University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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air force r.o.t.c. left, right, left... Arnold Air Society. Front row: R. Pierce, R. Linville, J. Bartlett, C. Self, B. Gates, Capt. W. Cory, Advisor. Back row: C. Stanbaugh, M. Bryant, D. Tyra, B. Clayton, C. Litherland, Harvey, T. Ericsson, P. McDonald, M. Chavis, D. Hood, J. Morey. Billy Mitchell Drill Team. Kneeling: J. Darling, A. Ezrin, G. Carlock, D. Kirlin, L. Brown, J. Daudeling, G. Koontz, J. Horn, T. Jepson. Second row: B. Breckenridge, J. Smith, M. Rebhun, B. Gilbert, E. Hewett, R. Davey, H. Phelps, L. Voss, B. Stewart. Third row: Capt. R. Torre, B. Cloud, B. Kirkland, B. McCormick, B. Turnbull, R. Dupree, B. Summers, R. Dziuban, D. Cahill, J. Fields, C. Lavely, B. Swindling. Fourth Row: D. Gillis, D. McIntyre, R. Smith, D. Bishop, L. Evers, R. Harnist, P. Wilson, M. Lombard, G. Houp. Air Force R.O.T.C. is designed to meet the Air Force ' s growing need for officers in the challenges of the 1970 ' s. The all-officer faculty is continuously striving to motivate cadets toward a career in the Air Force. Arnold Air Society pursues professionalism and lofty ideals in molding the future officers of the Air Force. This nationwide organization is open only to the finest cadets in AFROTC. Besides military activities, community service projects, such as Project Thanksgiving and work at Sunland Training Center, are included in the Society ' s programs. The Billy Mitchell Drill Team, composed of frehsmen and sophomore cadets, is a personification of precision. The BMDT performs in various functions throughout the year, including Gator Growl, Mardi Gras, and competition with other drill units throughout the Southwest. The Air Force-Army color bearers pass in review. 250

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rifles, writers, and girls One of the Army ' s sweetest. Army ROTC ' s information unit, the Scribes, are responsible for keeping the civilian world abreast of what ' s happening in Army ROTC on the University of Florida campus. Notable stories are released to newspapers and television stations by the Scribes, and in addition, a quarterly magazine, Gung Ho, is published for the cadets. Scribe members develop their journalistic talents and gain practical experience while performing a valuable service for the Corps of Cadets. The Army ROTC Sweethearts are a functional part of the ROTC program. Their activities range from marching with the cadets to acting as hostesses during ROTC and university functions. During this past year the Sweethearts marched in Homecoming and Mardi Gras, and acted as sponsors for the ROTC battalions and special units. The sweethearts have adopted an orphanage in Viet Nam as their special project, and on a yearly basis support it with toys, clothing, and toilet articles. The cadets continue to welcome the warm smiles and friendly interest that the Sweethea rts display each week on the drill field, making their presence a gratifying experience. Army Sweethearts, the best part of Army ROTC. Army Scribes, responsible for keeping civilians informed.

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Angel Jo Lynn Pijot won the Little Colonel Contest at Conclave. The female auxiliary organization of Arnold Air Society, Angel Flight, is an enthusiastic group of coeds always ready to accept the challenge of a new project. They participate in the annual Dining-In ceremony and work at Sunland Training Center in conjunction with Arnold Air Society among other activities. Whether for the benefit of the community and the University or for the morale of the AFROTC cadets, Angels always work with determination. High standards of character, poise and personal appearance make the Angels a group to be admired. Angel Flight. Front row: D. Walshon, J. Thibault, N. Goldman, L. Lucas, L. Martin, S. Shapiro, C. Lavely. Second row: E. McDargh, S. Landau, K. Werner, J. Pijot, C. Frambach, P. Lancit, D. Yates, E. Rupp, M. Amann, P. Pemberton, J. Druckman, Third row: M. McCartan, D. Leach, K. Schoen, M. Montgomery, M. Fleming, E. Feinberg, M. Tunstall, C. Goodman, P. Tuck, L. Klimas. 25 1