Jacksonville High School - Red Devil Yearbook (Jacksonville, AR)

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Air Force JROTC unil consisfs of colorguord, Iwo drill feoms, oncl live llighls near . I , I I I 1 ,ws-f.-as , I ,V aff , . 4 Q - 7 ' , . nga... , - ,gef-' ' '-, . V o I 1,7 ' ' FLIGHT: lRow I1 D. Fallen. lRow 21 R. Ward, M. Baiorek, 1. Garner. lRow C. High, C. Craig. lRow 41 D. Williams, N. Reed. lRow 51 P. Thomas, D. Matthews, 1. Besley. lNot pictured: C. Iones, D. Curtis, R. Brewer.1 Gilliland, G. Bates, C. Childers. lNot pictured: G. Quarters.1 FLIGHT: lRow I1 A. Lawrence. lRow 21 M. Laughlin. lRow 31 L. Smith, B. St. Martin, D. St. Martin. lRow 41 D. Fallen, R. Henderson, G. lRow 51 F. Sellers, T. lones, R. Eckhardt. lRow 61 R. Williams, iff? B FLIGHT: lRow I1 B. Cato. lRow 21 D. Morton, IRow 31 C. lackson, M. Smith, B. Orr. lRow 41 R. Disjardins, M. Wilson, N. Richardson. lRow 51 P. Garren, M. Roy, D. Simpson. lRow 61 B. Bailey, C. Sanders, D. Ammons, P. Livengood. D FLIGHT: lRow I1 C. Taylor, A. Eckhardt. lRow 21 R. Temple, C. Romero, T. Butterworth, G. Harris, C. Plato. lRow 31 T. Eisenbraum, L. Normandy, D. Smith. IRow 41 1. Glass, R. Shadle, B. Brazelton, R. Hassen, C. Ballard. lRow 51 L. Webber, R. Brewer, R. Ambromovitzc, 1. Henderson. Clubs479

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ROTC develops superior leodership , -1 H-,amy .. . t , - , , ,,,.,,,. -i ,gg if-t f 1 xi f Colonel james Callihan and Senior Master Sergeant Dana Browning have in- structed the jacksonville High School Reserved Officer Training Corps for three years. Each year the number of cadets en- rolled in R.O.T.C. and their participation in activities has increased. There are no special requirements to qualify as a j.R.O.T.C. cadet. This year's unit consisted of five flights: A Flight, B Flight lboth consisted of first year cadetsj, C Flight lsecond and third year cadetsj, D Flight lfirst year cadetsj, and E Flight lsecond and third year cadetsj. A Flight and B Flight were instructed by SMSgt Browning and C Flight, D Flight, and E Flight were instructed by Colonel Calli- han. R.O.T.C. was taught under a military atmosphereg Wednesday was the classihed uniform day on which all cadets were re- quired to dress in full uniform and go through a military inspection. Once a month an l.G. Inspection was held in which an out- standing cadet of each flight, the out- standing cadet of R.O.T.C., and the out- standing flight were selected. The flight that COLORGUARD: lL to Rj Robert Brewer, Doug Curtis lColorguard Com- manderj, Anita Polite, Carl jones, Gail Quarters. 78 Clubs received the most demerits for their appear- ance and attitude received the Booby Boot. First year cadets studied drill move- ments, the aerospace environment, and the theory of aircraft flight. The second and third year cadets studied in intensed detail aviation fundamentals and the organization of the United States Air Force. As a unit the cadets developed superior qualities of leader- ship. This year R.O.T.C. participated in several activities. To start off the year, male cadets were invited to attend a Pentathlon sponsored by the Army. The Pentathlon included events such as running, swimming, rifle shooting, and obstacle course. At the first football game the R.O.T.C. Colorguard presented the colors and received the Bicentennial Flag. The Colorguard and Mens' Drill Team were invited to march at the Conway Livestock Parade in Septem- ber. The Colorguard and Mens' Drill Team participated in numerous activities including the jacksonville High School Homecoming Parade, Homecoming pre-game and halftime activities, Arkansas-Air Force Academy Football game in Little Rock, jacksonville, Christmas Parade, Christmas Parade in Littlej Rock, and the Little Rock Air Force Base' Dedication Ceremony. The Colorguard also presented the colors at the pep assemblies,l home football games, and at the jacksonville Southside junior High School Homecoming game. The Drill Teams competed in two drill meets this vear, the first meet was held atj Henderson and the second in Russelville. ln- january R.O.T.C. sponsored a rose-carnation sale, the roses and carnations were delivered to homerooms on February 13, for Valentineis Day. R.O.T.C. took two out of state trips this yearg on February Zlst, cadets attended a Bicentennial Parade in Shreveport, Louisiana, and in March several cadets visited the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. At the close of the year in April, the traditional Military Ball was held, all A.F.j.R.O.T.C. cadets at jacksonville High School were asked to attend this last event. l l E l x i r STAFF: lL to Rj lRow lj j. Palmer lCommanderj. lRow 23 T. Simpson, M. Fortson, j. Byers, L. Munnerlyn. lRow 3j D. St. Martin, B. Kennedy, C. Taylor, K. Williams. lRow 4j L. St. Martin, S. Boyea, K. Burlin, G. Yakimovicz. lRow Sj S. Black, C. Wilson, A. Lawrence. lRow 6j B. Cato, D. Fallen, R. Henderson.

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. .. s E FLIGHT: lR0w ll 1- Byers, T- Laughlin- lR0w 2l T. Overbv2.T- Harris, 1. GIRLS' DRILL TEAM: lRow ll L. rvlunnerlyn. lRow 2l L. Roy, w. Thomas, Bishop, C. Wilson. lRow 3l C. Martin, S. Black, 1. Allen, l. Taylor. lRow 4l S. 1. Cooley. lRow 3l R. Everett, S. Sanders, 1. Phillips. lRow All B. Beaty, B. Boyea, V. Melhorn, C. Burlin. lRow Sl R. Manous, l. Helter, l. Haney, B. Men0,5,Carfer, mot Pigtufedg A, Gilcfegtl Perez. lNot Pictured: A. Politel Drill Teams place in meel ln November the Girl's Drill Team and the Men's Drill Team competed in their first rf drill meet of the year. The meet was held at Henderson. The drill teams Commanders, Linda Munnerlyn and Ronnie Henderson en- gaged their drill teams in several weeks of long vigorous practices. As a result of these practices, both drill teams came back winners. The Men's Drill Team placed sec- ond andthe Girls placed fourth. During the last part of the first semes- ter, a new Drill Team was introduced to the jacksonville High School Reserved Officer Training Corps-a Co-ed Drill Team. Cadet jeff Henderson was selected as the Co-ed Drill Team Commander. Although the Co-ed Drill Team was organized late in the school year, the drill team was quite active. The Drill Teams also participated in a Drill Meet at Russelville. MEN'S DRILL TEAM: lRow ll R. Henderson, T. Simpson, P. Thomas, A. Lawrence. lRow 3l 1. R. Manous, D. Fallen. lRow 4l D. St. Martin, D. Fallen, G. Yakimovicz. 80-Clubs