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THE PUP TENT Alumni Issue NEW MEXICO MILITARY INS1ITUTE, Roswell, New Mexico June 30, 1945 Hinkle Tells Graduates To Carry On Tradition Baccalaureate Service is Again Most Outstanding “For 170 years, the United States has been the storehouse for freedom,” Rolla R. Hinkle told the New Mexico Military Institute class of ’45 at the final graduation ceremony this morn­ing. “Now we must become the powerhouse from which it will be spread. “The world is looking to us for leadership. Our prestige is great— not a dominating prestige, but a faith in our good intentions and the strength of the whole American people.” This conclusion followed a brief history of the Institute, which was created by the territorial legislature the year Hinkle was born, and of which Hinkle is a graduate with the class of 1914. He also discussed the part of Institute graduates in both world wars and in the future of the world and of the United States. “Your responsibility is great,” he said. “You must carry on the herit­age given to you today . . This heritage is handed to you by all tbe Institute men represented by the stars on our service flag.” Gov. John J. Dempsey presented diplomas to the BBliMi——iiTmnfTnn-Ti "--f’ One Roswell boy to win an award was Tom V. Slaughter, winner of the Alumni scholarship. Four other New Mexico boys were on the award list, one of them twice; and one other New Mexican was named as an alter­nate. Seventeen scholarships and awards were presented. The four Institute scholarships were won by Richard T. Drury, Mis­souri, in the second class, with Hil­ton H.

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, winner of the Alumni scholarship. Four other New Mexico boys were on the award list, one of them twice; and one other New Mexican was named as an alter­nate. Seventeen scholarships and awards were presented. The four Institute scholarships were won by Richard T. Drury, Mis­souri, in the second class, with Hil­ton H. Howell, Texas, as alternate; Victor A. J. van Lint, New Mexico, third class, with Charles A. Guy, Jr., Texas, as alternate; Laniel N. Kirk­patrick, Oklahoma, fourth class, with David H. Steninger, Arizona, as alter­nate; James L. Evans, New Mexico, fifth class, with Leland L. Fellows, New Mexico, as alternate. Harold F. Rosson, Texas, earned the Will C. Lawrence scholarship; Ronald L.^ Greene, of Illinois, was named alternate. Paul J. Casabonne, New Mexico, is winner of the Virgil Lusk Memorial scholarship; Laylin K. James, Jr., Michigan, is alternate. The Truman 0. Boyd Memorial scholarship was won by Rhodes B. Guenther, Texas, with Leland G. Mc­Cullough, Jr., also of Texas, named as alternate. The Willie Morrison Memorial scholarship was won by Carl C. Bennitt, California, with Charles A. Garrett, Jr., Texas, as al­ternate. Victor A. J. van Lint, New Mex­ico, also winner of the Institute scholarship for the third class, won the Ruppert award. Harry Dewey Blake, Jr., New Mexico, is winner of the Herman Fleishman scholarship. O. Tracy Kelly, Oklahoma, carried off the Walter H. Boyd, Jr., Memorial scholarship, with B. Graham Thomp­son, Jr., Arizona and P. Robert Bos-worth, Oklahoma, as alternates. The Arthur L. Allen, Jr.

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he third class, won the Ruppert award. Harry Dewey Blake, Jr., New Mexico, is winner of the Herman Fleishman scholarship. O. Tracy Kelly, Oklahoma, carried off the Walter H. Boyd, Jr., Memorial scholarship, with B. Graham Thomp­son, Jr., Arizona and P. Robert Bos-worth, Oklahoma, as alternates. The Arthur L. Allen, Jr., Me­morial scholarship was awarded to Joseph M. Thompson, Arizona, with Robert W. Wunderlich, Nebraska, as alternate. Three J. Ross Thomas medals were awarded to O. Tracy Kelly, Okla­homa; Francis C. Logan, California; and P. Robert Bosworth, Oklahoma. B. Graham Thompson, Jr., Arizona, won the MacMurphy prizg. Mrs. Georgia L. Lusk, state super­intendent of schools, presented cer­tificates to high school graduates, in­cluding 6 Roswell boys and Cadet Lieutenant Robert T. Hardeman gave the valedictory. Seated on the platform were Gov­ernor Dempsey; Hinkle, H. M. Dow Judge J. C. Compton, R. E. Daughtry, L. C. Becker, Dr. A. D. Crile, Mrs. Lusk, Col. D. C. Pearson, Lt. Col. E. L. Lusk, Lt. Col. G. B. Duffield, Maj. G. L. Erwin, Lt. Col. J. B. Wise, Jr., Col. H. P. Saunders, Jr., Col. E. A. Lohman, Col. H. C. Luck, Col. W. B. Offutt. (Roswell Daily Record, June, 5, 1945.) Seventeen States and Mexico Represented by 1945 Visitors Despite transportation difficulties and housing congestion in Roswell, more visitors signed the guest book in Headquarters at the 1945 Com­mencement than since 1942. A total of 484 patrons, alumni and out-of-town friends enjoyed the 1945 Com­mencement activities.

