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

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John Buechler Lt. Col. Cadets wearing the red and blue fourragere have been selected from ROTC units to be members of Scab- bard and Blade, national honorary military society. They are chosen on the basis of overall achievement, lead- ership ability, and membership ratings. The society has a threefold purpose: to improve the standard of military instruction in colleges and universities, to further cooperation between ROTC departments, and to foster good fel- lowship among cadet officers. Scabbard and Blade activities are many and varied. They range from S. Jones 2nd Lt. T. Cox Ist Sgt. SCABBARD y Sondra Stargel Sweetheart helping with registration to preparing for the annual Military Ball. Members also conduct summer camp briefings, take charge of the Army ROTC hlome- comlng float, develop recruitment pro- grams, and sponsor social activities. They are active in many other organi- zations and activities on campus. To be eligible for membership in D Company, I I th Regiment, which is the local unit, an advanced course cadet must have a 2.0 overall average and be in the upper portion of his military science class. • 9 J. Smith K. Snider J. The P. Thompson C. Young 28

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THE CHOSEN FEW - ROTC SWEETHEARTS Kay Burleson Brigade Lynn Melton 1st Battalion Shirley Powell 2nd Battalion Cecelia Coats 3rd Battalion Cheryl Hunter Company A Kay Anderson Company B CAROLE BARNES— ROTC QUEEN COMPANY H SWEETHEART A sparkling gleam among the armour. Kathy Merger Band Sherry Beadle Company G Beth Gibson Company C Dana Speer Company D Katherine Day Company E LaGayla Smith Company F 27

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TYRIAN RIFLES KAY PERKINS DONNA LELAND PROUD OF THE CHOICE Sweethearts represent Tyrian Rifles In Homecoming Parade This smart-looking crack drill team providing an added attraction to pa- rades and other performances is Tech ' s Tyrian Rifles. This group marches at such events as the Homecoming Pa- rade and national activities. During the year, members took part in the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans. Special British uniforms were worn to give an unique appearance to the Tech group. Much practice goes into the process of making Tyrian Rifles the type of group which is asked to participate in nationwide activities. Members assem- ble five days a week, rather than at MIGHTIER THAN THAT Sharon Hill, left, and Kay Perkins pose with organization ' s symbol and leader, T. A. Cox. regular weekly sessions. This organization is responsible for firing the Howitzer at football games when Tech scores on the home field. The loud boom of the big Howitzer encourages crowd spirit, and It has also been known to add spirit to students assembled for Friday night pep rallies. Tyrian Rifle symbol is the sword. The group is in its fourth year of existence in 1964. Honor and the will to do right are goals of the members who strive to develop themselves physically, mental- ly, and morally. ROW I— Jerry Bell, George Clifton, Thomas Cox, Melvin Ethridge, Gar Gar- denhire, Cecil Green, Chris Griffin, Roy Heath. ROW II— Stephen Rackets, Art Schaerdel, Joseph Schrelber, Clyde Smith, Daniel Stavio, James Thomas, Tommy Watt, Clifford White. 29