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THE PUP TENT MFYirO military institute, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO................. ZZ Alumni Issue ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visitors From Fifteen States Attend Homecoming Tiiorli sphofil stars. eave im- December 7, 1936 Three hundred twenty-three visi­tors, patrons, and alumni, from fif­teen states signed the guest book at Headquarters for the Homecoming activities at Thanksgiving. The states from which these Institute friends came are: Arizona, Arkansas, Cali­fornia, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Homecoming crowd, probably the largest in the Institute’s history, was entertained with a full schedule of activities that began with a horse show at nine in the morning and closed with the formal dance in Cahoon Armory in the evening. At the time of the polo accident, on Thanksgiving morning the game was called off, and the one for Satur­day afternoon was cancelled. The Cadets had scheduled a two-gaine se­ries with the team from University of Oklahoma, and two chukkers had been played. The dance at nine-thirty in the evening was attended by the cadets and their ladies, the patrons, the alumni and their ladies, and the mem­bers of the New Mexico Reserve Of­ficers’ Association who were holding their state convention in Roswell. Many members of this organization are Institute alumni, and the Institute authorities were pleased to have the group as guests for the football game and the dance.

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patrons, the alumni and their ladies, and the mem­bers of the New Mexico Reserve Of­ficers’ Association who were holding their state convention in Roswell. Many members of this organization are Institute alumni, and the Institute authorities were pleased to have the group as guests for the football game and the dance. The Cadet Orchestra, under the direction of Captain Ted Hunt, fur­nished very fine dance music, and everyone enjoyed the opportunity to renew acquaintances, see old friends, and meet new ones. The dance was a fitting close to a successful day. Following are the names of those who signed the guest book. Un­fortunately, it is not possible to get the names of all who were present at the various events of the day. Mrs. F. B. Caldwell and Miss Beth Cummins, Woodland, California. William B. Williams, ’26, and Mrs. Williams, St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Barnard, Ship-rock, New Mexico. Mrs. C. E. Jennings, Paducah, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bucher, New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Callan, Menard, R. A. Finklea, Jr., ’36, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Woody, Elk City, Oklahoma. Charles H. Snow, Bloomington, Ill. Mrs. H. B. Pearson, Santa Cruz, California. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. O’Connor, Ponca City, Oklahoma. Mrs. Drew Patteson, El Paso, Texas. Melvin L. Morris, ’32, and Mrs. Morris, Santa Fe, New Mexico. S. L. Johnson, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Miss Martha Johnson and Miss Marilyn Hitchings, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Allinson, El Dorado, Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Mason, and Thomas Ashinhurst, E1 Reno, Oklahoma.

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Patteson, El Paso, Texas. Melvin L. Morris, ’32, and Mrs. Morris, Santa Fe, New Mexico. S. L. Johnson, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Miss Martha Johnson and Miss Marilyn Hitchings, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Allinson, El Dorado, Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Mason, and Thomas Ashinhurst, E1 Reno, Oklahoma. (Continued on Page 17) Cordial Greetings and Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE Roswell, New Mexico December, 1936 Institute Closes Its Season With Victory Prominent Alumnus to Make Graduation Address to Cadets The Class of 1937 will have the pleasure of having the address to the class made by Max K. Ruppert, 18, of New York City. This is a con­tinuation of the Institute’s plan to have outstanding alumni speak to the graduating classes. Ruppert was a tactical assistant during 1918-19, and since then has been in business, first in Illinois and for the past several years, in New York City, where he has been highly successful. Ruppert was an outstand­ing cadet, and stood second in his class, with an average of “better than 93%’’. He was active in declamatory and oratorical contests and literary so­cieties. His interest in public speak­ing and in the Institute did not cease with his graduation. For fourteen years he has awarded an annual prize for the cadet who shows the most pro­ficiency in the composition and de­livery of an original address dealing with some phase of Institute life. For the past several years, the prize has been a handsome gold wrist watch.

