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Volume 56ALTON, ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1963Number 8Christmas InformalFills Gym WithHoliday SpiritBy ByczynskiOn the evening of December 7, cadets and their dates enjoyed the annual 'Christmas Informal. The lower gym turned from the hollow echoing cheers for the athletic teams to the wonderful sound of Christmas. In the center of the floor was a large Christmas tree glittering with lights. Other colored lights shone on cadets in blue coats, on brilliantly shined brass, in the eyes of the girls, and on their gaydresses.The sounds of Christmas music filled the room, as a record player played for three solid hours. The couples danced in the holiday spirit. About midway through the evening refreshments of punch and cookies were served. As the couples sat aroundairfewWe Wish Youiifrrg(Etfrfstmasanil3^lt;9Nine SeniorsAddress Corps InSpeech ProgramGlee Club SingsChristmas CarolsBy Mario L. MartinezThe Glee Club went caroling on• •»Monti Girls GiveEnjoyable XmasDance On Saturday“Shrapnel” StaffNamed This WeekBy Major HintonMajor Hinton, faculty adviser, has named at least a tentative “Shrapnel” staff this week. It can become permanent depending upon the performance of the journalists.Major Hinton stated that the workof writers this fall has been spottedon the part of some. The main trou-*ble has been the delay in submitting articles in time to meet deadlines. These late articles have caused extra work for the faculty adviser and the printers of the school paper. Some staff members do not realize the re-sponsibility that a newspaper man must assume in careful and prompt coverage of events.However, some senior members have proved their worth and loyalty, such as Briney, Salter, Byczynski, Martinez, and Slotkowski. Dillon and
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Alton Western Military Academy Shrapnel
Alton, Illinois, US
Wed, Dec 18, 1963
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