ILLINCIS /HILITACy $CH€€L ]mnon H!STOR?CAi survey [fu^ ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL ABINGDON, ILLINOIS Clyde R. Terry, President ■To build a more virile patriotism' ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL Wf^Kt « 373. :^H3 11^ r(4x ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL — 8^ AIMS AT STRENGTH AND CULTURE^^^— ^-"^^^^^ IE ILLIXOIS MILITARY SCHOOL seeks to build int.. the ite of her cadets a spirit of initiative and aggressiveness by a routine of Hving that throws the cadet upon his own resources, but gives to him the j.ersonal guidance of manly leaders to see him safely through the difhcult places. Our aim is not to cram , , the boy's brain with abstract knowledge, but to train him to be a worth while member ui society. In doing this the academic work is so enxitalized that the students dis- cover more readily their relationship to the social organization, recognizing barticularl\ the niiUtary school is fortunately equipped to train its students to live one with another. The necessity of re- specting the rights of others, of giving and taking, of making adjustments and acquiring the power of self assertion, helps in a real way in training to fit into the practical conditions of every-day life. ONE FOR ALL The spirit of the school is co-operative. The boys are made to feel that the good reputation of the school depends upon them and if they fail, they bring the school and their fellow cadets as well as themselves under criticism. The teachers by no means limit their service to the classroom but live among the boys as friendly companions, ready to do a good turn at any time. The result is that the spirit of antagonism is absent and there is a conscious- ness of all working together in a common cause. TRAINING FOR LEADERSHIP The Illinois Military School aims at the building of a group of leaders who will go back to their varicius homes with the vision and ability that will make them valuable forces in their communities. The modern home is facing a very definite problem in developing leader- ship and virility in its sons. The luxury and comfort surrounding the boy of today in his home are far different from the pioneering conditions of a gen- eration or two ago, and the modern boy is paying the price in softness of character. The military school with its strict regime of living and its regular duties keeps a bov busy with his wt)rk and his play at all times. He is led away from laziness into industry, .\cquiring obedience, he learns to lead others. So in practically no other way can the modern boy get such a training for leadership as he can in a military school. ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL COL. CLYDE R. TERRY, President THE ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL /,v a member of THE ASSOCIATION OF MILITARY COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS OF AMERICA, TiH^: j'rivatl: schools association OF THE CENTRAL STATES and the NORTH CI'.NTRAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND Sl'.CONDARY SCHOOLS ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL =— P LOCATION Situated on a beautifully wooded knoll on the edge of the delightful little city of Abingdon, the Illinois Militar}- School finds no distractions from the pursuit of the regular duties of the day. The campus covers in all about twenty acres. .\ great mass of trees create an atmosphere of grandeur and natural beauty that makes a real contribution to the lives of the cadets. Abingdon, almost from its beginning, has been influenced by the presence of Hedding College, that occupied our campus until it was taken over bv our school. This college influence has left a cultured wholesome spirit in the little city which makes it an ideal location for a boys' school. The cadets find a warm welcome in the homes and churches and develop friendly rela- tionships that are valuable throughout their lives. While Abingdon is separated from the disturbing influence of the large city, it is accessible by rail or paved road. The distance from Chicago by way of the Burlington railroad is a hundred and seventy miles and it is about the same distance from St. Louis. It is ten miles south of Galesburg on paved route 41. I. M. S. CADETS HELP AMERICAN LEGION DEDICATE MEMORIAL TO WAR : ^c A^^ /7, ;2?2.e^.*^ ILLINOIS j/c^ as^ MILITARY SCHOOL BUILDINGS Academic Building. As one approaches the campus, the towering pillars of the academic building immediately grasp one's attention. This building is one of the most adequate and thoroughly equipped among the private schools. It is of practically fireproof construction with excellently lighted and furnished classrooms, convenient offices, a library housing seven thousand volumes, laboratories sufficient to meet the requirements of a standard col- lege and ample laboratory facilities. Burnside Chapel. Connected with the Academic building is the very at- tractive Burnside Chapel with a seating capacity of six hundred and forty and a well equipped stage where frequent plays and entertainments are given by the cadets. Here are held the commencement exercises, lec- tures, "pep" meetings and religious services. Blodgett Dormitory. The main dormitory is a four-story structure of dark vitrified brick with white stone trimmings and is in modified colonial style. The first floor is devoted to the kitchen and dining hall where all the cadets and faculty take their meals. The ground floor has a large lounging room for the cadets and quarters for the faculty. The third and fourth floors are given over to cadet rooms. These are large airy rooms and are plain but comfortable. Burnett Hall. Burnett Hall is devoted to the younger boys and contains the quarters of Cai:)tain Bailey, the commandant of the Junior School. It is an attractive Ijrick building with capacity for sixteen boys. Gymnasium. The gymnasium is a brick structure with a playing floor of 40 by SO feet. In the basement are bowling alleys, rifle range, shower baths and locker rooms. The main floor is used for basketball and for drill during bad weather. The gymnasium is also the scene of many delightful parties at- tended by the boys, their parents and young ladies from Abingdon and neigh- boring cities. Heating Plant. Back of the gymnasium is the heating plant witli two large boilers to furnish all the buildings with steam heat and h(it water. Cavalry Stable. .Adjoining the athletic field are the riding grounds with the fine new cavalry stable ninety by thirty feet in dimension. ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL THE TEACHING PERSONNEL The faculty officers of the Illinois Military School are selected because of high intellectual ability and successful experience but we seek in our faculty the further requirement of adaptability. Each instructor must know boys and be able to place himself m symjiathetic fellowship that does not de- stroy the cadets' respect but challenges their allegiance and responsive obe- dience. Our instructors, coming from many of the leading colleges of the country with years of successful experience behind them, naturally grasp the imagina- tive enthusiasm of the boy and lead him into zestful activity in every branch of work and play. MODERN ACADEMIC METHODS It is the intent of I. M. S. to keep abreast of the modern trends in educa- tion but to keep free of fads and theoretical vagaries. Our aim is "to teach the boy rather than the book." Through individual instruction, supervised study and a definite determination to build in the boy an enthusiastic love of knowledge, an atmosphere has been developed among the cadets that im- presses every visitor to the school because of its sincerity and earnestness. WHY THE MILITARY SCHOOL In these davs when pacifist propaganda attempts to undermine every institution with the name military attached, it is well to consider the question of the advisability of military organization for a school. Perhaps the most definite answer to this question lies in the result of a questionnaire recently sent out bv the U. S. Commissioner of Education. Answers to this question- naire came from 10.166 students from fifty-four of the outstanding colleges and universities in America. Xinety-five percent of these students answered that military training had contributed, in an important way, to their educa- tion bv developing confidence, coordination of mind and muscle and by giving practical training in leadership. LLINOIS MILITARY ■2^ SCHOOL 1 9 FACULTY inois Military School COL. CLYDE R. TERRY President A.B., Ohio Wesleyan University. A.M., University of Chicago. Founder of tlie Illinois Military School, CAPT. EVERETT HOPPER Science A.B., Knox College. MAJ. CASPER K. BLACKBURN Commandant of Cadets History and English Graduate, U. S. Naval Academy. M.A., Columbia University. CAPT. G. DAVID BAILEY Commandant, Junior School Graduate, Illinois Military School. Kansas Stale Teachers College. Western State Teachers College. University of Cincinnati. CAPT. H. GEORGE DEAHL Principal Mathematics A.B„ University of West Virginia. A.M., University of West Virginia. Leland Stanford University. University of Chicago. MISS MARGUERITE ENOS Secretary to the President Grades B.S., Shurtleff College. University of Wisconsin. CAPT. HERBERT I. CANINE Coach History A.B., University of Idaho. University of Utah. MRS. RUTH CULLEN Grades Western Illinois State Normal School. CAPT. LEO M. LANG English B.S., Ed., University of Nebraska. M.A., University of Nebraska. University of Pennsylvania. CAPT. GEORGE M. NEYLON Field Secretary A.B., Lombard College. A.M., University of Notre Dame. CAPT. JOHN H. RAMP Languages A.B., Knox College. A.M., University of Illinois. DR. E. H. BRADWAY Physician and Surgeon A.B., Hedding College. M.D., Northwestern University Medical School. MRS. G. W. BOWTON Housemother 10 ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT THE PLACE OF THE PRIVATE SCHOOL The value of the private school in preparing for college is becoming more and more evident. The individual attention in small classes develops a mental reaction that is impossible in the large classes where mechanical means must be used. A recent investigation discloses that 80 per cent of the stu- dents at Princeton have been trained in private schools and 70 i)er cent uf the students at Yale. OUR SCHOLASTIC AIMS In mapping out its academic course, I. M. S. has been guided by a two- fold purpose. First, to select and require courses of such nature as to fit into the curriculum of any modern college or university, and to assure her graduates admission without examination into the freshman class of the highest standard university or college. As a foundation for future work, she gives them an introduction to the methods of study and research found in these higher institutions of learning. Second, to gi\e a well-rounded and practical course that will fit her graduates to take up the duties of life, and to be able to sohe, in a practical way, the problems that they present. The school is looked upon not merely as a preparation fcir life. 1)ut as a very real part of life. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION The method of instruction used is that of individual attentitm, and to ac- complish this, the classes are restricted to small groujjs. With this method in ])ractice it is possible for us to give a greater opportunity than the school with much larger classes. We attempt to give the boy who is backward academi- cally, assistance in overcoming that defect, and at the same time to give the boy who is intellectually brilliant an equal opportunity for advancement. In no case will a boy be kept in a class with those who are less brilli.Tnt so that his interests are retarded. MAKE-UP WORK The student who fails in a daily recitation is required to make up the failure on the same day. He reports to the faculty officer in charge of "Make- up" work, for that day at 3:19 p. m. W^hen he has completed the task set, he again reports with his work for satisfactory inspection and test. Should a cadet fall below 75 in a subject for the week, there is, also a "Make-up" on Friday night from 7 until 9. If his general average is below 75, he is placed in a "Make-up" period on Saturday afternoon from 2:30 until 5:00, and all his leisure time during the next week is devoted to "Make-up" jicrinds. LLINOIS MILITARY e^ SCHOOL THE JUNIOR COLLEGE The general opinion of educators today is, that the seconchiry schools of America do not reach out far enough in their work. The graduate of the English and European secondary school usually has an intellectual achance- ment about two years beyond that of the American high school graduate. The tendency is growing in America to aid the young man lea\ing the secondary school with a year or two in a Junior College in an atmosphere of surveillance and sympathetic guidance which the unixersity or large college cannot give. Our Junior College with its more or less closely supervised system and its methods of individual instruction, makes the transition from the second- ary school to college a process of evolution instead of re\"olution. As a result, the Junior College is a means of saving thousands of our young men from giving up their education in the first years of college. Statistics from some of our leading universities show that men who complete their junior years in a Junior College, during their senior years at the university, surpass the men who have completed their first two years in the uni\ersity. The courses offered in the Junior College : FIRST YEAR English A American Government Chemistry Physics College Algebra Spanis F General ege rtigeiJia j. . Ipanish I ft lAS / ^>ench I i3f. n/ al Psycholu-y {My SECOND YEAR English P. English History Biology Analytical Geometry Spanish II French II Introduction to Economics ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL DETAILED COURSES «» Junior Collese English A — This course consists largely of composition, oral and written. Models of various types of writing are studied, and their technique discussed. Then the student is required to write something in the type. The aim is to bring as direct application to life as possible and make the course eminently practical. The course includes a detailed study of correct word usage. Wide reading in contemporary literature helps to establish the habit of good use as currently practiced. Text, Grose, College Composition. English B — This is a course in English literature emphasizing types. The pupil is required to do extensive reading in the literary works themselves. Most of the biographical and critical material is supplied in lectures. Text, Centur\" Readings in English Literature. Principles of Economics — A general course dealing with the chief prob- lems connected with the four great economic processes of production, ex- change, distribution and consumption of wealth. This course runs through- out the year. College Chemistry — Exercises in general chemistry covering gas laws, theory of ionizatii^n. valence, equations and calculations. A careful study is made of the compounds of the more important elements, and the relation of chemistry" to sanitation and daily life. Beginning French — The fundamental principles of grammar and phonetics. Second Year French — Reading, composition, phonetics and simple spoken French. Beginning Spanish — The elements of grammar and composition. The course aims at an elementary speaking knowledge as well as reading knowl- edge of Spanish. Second Year Spanish — A course in general reading and composition. General Psychology — The fundamental facts, principles and methods in psychology. Recitation, discussion and demonstration. First semester. Educational Psychology — The relation of psychologj^ to the problems of education; statistical method in education; and educational measurements and tests. Second half-year. Prerequisite, General Psychology". English History — A study of the development of English institutions giA'ing particular attention to political growth. Present day problems and comparison with .\nierican institutions. American Government — An introductory course dealing with the organi- zation and activities of the American Government, Federal, State and Local. Sociology — Outlines the social relations of man and gives the student some familiarity with social techniques. Text. W'allis. Introduction to Sociology-. 13 I L L NOIS MILITARY SCHOOL Mathematical Analysis — This course is designed as an introduction to the whcle field of higher mathematics and reviews high school mathematics. Text, Griffin, Mathematical Analysis. College Algebra — A re\'ie\v of the fundamental operations, solution of linear and quadratic systems and their graph, progressions, permutations and combinations, probabilities, determinants, and theory of equations. Many problems in practical application are used throughout. Prerequisite : Satis- factory record in high school mathematics. One Semester. Trigonometry — A study of trigonometric functions, identities and equa- tions. The solution of the right and oblique triangle, their application to practical problems, especially surveying. The solution of the right spherical triangle and its application to navigation. One semester. Analytical Geometry — A study of the analytical methods of investigation and the use of algebraic processes as appUed to geometric loci. Special at- tention is given to the equations of the right line, circle, conic section, and higher plane curves. Prerequisite : College Algebra and Trigonometry. One Semester. Differential Calculus — The formulae for the differentiation <>{ functions are developed and applied to the solution of problems in geometry, mathe- matics and engineering. Prerequisite: .Analytical Geometry. BLODGETT HALL 14 T A R y SCHOOL OUTLINE OF COURSES «» High School First Year English I Algebra I General Science Latin or Spanish or French Second Year English II Plane Geometry Ancient and Medieval History Latin II or Spanish II or French II Third Year English III Advanced Algebra Solid Geometry Modern History Physics Fourth Year English IV American History Economics Civics Chemistry Trigonometry ENGLISH The aim of the English ccmrse is U> liberate the creative spirit latent in the student by arousing his inward vision, dexeloiiing his imagination, and training him to express his ideas in a clear and taking manner. To this end a projjer correlation of composition and literature is sought. A reasonable standard for each grade is established and maintained. In order to inculcate an appreciation of good literature, much time is spent each year in the study of masterpieces. The school libraries allow con- siderable latitude of choice. The course meets all requirments for college entrance. Considerable experience is gained in newspaper writing by the publica- tion of the school paper, "The I. M. S. Megaphone". This paper last year was awarded third place in a national contest among private school publica- tions, and this year was selected as one of the leading school papers in the State of Illinois. Ninth Grade — Emiihasis is placed upon constructive, oral and technical English for the ])urpi)se of developing skill in expression. The literary ma- terial studied is carefully chosen to train the student in the intelligent selec- tion and interpretation of the spiritual heritage stored up for him in books. Texts: Greenlaw, Elson and Keck, Literature and Life, Book One; Paul, Units in English. Tenth Grade — The aim of this course is to develop in the student's con- sciousness, a sense of values with respect to form, meaning and accuracy of expression. Emphasis in literary study is placed upon American authors and representative selections from their works. Texts: Greenlaw and Stratton, Literature and Life. I'ook Twn; Ward, Writing-Craft. Eleventh Grade — I'.mphasis is ])laccd upon the study of literature, the aim of the course being to lead the student to understand and appreciate good literature, and to prepare for intelligent reading in both study and recreation. 15 ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL The work in composition is designed to avoid duplications of previous train- ing without neglecting to maintain the skills acquired in earlier study- Texts : Greenlaw and Miles, Literature and Life, Book Three, Woods and Stratton, A Manual of English. Twelfth Grade — This course offers a thorough survey in the history of Englisli littrature, supplemented by outside reading with oral and written reports. Emphasis in the composition work is placed upon creative writing. Texts: Greenlaw and Miles, Literature and Life, Book Four; Woods and Stratton, A Manual of English. MATHEMATICS Instruction in this department is intended to dexelop the mathematical mode of thought, accuracy, and clearness of expression, to equip the students with the operations of algebra and geometry needed in the solution of prob- lems, and for work in advanced mathematics. Care is taken constantly to associate the subject matter with the pupils' experiences. Kequirements of the College Entrance Board Examinations are fully met. Elementary Algebra — A study of the literal number, the negati\ e num- ber, algebraic operations, the linear equation, simultaneous equations, fac- toring, fractions, radicals, exponents, and the graph. This course also in- cludes an introduction to the quadratic equation. Text : Wood and Carpenter. Two semesters. Plane Geometry — This course is designed to further arouse and maintain interest in mathematics, to train the student in the methods and habits that result in power to reason, to analyze and to prove a problem, no matter how abstract. The course includes a thorough study of the triangle, the circle, polygons, proportion, and the area of two-dimensional figures. Much empha- sis is placed on the solution of original problems. Text: Morgan, Foberg and Breckenridge. Two semesters. Advanced Algebra — A re\-iew of elementary algebra with the addition STUDY UNDER SUPERVISION 16 T A R y SCHOOL of advanced topics including a thortjugh study of the quadratic equation, progression, fractions, the binomial theorem, and the theory of equations. Text : Milne-Downey, Second Course in Algebra. Solid Geometry — A study of the polyhedron, the cone, the cylinder, and the sphere. Demonstration of theorems, original exercises, and solution of problems. Emphasis is placed on development of the three dimensional space concept. Text: Smith. Essentials of Solid Geometry. SCIENCE COURSES In all science courses the cadet has every opportunity to develop his pow- ers of observation and effort is made to train him in the formation of right habits which tend to stimulate an appreciation of the scientific method. Through the lectures and laboratory experiments the student is led to an ever increasing realization of the possibilities in one or another specialized field. For some, this realization may mean a fruitful career ; for others it insures a broader and happier knowledge of life. In addition to General Science, either Physics or Chemistrv is recjuired for college entrance. UNUSUAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT 17 ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL General Science — This course is used as an introductiim to the fields of science, coxering in a general way, and giving