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

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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

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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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AIR FORCE ROTC Carl Franklin Spring TO SERVE WELL Dr. Hutchinson, ex-regional vice president of the Texas chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, honors outstanding cadets with Sons of Annerlcan Revolution awards. TO BE SERVED AF cadets patronize the punch bowl at the annual AF military ball. Texas Tech Air Force ROTC has the nnisslon of developing, in selected col- lege students, those qualities of leader- ship essential to their progressive ad- vancement to positions of increasing responsibility as commissioned officers in the United States Air Force. Student members feel that 1964 was another great year in completing that mission. By evaluating the opportunities offered by the Tech branch of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, and the prestige that the Tech AFROTC has attained on campus, one can see that leadership has been achieved and enjoyment received by the Tech 820th wing cadets. Tech AFROTC was the largest volun- teer corps in Texas during 1964, with an enrollment of 600 cadets. The year offered many new programs which gave Cadet Wing Commanders additional insight into the Air Force and its future. Initial helicopter flights for cadets, and flights to air bases throughout the state, provided an op- portunity for cadets to see duties of AF officers, as well as the functions of air bases, in action. As the year progressed, cadets re- ceived their usual introduction to the basic problems of Air Science, encoun- tered selective tests and physicals, and signed government contracts to receive a commission upon graduation. However, the year was not complete- ly full of work. Many hours were logged in intramural sports, at a barbecue and field day events, and in preparation for the Air Force Ball in the spring. The school terms seemed to pass quickly for cadets, and the AFROTC Wing looked back on a year full of work, learning, and fun. Senior cadets were graduated and commissioned into the Air Force. Other cadets in the wing received their assignments of respon- sibility for the coming semester. • A SERVICE AWARD Maj. H. L. G antz, assistant professor of Air Science, presents the Chicago Tribune Award to Charlie Williams. THEY ALSO SERVED Air Force Sweethearts are Sharon Hill, left, and Rita Lyons. 30