Southern Illinois University - Obelisk Yearbook (Carbondale, IL)

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col. Oliver K. Holderson First Row: Ll. Francis Thompson, Maior Benjamin Vickery, Col. Oli- ver Halderson, Capt. Paul Lunde, Lt. Kenneth Schuelt. Second Row: TfSgt. William Golightly, sfsgr. Thomas Daugird, Mfsgc. Arthur Hughes, Mfsge. Ricks Pearce, lAfSg1. James Doller, TfSql. Wade Gardner. new faculty at southern Southern students enrolled into the Air Force ROTC for the first time this year, Enrollment of these students totaled 620 for the fall term. About 600 of these students are enrolled in basic training. Qualified juniors and seniors make up the advanced classes. Beginning class schedule, Air Science l, for the academic year l95l-52 consisted of 60 hours of World Political Geography and 30 hours of leadership, drill and exercise of command, Advanced students were enrolled in Air Science Ill, which consisted of 60 hours of officer development training and 90 hours of officer career training. All totaled, it adds up to hard Work and team spirit, Every cadet feels that he is a part of a team and, as such, he maintains high standards in order not to re- flect discredit on his fellows. One of our great Presidents once said, 'll am always glad to see the uniform worn in connection with educa- tion. To me it has a deeper meaning than as an attribute to War. lt means discipline, of course, but in addition it signifies that a man is not living for himself but for a social life at large. N 2 A Q! I

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southern's draft eligibles were put to the test, some remained, others joined the ranks Some did not wait for their cull, but joined the ranks To iw rvpiaccd in cnroiimvnt by XXFARCYIC students 5'-nr Q A deciding liiictur . . l tlic draft dvI'i'rnicut cxnm