Vanderbilt University - Commodore Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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n. Khre A. Color Guard The Color Guard is probably the smallest ttorganizationh within the Bat- talion, but remember, great things come in small packages. Activities of the color guard include colors services at Vander- biltts home basketball games and off campus commitments which included services at an outdoor siding convention, the opening of a Womank club, and of course our Fall and Spring Reviews. Rifle and Pistol Team The Uniths Rifle and Pistol Teams represent Vanderbilt NROTC in competi- tion all across the country. Often the competition is a hpostalh match in which the scores are exchanged in the maiL still maintaining a competitive spirit. They practice twice weekly in order to prepare for matches and bring home trophies displayed with all the others at our Unit. 28

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GALLEON After a late start on the 77378 book, the GALLEON staff proved to be an efficient organization. The fact that the staff was inexperienced in the field of yearbook design did not hold back this motivated group. They plunged right in and came out with what you are looking at right now. With a crash course in acronyms they could possibly be among those putting together the NAVPUBS you will undoubtedly use during your Naval career. Who knows? The 77378 academic year has brought new talent and ideas to the Unitis newspaper with aims of broadening horizons and increasing professionalism. Crosscurrems is not the New York Times, but then the New York Times does not cover stories about the intense sports rivalry within the Vanderbilt NROTC Unit or advice from our ttSkjpper . Come to think of it they don't even have a n' Skipper .

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Blue Angels Quarterdeck Most of the Battalion simply paid $20 at the beginning of the year and then enjoyed the Navy Ball, picnics. and numerous kegs of brewt Most also don't realize that all of these events require a lot of planning and work Ovhat we know as logisticsl So next time you have an enjoyable time at a Navy function remember Quarterdeck. Our Blue Angels are a dedicated group of girls even without the motivation of free tuition. books. or even the $100 per month that the midshipmen receive. They serve as hostesses for the Navy and Marine Corps birthday ceremonies, help cheer our teams on to victory against the Amly in football and basketball, and help put the Navy Ball and picnics into a festive mood.