Pvt. John W. Ballard, /r., Jack Ballard writes, "Apparently it

Troop G, 2nd Squadron, agrees with me, this Army life, as I
ord Training Regiment, have gained no less than 16 pounds
CRITIC, Barracks 2524, since I first entered the service.
Fort Riley, Kansas. Easter Sunday I was fortunate enough

to be one of forty-three men from my
troop selected as honorary guards to attend church with President Roosevelt.
I have been placed in a motorcycle division of the mechanized cavalry.
However, it is only temporary. . . I have been selected as captain of
my barrack = team. It is a lot of fun and devélops sportsmanship
among the soldiers." Jack is one boy who was not too “st to get in
the service, although Boykoff and Beisser were.

To Lacy Haynes, Jdr., Y3/c, George Washington Inn, Washington, D. C. who
is an admiral in my opinion when it comes to getting things done around
the University --the Phi Delts and Phi Psis were together in the intra-
mural program but didn't quite have enough powder to pull the thing out
of the fire. The Tennessee Club took their measure in the semi-finals
and the boys from down on Tennessee were too tall for them.

To Charlie Black, Libbey Glass Company, Toledo, Ohio, captain of the ever-
victorious team of 1923 -- I find that I have failed to answer your good »
letter of March 2nd. However, in this Rebound letter I am just telling
you how much the boys enjoyed their visit with you at the banquet in
Detroit during our eastern tour. When you thrilled the boys by throwing
a glass against the wall in the dining room and then seeing it dance
around on the floor after its fall without breaking, they thought you
were a real genius, but of course you knew your glass. To have Charlie
Black, the Slicker, sitting across from Charlie Black, the Bobcat, was a
treat for all the boys, including Charlie Black, the Bobcat.

lst Lt. M.P. Griffin, USMCR, Mel was end on the All-Big Six Champion-
15 AVS, 23 ROCs A Barracks, ship Kansas Football team in 1923,
M. B. Quantico, Virginia. and quarter-miler deluxe. Ue was an

outstanding coach at the Lawrence
Memorial High School at the time Mit Allen was in school, and later became
coach at Long Beach, California. Congratulations, Mel, on your fine
squad of 248 men! I am glad you are in top physical condition and feel
fine. Congratulations also on your leading the class with the piston, .45.
Mel writes, "I am very pleased that I chose the Marines and I'm going to
be glad when its all over that I was a Marine, so you see I am sold on
the choice." We think the Marines and yourare great, Mel.

Pvt. David L. Shirk, Dave has been coaching at Augusta,
52 Bu.,: Co. 0, Sra Plate, where he turned out a championship
Camp Wolters, Texas. basketball team last winter and a

swell football team last fall. Dave
states, "The Army is full of all types. That is one reason I hope they
will consider me for Officers School. You will make it, Dave. We have
always believed in you.

A/c James W. Greene, Bill writes, "I entered the Army as
Squad. 8, Room 150, an Aviation Cadet in the fieldof Meteor-
580th T.5.58., ology. My particular job will be to
T.5.-A.A.F.T.T.C., instruct cadet pilots in meteorology.
Grand Rapids, Mich. -Graduation is August 21 - at that time

I hope to be a 2nd Lt. Air Corps."
Lots of good luck to you, Bill!

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