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#318 Cadet Corps 

1962


1962-63
Strength: 59
Band: 27
Rating: 83.7%
Marksman: 19
Rifle 1st Class: 9
2nd Class: 3
Annual Inspection:
Reviewing Officer: Major G. Whitlock 
Trophies At Annual Inspection:
89th Bty Sgt Mess Best Senior Cadet: R. Coppola
89th Bty Sgt Mess Best Band Cadet: J. Andow
Cadets attending Camp Aldershot:
Cadet Leader: Allan Sewell, Richard Ingraham, and Gary MacArthur
Junior Leader: Allison Gallop, Michael Morrison, David Loukes, Robert MacFarland and Noel Perley.
Lt D.A.N. Lemming (Corps Instructor) attending Camp Aldershot as an instructor of the Rifle Coach Course.

 

CADET INSPECTION MAY 29

 

No. 318 Woodstock High School Cadet Corps will have its Annual Inspection Tuesday, May 29 at 2:30 p.m. on the school grounds.  If the weather is bad the inspection will be held in the Armouries.

 

Inspecting officer will be Major G.A. Whitlock, CD, Officer Commanding 89th Field Artillery Battery of Woodstock.  Assisting Major Whitlock will be Capt. I.W. Swift, Area Cadet Officer.

 

The Corps will march past in line and in column of route.  This will be followed by the advance in review order and the General Salute.  The cadets will then be broken off into their demonstration teams.

 

Trophies and awards will be presented after the Inspecting Officer’s address to the Corps.

 

THE SENTINEL PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

MAY 24, 1962

 

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ANNUAL INSPECTION OF No. 318

 

The No. 318 Woodstock high School Cadet Corps held its annual inspection on Tuesday afternoon of this week on the school grounds with Major G.A.Whitlock, Officer Commanding 89th Field Battery (RCA) Militia as Inspecting Officer.

 

Also present in the inspection party were major J.G. Turnbull, of Halifax, GSO2 (Cadet) Eastern Command, and Capt. L.W. Swift, Area Cadet Officer for the New Brunswick Area.

 

The Corps, commanded by Cadet Major R.J. Copolla, marched past in line and column of route.  This was followed by the advance in review order and general salute.

 

Demonstrations included rifle, under direction of Cadet Lieut. J. Drapeau; basic rescue, under command of Cadet Lieut. K. Wright; map reading, under command of Cadet CQMS C.McCloskey.  The band, commanded by Cadet Lieut. J. Andow also demonstrated both on the march and white seated.

 

Trophies were presented as follows:  the 89th Battery Trophy for the best first year Cadet, presented by Major Whitlock to Cadet Jack Taylor; the 89th Battery Sergeant’s Mess Trophy for the best Senior Cadet, presented by S/Sgt. F.G. Purvis to Cadet Major R. Copolla; the 89th Battery Band Trophy for the best band Cadet, presented to Cadet Lieut. J. Andow by Lieut. B.L. Bragdon, bandmaster of the senior band.

 

Capt. Swift presented Cadet Lieut. Drapeau with his Master Cadet Certificate and Gold Star.  Capt. Swift also made a presentation of an engraved wallet to Cadet Drapeau for making the highest rating in the Master Cadet examinations this year in the New Brunswick area.

 

THE SENTINEL PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

MAY 31, 1962

 

 

Annual Inspection 1962 (Courtesy Diane Scott)

 

Annual Inspection 1962 (Courtesy Diane Scott)

 

Annual Inspection 1962 (Courtesy Diane Scott)

 

Annual Inspection 1962 (Courtesy Diane Scott)

 

Annual Inspection 1962 (Courtesy Diane Scott)

 

Annual Inspection 1962 (Courtesy Diane Scott)

 

Annual Inspection 1962 (Courtesy Diane Scott)

 

CADET CORPS ACTIVE YEAR

 

The 1961-1962 season for the Woodstock Cadets was brought to a close by the annual inspection held on the school grounds on May 29th.  Many interested friends and relations turned out to view the March past, under the command of Cadet Major R.J. Coppola.  Following the inspection by Major G.A. Whitlock CD, Officer Commanding of the 89th Battery , RCA (M) there were several demonstrations to show the public what is included in the cadet program.  Perhaps the most outstanding of these was a demonstration by the cadet band, under the command of Cadet Lt. J. Andow.