an insight to Chemistry, Phy- sics, Zoology, Botany, and Agriculture. This course aims also to develop a spirit of inquiry concerning the nature, value and use of science in modern life. The work includes a study of matter, energy, electricity, the solar sys- tem, erosion, climate, plants, and animals. The student is assigned laboratory experiments which ac(]uaint him with the laboratory and manipulation of apparatus. Text : Wood and Carpenter. Two semesters. Physics — A practical and theoretical course in mechanics, sound, heat and light, electricity, magnetism and radio activity. Four hours each week are devoted to experimental work and three periods to the more formal class work. Carefully prepared note books are required. Text and Manual: Millikan and Gale. Chemistry — This unit comprises a detailed study of the principles of general inorganic chemistry, including symbols, equations, nomenclature, molecular, atomic and electonic theories, valence, ionization, and chemical calculations. Attention is given to compounds of the more important ele- ments and the relation of chemistry to everyday life. Double period labora- tories are held twice a week, and note books are recjuired on this work. Text and Manual : Brownlee and Fuller. HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE The work in this department is intended primarily to prepare the student for an intelligent participation in the duties and responsibilities of citizenship. This object is obtained by acquainting him with the course and customs of the different peoples of the world ; and by careful attention to cause and effect as seen in history; and by the development of a true insight into American tra- ditii.ins anP ATHLETICS AND RECREATION Bcvond the de\ clupnienl ol competitive jjroup atliletics. our ])hysic.il de- partment will interest every intlivitlual in some phase of athletics which meets his desire for recreation and also his need for a well-rounded, well- balanced physical develoi)ment. Clean sportsmanship is the keynote of every branch of our athletics. P>esides the body-building gymnastics which are made comi)ulsory for all cadets, we have football, basketball, track, baseball, tennis, wrestling and boxing. Xot only do these forms of athletics have their phvsical advantages, but they teach perseverance, self-control, self-reliance and ability to think and act quickly. All athletics are under the direct super- vision of the faculty. Regular habits are largely responsible for the success of our teams. The athletic department of the school works hand in hand with the other departments to secure the highest results in scholarship and con- duct. A splendid trophy was won for two years in the Central States Prep Tournament bv the basketball team of the Illinois Military School for hav- ing the highest scholastic record of any school entered in this h^ague. .\ \ery definite attempt is maile to use athletics as an aid to academic \v(ir]< instead of a hindrance. VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM 25 ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM This team won the down state championship of the Junior College League of the State of Illinois. A beautiful trophy designating this honor is a valued possession of the school. ft-xT'-J^' >*, -^ TRACK SQUAD 26 I L L I N O e g S MILITARY -^ SCHOOL CLASS TEAMS ATHLETICS FOR EVERY CADET \\'hile our athletic teams have made some splendid records, our aim is to have a general interest in athletics rather than to develop a spectacular team. There are days when practically every cadet in school is on the athletic field or in some competitive sport. HORSEBACK RIDING Lessons in horseback riding will he gi\ en to cablets iluring the school year under an experienced instructor of ecjuitation. The riding lield of the school provides an excellent place for this instruction. 27 ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL y^^^^t-4-.^^iC^ ,^-.i^.J- RELIGIOUS CULTURE The Illinois Military Schcxil is non-sectarian and the student body is a representative cross section of American relig^ious life. We recognize that an eihuation cannot be coni])lcte witlmnt the supreme foundation stone in the i)uil(linj,^ of character so we attempt to preser\e an atmoS])here of rever- ence for thinffs divine at all times. The churches of the \illage welcome the cadets at the various services of the d;i\' and the younger boys are required to attend Sunday School each .'^unchiy. W'e l)elie\e that religion is caught as well as taught so it is tlie aim of tlie administration to secure men of such moral (|ualities th.it their e.x- ami)le is consistent and inspiring. 2,S ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL 4^ A HOME SCHOOL Our \isiti)rs remark about the home-like atmosphere iif our school. In- tentionally the institutional idea is avoided in every phase. The cadet is given the most zealous care that is possible apart from his own home. He has constant association with virile leaders, as I. M. S. has one faculty officer for every ten boys. The definite regnalation that only boys free from vicious habits shall be admitted to the school makes possible the sort of selection in the boy's association that his own home would maintain. In table etiquette and in the ordinar\- relationship of daily life that stand- ard of refinement is maintained which gives to one in every situation the ease and naturalness of a gentleman. The cordial attitude existent among the cadets toward the school is evi- denced by the regular return, year after year, of the old boys to visit the old scenes and renew the old relationships. The alumni association strives to crystallize this sentiment and keep vigorous the ties that bind the graduates to their old school, .