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April 19, 1915
The Daily Alaskan
Skagway, Alaska
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Alston Ellis, president of Ohio University, argues for compulsory military training in colleges, emphasizing its physical benefits over defense preparation, based on his experience at Fort Collins and students' roles in the Spanish-American War.
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Military Training a Valuable Part of College Education
By ALSTON ELLIS, President of Ohio University
When I was president of the State Agricultural college at Fort Collins, Colo., I had charge of an institution in which the military drill was compulsory upon all male students. I favor that order of things in our educational institutions for the reason that the military training is splendid physical discipline for the young men and if properly conducted fits them to be of service to their country in case of emergency. HOWEVER, I PLACE THE PHYSICAL VALUE OF SUCH TRAINING ABOVE THE IDEA OF A BETTER PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE.
When the Spanish-American war began a number of the students in the institution with which I was then connected were prepared by reason of their military training to take positions as second lieutenants in the regular army. My understanding at the time was that the war department felt the need of the services of these young men and also recognized the fact that their training had eminently fitted them for the peculiar service then demanded.
WERE I TO HAVE MY WAY, THAT TRAINING WOULD BE A COMPULSORY PART OF THE EDUCATION OF EVERY MALE STUDENT WHO WAS NOT PHYSICALLY INCAPACITATED FOR SUCH EXERCISE.
By ALSTON ELLIS, President of Ohio University
When I was president of the State Agricultural college at Fort Collins, Colo., I had charge of an institution in which the military drill was compulsory upon all male students. I favor that order of things in our educational institutions for the reason that the military training is splendid physical discipline for the young men and if properly conducted fits them to be of service to their country in case of emergency. HOWEVER, I PLACE THE PHYSICAL VALUE OF SUCH TRAINING ABOVE THE IDEA OF A BETTER PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE.
When the Spanish-American war began a number of the students in the institution with which I was then connected were prepared by reason of their military training to take positions as second lieutenants in the regular army. My understanding at the time was that the war department felt the need of the services of these young men and also recognized the fact that their training had eminently fitted them for the peculiar service then demanded.
WERE I TO HAVE MY WAY, THAT TRAINING WOULD BE A COMPULSORY PART OF THE EDUCATION OF EVERY MALE STUDENT WHO WAS NOT PHYSICALLY INCAPACITATED FOR SUCH EXERCISE.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Military Training
College Education
Physical Discipline
National Defense
Spanish American War
What entities or persons were involved?
Alston Ellis
Where did it happen?
Fort Collins, Colo.; Ohio University
Story Details
Key Persons
Alston Ellis
Location
Fort Collins, Colo.; Ohio University
Event Date
Spanish American War
Story Details
Alston Ellis advocates for compulsory military drill in colleges for physical discipline and national service, citing his experience at the State Agricultural college and students' readiness as lieutenants in the Spanish-American war.