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THE PUP TENT Alumni Issue NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO June 20, 1941 Forty-third Commencement - Largest Class, 143 Physical Gains of Cadets Show Value of Institute The graduation ceremonies held in Gaboon Armory, Tuesday morning, June 3 were a fitting close to the forty-third annual Com­mencement. One hundred forty-three young men qualified for graduation and diplomas were pre­sented by Governor John E. Miles of New Mexico. Dr. Earle L. Overholser, ’09, of Pullman, Washington, made the address to the graduates and Tracy R. Stains, ’09, of Chicago, Ill., pre­sented the certifi­cates to the high school graduates. The presentation of Officers’ Reserve Corps Commissions was made by Colonel Frederick Starr The New Headquarters and Library Building On Revisiting Institute, Old Guard Greets You Figures o n the physical gains shown by cadets at New Mexico Military In­stitute, published in yesterday morning’s Dispatch, show gra­phically the fine work being done by the In­stitute in building up the young men who attend that school. It has been known for a long time that gains were made each year at the Institute, in the field of physi­cal development, but this is the first time that any figures have been made public on this work. The fig­ures published yes­terday speak for themselves. dictory address was given by Cadet Ser­geant Charles Cole­man Martin, Jr. Colonel D. C. Pearson, Superinten­dent o;^ -New Mexico Military Insti­tute presided. Members of the Board of Regents and of the Institute staff were seated on the platform along with those on the program.

blished yes­terday speak for themselves. dictory address was given by Cadet Ser­geant Charles Cole­man Martin, Jr. Colonel D. C. Pearson, Superinten­dent o;^ -New Mexico Military Insti­tute presided. Members of the Board of Regents and of the Institute staff were seated on the platform along with those on the program. Thetgraduating ceremonies began with the playing of the Star Spangled Banner by the cadet band. This was followed by the invocation by Dr. Austin D. Crile. At the close of the ceremonies the First Class stood to sing The Old Post. Following this was the final formation in the area with publication of promotions. Colonel Pearson made the an­nouncements of honors and distinc­tions, presenting the scholarships and special awards. Commissions and cer­tificates as Reserve Officers in the Army of the United States were pre­sented to cadets who have completed the R.O.T.C. course. The names of the cadets receiving honors and dis­tinctions and of the graduating class will be found listed elsewhere in this issue of The Pup Tent. The names of the highest ranking students in (Continued on Page 28) Alumni and patrons who come back to the Institute to visit find the pic­ture changing continuously so far as the physical equipment is concerned. New buildings in recent years have changed the Institute’s face, but the spirit of the old days continues, large­ly because of the Old Guard, the ad­ministrative and other heads who have carried on, bringing the Institute each year to a higher level of excellence.

nuously so far as the physical equipment is concerned. New buildings in recent years have changed the Institute’s face, but the spirit of the old days continues, large­ly because of the Old Guard, the ad­ministrative and other heads who have carried on, bringing the Institute each year to a higher level of excellence. In connection with the considerable building program now about halfway completed, it is interesting to look at the record, and recall both the names and records of those who have helped to make this progress possible, the heads who have directed the various departments successfully over a period of years. Here is the record, with year of first affiliation with the Institute, of those who have been with the Institute twenty years or longer. 1902: Captain Jack Fletcher, Bandmaster. 1905: Colonel D. Cecil Pearson, Superintendent. Major John McClure, Chemistry. 1910: Lt. Colonel Ewing L. Lusk, Principal of the High School. 1911: Dr. Austin D. Crile, Chaplain. 1912: Major George L. Erwin, Executive Officer. 1914: Lt. Colonel H. P. Saunders, Jr., Commandant of Cadets. 1915: Major Robert R. Brown, Director of Athletics. 1916: Miss M. Margaret Decker, Spanish. 1918: Lt. Col. George Barry Duffield, Dean of the Junior College. Major Richard L. Bates, Commissary Officer. Of course, some of these gains must be charged to the normal growth and ^ ■' ' ■ school. They are dt an age when they should show a normal development during the nine months period they are in school. But their gains are well above the average.

d, Dean of the Junior College. Major Richard L. Bates, Commissary Officer. Of course, some of these gains must be charged to the normal growth and ^ ■' ' ■ school. They are dt an age when they should show a normal development during the nine months period they are in school. But their gains are well above the average. Students attending the local military school continue to show the benefits they have received, long af­ter they have left the local school. The school is giving them something very few would get anywhere else. On the whole, three factors ac­count for the development of the boys attending the Institute; regular hours, good food, and intelligently planned programs of exercise. The three com­bined make not only for greater physi­cal development, but also for better health both now, and in after life. In this field the Institute is do­ing an important work. It is giving its students something more valuable than would be immediately apparent. Physical Gains are Shown by the Cadet Records Impressive physical gains have been shown by N.M.M.I. cadets ac­cording to a report released last night by the institution. The report fol­lows: The physical gains made by the (Continued on Page 21) To The Alumni of New Mexico Military Institute This report will give you some idea of our Commencement activities. We were particularly pleased to have so many of the old vintage present, alumni who had been absent twenty-five or more years. They may tell you the story, but to understand and enjoy thoroughly you must see for yourself. Our enrolment is almost complete.

report will give you some idea of our Commencement activities. We were particularly pleased to have so many of the old vintage present, alumni who had been absent twenty-five or more years. They may tell you the story, but to understand and enjoy thoroughly you must see for yourself. Our enrolment is almost complete. There is no question but that we will be filled to overflowing by July first. If you are interested in having anyone come to us you should act promptly. We are enjoying our new Headquarters and Library building. The new Lea Hall and Auditorium will be ready for occupancy September 1. Next fall we are planning to begin dismantling the old Lea Hall and building two additional sections of barracks. Most sincerely, D. C. PEARSON, Superintendent.