^s time goes by this feeling of pride and lovaltv may have a ver>' powerful influence on a young man's life. >' //—/V THE PRESIDES- S "RESIDENCE // J^ ,^^£^-0--^ ^fi^^ ^ ^tt-^-^-cC-.^ ~^e^i...t,£^ -/y 7Pl^ ^ /52^^ LLINOIS MILITARY G^ SCHOOL THE LOWER SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE AND UPPER GRADES We have a considerable number of boys coming to us each year who are not prepared to do high school work or who must make up deficiencies in their grade work. Our plan is to take the boy at a point in his educational course where we can build firmly, and from there help him by individual instruction into correct methods of study and thinking. Many boys are able to shorten their grade work by a year or so through our system of individual attention and intensive methods of supervised study. A SEPARATE DORMITORY The younger boys are quartered in a separate dormitory and are under the direct supervision of Capt. David Baily, the director of the Lower School. Their drill, classes and recreation are all separate from the older cadets. In the Spring and Fall the Junior school boys are taken on fishing trips and oxernight hikes to the ri\ers and lakes near Abingdon. First and Second Fifth and Sixth Nature Study Rcinliut; Phonics Arithmetic Language Spelling Numbers Geography Music History Reading Grammar Spelling Writing .Art Health Third and Fourth Seventh and Eighth Reading Arithmetic Writing Spelling Home Geography Health Habits Language Music English Mathematics Spelling Geography History Grammar Physiology Writing Science Civics CAPT. DAVID BAILEY DtRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL .^0 ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL Courses of Study in the Grades Reading and Grammar — These courses are organized for the develop- ment of a useful fnundaticn of fundamental grammatical principles and for an appreciation of such literature that is within the range of the pupils' un- derstanding. Emphasis is placed on silent reading and subsequent recitations which develop and test the students' ability to understand that which they have read. Mathematics — We aim to make our teaching of arithmetic both diagnos- tic and remedial. Care is taken to create in the pupil an active attitude in contrast to a passive attitude. Material is so presented that the pupil acquires an alert, critical, and self-reliant attitude toward arithmetic. .\ number of standardized computation tests and reasoning scales are administered to each grade during the school year. Geography — Many ideas both concrete and abstract, are taught by means of narratives which are presented in connection with places, countries, or peoples. Factual knowledge and statistics about distant races are taught by comparison. Respect and tolerance for peoples are taught by showing the respective difference in customs, problems and contributions. LOWER SCHOOL DORMITORY / e/ O-J-^^^--^^^^^ LLINOIS MILITARY Gf= SCHOOL History — In the histury courses very little consideration is g-i\-en tu the chninc)l(i^ical |iniceilure of events. Rather, the big events of histury and their bearings upon the present and future are emidiasized. Spelling — Although detailed consideration is gi\en to the accuracy of spelling in composition work, a spelling course is offered in the grades to de\'elop an halntual accuracy. Writing — Two jieriods each week are given to handwriting. Neatness, speed and legibility are stressed in these classes. PRIMARY DEPARTMENT Recently, because of the awkward situation ir. the public school there has been a demand for a schocd home for boys from the first to the fourth grades. We have provided for a limited number of such boys this last year with a separate dormitory, a trained primary teacher and a program that gives these youngsters a thorough educational foundation with very wliole- some surroundings. 32 J^ii^yyu-^>^ ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL LOWER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL THE SCHOOL CALENDAR Wednesday, Sept. 12, 1934 — School Opens. Saturday, Dec. 22, 1934 — Christmas Holidays Begin. Monday, January 7, 1935 — Christmas Holidays End. Saturday, June 1. 1935 — Commencement. No passes to visit home will be gi\'en at Thanksgiving- time. There will be no recitations on that day. PASSES TO VISIT HOME To meet the requirements of our accrediting organizations it is necessary for our school to be in session for thirty-six weeks each year. We have no spring vacation and close early in June. The regulation is definite in regard to passes home at Thanksgiving time. To grant any number of passes would virtually mean an extra vacation only two or three weeks before the Christ- mas \'acation. Occasional week-end passes will l>e granted to those cadets living at a reasonable distance from school. LETTERS Each week an official letter is written home by each cadet. On this let- ter the boy's grades for the week are placed and fairly definite record is thus kept before the parents. From time to time the President of the school or the Commandant of Cadets will write concerning individual cadets and the parents may rest assured that in case the boy is sick in any serious way, in- formation will be sent home by letter or wire. HEALTH OF CADETS The health ol" the cadets of the Illinois Alilitary School is exceptional. Isolated from contagion, with outdoor exercise and an abundance of whole- some food each boy shows a decided improvement in physique. Some boys gain twenty to thirty pounds in weight each year. The school jihysician watches the health of the boys and guards against sickness. ALL-YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL HOME With our Summer Canq) on a lieautiful 40 acre island in Michigan it is possible for boys to remain with us all the year. A bulletin relating to the summer camp will be mailed to anyone interested, upon request. 