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

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SCABBARD AND BLADE Improve The Standard Scabbard and Blade, the Army ROTC national honorary military so- ciety, selects its members from the leaders of the Army corps. Selec- tions are made on the basis of such qualities as leadership ability and in- terest in the military. The purpose of the organization is threefold. First, it works to improve the standard of miUtary education in colleges and universities. Coopera- tion between military departments in activities common to ROTC life is the second goal. The third objective is promoting friendship and fellowship among cadet officers, as well as fos- tering the essential qualities of good and efficient officers. Scabbard and Blade members devel- op recruitment and orientation pro- grams. They help the Army depart- ment by traveling to area towns and schools to recruit students for the ROTC. They conduct pre-camp brief- ings for juniors who will attend sum- mer camp. Founded in 1904-5 at the University of Wisconsin, the honorary was estab- lished on Tech campus in 1954 as Company D of the 11th Regiment. Since that time, the men with the red and blue fourragere have distinguished themselves on campus. They were res- ponsible for helping organize the CorpsDettes, Tech ' s women ' s Army drill team. They also help with the annual military ball and take charge of the Army homecoming float. Each fall the group takes between 15-20 pledges. Last fall a total of 16 new pledges had to go through two long weeks of training called hell weeks . They worked under a vigor- ous physical program, learning the contents of a training manual for ini- tiation. Each morning at 5:30 a.m. for the two week period the pledges were up marching. After undergoing inspection by the actives for polished boots and pressed uniforms they had to do push-ups, pull-ups and jumping- jacks until classes at 8:00. Officers this year were Ed Bland, Ben Bradley, E. G. Fish and Ron Neve- loff. Major Morton was the group sponsor. Before an Army cadet can become a member he first must meet a basic requirement, he must be in the upper 10% of his ROTC class. u Peek, John Hajse, Row three: Ron Neveloff, John Nestler, Bob Suliivan, Dale Crawford, and Charles Axtel. 28--Tyme

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COUNTER GUERRILLA UNIT Combat Group Fatigues, camouflage scarves, boots, canteen belts, first aid kits, and the maroon berets are the marks of the Texas Tech Army Reserve Officer Training Corp Counter-Guerrilla unit. The maroon beret is patterned after the green beret worn by the regular army. This is the unit ' s third year on cam- pus and the first year that it has been officially recognized by the United States Fourth Army in San An- tonio. It is supported by the Army which supplies the unit with items as C rations, weapons, ammunition, packs, tents, information and teaching aids. Leadership training is stressed in the unit which strives to prodpce bet- ter combat officers. Basics such as map and compass reading, weapon familiarization, hand to hand com- bat, communication, combat .forma- tion and night and day patroling are taught. The 38 members of the Counter Guerrilla unit are led by Cadet Cap- tain Jay Carter, and Major Don Brown who serves as Cadet advisor. They meet every Tuesday night for physical train- ing and classroom discussion. On Sat- urdays, three hours are spent in prac- tical experience. Once every two months, actual situations are set up with certain objectives. These night and or day patrols last from five » eleven hours at a time. «i 11 Left fo rrghf rfandmg: Captain James ' Cater, Pat McKlnley, Roy Wilson, Duane Neely, Bob Patterson, James Scott Dan Bridges Tad 8oyle, Dan McNulty, Randy LeCocq, C. Y. McCIelian, John Hervey, La Thaggar Green, Robert Parker! Rod Bray, Ed Farris, Don Gohnert, and D. G. Rhodes. Kneeling left to right: Jim Long, P. F. Luger. Victor KImm Mark Paden Dave Beckman, Gary Mbyer, M. M. Mitchell, Jim William , Mike SmyrI, John Sher, T. J. Norton, Jim Ma«field, Kichard Johnson, R. F. Cordell Snd Demonstraters George KImblel and Ken Morrison Tyme—27

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Itft f CORPSDETTES Poise And Personality Wearing traditional Army green uni- forms with gold ascots and gold braid, the Army CorpsDettes partici- pated in several drill competitions this year. The drill squad is made up of 40 girls chosen on marching abil- ity, poise and personality. Tryouts are held at the beginning of each semester. Organized at Tech in January, 1965, the squad is sponsored by Scab- bard and Blade. Their purpose is to help promote interest in the ROTC program on campus through service and public relations. CorpsDettes had many and varied projects this year. At the beginning of the year, they helped build the ROTC float for the Homecoming pa- rade. They also marched in the pa- rade. They marched in drill competi- tions in Shamrock and San Antonio. Being a service organization as well as a drill team, the CorpsDettes served as hostesses for Dr. Grover E. Murray ' s inaugural luncheon, the University Speakers and various military func- tions. They helped register ROTC stu- dents and worked on recruiting trips for ROTC. Other projects included a Christmas party for orphans, mixers with ROTC organizations, and the Mil- itary Ball. It has become a tradition of Corps- Dettes to pay tribute to Servicemen in a special ceremony each Spring. Officers this year were: Beverly Grubbs, president; Georgene Blanton, vice president; Janet Crouch, secretary; Beverly Smith, treasurer; Ginger Viets, AWS representative; Cheryl Little, commander; Susan Evans, social of- ficer; Elaine Splawn, drill commander; Claudia Henderson, information and historian; and Sharon Agne, pledge trainer. The group ' s sponsor is Captain Bobby V. Carter. Elaine Splawn Drill Commander Cheryl Little Commander Ik Sharon Agne Sherry Bamett Judy Biard Georgene Blanton Jamie Brewer Judy Caldwell Cristy Chapman Pamela Cooper Candus Crawford Janet Crouch Barbara Drake Carey Duffield Donna Duke Susan Evans Cindy Faiks Maria Garza Vicki Glenn Judy Cress Kathleen Criffis Beverly GrubHs Claudia Henderson Jan Hood Janine Lloyd Vivian Lowery Marty McClure Jean Ann Phillips Marcy Renz Beverly Smith Jodi Snyder Barbara Anne Sumner Jan Sumner Barbara Van Ness Ginger Viet? Connie Welles Barbara Willis Linda Young dMdM Tyme—29