The Boo by Pat Conroy

Author:Pat Conroy
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media LLC
Published: 2010-06-15T04:00:00+00:00

’66

Merry ’66 Christmas, Lamb

As usual we are marching along. September ’66 saw over 2,100 so called cadets, with only 650 ‘knobs.’ Most of the remainder were refugees from Saigon U. Now we are down to 2040, however, the ‘knob’ percentage is the same.

The Citadel Hilton has acquired 2000 brand new beds with box springs and ten inch (honest) inner springs, have to have MC’s and PP’s now; also 1,000 new desks and 350 new chairs. It is hoped by September ’67 to have everything new, except cadets.

General Harris likes to give amnesty, having given six in 11 months. The Corps and I really cooperate to keep him happy. One lamb earned 160 tours in 3 weeks and a friend of his 140 tours, so you can see we are trying.

As you may know Mrs. Clark died in October. There was a memorial service for her in Summerall Chapel well attended by cadets. We have lost 16 lambs in Viet Nam, Skip Murphy ’65 being the latest. Cheer up, the good die young; you and I will be around a long time. But always remember, I’m going to be Sgt. of Lesesne Gate in Hell.

The same lamb, whom I took blue jeans off in the middle of the parade ground during Summer School, showed up at Christmas muster in civilian long tails and white tie. He had his coat and tie just like regulation state.

All the jock teams are playing hard even though they aren’t winning all of them.

Colonel John Williams, Assistant Commandant, is retiring in June ’67. He is a West Pointer who has been with The Citadel over 20 years and has helped the college in many ways.

My family, Miss Betsy and all The Citadel send our best regards to you and yours.

Boo

’67

Happy ’67 Christmas Lambs,

The Ashley and the Cooper keep rolling along and so does El Cid. For the first time in 3 years, we started off in September only about 20 over in barracks. With all the new furniture in the rooms they are really crowded now. With 3 men rooms, you have to go outside to change your mind. With 4 men rooms, you can move around, and 2 men rooms are fat cats; more places to hide junk.

Major Freda, Dr. Cathcart, Colonel Warren Stutler and Colonel Causey all died during the past year. General Clark was married in October 1967. The new Chemistry Building is being built across from #4 Barracks and should be ready for use by September ’68. Also the Alumni have a new house outside SOUTH Gate.

The Tactical Officers handle WEL’s and C.P.’s in their Companies; it sure has been a help to me, no more late calls. Had our 8th suspension of punishment in September. However, the quad has not been empty. Cdr. Coussons is “Tac” to Company “Top” and is doing a good job. Can you picture “Tango” winning a parade? They did! Colonel John Williams retired last June and has been running all over the nation. This year General Harris let 5 year men live off the campus and be “Day Students.

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