Hobart College - Echo of the Seneca Yearbook (Geneva, NY)

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AIR FORCE R. O.T.C. PERSONNEL— Seated; T Sgt. Daniel H. Wells, T Sgt. Robert D. Lee, S Sgt. Arthur F. Nisbet, M Sgt. Edward V. Tcevan, M Sgt. Clifford A. Frost, Jr. Standing; Capt. Robert S. Rippey, Jr., Major Osco S. Freemon, Lt. Col. LaRoy R. Stoltz, Major Martin L. DeLong, Capt. Robert K. F.ckcrt. The Hobart Air Force R.O.T.C. Unit was estab- lished at the college in 1951 with Colonel Ernest B. Shephard in command. At the close of Colonel Shephard’s tenure of duty in 1954, the Unit had made remarkable advancement, both in organiza- tion and in enrollment, including more than one- half of the Student Body. The present commander, Lt. Colonel LaRoy R. Stoltz, assumed command in September 1954. In 1953 a new system was inaugurated, giving cadet officers complete control and responsibility of R.O.T.C. activities. Previously, commissioned officers commanded the operation. In 1954 this system was further expanded, allowing Junior officers to take charge during the latter part of the drill program with the Senior officers acting only in advisory capacities. This experiment was deemed a complete success by Col. Stoltz and is to become a permanent part of the R.O.T.C. pro- gram. The highlights of this year’s activities included the Annual Parents Weekend Review, The Formal R.O.TtC. Ball in February, and the Annual Re- view and Inspection. The programs of orientation flights for basic cadets, and the Air Force-spon- sored trips to Florida were expanded during the past year. A new innovation this year was the weekly retreat ceremonies, held during the latter part of the Spring term. Lt. Col. LaRoy R. Stoltz, Professor of Air Science and Tactics.

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