34 T A R y SCHOOL Charges and Expenses The charges for the year are $700.00, payable $400.00 upon entrance anil $300.00 Jan. 1, 1935. Cadets entering late are charged accordingly. The above charges cover tuition, board, room, heat, light, table linen and laundry up to fifteen pieces. The cost of uniform is as follows: Dress Blouse S 22.50 Two Pairs Dress Breeches 22.00 Cap 3.50 Two Wool Shirts 8.00 Puttees 5.50 Overcoat - 15.00 Total $76.50 FEES To all cadets there is an additional charge of $10 for medical fee and $10 for recreation fee. Those desiring lessons in music will be charged at the rate of $1.00 per lesson. The charge for piano rental is SI .00 per month. Labor- atory fees are from $2.50 to $5.00 in each course. MILITARY DRILL IN GYMNASIUM 35 LLINOIS MILITARY e]H SCHOOL =— — P Articles to Bring One pair heav}' blankets Three pillow cases Three pairs sheets Three suits pajamas Six bath towels Six face towels Twelve handkerchiefs Underclothing Bathrobe Dressing slippers Four wash cloths Fountain pen stamjied with name Four white shirts Tooth brush Hair brush and comb Shoe shining outfit Small washable rug Soap Small dictionary Bible Two laundry bags Two uniform blankets should be purchased at the school Do not bring extra and unnecessary articles. Ha\-e all articles that are to be sent to the laundry marked with full name in indelible ink. A trunk and suitcase should accommodate all baggage. Haye the trunk and suitcase well marked with name and initials so that they may not be lost in shipment. The woyen names for the laundry may be obtained from the Sterling Name Tape Co., Winsted, Connecticut. An accurate list of articles sent to school should be made out and mailed to the Quartermaster in order that he may keep an accurate check on each Cadet's equipment. HOW TO REACH ABINGDON Abingdon is on the Chicago and Quincy line of the C. P.. & O. and on the Minneapolis & St. Louis railroad. It is on the payed state highway No. 41, and is reached by bus lines from neighboring cities. THE CADET COUNCIL 36 L L I N O I S MIL e*= =^ M, scelldneous The surgeon will examine any cadet who wishes to be excused from duty on account of sickness. His decision will be final. Xo deduction or refund will be made in case of the expulsion or dismissal of a cadet or for withdrawal without the written consent of the President. An incidental fund should be kept on deposit with the School Treasurer, to be used in opening an incidental account with the cadet. At the close of each month a statement of this account is sent to the parent or guardian. Injury done to the property of the School by a cadet is repaired at his expense; in case the identity of the cadet doing the injury is not discovered, the cost of repair is assessed equally upon all the Cadets. The school maintains the right to ask the withdrawal of any boy who is detrimental to the morale of the school even though there is no specific charge against him. The hazing of any cadet is sufficient ground for dismissal or expulsion of those participating in such hazing. Hills not paid when due are subject to sight draft. Firearms are not permitted in the possession of the cadets, except those arms used for military purposes. Cadets leaving school without an honorable discharge forfeit their claim to academic credits. The eyes, teeth and throats of the cadets should be examined before the opening of school and put in good condition. The School does not assume responsibility fur prt)perty lost by cadets. Selling or trading ui personal property among the cadets is prohibited. 37 ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL Unsolicited Comment Tulsa, Oklahoma "It was a real pleasure tu spend those few hours with you, and to see how happy and contented those boys are with you. We both felt that you are doing a noble work and that your effort comes from the heart and not from a mercenary motive. We will always be glad to help you in any way we can and assure you of our hearty co-operation at any and all times." Washoe, Montana "He tells us that he likes it fine there, and it seems more like home to him the longer he is there." Chicago, Illinois "I want to tell you how delighted I was with my visit to the school. What particularly impressed me was the cordial relations existing between teachers and boys. While there was every evidence of discipline there was none of unusual sternness, but an air more of older brothers on terms of good fellowshiji with the younger. The influence of the school is good, the in- struction is careful and thorough, the location is ideal." Detroit, Michigan 'T want to congratulate you and your school on the wonderful improve- ment in the boy. Everyone that has talked to him has noted a difference and he has received a great many compliments on the neat uniform. If your school has made such a change in the boy in four months, I wonder what it will do in another five months." Chicago, Illinois "We are both heartily in fa\or of your school, the excellent methods of your faculty, both in teaching and in mixing right in with all the cadets' daily activities, together with the real .American spirit, which is more pre\alent in an excellent community like yours than in a big city. — Yes, we desire our boy enrolled again as an T. M. S. Cadet'." McPherson, Kansas "I surely hupa to be able to send him back to _\ou again next fall. It means so much to a lone mother to know that there are good men watciiing over and guiding her boy." Detroit, Michigan "Am \ery much pleased by James' standing and it shows that we did not make a mistake in choice of schools for him. He seems to take great interest in his studies now." Chicago, Illinois "I was very well pleased with my son's progress and am sure continued contact with the school will bring out the best that is in him." 38 ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL == p References Alabam.i. FUircncc. Mrs. K. 1. Kirk])atrick. Alaska. Thane. Mrs. tieorge Holyan. Arizona. Phoenix, Mrs. Hazel DeKellis. 