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

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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

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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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Dr. John Bradford, Dean of Engineering, presents the Air Force Cadet of the Month Award to Roger Estes. Looking on are Major Robert Paradis, assistant professor of aerospace studies, John McFadden and Ken McClure, runners-up for the award. During the year many AFROTC Cadets and Tech faculty members made out of town trips to air bases all over the country. AIR FORCE Leaders Of Aerospace The future hopes of America and the realization of these hopes depend on the quality of leaders that America produces. America is no better than her leaders. Here at Texas Tech is perhaps one of the finest, most pro- gressive Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps units in the nation. Since its organization in 1947, the 820th Wing of AFROTC, headed this year by Cadet Commander Norman G. Schuessler, has grown to an enroll- ment of 710. These cadets are given instruction in air science, military de- velopment, general aviation, aero- space development and national security. This year the AFROTC offered a flight instruction program for all quali- fied cadets. Upon completion of this course, cadets are able to get their private pilot ' s license. Tours of air bases provide an opportunity for ca- dets to see the functions of bases as well as officers in action. Between his junior and senior year, the advanced cadet attends a four week summer camp on an air force base to gain more first hand experience. Besides studies and regular Thurs- day drill, the ROTC has several other activities. Arnold Air Society, the Air Force honorary, is available to cadets who are eligible. All interested cadets may participate in Sabre Flight, the precision marching unit. Intramural sports, military exhibitions Olympics, and, of course, the Air Force Military Ball were all on the calendar. Homecoming saw the cadets work- ing on Snoopy and the Red Baron for the parade. They participated along with the Army ROTC in the card sec- tion. Carolyn Case, sponsored by Arn- old Air Society, was elected Home- coming Queen. Air Force ROTC ' s mission is to com- mission career-oriented officers to meet specific Air Force requirements through on-campus programs. Senior cadets are graduated and commis- sioned into the United States Air Force. The nation-wide program is the largest source of officers for U.S. Air Force. Texas Tech may well look up to the U.S. Air Force blue, the leaders of the aerospace team of to- morrow. 30 — Tyme