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THE PUP TENT Alumni Issue NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO December 9, 1939 Entertain Greatest Number Homecoming Visitors Thirteen is a lucky number for the Institute, for the 1939 Homecoming, the thirteenth annual celebration, was the best to date. There were more visitors than ever before, and the fes­tivities were more enjoyable. The presence of the Governor of New Mexico and Mrs. Miles, and the Gov­ernor of Arizona and Mrs. Jones, add-color and interest to the occasion. Governor Miles and Governor Jones both have sons who arc cadets. Four hundred thirty-five visitors from thirteen states, Mexico and the Philippine Islands were represented by the alumni, patrons and visitors who signed the guest book at Head­quarters. The states from which these visitors came were: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. Fifty of the visitors were alumni, some of whom are recent graduates of the Institute now enrolled in a uni­versity. These young men took ad­vantage of the Thanksgiving holiday to return to the Institute for the Homecoming celebration. Among the universities represented by these col­legiate alumni were: Colorado State Teachers College, University of Colo­rado, University of New Mexico, Okla­homa A. & M. College, University of Oklahoma, Southern Methodist Uni­versity, Texas College of Mines, Texas Technological College, and Uni­versity of Texas.

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ion. Among the universities represented by these col­legiate alumni were: Colorado State Teachers College, University of Colo­rado, University of New Mexico, Okla­homa A. & M. College, University of Oklahoma, Southern Methodist Uni­versity, Texas College of Mines, Texas Technological College, and Uni­versity of Texas. The cadets staged a review for the Representation at Institute Becoming Family Tradition two Governors on Wednesday after­noon. The horse show opened the program on Thursday morning, and was particularly enjoyable. It was necessary to postpone the polo game because of a wet field, so an extra class was added to the horse show. This gave the visitors an opportunity to see more of the cadets’ skill in horsemanship, and delighted the large crowd. (Continued on Page 19) As is the annual custom, the mem­bers of the board of regents, patrons, alumni and staff members were in­vited to join the cadets at their Thanksgiving dinner in the Mess Hall. This year, eleven hundred thirty were served. Three hundred cadets were served at 5:30; the remaining eight hundred thirty sat down together at 6:30. Everyone commented on the excellence of the dinner and the skill with which the large crowd was served. The fine meal was what the cadets expected, but the visitors were loud in their praise for the twenty-second Thanksgiving dinner over which Major R. L. Bates has presided.

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t hundred thirty sat down together at 6:30. Everyone commented on the excellence of the dinner and the skill with which the large crowd was served. The fine meal was what the cadets expected, but the visitors were loud in their praise for the twenty-second Thanksgiving dinner over which Major R. L. Bates has presided. Here is the Thanksgiving dinner menu: a souvenir for those who en­joyed the meal, a pleasant recollec- Representation at the Institute is becoming a family tradition in a great many families all over the country. Each year the number of sons of alumni is increasing; now there are nine old and six new cadets whose fathers once trod the stoops. Increasingly, Institute graduates tion for those who have been here for other Thanksgiving dinners, and, we hope, an incentive to others to plan to enjoy the Institute’s hospitality next year. Thanksgiving Dinner, Nov. 30, 1939 Green Olives Roast young Turkey and Pecan Dressing Giblet Gravy Monarch Cranberry Sauce New Potatoes with Parsley Birdseye Green Peas, Drawn Butter Waldorf Salad Individual Pumpkin Pies Pecan Crunch Ice Cream Fruit Cake Poppy Seed Rolls Teagarden Watermelon Sweet Pickles Coffee and their parents like the Institute so well that the younger boys in the family becqme cadets when they are eligible. In the cadet corps this year, there are nine old cadets and three new ones who are the third sons from the same family to come to the Insti­tute. Thirty-one old cadets are the second son from the same family on the Hill. The new cadets in this classification number eight.

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e family becqme cadets when they are eligible. In the cadet corps this year, there are nine old cadets and three new ones who are the third sons from the same family to come to the Insti­tute. Thirty-one old cadets are the second son from the same family on the Hill. The new cadets in this classification number eight. Alumni who do not have younger brothers sent their cousins and nephews to the number of fourteen old cadets and eleven new ones this year. Twenty-three old cadets have brothers in the school, as have nine of the new cadets. There are thirteen old and seven new cadets who have cousins in the corps. Altogether, there are ninety-nine old cadets and forty-four new ones who are related either to alumni or to other cadets. It is a source of pride and gratifi­cation to the Institute authorities to know that these patrons', alumni and friends have recommended the school to boys in whom they are Interested. More important and significant, how­ever, is the fact that these boys come to the Institute knowing something of cadet life and standards, and there­fore make good cadets. Visitors Join With Cadets For Thanksgiving Dinner Dear Alumnus: You have been a real Santa Claus this year—32% of the new cadets came on your recommendation. These cadets are all doing good work, indicating your continued interest, and the quality of your selection. It is good to know that one of every four cadets is the son of an alumnus, or related to an alumnus or to another cadet.

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have been a real Santa Claus this year—32% of the new cadets came on your recommendation. These cadets are all doing good work, indicating your continued interest, and the quality of your selection. It is good to know that one of every four cadets is the son of an alumnus, or related to an alumnus or to another cadet. This assures stability of enrolment, guarantees an improved quality, and brings us closer together as one big, happy, hard­working family. It has. been a long time since you were here. Sincerely yours. The Administration.