Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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Khaki uniforms more than fad to ROTC A sparse sprinkling of people in military uniforms drifted on campus when the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps, commonly referred to as ROTC. was added to the fall curriculum- As a voluntary program, the pur pose of Army ROTC or Military Science, is to devel- op college educated males and females for the Ac- tive Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. Twenty students enrolled in the course the first semester, with 25 entering the class during the spring. I think it was very successful for the first year, Major John Allard, assistant professor of military science, said. Both a two-year and a four year program are included in the ROTC curriculum. The two-year program, which emphasizes leadership and man- agement to be used in any major, met one hour a week and also included the completion of a lab. “There are very few requirements for the basic course because most students do not know much about ROTC or the military Allard said, “It is an introduction to acquaint students with the opportu- nities of ROTC- 11 Students who continue after the two-year pro- Sargeant Major George Mounts Instructs 22 caliber pistol marksmanship during the fail semester gram incur a military obligation. In return, the stu- dents are paid $100 a month for up to 20 months and are also paid while attending advance camp, a training period of approximately six weeks which is conducted at a military installation. Classes were conducted two or three hours a week with an additional lab requirement. Although students may participate in the pro- gram for up to four years, they cannot receive a degree in military science. “ROTC offers an addi- tional opportunity for students who have a career, or it can be used as a second job upon graduation Allard said. “It is not a major itself Each semester the students went on camping expeditions to practice mountain climbing and pro- pelling off cliffs with a rope, in addition, the group took land navigation trips at various locations on campus and the Cedar Bluff Reservoir, What did students who enrolled in the program learn from the classroom, the lab requirements and the field trips? “You learn how to conduct yourself to be a good leader, not necessarily in military situations, but also in everyday life Harold Brooks, Logan junior, said. At a mountaineering and camping trip In Fall River, Kurbe Winslow rappels off a cliff. Preparing to leave for a training exercise at Fort Riley m March are Cadets Terd Hornung and Annette Olson, 26 ROTC

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f 1 decided to take a break and eat in the McMindes by Christi Hockersmith Hall cafeteria. After spending ten minutes trying to decide what was on my plate, I glanced up when a guy walked past me in a complete army outfit. Of the two friends with me, one thought that he looked ridiculous, while the other wanted to ask him where he purchased the wardrobe. I also noticed a lot of people wearing baggie trousers, sweats, overalls and painter pants Per- haps they place more emphasis on comfort when they buy their clothing. After my observations today, I decided to punt my 2:30, get-to-know-everybody-Qn-the-firstday class, and see if The Mall and other downtown stores stocked the same prevailing taste in clothing as my new home. After I cautiously weaved my way off campus, being extremely careful not to run anyone down or be ran down myself, I got a few of my questions answered. Dennis Mollering, senior merchandiser of J.C Penney s told me that, “the preppy dressed-up look is in ' and that, “women have replaced slacks with dresses ' Bob Johnson, manager of K-G Men ' s Wear, agreed when he said, “that young men are putting more emphasis on dressing up in the 80s T Johnson explained that suit lapels, shirt collars and ties have become gradually narrower. Since 1 do not wish to dress up seven days a week, 1 decided to look for a more leisurely ward’ robe. Pants Plus sold every pair of overalls in their first shipment in little time and continue to sell about 30 pairs of Dee Cee brand painter pants a week. Straight! egged and baggie jeans have be- come popular trend-setters for the 80s ' Manager Carole Hartenbower said. As far as footwear is concerned, 1 was not sur- prised to find that Gallenkamp sells at least two pairs of hiking boots a day, and that Double AA Sporting Goods sells at least four to five sets of Mikes daily, l have found a lot of suprising information through my visits to the local stores today, Buy my biggest surprise awaited me at my last stop, Regis Hairstyling on the Mall. “Even though curlee pen manents cost from $35 to $50, we sell an average of 24 a day to both men and women Hairstylist Jan Tremblay said. After my debut of college life, 1 have reached two interesting conclusions. First, I must schedule a rummage sale next weekend to dean out my clos- et And second, it is absolutely necessary I get a second job to pay for a new wardrobe. french bald ' s | used afso by American women) sun visor [great camouflage for cheaters) hoop earrings (improve hearing by stretching buy ness be (for the no-nonsense approach) sweater vest [definitely preppy) Mickey Mouse watch [takes a licking. sweat socks to you SWMIJ spike heels [add height enhance wiggle) Nike running shoes [to dodge persistent men) Fashion 25

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mm w Cadets Charles Ekey and Melodic Allen use the DunnKempf Battlefield simulation game to improve leadership and tactical skills. Advanced course cadets listen to a lecture by Cadet Captain James Hazlewood. ROTC 2