Reflections on my life as an officer cadet at RRMC 1973-1975, compiled in Sept 2013 for Homecoming Reunion
Reflections on my life as an officer cadet at RRMC 1973-1975, compiled in Sept 2013 for Homecoming Reunion
scrapbook is divided into 6 sections, 1. Taking and Oath, 2. First Year, 3. Senior year, 4. Crests, 5. Written Work, 6. Postscript
Personal intro to the memoirs
1974 juniors and seniors
Declaration of allegiance to the monarchy. Note from Creator: "one of the most important documents I have ever signed (another was at my wedding). Notice the attesting officer was the Honorable Dr. Grant MacEwan, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta in 1973."
Two newspaper clippings from Edmonton newspapers. Note from creator: "I'm not sure if these came from a local paper or the Edmonton Journal as these were clippings cut out by my mother."
typed page of memories about arrival and recruit term
booklet distributed to faculty, staff and cadets detailing planned events of 1973-74 at RRMC
Albert Head Recruit Exercise; Recruit Night '73.
Note from creator: "Summer '73 "Looking for Spent Shells" Albert's Head: Recruit Exercise"
Lunch Time; ship rescue demonstration
Military Training; cadets observing a demonstration
Two sided pass card indicating permission to leave college.
Note from creator: "I have no idea why I was on restricted leave in January. Was that when I had my shin splints or did I not pass a phys ed test? I have no idea."
Meeting the Seniors, Summer 1973.
Note from creator: "Meeting the seniors, summer 1973. Me running alone"
Neptune in mop head wig and shirt
Note from creator: Statue at top of Neptune steps wearing a wig made from a mop head and a t-shirt. Likely a cadet skylark
typed page of short recollections, including 'mowing in February'
Commandant RK Peers kicking off ball for rugby while cadets look on; rugby game in progress
two group shots of rugby(?) team post game
typed memoir plus a newspaper clipping and completed leave form with redacted signatures
form requesting leave for November 1973
typed description of first trip home for Christmas. Includes card sent from the college