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The Academy Class of 1903 Reminiscences and Hazing Tales
A memoir style piece by John William Shuman recounts early 1900s Geneva Academy life. It covers hazing rituals, campus characters, teachers, dramatic pranks, military drill, social events, and a 1903 commencement with unique regalia and address by Daugherty. It also notes alumni paths and the school’s community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John William
Jack’) Shuman
Geneva
Pitt
American College of Physicians
United States Reserve
College of Medical Evangelists
National Military Hospital
Los Angeles General Hospital
Hollywood Hospital
American University
Beirut
Syria
Asia
California Medical History
Larchmont
Look
John Steck
Pollock Wallace
Academy
Washington Academy
Que
Hest
Grace Lytle
G. L
Law” Fisher
Charley Or
Chic Davis
R. D. Daugherty
Trom
Chic
Oller
Pritehop
Monrovia
Califor
Flo” Kerr
Koin
Grace Lytie
Dora Montomety
Mrea
J. Masson
Charley Davis
Graham Opera Horse
Pastor W. C. Allen
Cherokee