University of Arkansas Monticello - Boll Weevil Yearbook (Monticello, AR)

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Qattaliaa (leaned. Headlining each semester's list of attractions were the battalia n revues. All military drill up until time for the revue was executed with one overwhelming object in mind: to attain peak perfection for the forthcoming battalion revue. This was always accomplished under the critical surveillance of J. Kenda. Chief Sp. i A), and G. F. Hogan, Sp. (A) 1 C. Prior to the departure of the Marine Corps trainees, c mmanded by Lt. Jack T. Lytle, these revues assumed regimental proportions, being joint affairs featuring both the Navv and the Marine battalions. The Marine trainees were transferred on 1 November '44, and with them went a considerable portion of this unit’s marching talent. However the Navy’s esprit de corps” remained on board and all swabbies came thru in fine Navy style. The '45 revue (see pictures on opposite page) was attended by C mmander M. A. Ileffenan, director of training in the Eighth Naval District, and Lt. A. P. Donaghue, physical training director. Commander Heffernan who was making a tour of inspection of -12 scho Is in the “Eighth”, was highly pleased with our Arkam unit, particularly the battalion revue. Outstanding student officers in charge of the battalion were John Morrissey, battalion commander from Evanston. Illinois and Louis W hitfield battalion adjutant from Monroe, Louisiana. Pictures on Opposite Page Top left: Cmdr. M. A. Heffernan, director of training. Eighth Naval District. Top center: Revuing body. Top right: Lt. A. P. Donaghue. physical training director. Other pictures are miscellaneous shots of the 45 revue.

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MfULur 1944