Montana State University Bozeman - Montanan Yearbook (Bozeman, MT)

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FIRST LT. R. J. ROMAN of Boze- man, Montana attended M.S.C. from 1935-1939 and was a very active member of college life, participating in varsity football and many other athletic and non-athletic activities. Receiving his commission in 1939 he went to active duty with the -lth in- fantry, Ft. Missoula, Montana under a Thomason Act appointment. He was with the -lth infantry during two maneuvers at Ft. Ord and Ft. Lewis. He also served at Ft. Douglas, Utah with C.lVI.T.C. and came to lVI.S.C. as an R.O.T.C. instructor September 1, 1940. FIRST L'r. JAMES F. MACDONALD, a graduate in engineering at M.S.C. from Laurel, Montana, received his commission in 1939 and served with the -lth infantry at Ft. lVIissoula, Montana under Thomason Act ap- pointment. While with the -lth in- fantry he saw service at Ft. Lewis, Ft. Ord, and later at Ft. Douglas, Utah with the C.lVI.T.C. Lt. Mac- Donald was stationed at M.S.C. Sep- tember 1, 1940. SGT. Wll,I,I.Ah1 SANTORA is from New York City and has been with the army since 1925. He did his first hitch with the 31st infantry in the Philippine lslands and was later trans- ferred to the -lth infantry at Ft. George Wright, VVash. He came to M.S.C. as supply ser- geant in 1937. LT. ROMAN SGT. A. T. Vrox of Middle- town, Ohio, enlisted in 1929 at Ft. McArthur, California and served with the 4th infantry at Ft. George lVright, Washirig- ton until 1937 when he was transferred to M. S. C. where he handles correspondence and LT. IXICDONALD SGT. N. V. HARTLINE, a field artillery man, hails from Poplar other administrative duties. He has attended two summer R. O. T. C. training camps. -19.- Bluffs, Mo. Sgt. Hartline has served with the 1-I-th and 84th Field Artillery at Ft. Riley, Kansas, the 18th Field Artil- lery at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and the 9th Field Artillery at Ft. Lewis, Wasthington. He came to M.S.C. in 1941.

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FIRST LT. W. V. OGLE came to M.S.C. from Livingston, Montana and during his college career was a very prominent figure on the campus as a basketball player, and partici- pated in many other activities. Lt. Ogle graduated in 1937 in Pre-Med- ics. He has served at Ft. Missoula with the C.M.T.C. and the recruit- ing service, and assumed his duties at M.S.C. in 19-I-1. FIRST LT. CARL A. PETERSON of Waltham, Montana, graduated from lVI.S.C. in 1937 at which time he re- ceived his commission. He then served with the 38th infantry at Ft. Doug- las, Utah under a Thomason Act appointment, and later with Corps Area Recruiting. He was stationed at M.S.C. in I9-1-I where he has since been ably assisting in turning out officers. QOP' 3' HW' iid. I' COMMANDANTS LT. COL. J. J. HBA, Command- ant of Corps of Cadets, has been with M.S.C. since 1936 and has completed his second year as Pro- fessor of Military Science and Tactics. A native of Illinois he graduated from U. S. M. A. in 1917. He has seen foreign service in Philippine Islands with the 45th infantry and in Panama with the 1-ith infantry. He has also served in the United States with the 42nd and Sth infantry and on R.O.T.C. duty at Gordon Institute, Georgia. Before being ordered to M.S.C. he was in charge of Military Police at Ft. Lewis, Washington. Aside from his military duties he is a member of Scabbard and Blade and also is a loyal supporter of the school activities and athletic program. -18.. LT. PETERSON

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tk SCABBARDand BLADE W A ww W , SABERETTES 'l fans' w , . ' . f Aii. file SEATED-J. I-Iea, J. Travis, J. Stephens, A. Ralston, J. Hall, D, Keil, L. Martin. STANDING-S. Gustafson, G. VVallis, J. Younglove, XV. Galt, J. B. Annin, D. McLa.uglilin, F. Wolcott. FIRST ROXV-Frances Peterson Travis, lst Battalion, Elaine Rash, Regimental Adjutant: Beth Mason, Reginientalg Jean Collins, 2nd Battalion, SECOND ROW'-Sally Trower Hall, Company Ag Ferne Parr, Company B5 Lois McDonnell, Company CQ Mary Jean Pasley, Company D: Peggy Moore, Company Eg Pat Sandbo, Company F5 Betty Lyons, Company G5 Peg Waite, Company H. SCABBARD and BLADE Scabbard and Blade is a national military organization. Co. ND 6th Regiment of Scabbard and Blade, was chartered at lVI.S.C. in 1925 to have a maximum of eight members. Since then, due to the increase in the size of the R.0.T.C. unit, the number has been raised to fifteen. The function of this organization is to uphold the traditions and ideals of the United States Army and to stimulate military training in colleges. Its local function is sponsoring the annual lVIilitary Ball at which time the spon- sors of the various commands are presented and the new pledges are tapped from members of the Junior Class in Advanced R.O.T.C. SABERETTES Every year the officers commanding units of the Bobcat Battalion choose the coeds of their choice to sponsor their respective commands. These sponsors, along with the regimental commander and his adjutant, form the reviewing stand at all parades and formations of the Bobcat Battalion. -20-.