Texas Tech University - La Ventana Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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ARMY ROTC The weekly process of drills, inspec- tions, and cleaning of weapons each Thursday by Tech ' s Army Reserve Of- ficers Training Corps members is a part of the making of the soldier who enters the regular Army after college graduation. For those who perform well in these activities, awards and honors are avail- able. Each month cadets compete for best drill honors. The member selected as MS- 1 is entitled to wear the blue cord, those chosen as MS-2 wear red cords. Russel Denison was cadet Lt. Col. and cadet brigade commander during the fall semester. In the spring, he be- came assistant to the PMS. T. A. Cox took over as brigade commander in the spring. Cox, an industrial engineering major, was 1st Lt. of the drill team. One of the primary inspections of the year is the federal inspection by an officer of the 4th Army Area, which covers a five-state jurisdiction. The Tech group has been reviewed and rated high on merit achievement. After serving for two years in Tech ' s Army ROTC, cadets must pass physi- cals and obtain contracts for advanced training. Members attend a summer camp for six weeks, at an Army fort in the area, between their junior and sen- ior years. After graduation, they re- ceive regular Army commissions or join the reserve for six months ' active duty, after which they are stationed in a city of their choice. Reserve responsibility lasts six years. Flight training includes instruction at Lubbock Municipal Airport, where pi- lots can obtain a commercial pilot ' s li- cense. This training involves instruct ' on in troop movements and reconnais- sance. The Army ROTC band performs at drills and in special ceremonies. Tech ' s AROTC rifle team competes with other 4th Army rifle teams. Army drillers have competed in Cor- pus Christi, Laredo and Tucson, Arj They are rated on proficiency, original- ity, and military bearing. They also take part in the Homecoming Parade. These cadets have performed at freshman football games, raised and lowered flags at high school athletic competitions, and they served as a col- or guard when Gov. John Connally vis- ited Tech. Membership for cadets is on a volun- tary basis. A 2.0 grade point average is required of those who intend to par- ticipate in field trips. Freshmen afe known as Paw, come cadets, following a week-long in- itiation, they must have competed in an out-of-town performance. During initia- tion, freshmen learn Army history and ways of a soldier. All members of Army organizations are eligible to attend the military ball, hiighlight of this event is crowning of the Army ROTC queen. The 1964 choice was Carole Barnes. She was se- lected from a field of 1 3 Army sweet- hearts. Others vieing for the position were Kay Burleson, brigade; Lynn Mel- ton, 1st bttn.; Shirley Powell, 2nd bttn.; Cecelia Coats, 3rd bttn.; Cheryl Hun- ter, Co, A; Kay Anderson, Co. B; Beth Gibson, Co. C; Dana Speer, Co. D; Katherine Day, Co. E; La Gayla Smith, Co. F; Sherry Beadle, Co. G; and Kathy T. A. Cox Spring Cadet Brigade Commanders 24

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» 1 % I • Tommie Allen Kara Anderson Sarah Beebe Janis Carthel Edith Coberly Karen Hale Roya Harris Martha Hollar Susie Johnston Janyne Maddox Nan Nail Lillian Pearce VIckl Pharr Sandy Redwine Judy Sell Barbara Sperberg Sandy Spiller Barbara Stone JoAnne Ward Charlene West Annie Lou Williams fS I PROFESSIONAL GROUP— WITH MUSIC IN MIND Members are. FRONT ROW, left to right— Susie Johnston, Vicki Pharr, JoAnne Ward. SECOND ROW— Charlene West, Suzie Wilson. THIRD ROW— Barbara Sperberg, Edith Coberly, Kara Anderson, Annie Lou Williams. FOURTH ROW— Karen Hale, Lillian Pearce, Roya Harris, Judy Sell, Martha Hollar. FIFTH ROW— Nan Nail, Sandy Redwine. BACK ROW— Janis Carthel. MU PHI EPSILON Mu Phi Epsilon, international profes- sional music sorority, is an active soci- ety on Tech campus. Early in the year, members hostess a tea for freshman women majoring in music. And throughout the year, they present a number of recital programs to persons in the music department. In the spring semester, members join Phi Mu Alpha, the brother fraternity, in sponsoring the annual sing-song event. Service projects In which Mu Phi Ep- silon members participate include work In music therapy at a retarded chil- dren ' s school and support of the Gads- bill Center in Chicago. To become members of this organi- zation, women must be music majors or minors, have a 3.0 grade point aver- age, and have superior music ability. Tech ' s chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon was established in 1952. It strives to bind together music-minded individuals and to encourage all members to partici- pate In solo and ensemble perform- ances. •«• 23

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FIRST BATTALION Cadet officers are, left to right, Ben T. Thomas, Thomas A. Cox non F. Danner, and Donald W. Roberts. Ver- SECOND BATTALION Left to right are William F. Barlcley, Sidney W. Vanloh, Cary D. Miller, and Ronald K. Damron. Army ROTC operates orientation classes for graduating cadets and their wives, if they are married. These classes are intended to acquaint the graduates with military life and protocol, neces- sary information in the regular Army. A different form of training was the war fought by Army ROTC cadets in rifle-carrying mock battles. More than 95 cadets, including 65 advance corps ROTC students, participated in a company attack problem under the supervision of Capt. Darrel B. Kamp- schror, instructor in military science. The rifles were loaded with blanks, but the cadets were supposed to take their offensive mission as seriously as if a real war were involved. Night re- connaissance patrols were also estab- lished. Emphasis was placed upon con- duct in battle and leadership in apply- ing basic tactics learned in the class- room. For many practice days, Techsans saw soldiers in full dress gear lurk- ing behind buildings and trees. The drill orders called out on Thursday afternoon marches have also helped make other campus students aware of AROTC cadets. These various types of training are directed toward creating well-educa- ted leaders physically, mentally, and so- cially qualified for positions in the Army. Tech cadets train to serve the armed services and their country well. THIRD BATTALION Left to right are Richard Linnartz and Mack Wll- llanns. M Cadets are, left to right, James L. Smith, Frank A. Williamson, Bobby N. Kaerwer, Robert F. Hetrich, Robert W. Janek, Norman B. Donelson, COMPANY AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Elmore J. McCarty, and James E. Canon. 25