Class of 1951 Source: The Sword

THE CLASS OFFICERS Regis, I., Pagulayan, Pecache, Ongkeko, Sanchez, Miravite Natural as the rising and the setting of the sun, the process through which the Class of 1951 passed csnnot be entirely disregarded. Being the first post-war class, it served to link what was left of the old and the initiative and vigor of the new. The connection between the old and the new was a slow and painful process. That was expected...there were many problems right from the start. The class had no cadet upperclasmen. What it had was officer upperclassmen. For the first time in the history of the Philippine Military Academy, the class experienced being the top class for three solid years. Rotation of the brass positions was so ordinary there came a time when rank did not appeal at all to any member. Being at the helm for the last three years, there was an equivalent or even more responsibilty. The struggle of the "Corps" magazine cannot be remembered without remembering the class. All activities started from almost nothing and with the outgrowth of the class was a corresponding outgrowth of the regular cadet activities we have now. Only one adjective can be shown - that of being energetic and according to our class president: this is an inherent quality, fundamental and basic. Below is a message from the class president, Gullermo A. Pecache If we are graduating earlier by twenty days to join our comrades in the field and carry out the pledge we made upon entering the Academy. the magnitude of the task ahead of us is great. With COURAGE, KNOWLEDGE and INTEGRITY, let us all aspire to make our class memorable for high achievements.

THE FIRST CLASSMEN Abat, F. Alger, J. Atienza, S. Battung, G. Bautista, O. Braganza, A. Cuesta, G. de la Dizon, J. Dizon, P. Macabuhay, R. Miel, C. Miravite, F. Santiago, A. Utsig, S. Yumul, V. "Cee Company! sing our battle cry...." The CORPS Kintanar, Alcoseba, Macabuhay, Paz, Villanueva, Gidaya Although patterned after a cross of West Point's "Pointer" and Annapolis 'The Log' it did not hesitate to maintain its local atmosphere and initiative. Articles are not made to add to the enormous brain work the cadets undergo during academics.They are written to shy away from local international problems. They are written not to win any literary prizes or honors but to entertain. We consider above all the readers whose tastes might differ. Serious informative articles come in from cadets and officers to balance the magazine for enjoyment of everybody. Thus the staff aims to bring out a well-balanced cadet organ for the reading pleasure of cadets, femmes, alumni, and friends. We shall remember the heartaches and frustrations in our first attempt to revive "The Corps". Miravite Contributing Venadas News Dizon Literary Tongson Contributing

The PEEMAYER Abano, Pecache, Dizon, J., Miravite, Guzman, Espina Successful candidates for cadetship at the Philippine Military Academy Invariably seek out for an effective and competent guide as they decide to prove themselves equal to the Acadmy's most exacting and rigorous training in their fourth class year. Many individuals may endeavor to profess and transmit knowledge of the Academy life, based on related or actual experiences, hearsays, impressions, or other publications. Yet, we may not fully determine whether new cadets may be swayed, but what would possibly be the whole truth, the half truth, or perhaps the exaggerated lie. Miravite Editor Espina Assistant Editor Dizon, J. Assistant Capt. Alfredo D. Dayot Officer-in-charge

Samaniego, Pecache, Miravite, Espina, San Miguel, Paz March Week, 1950. As the martial strains of "Strong Hearts" swept over the plains of Camp Allen, the Corps of Cadets passed in review on its traditional Recognition Parade. On that memorable day a new firstie was born. And the Sword, the annual of the Corps of Cadets was born. This was a challenged to us. Wanting an experience in the publication of an annual, we could not decide whether to follow the trend of most college annuals or to deviate entirely and make our own style. The editors purported to put out a yearbook that will break up the traditions and which will be treasured by the cadets when they go to the line. The conventional pattern of annuals was tabooed and the staff decided to break up the monotony of pictures by devices which might appear shocking to some people. Miravite Editor San Miguel Business Espina Associate Editor Capt. Antonio M. Gonzalez Officer-in-charge

The Debating Council Velso, Dumol, Regis, P., Villanueva, Dizon, J.,Pecache, Miravite, Espina We organized the society not only to reenforce the course in public speaking but also to train every cadet to reason logically and intelligently. It can be an established hypothesis that the second impression a strange man creates in another in the way he talks: the first being his appearance. Besides, in the army profession the power of persuasion, more that any other trait of leadership, is essential in dealing with the man in uniform. This activity has not reached the stage we of Class '51 have desired it to be, but it has made a sufficient start. We have discovered enough talents from the lower classes to insure the steady growth henceforth. Of course, its membership has been limited to cadets proficient in their cultural subjects. This will create an incentive for cadets to be always in the "blue". Its activities have been confined to our own sphere, but we hope to see future members invading similar organizations of any civilian college. The first inter-company championship was held at the City Auditoium on January 20, 1951. It was a hard-earned victory for "C" company. For that mattetr "C" company was awarded the Magsaysay Cup donated by the Secretary of National Defense Ramon Magsaysay for excellence in debating. This cup will be permanently owned by the company winning the annual debate three successive times. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals were also awarded to the best second and third speakers. Major Fortunato Crisologo Officer-in-charge

THE CHESS CLUB Miravite, Dumol, Gidaya, Diaz, Tumada The Chess Club was organized to give cadets instructions and practice in chess. The game provides not only a wholesome recreation but also an opportunity for cadets to sharpen their wits and to develop quick thinking and decisiveness traits that are valauble assets to men in the military service. On the narrow chessboard, a miniature battle front, players learn to employ their forces to the best advantage at the right moment and at the right place. It can be possible that problems of the same nature will be encountered some day in the actual field of battle; this time with men as the maneuvering elements. The Chess Club, has at last found a home in the Upperclassmen's Club Room. We, the makers of the club have not intended to produce expert chess players of the cadets: it is enough that we added to their list of extra curricular activities a game that is recreational as it is enlightening. We feel gratified seeing them every release from quarters scrambling for the chessboards, arranging informal tournaments among themselves and finding them eventually 'raiding' the "boodler". Capt. Benedicto Alejo Officer-in-charge

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