Monday, December 20, 2004

THE HONOR CODE

THE HONOR CODE

WE, THE CADETS DO NOT LIE, CHEAT, STEAL NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO

1. A cadet does not lie. In his dealing with others, a cadet tells the truth, regardless of the consequences. He does not quibble. He does not make evasive statements.

2. A cadet does not cheat. A cadet does not defraud others nor does he take undue advantage of them.

3. A cadet does not steal. A cadet does not take any personal property of another without the latter’s consent. He does not keep for himself anything that he finds which does not belong to him.

4. A cadet does not tolerate any violation of the Code. A cadet is bound to report any breach of the Code that comes to his attention. He does not countenance by inaction honor violations; if he does, he becomes party to such a violation and he himself is as guilty as the violator.

Sunday, December 19, 2004

"ideals of "Mandirigma"

war·ri·or
n. One who is engaged in or experienced in battle.
One who is engaged aggressively or energetically in an activity, cause, or conflict: neighborhood warriors fighting against developers.

Ideals of Mandirigma!

excellence
n 1: the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree 2: something in which something or some one excels; "the use of herbs is one of the excellences of French cuisine"

in·teg·ri·ty
n. Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
The state of being unimpaired; soundness.
The quality or condition of being whole or undivided; completeness.

lead·er·ship
n. The position or office of a leader: ascended to the leadership of the party.
Capacity or ability to lead: showed strong leadership during her first term in office.
A group of leaders: met with the leadership of the nation's top unions.
Guidance; direction: The business prospered under the leadership of the new president.

leadership

n 1: the activity of leading; "his leadership inspired the team" [syn: leading] 2: the body of people who lead a group; "the national leadership adopted his plan" [syn: leaders] 3: the status of a leader; "they challenged his leadership of the union" 4: the ability to lead; "he believed that leadership can be taught"