 

Several awards were presented to outstanding cadets during the ceremony.  Cadet Lt. J. Drapeau received the coveted Master Cadet Badge, as a result of having passed a series of examinations.  It may also be noted that Cadet Lt. Drapeau made the highest mark in NB.  The trophy donated by the 89th Battery RCA (M) for the best first year Cadet was won by Cadet Jack Taylor.  Cadet Major R.J. Coppola received the trophy donated by the Sergeant’s Mess for the Cadet who has contributed most to the corps during his years of service.  The 89th Battery Band donated a trophy for the Cadet who had contributed most to the Band.  This was won by Cadet Lt. J. Andow.

 

An ice cream party was held for the Cadets following the Inspection and a tea was given for the officers and NCO’s by the Home economics Dept.

 

With the summer coming we are proud to say that 25 cadets will be attending Cadet Camp in Aldershot , N.S.   This is the largest number that has went from our Corps.

 

We wish to thank our Corps instructors, Lt. J.D. Loukes, Lt. D. Leeming and S/Sgt. G. Sproul, for all the work that they have put into the corps and all those interested people who have helped make the 318 Woodstock Cadet Corps the success it is.

 

By RALPH COPPOLA

 

THE SENTINEL PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

JULY 25, 1962

 

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CADET BAND RATES HIGH

 

The nineteen sixty-one, sixty-two version of the cadet band first appeared on the scene at W.H.S. in early September.  For the first time young ladies were found in several sections.  After the ironing out of a few sour notes the band went on to one of its most successful years on record.

 

The band having lost only two members through the sixty-one graduation was composed of thirty-two members.  The greatest part of the band was composed of students of one or two years experience with support given to each section by players of three to five years experience. 

 

A Home and School meeting attended by many interested parents was the first public appearance of the band.  The special speaker was Captain Swift who is an authority on cadet work.

 

At the Carleton County basketball tournament we next found our band in action.  The appearances of the band at half times and between games was a first at W.H.S.  This venture was a success and could become a practice at W.H.S.

 

On a damp morning, which did not dampen the spirits of the band members we found the band at the head of a parade.  It was the parade to the cenotaph of the Elks Lodge, which was holding its provincial convention.  It was at this time that interest began to advance in the band and much favourable comment gave the band members a boost.

 

The music festival soon came upon the band.  It had been practicing for this event for some time. On a Wednesday evening early in May a convoy of fifteen cars laden with polished horns and players was seen heading for Hartland.  After the excitement was over and the remarks were made the band was found to be one of the outstanding groups in the festival.

 

Empire Day was one of the busiest of the year for the band.  On this day the band appeared at three concerts.  On this day the band made its first appearance before the school body.  The band, this year always a success at Fisher and Broadway schools, impressed their fellow High School classmates to a greater degree than usual.

 

The highlight of the year was the Cadet Inspection.  The band looking its polished best paraded onto the inspecting grounds on a warm June afternoon.  During the course of the afternoon the band did a marching demonstration and impressed its viewers.  It played a small concert while other cadet activities were on display.  Another first for the band was a trophy for the best band cadet, which will be up for competition in years to come and should provide keen competition among next years cadets.

 

To close the season the band taped a half hour program for CJCJ radio.  On last Friday evening the band led the little league parade to the island, before breaking up as a team and began individual summer practice.

 

A look into the future foresees the band in a new dress uniform as a result of a fund that has been started.  The band of next year having lost only three members will be stronger in each section having gained another years experience.  This summer several members  will gain experience from cadet and militia camps.

