Academy, secretaryttreasurer.
Committee members explained that
nominations were customarily tanta-
mount to election, although formal
balloting will not take place until
Just before adjournment late this
afternoon.
The annual banquet last night was
addressed by Maj. Gen. Charles p.
Summerall, chief of staff. United
States Army; Gen. l.. r. Gignilliat.
head of Culver Military Academy, and
DR.. Josef Washington Hall of the
University of Washington. who, writ
ing under the pen name of Upton
Close, contributed a series of articles
to- The Star recently, dealing with
conditions in Asia. Last night he
spoke on "The Revolt in Asia" ex-
planning that the Chinese situation is
but indicative Of general upheaval in
the Asiatic countries. and tracing the
background Of the present unrest.
Military schools are the natural
product of the need Of our people. de-
clared Gen. Summerall, who charac.
terized the military schools as models
for hte training Of youth" Such insti-
tutions represent the most important
contributions to our national defense,
next to West Point and Annapolis, he
added.
Gen. Gignilliat stated that the teach
ings Of the military schools, inculcat-
ing traits Of cooperation, fidelity and
respect for the rights of others, con-
stituted strong concept for the foun-
dation of world peace and represented
probably a more powerful influence
for international amity than the paci-
fist organizations
Gen. Milton f. Davis of the New
York Military Academy, president of
the association, presided and intro
duced the speakers. He presented also
Admiral Hugh Rodman, who greeted
the members of the association. sew
eral OF whom were accompanied by
their wives.