University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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army rotc sweethearts The Army ROTC Sweethearts are by the ROTC program and is an both to boost the morale of the ROTC cadets and to act as official hostesses for the cadet functions program. The Sweethearts serve as sponsors for companies, Gator Guard, Gator Raiders and Scabbard and Blade. This year the Sweethearts traveled to the Citadel in Charleston, S. C., to be official guests at homecoming and to Mardi Gras to perform with the Gator Guard. Army Sweethearts. First Row: Peggy Rabinovitz Major Charles Campbell (advisor), Carol Henderson (vice commander). Second Row: Linda Dent, Maida Sokal, Tina Lindberg, Jackie Cannon, Janet Martin, Susan Kalin, Carol Camp. Third Row: Ann Camp, Tegie Gibson, Sue Mellen, Ann Taylor, Jimmye Dianne Baron, Cheryl Watson. Fourth Row: Cannon, Kathy Harris, Brenda Levin, Susan Piercy, Phyllis Singer, Ozzie Levy, Angela Spicola, Judy Fifth Row: Cassie Silverthorn, Brenda Donna Betts, Chris Nicoletti, Donna Lough, Marti Parrish, Shella DeShong, Ginger Smith. FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE Sweethearts attending the Citadel homecoming Tina Lindberg and Peggy Rabinovitz approach Captain Smith with a sales pitch for a activities in Charleston, S. C. Sweethearts fund raising campaign. 144

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army rote Training men for leadership is not an easy task, but the Army ROTC is doing just that. ROTC in the university college is required and the cadet brigade is comprised of approximately 2,000 male students. Almost 400 students are enrolled in the Advanced Program. Upon successful completion of this program these cadets receive commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army Reserve. Those who arc designated as distinguished military graduates may be offered regular Army commissions. Throughout their four years of ROTC these cadets receive training in leadership, weapons systems, military tactics, drill and many other subjects—both in the classroom and in the field. In addition, special units— Gator Scribes, Gator Raiders, Gator Guard, Gator Rifles and Army Sweethearts—are sponsored by Army ROTC and provide outlets for many diverse interests. Gator raiders get practical training—Lucas, Fish, Dallas. Cadet Reiman drills guidon bearers. 143

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A Scabbard and Blade member prepares to fire an authentic Civil War cannon before Florida-Kentucky game. scabbard and blade Company H, 2nd Regiment, the University chapter of Scabbard and Blade, 1967-1968 as its most successful year. Captain Allan Guarino and Brother Craig Troup contributed a great deal in their at the national convention held in Wis. in November. Outstanding projects include plans for high school orientation concerning the ROTC program at state universities and the annual Military Ball. Scabbard and Blade. First Row: Toby Muir, Capt. Richard Ross (faculty advisor), Al Guarino Steve Price (first sgt.). Second Row: Dan Howse, Bob Burnside, Brad Williams, Chip Newberger, Jerry Stencel (second lieutenant). Third Row: Bob Fernandez, Art Moore, Jim VanLooven, Bruce Larson, Dwight Hemple. Fourth Row: John Sorensen, Ken Harry Labadorf, Ford Byrd, Craig Troup, Jim Waugh, Dick Wilde. Fifth Row: David Battiste, John Delancett, Jim Morgan, Bill Feaster (first lieutenant), Tom Jacoway. Al Guarino speaks at our national convention in Milwaukee, Wis. 145