and out of books on the Queensbury rules." "Funny how Bert Dodge keeps up in mathematics, and yet takes in all the pleasures he can find," rumbled on Greg, as he turned the pages of his book, seeking what he wanted.

"Dodge is in the section just under the stars, and I hear he has dreams of being in the star section after the January ordeals." "Dodge always was a rather good student at Gridley High School" rejoined Prescott.
"But he never led our class there in the High School mathematics, which is baby's play compared with West Point math." "Well, he gets the marks now," sighed Dick.

"I wish we could, too." The academic part of the cadet's year is divided into two halves.
The first half winds up in January.

During the last few weeks before the period for the winter examination, there is a general review in some of the subjects, notably in mathematics.

This general review brings out all of a man's weak points in his subject.
Incidentally, it should strengthen him in his weak points.
Now, if, in the general review, a cadet shows sufficient proficiency in his subject, he is not required to take the examination.