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eventeen States and Mexico Represented by 1945 Visitors Despite transportation difficulties and housing congestion in Roswell, more visitors signed the guest book in Headquarters at the 1945 Com­mencement than since 1942. A total of 484 patrons, alumni and out-of-town friends enjoyed the 1945 Com­mencement activities. Because of housing difficulties, it was necessary to write some one hundred patrons that we could not they postpone their visit until their sons were members of the first, second and third classes. We were able to secure rooms in private homes in Roswell for 175 pa­trons. An additional seventy-five pa­trons and alumni were accommodated in the Post Exchange, the Hospital and the Barracks. Thus, the Institute made it possible for 250 visitors to come who could not be accommodated in the regular facilities of Roswell, the hotels and tourist courts. For the 1942 Commencement, 737 visitors signed the guest book at Headquarters; the number for 1943 was 430; in 1944, the number in­creased to 464. This year, there were 484 present who signed. These visitors came from seventeen states and Mex­ico: Arizona, California, Colorado, ico. New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. As was to be expected, the num­ber of out-of-town alumni was small; some twenty signed the Headquarters guest book. It was especially grati­fying to have some men who had been overseas a long time, and had returned only recently to their homes and families.

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rk, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. As was to be expected, the num­ber of out-of-town alumni was small; some twenty signed the Headquarters guest book. It was especially grati­fying to have some men who had been overseas a long time, and had returned only recently to their homes and families. To Alumni and Patrons Again we are privileged to present a report of our academic year, the 52nd Commencement activities and the personal items about your classmates. We hope you will thoroughly enjoy reading this report, and join us in justifiable pride in our accomplishments. It is but natural to believe that each year’s work is just a little bit better than the preceding year, but the miraculous thing to us is that this younger group of boys has done such a fine job and overcome the many obstacles and handicaps. We shall not attempt to mail this edition of the Pup Tent and Service Roster to the former cadets overseas, for it seems from the personal reports of many alumni that the publication heretofore was not always delivered and in many cases reached them in an unreadable condition. We, therefore, suggest that the parents receiving this issue of The Pup Tent cut out and send to the boys overseas from time to time information that they know will be of most interest to their sons. Apparently, our preliminary suggestion of building a memorial chapel was ill-timed. Very few of the alumni expressed an interest, un­doubtedly due to your wholehearted effort in your present job.

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cut out and send to the boys overseas from time to time information that they know will be of most interest to their sons. Apparently, our preliminary suggestion of building a memorial chapel was ill-timed. Very few of the alumni expressed an interest, un­doubtedly due to your wholehearted effort in your present job. We, how­ever, are working on the plan of building a memorial chapel and shall present to you the plan at a later date. OUr celebration of the official announcement of the successful end of the war in Europe was expressed by a sihiple prayer for an early end of the war in the Pacific. We could not be wholly happy on VE day because we regretfully believe that our casualties in the Pacific will far exceed our casualties in the European and Mediterranean areas. May the spirit of the Institute srengthen your determination to maintain the rights and liberties of all people who desire harmonious cooperation with their neighbors. Most sincerely yours, D. C. PEARSON, Superintendent. The Baccalaureate service is one of the special features of Commence­ment at N. M. M. I. Baccalaureate and Graduation are held in the New Auditorium. This beautiful building adds dignity to these two occasions. The service flag, with the blue and gold star with the appropriate num­bers below, is the central feature. Dr. Crile, the Institute Chaplain, has been the speaker at Baccalaureate for many years. After each service, the visiting patrons are heard to com­ment about the sermon, its appro­priateness for the occasion and its appeal to the cadets.

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e blue and gold star with the appropriate num­bers below, is the central feature. Dr. Crile, the Institute Chaplain, has been the speaker at Baccalaureate for many years. After each service, the visiting patrons are heard to com­ment about the sermon, its appro­priateness for the occasion and its appeal to the cadets. Through long association with cadets, he is well qualified to bring a message of value not only now but in the days that lie ahead for his listeners. Mrs. H. P. Saunders, Jr., the solo­ist for Commencement, was especially pleasing with her solo, a request number. The* complete program for Bacca­laureate follows: Processional: Cadet C. F. Fletcher, organist. Hymn No. 177: Faith of Our Fathers, Living Still. Responsive Reading No. 17; The Mrs. H. P. Saunders, Jr., Mrs. Floyd Childress, accompanist. Baccalaureate Sermon; Sorrow, Dr. Austin D. Crile, Chaplain. Prayer. Hymn No. 159: God Bless Our Native Land. Benediction. Recessional: Cadet C. F. Fletcher. N.M.M.L Alumni Service Record The 1945 Commencement visitors were interested in the Service flag carried between the flag of the United States and the regimental standard, the flag of the State of New Mexico. The service flag has a field of white and a border of red. There are two stars, one gold, and one blue. Be­neath the gold star are the numbers 240, representing the casualties; be­low the blue star are the numbers 2,657, for the total number of alumni now in service. A large service ban­ner of like design hangs in the recep­tion room at Headquarters throughout the year.

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red. There are two stars, one gold, and one blue. Be­neath the gold star are the numbers 240, representing the casualties; be­low the blue star are the numbers 2,657, for the total number of alumni now in service. A large service ban­ner of like design hangs in the recep­tion room at Headquarters throughout the year. It was moved to the stage of the auditorium for Baccalaureate and Graduation. In the reception room, there are now three large bulletin boards: one contains the list of alumni on duty, listed by classes; one the lists of the Honor Roll, the casualties and those receiving decorations; the third board contains newspaper clippings and pic­tures of the men who have received awards, or been wounded. These bulletin boards are of special interest to visiting alumni, who are anxious to know where their classmates and friends are, and what they are doing. Following is a brief resume of the Institute record.