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vanccd R.O.T.e. students, emphasis has been placed on individual conditioning. Through running an obstacle course constructed under the able supervision of Capt. Caple and through performed calisthenics under Lt. Ferguson. assistant football coach: and team conditioning through the playing of group games to develop sense of teamwork and spirit of competitiveness, this has been acquired. Capt. G. Henry Caple Lt. Bruce E. Ferguson Staff Sergeant George J. Junior Army. American boys have always believed in "Live and let live" which belief now must be discarded in order to get offensive-minded. which is the only means of obtaining victory with any degree of celerity. All instruction has been given so that the R.O.T.e. cadets uncon- sciously realize that the energy is not weak nor apt to break under the strain of total war. but is an able opponent to be reckoned with at all times With the passing over of the college physical education program to the Military Department Lt. Cot. Walton has been able to give the best military training possible short of active service in armed forces. There is that proper balance between theory in the class room and practical work on the drill field. and the building of a tough body that gives confidence and spirit of the offensive to the owner. With attendance for four periods compulsory of all freshmen and sophomores. and all ad- 111