1'tO-> W. Adams St. California, Los Angeles, Mrs. Alice J. Burkhalter. 212 E. 54th St. Colorado, Denver. Mrs. Thomas Herbert. 316 South Penn St. Illinois, Abingdt)n, the Hon. J. E. Barlow. Illinois, Abingdon, the Hon. John T. Dickinson. Mayor. Illinois, .Abingdon. Mr. Harry Bulkeley. Illinois. -Abingdon. Mr. James Lamberti. 109 East Martin St. Illinois, -Abingdon. Mrs. Mary E. Morrison, 107 South Main St. Illinois, -Alexis, Mrs. Mable Gowdy. Illinois, -Annawan. Mr. E. L. Mapes. Illinois, Barrington. Mr. Herbert E. Bell. Illinois. Berwyn. Mr. Rudolph Huebsch. 6220 West 22nd St. Illinois, Bloomington. Dr. A'. E. J. LamBeau. 1922 East Jackson St. Illinois. Cantt)n. Dr. W. T. Zeigler. Illinois. Chicago. Mr. Philip Bisk. 4929 Xt)rth Keystone. Illinois. Chicago, Mrs. Esther Brucker, 2700 North Drake Ave. Illinois. Chicago, Mrs. E. .A. Paulsen. 6437 South Troy St. Illinois, Chicago. Mr. John Domke. 1816 Estes Ave. Illinois. Chicago, Dr. J. S. Hatfield. 2323 Commonwealth .\ve. Illinois. Chicago, Mr. Peter Kowaczek. 36,30 George St. Illinois, Chicago, Mrs. Frank Ludwigr. 6529 Kenwood Ave. Illinois. Chicago. Mrs. Charles Marshall. 3.S00 Sheridan Road. Illinois, Chicago. Mr. .A. ^lonson. 4519 A'irginia .Ave. Illinois. Chicago, Mr. M. Pontarelli. 4848 West Dakin St. Illinois, Chicago, Mrs. P. .A. Scholl. North Park Hotel. Illinois, Chicago. Mr. T. P. Pennebaker. DeWitt Hotel. Illinois. Chicago, ^rr. T. T. Usher. 1541 East 60th St. Illinois. Chicago. Mr. H. E. Bell. Bell Building. Illinois. Decatur. Mrs. Eunice Hecox. 1159 West Main St. Illinois. Decatur. Dr. Leonard Cassell. Illinois. Fairfield. Mrs. W. A. Elliott. Illinois, Galesburg. Mr. Sidnev Nirdlinger. Illinois, Galesburg. Mr. J. T. Hartnett. Illinois. Galesburg. Mrs. Ruth Warren, 454 North Henderson St. Illinois. Gerlaw. Mr. R. L. Porter. Illinois, Gillespie. Mrs. S. P. Ross. 601 Madison St. Illinois. Herrin. Mr. D. C. Bradshaw. Illinois, Hinsdale. Mr. Philip Lyford. 99 Pine St. Illinois, Knoxville. Mr. Dorwin L. Grav. Illinois, Lawrenceville. Mrs. Nancv Klingler. 814 .South 11th .St. Illinois, Moline. Mr. E. L. Taylor. 2827 15th St. Illinois, Monmouth, Mr. J. .A. Tubbs. National Bank of Monmouth. Illinois. Monmouth, Mr. H. D. Darnell. 213 East .Archer .Ave. Illinois, Mt. Morris. Mrs. H. C. .Shook. Illinois, Oak Park, Mrs. D. N. Speer. 315 North Oak Park Ave. Illinois, Olney, Mr. Roy F. Gibson, 23h East Cherry St. Illinois, Oneida, Mr. John H. -Anderson. 39 LLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL G^ Illinois, Ottawa, Dr. H. C. Telford. Illinois, Peoria, Mr. Douglas .-X. Myers, 209 West Armstrong Ave. Illinois, Peoria, Mr. Robert F. Walter, 217 Arthur Ave. Illinois, Rock Island, Mr. Olof Z. Cervin, 3400 10th Ave. Illinois, .Sandwich, Dr. W'. .\. Potter. Illinois, Springfield, Mr. A. L. Sellers, loOl Whittier A\c. Illinois, St. Augustine, Mr. D. C. Cutler. Illinois, Varna, Miss Mary E. Rogers. Illinois, Westfield, Mr. G. E. Lowry, Westfield Twp. High School. Illinois, Wilmette, Mrs. Mollie Koerper, 1734 Lake .Ave. Illinois, Winnetka, Mr. Paul Phillips, 828 Oak St. Indiana, Gary, Mrs. Eva Anstev, 5v30 Conn St. Indiana, Gar'y, Mr. C. A. Draper, 2254 West 12th St. Iowa, Davenport, Mr. Frank Betty, 2505 Brady .Ave. Iowa, Ottunnva, Mr. O. A. Coffman, fil4 Chester .Ave. Kansas, Burlington, Dr. H. T. Salisbury. Kansas, Chanute, Mr. H. H. McCall. Kansas, Emporia, Mr. C. Crouch. Kansas, Kansas City, Mrs. Carrie Weaver Jackson, 721 Freeman .Ave. Kan.'^as, Kansas Citv, Mr. Geo. Imhoff, Imhoff Dept. Store. Kansas, McPherson. Mrs. Lois Barna. Kansas, Olathe, Mr. Paul D. Hubbard. Michigan, Detroit, Mrs. Mary H. Ehlers, 69 Seward Ave. Michigan, Detroit, Mr. George Warner, 2229 Calvert Ave. Michigan, Farmington, Mr. T. T. Hogle. Michigan, Highland Park, Mr. H. X. Miller, 111 Highland Ave. Michigan, Lansing. Mrs. Blanch Greenawolt. 318 South Clemens .\ve. Michigan, Wayne, Mr. ,A. S. Poole. Minnesota. Minneapolis. Mr. M. Schwimmer, Francis Drake Hotel. Missouri, Kansas City, Mr. Geo. Dunlap. President, Dunlap Laundry Co. Missouri, St. Joseph, Mr. W. L. Goetz, 2529 Felix. Montana, Havre, Mr. N. E. Gourlev. Montana, Three Forks, Mrs. Thos. H. Lefe\er. Montana, Washoe. Mr. FI. M. Bolinger. New lersev. Plainfield. Mr. C. K. Blackburn. Box 153. New York, Massena, Mr. Steve Dudash. 79 Ober St. New York. Watertown. Mrs. Edith C. Ryan. Ohio, Cincinnati, Mrs. Ella Lyford, 1344 Fleming St. Ohio, Clarksburg, Mr. George Wickensimer. Ohio, Lakewood, Mr. J. D. Polley. 1644 Clarence Ave. Ohio, Toledo, Mrs. Jennie M. Little. 1320 Huron St. Pennsylvania, Pittsburg, Mr. W. G. Tens. 2737 Espev .Ave.. S. Hills Branc South 'Dakota. Yankton, judge A'irgil D. Bovlcs, Court House. Texas. Dallas, Mr. Ray Gnulv. 2519 Majde St. AHrginia. Bloxom, Dr. W. W. Kerns. Wisconsin, Kenosha, Mr. Otto Haubrich. 5010 IStli Ave. Wisconsin. Milwaukee, Mrs. A. Krauss. 437 N. 32nd St. Canada. AVinnii)eg, Mr. L. Fullmer, 253 Magnus. Central America, Honduras, Mr. Aguirre MondZ. Puerto, Cnrtcr. Sfuith America, Montevideo, LTruguav. Mrs. l".. M. P(h>1c. C.illc Luis dc Tone 1063. 40' APPLICATION , 19 To the President, Illinois Military School. Abingdon, Illinois: I hereby make application for my son (ward) to enter the Illinois Military School for the school year commencing Wednesday, Sep- tember 12, 1934, and ending Saturday. June 1, 1935, in accordance with the conditions stated in your catalog, and I certify that he is of good moral character and free from vicious habits. Boy's Name Address Date of Birth Height Weight School Last Attended Grade Completed Church Health Remarks References: Personal Address School Address Financial Address Signed Home Address Business Address Telephone Xo _ Accepted ILLINOIS MILITARY SCHOOL Bv