| Accession# |
VE5-2009 |
| Catalog date |
12/02/2009 |
| Collection |
OSHP Collections |
| Date of photo |
1940s |
| Description |
After joining the Patrol's Training Academy classes in 1940, Roan experienced a lot of negativity from some - both cadets and instructors. During the training, reports were made in newspapers throughout the state that he was made to eat by himself, away from the rest of the class, and other instances of being treated badly. The final straw came, though, after the boxing portion of the training.
"Intensive pressure was the factor in the resignation of the prospective highway patrolman. Mr. Roan told the writer he was 'forced to quit the school due to the systematic methods of abuse, both mental and physical, that were inflicted upon him.'"
After describing a meeting between Department of Highways Director Robert Beightler, Patrol Captain George Mingle, and Academy Instructor Sergeant Vance Andrews, the September 28, 1940, Columbus Advocate article continued.
"'Evidently orders had been given to give me the works, as I was subjected to slurs and also to open discrimination, particularly at meal time when I was forced to eat along, apart from the rest of the students.
"'During the self-defense class, which is held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.,' Roan said 'part of the routine is the sparring bouts that are held daily where the students usually box in three minute periods. I was given several men to spar with for these periods and then when I almost reached the point of exhaustion, I was matched with a 200-pounder who attempted to make a fight of it,' he continued.
"Mr. Roan told this reporter, 'I had to receive medical attention (at a local hospital) after the continued hazing of the students, who evidently received instructions to see that I was discouraged enough to resign from the training course at the school. Seven stitches were necessary to close a cut over my left eye, and I also suffered a hemorrhage of the eye,' the athletic student continued."
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| Year Range from |
1941 |
| Category |
8: Communication Artifact |
| Year range to |
1949 |
| Object ID |
VE5-2009-009 |
| Object Name |
Article, Newspaper |
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