Word: cadet
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Life becomes somewhat easier for the Cadet once he passes his exams at the end of his first year., but even then it runs no danger of becoming decadent. Failure in a single course at any time leads to immediate dismissal, as may deficiency in physical fitness and a host of other details unheeded in most civilian schools...
...this end, a thorough and complex system has been devised to guarantee that every graduate is fitted for his role as a leader of men. The first step involves a written report by each Cadet, rating the character of every other man in his Company. These reports, after careful scrutiny, are supplemented by the Tactical Officer in charge of the Company and sent on to the Commandant. Any unfortunate whose desirability seems to be in doubt as a result of these studies is then sent before the Brigade Aptitude Board, consisting of senior officers and a psychologist, who investigate...
There are other ways that the Academy makes sure no lillies slip through unnoticed. For one, the Cadet's annual pay comes to $973 per annum, out of which sum he must provide all his expenses including books and the 16 different uniforms required. In the words of Major General Maxwell D. Taylor, Superintendent of the Academy, "This stipend being probably the lowest wage scale in the United States, the Cadet must exercise the utmost frugality to keep a balanced budget...
...Varsity soccer squad will also play at the Point, taking on a reputedly rough and tumble Cadet team on Friday afternoon. Freshman booters will journey to South Bifield for a Saturday game against Governer Duminer...
Weiss and Captain Phil Potter made the other scores in Tuesday's 3-0 win. Things are expected to be a bit tougher this Friday, when the booters travel, to West Point to face a traditionally rough Cadet team...