 

The band wishes to express their thanks to Staff Sergeant Sproul whose able leadership made their success possible and to Lieutenant Loukes whose interest in them was of great assistance and much appreciated.

 

In closing, we the students of W.H.S. wish to thank the members of the band for their great contribution to the school and wish you the best of luck in the future.

 

By JIMMY ANDOW

 

THE SENTINEL PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

JULY 5, 1962

 

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CADETS ATTEND SUMMER CAMP

 

Several members of the 318 Woodstock Cadet Corps are attending a 7 week training period at Camp Aldershot in Nova Scotia, while others are there for a 2 week course.

 

The Eastern Command at Camp Aldershot is under the command of Colonel H.E.C. Price, the Newfoundland Area Commander.  The Cadet Battalion is commanded by Lieut. Col. J.M. Rhodenizer of New Glasgow, N.S.

 

There are approximately 630 cadets taking the 7 week course with an additional 128 who arrived on July 28th for a 2 week course.  Another 112 cadets are expected to arrive for a 2 week course which will be the last two weeks of camp.  The full course expects to be completed by August 25th.

 

Last Saturday, July 28th, the following Cadets from the Woodstock Corps left for Camp Aldershot for a 2 week Junior Leaders course: Paul Stewart, Douglas Wort, Ainsley Grant, Douglas Gallop, Alex Finnie, Dean Draper and Charles Bunting.

 

Earlier in the month of July on the 7th – Lieut. J.D. Loukes, Officer Commanding the Signal Course and Lieut. D.A.N. Leeming, 2IC of the Rifle Coaching Course, left Woodstock along with the following Cadets:  John Harrison, Ashley Flinn, Gary Lenehan, James MacFarlane, Noel Perley, Richard Ingraham, Kenneth Wright, David Loukes, Michael Morrison, Robert MacFarlane, Brian Leonard, James Paget, Alvah Cole, Richard Poulin, Gary Clark, Kenneth Hawkins, Gary MacAruthur and Edward Larabie.

 

Kenneth Wright is taking the driving course while Gary MacArthur is taking the rifle coaching course.  Other cadets are receiving instruction on the signal course and the Cadet Leader’s Course.  Richard Ingraham is taking the signal course.  These Cadets are attending camp for the full seven weeks.

 

One of the Cadet Instructors at the camp is Bdr. Jackie Drapeau.

 

THE SENTINEL PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

AUGUST 2, 1962

 

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REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE

 

Sunday, November 11, is Remembrance Day across Canada , when citizens throughout the country take time out to remember the people who paid with their lives to maintain the freedom we enjoy today.

 

In Woodstock members of Woodstock Branch No. 11, Royal Canadian Legion, will hold their annual Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph beginning at 10:25 Sunday morning.

 

The laying of the wreaths and address will be delivered just prior to the traditional two- minute silence at 11 o’clock .  This change in the regular schedule is made so that citizens might attend the Cenotaph service and still be in time for service in their respective churches.  Churches in the area will not commence their Sunday service until 11:15 .

 

Legion members have been requested to gather at 10 o’clock at the Legion Hall so that the parade might move off at 10:20 led by the 89th Battery Band.  The parade will move out Queen Street and up Main to the Cenotaph.

 

Taking part in the Service besides the Legion members and veterans will be members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, the 89th Battery and the High School Cadet Corps.

 

The invocation and closing prayer will be delivered by Rev.S.J. Baxter and the address will be delivered by Rev. L.K. Mullen, Burns Currie will be chairman of the Cenotaph.

 

Following the service the units will March Past.  A lunch will be served in the Legion Hall at the conclusion.

 

Monday, November 12, has been proclaimed a holiday in Woodstock by Mayor Gerald Phillips.  On this day there will be a Stand-To at 6 p.m. for Legion members and veterans in the Legion Hall.  Following this is the annual banquet at 6:30 and a dance in the evening at 9:30 .

 

THE SENTINEL PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

NOVEMBER 8, 1962