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the Institute did not cease with his graduation. For fourteen years he has awarded an annual prize for the cadet who shows the most pro­ficiency in the composition and de­livery of an original address dealing with some phase of Institute life. For the past several years, the prize has been a handsome gold wrist watch. The Institute authorities are proud of Ruppert’s accomplishments, and consider it an honor and a pleasure to present him as the speaker for the 1937 Commencement. Broncos Win Clean-Cut Claim To State Gridiron Title With ideal weather prevail­ing, and an overflow homecoming crowd cheering them on the New Mexico Military Institute Broncos displayed a potent ground and aerial attack to decisively trounce an aggressive Normal University eleven 20-0 yesterday in the high­light attraction of Roswell’s tur­key day festivities. By winning yesterday’s encounter with the Cowboys the Broncos finished at the top in the race for mythical State championship honors, having suffered but one defeat in inter-state competition and that at the hands of the University Lobos. Fierce, hard charging line play by the entire forward wall of the In­stitute eleven, and exceptional down-field blocking was largely responsible for the success of the cadet running attack. The Broncos piled up 15 first downs for a total of 253 yards, while the Cowboys counted only 6 first downs and 93 yards from scrimmage. Joe Maddox, burly Bronco full­back, rammed the Cowboy line to shreds to turn in his best offensive exhibition of the season.

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y responsible for the success of the cadet running attack. The Broncos piled up 15 first downs for a total of 253 yards, while the Cowboys counted only 6 first downs and 93 yards from scrimmage. Joe Maddox, burly Bronco full­back, rammed the Cowboy line to shreds to turn in his best offensive exhibition of the season. Eddie Mill­er’s frequent off-tackle thrusts and lengthy punt returns, were on an equal by high par with his usual out­standing punting and passing game. Holloman and Holland, former Roswell high school stars, gave im­pressive accounts of themselves in completing their initial season with the Broncos. Scoring Plays The first scoring opportunity for the Broncos came midway in the first period, after a Cowboy fumble had been recovered on the Normal nine yard line. Miller hit the right side of the Cowboy line for three, E. Mal-com cut inside left tackle for three more, and on the next play Miller plunged over right guard for the touchdown. MacGillivray’s try from placement was wide. The first half ended with the score 6-0 in favor of the Broncos, and re­mained that way until near the last of the third quarter when Mac- Gillivray intercepted a Cowboy pass on the Normal forty. On the first play Maddox plowed over left tackle for thirteen yards and a first down, then an Institute fumble was recov­ered on the Cowboy eighteen, but on the next play the ball got loose in the Normal backfield and the cadets recovered. After two thrusts at the line. Miller dropped back and tossed to E. Malcom on the goal line for the second Bronco touchdown.

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kle for thirteen yards and a first down, then an Institute fumble was recov­ered on the Cowboy eighteen, but on the next play the ball got loose in the Normal backfield and the cadets recovered. After two thrusts at the line. Miller dropped back and tossed to E. Malcom on the goal line for the second Bronco touchdown. This time MacGillivray’s kick from placement was good. In scoring their final tally the cadets took the ball on their own 20 after having halted the only serious Cowboy scoring threat late in the final period. Holloman, Maddox, and Miller alternated at ripping the Normal line for the longest sustained drive of the game with Maddox finally crashing over from the one yard marker to score. Miller placekicked the extra point. Officials: Jackson, referee; Mc- Masters, umpire; Deaton, field judge; Honey, headlinesman. — (Roswell Morning Dispatch, Nov. 27, 1936.) Forty States and Foreign Countries Represented Here The cadets enrolled for 1936-37 come from thirty-three states, the Canal Zone, Hawaii, the Philippine Islands, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and Venezuela. For the first time since 1930, it has been necessary to reject applicants because of lack of room. The barracks are full, and some of the younger boys are quartered in J. Ross Thomas Memorial. The per­centage return of Old Cadets is the greatest in the history of the Insti­tute: There are 306 Old Cadets and 256 new boys. A graduating class of 112 members sets an all-time high; one in every five cadets is a First Classman. Five of the New Cadets are the sons of alumni, and seventeen are re­lated to alumni.

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. The per­centage return of Old Cadets is the greatest in the history of the Insti­tute: There are 306 Old Cadets and 256 new boys. A graduating class of 112 members sets an all-time high; one in every five cadets is a First Classman. Five of the New Cadets are the sons of alumni, and seventeen are re­lated to alumni. Four are the third sons in the family to be cadets; eleven are second sons, four of whom are brothers of Old Cadets. Eight new boys are cousins of Old Cadets.