Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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l. Joe is only one of the Gmany names given to Joseph Nicholson, who, for good reasons, paraded about the campus in green Army fatigues. He is a second lieutenant in the military science tROTQ program. Nicholson got started in the program by staying after military science class one day. Soon he was practicing march- ing, drill, and military man- euvers at basic camp. He has now completed advanced camp. The reality of war is often missing from the many movies made about war. War is an ugly thing and we have what you call the John Wayne syndrome. We're trying to outlive a lot of the rumors that aren't true about Army life, said Nicholson. If war is ugly, why does he stay in the program? You loe Nicholson, junior, and Craig Tavani, senior, rappell off the ROTC tower located beside the football practice field during the tower's dedication in early September. Photo by Howard Tripp. Winston Larry Nicholson demonstrates how to throw a rappelling rope over a branch in Order to tie it securely to a base as an anchor. As a senior in the program, he instructed juniors. The Army's living doll wears green fatigues and drinks learn a lot of leadership skills, confidence, and pride that carries over into everyday life. Advanced camp is where the cadets run the core and a lot depends on each man pulling his own weight. All this sounds good and fits well with the cliche What this country needs is good leadership. But does Army life involve sacrificing the Christian standard? No, according to Nichol- son. I wouldn't bend for anyone. I was a little light on the hill that stood alone. It was real hard because everyone was afraid to stand out. i didn't isolate myself from the rest. While they were around drinking their beer, laughing, I had my Mellow Yellow right there enjoying a good time too. There were guys that would pick at me because of my Christianity, but there were usually five guys on my side too that one who was against me. At school the witness and regimen continued. Evangel students had a lab at 6 am. ,yW Winston Larry Knot tying, necessary to rappelling and wilderness survival, is also part of the ROTC program. Besides illustrat- ing the various types of knots, Nicholson taught about rope tensile strength. Mellow Yellow every Friday morning with the military science students at Southwest Missouri State University. The rewards of the pro- gram go deeper than the finances and rank. Nicholson explained that growth in a completely different way, growth for yourself comes with the choice to join the Army. 8 - Sandy Brannon Winston tarry To fit over the top of his boots, Nicholson turns up the cuffs of his uniform. A neat personal appearance, a part of the regulation uniform, was expected of the ROTC cadets. Nicholson talks with his commanding officer, Maior Charles Gibson. This was Gibson's first year as full- time faculty at Evangel. 0.1. Ice 65