C E Ellison High School - Free Spirit Yearbook (Killeen, TX)

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All Cadets Present, Sir! 'lFire when ready! was an often rd command in the Killeen ln- endent School District rifle ige. Upon hearing it, the Ellison lTC Rifle Team proceeded to Dot holes in the bullseyes at onishing rates. One of the three 'nbat-skill oriented units in the JTC extracurricular program, the e Team was composed of the st accurate sharpshooters in the talion. The team was small, and petition for admission was en. Under the supervision of CSM orge Belk fRet.l, Army Instructor, Ictice was held three times per ek to prepare for the Third ROTC Region competitions held at the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas A 81 M University, and MacAr- thur High School in which the team achieved commendable standings. Rifle Team member Tracy Gomez said, 'Rifle Team demands a lot, but it's worthwhile. This year the school district bought us a set of Anschutz target rifles, which are really fine weapons. They're a great improve- ment over the old Remingtons. The other combat-skilled oriented units in ROTC were the Ranger Company and its subsidiary, the Orienteering Team. Under the supervision of LTC Bob F. Gordon iRet.l, Senior Army Instructor, the Rangers were taught practical skills employed by the U.S. Army in the field and in actual combat. These skills included camouflage, patroll- ing, marksmanship, combat first aid, rappelling, compass and map reading, and physical fitness. They participated in several war ames in which they employed the siills they had learned. Orienteering Team was a unit of the Rangers that specialized in compass and map reading and participated in Third Region orienteering competitions in addi- tion to the normal Ranger curriculum. THE members of the Rangers are ffront rowl lohn Harvey, l2nd rowl Mike Allen, Chris Seger, Martin Glynn, lames Kennedy, 13rd rowl Carl Gentry, Yong Sok Yu, Arnold Sherrard, Sergio Manica, Danny Walker, Gilbert Rodriguez, l4th rowl Randy Wilson, Jimmy Erickson, Preston Rawls, lames Hodges, Francois Heppell, juan Owens, l5th rowl Robert Bostick, Thomas Buss, Mike Kelly, Baso Harper, Mike Brown, lohn Nelson lfnth rowl Norman Plourd, Bill Ritton, Glenn Howell, lose Ouinones, Mike Seger, David Warmath. AT the command of Dress Right William Mashburn, Frank Arellano, and Douglas Nicola space themselves at the correct interval. THE members of the Rifle Team are lfront rowl Thomas Gomez, Mike Tieg, 12nd rowl Paul Vied, Tracy Gomez, Douglas Nicola, Brett Gordon. ROTC 131

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USING every ounce of his skill, Ranger Robert Keefe rappells down a vertical cliff face in near-freezing temperatures. THE members of PB Company are ffront rowl Dwight Abel, 12nd rowl Allen james, Wes Whitcomb, Bill Vernon, lames Kennedy, Martin Glynn, 13rd rowl Lori Harmel, Yong Sok Yu, Sergio Mancia, William Klosinski, Steve Howle, Clint Cummings, james Ar- nold, l4th rowl Bill Hendell, Randy Wilson, lohn Perro, Surasak Napatulung, lose Col- on, Perry Parker, l5th rowj Bill Ritton, Carl Gentry, limmy Erickson, Francois Heppell, Robert Bostick, Mike Ward, 16th rowl Charles Mitts, Patrick Pruden, Thomas Buss, Christopher Phillips, Mike Brown, lohn Harvey, 17th rowl Mike Allen, Mike Kelly, David Cones, lose Quinones, David Velasquez, Randy Black, Norman Plourd. 130 ROTC C p dl oulbx l I Gl , Q... -4- o ,-, , A' XX. 9 , A Q .- Y., as A fa l Icy Y' If 'Bm 'A i Phutz by Rodney W1 f . I --ls. l i f . t 1 1 hu, v-' L, L' 32 g s , 7 , s 7- ,.l ' 7

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132 - ROTC Look Sharp! 'Right wheel, MARCH! This was a familiar command to the members of the ROTC Color Guard. The Guard was responsible for all ceremonial duties involvin the na- tional colors. They posted Sie flag at football games and veterans' ceremonies, led parades, and com- peted against other color guards from the Third ROTC Region. Color Guard member Gilbert Rodriguez said, 'I like this unit because l get to work with the American flag. It makes me feel proud to be trusted with it. Similar duties were assigned to the ROTC Honor Guard, which posted the national colors and the state flag every morning before school. Two other important ceremonial units were the male and female ROTC Drill Teams. Made up of the sharpest cadets in the battalion, each team practiced for many hours on both armed and unarmed drill, marching, and accurate respon- siveness to commands. The two teams competed against other drill teams at places like the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas A 81 M, and MacArthur High School. The competitions consisted of three phases: inspection, basic drill, and fancy drill. Trophies were awarded to the top units, and Ellison's ROTC trophy case held more than a few of these. Lt. Peter Mireles, Drill Team Executive Officer, summed up most members' feelings when he said, 'Drill Team takes a lot of work and dedication. You've got to take pride in what you're doing and not get discouraged. Our cadets are the sharpest, and that's what gives us real 'Esprit d'Corps.' Copy and layout hy Marlin Gly THE members of the Color Guard are tfront rowl Captain Conny Green, 12nd rowl Private Dinelle Carranza, Lieutenant Laura Rivera, Staff Sergeant Sergio Manica, Sergeant Gilbert Rodriguez, 13rd rowj Private Helen Hyden, Corporal Danny Walker, Master Sergeant Debbie johnson, Sergeant Mike Huff, Private Sanh Moss, Staff Sergeant Charles Mitts, t4th rowl Corporal Glenn Howell, Private Rebecca lanbaz, Private Carl Gentry, Serge William Mashburn, Private lolinda Sanch f5th rowl Lieutenant Roger Chan Captain Jody Teegardin, Lieutenant A O'Boyle. THE members of the female team are tfront rowl Captain Co Green, Lieutenant Laura Rivera, Priv Sanh Moss, Private Dinelle Carra Private Helen Hyden, Privte loli Sanchez, Private Seglenda Boykins.