Cadet Life at West Point

by Hugh T. Reed

Yearlings the plebes all became that day,

And paid the price for being so gay

After midnight the last of May,

For firing gun in the area.

Note 1. Now only those cadets are examined whose average marks fall below a certain figure, which may be different for different subjects. For changes and improvements see Chapter IX, the articles by Colonels Tillman and Larned.

Note 2. A change has been made since the text was written so that the white collar is not buttoned to the shirt, but is fastened to the inside of the collar of the coat by means of three metal clasps.

Note 3. Such a thing as stealing is rare among the cadets.

Note 4. Sentinels are now posted from shortly after the return of the battalion from supper until 9:30 p. m. only.

Note 5. The Dutch woman left the post in 1875, and the confectionery or store is now in a brick building about 200 yards north of the brick cottage she occupied.