Arlington High School - Accolade Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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5 - f vii-.J - - : fa::ig.a Q is 4 Under the careful scrutiny of junior sponsor Karen XVilkes, four Reserve Of- It's not hard to tell what group is marching past as principal ficers Training Corps cadets try to achieve a perfect inspection rating, Ralph Cleve-nger glows with Knight pride. Strict army discipline is maintained by Master Sergeant William Pennington during the rigid student inspections. VVar maneuvers and specific army tactics are included in the curriculum of Knight cadets instructed by Master Sergeant Thomas Blackburn. II

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A new generation of cadets salutes a past generation of soldiers as they present the colors during the Veteranis Day parade, V A fledgling squadron has become a polished company during their first hour long march, the Veteran's Day parade. ROTC cadets earn student recognition in first-class corps With precision drills, the Reserve Officers Training Corps stepped proudly into the Arlington spotlight for its first year in the curriculum. The training course boasted an enrollment of 260 students, with nine girl sponsors participating in the half-credit program open to Knights of all classes interested in preparing for army service. The students trained with 22 caliber rifles furnished by the army, becoming expert 'isharp-shootersn on the practice field. By the federal inspection in May, they were a Hrst-class outhtn with a color guard, drill team, and rifle team, prepared for parade 'iactionf' The Knights anticipated future henefits from their ROTC training, including officer placement and leader- shiptraining. In a few short months, the Reserve Officers Training Corps established its traditions at Arlington and made the organization an important addition to the Knight curriculum. A drilling color guard is u familiar sight on the Knight parking lot as the cadets work to perfect their marching style. '

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AFS participants add customs, culture, In the spirit of competition, Steve Apple joined the American Field Service program for students abroad and emerged as one of the finalists destined for Ger- many. Spending the summer with three families, he returned to share with Knights the adventures of his eight-week European travels. Exchange students Britt Johansson and Felix D. Com- padre also brought to the Knight social and academic scene the customs of Sweden and Spain, an interna- tional addition to an expanding Arlington. Britt, with a Swedish accent and All-American en- thusiasm, found a spot on the journalism staff, inform- ing Knights about her country in a weekly newspaper column, i'Continental Dividef, Felix, a future architect, became interested and active in Arlington's architec- tural drawing program. Both students added momentum to the AFS program, and with sponsor Audra Bailey, enjoyed an active year in the United States. As a cadet teacher, Britt Johansson adds an international touch to a School 3106 classroom with her contrast of Swedish and American schools, customs, and cultures. 6-. 1'