Manhattan College - Manhattanite Yearbook (Riverdale, NY)

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PERSIHNG RIFLES The PtR's perform a trick movement at Madison Square Garden. The largest organization of its kind in the world, the Pershi Rifles was founded in 1894 byh General Blackjack Pershi and is primarily military in nature. The common bond amo the members is forged at ,the weekly drills and social gath ings. Experts on the drill field, the Pershing Rifles have sho their skill consistently in both regular drill and trick drill w rifles as well. Company C-8, the official designation of the Manhattan 0 has constantly maintained a record that the college c be justly proud of. Last year's company was chosen as 1 Outstanding Company in the Eighth Regiment, which itself chosen the top regiment in the nation. It is no small wonder that the tunit has attained such a hi degree of proficiency. Drills were held on weekday morni prior to class for the recruits and on Saturday mornings all members. The structure of 'the company followed alo the same lines as the AFROTC with Basic cadets making up t core of the unit with the Advaneed cadets providing the tra ing. Only the basic cadets were eligible to compete in t various drill meets. Thusly the;leadership ability of-the n: men was developed while the advanced cadets managed t affairs of the society as the commissioned officers. Ron Wilson gives the commands. Port Arms.

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Gerry Loftus, Society Finance Officer, and Bob La Blunc, Society P.I.O., read announcement that Manhattan will host the '57 National Conclave. The Military Ball, held at the Biltmore, proved the highlight of the military social season. Under the chairmanship of Bob La Blanc and Gerry Loftus, it was handled efficiently and creditably. In the fall induction of new members the Society added another distinguished name to its rolls in the person of Col. Lyons, who complimented the Society on its achievements and encouraged the members in their endeavors, particularly the goal of becoming the host squadron for the 1957 National Convention, which became a fact at MANHATTANITE PRESS- TIME. Numerous other proiects were operated by the Society, including the Advanced Corps drill school, public information films, and the tea dance, to enumerate only a few. An informal group of the Society's members. ARNOLD AIR SlDCIETY The Major William V. Holohan Squadron of the Arnold Air Society increased its eminence on the campus military scene during the school year by its manifold and comprehensive activities directed toward enhancing the effectiveness and awareness of the importance of Air Force ROTC on the campus. During the two pledge periods, the ranks, depleted to some degree by graduation, were increased to sufticent numbers by a large influx of capable juniors and seniors. The Society sponsored the Military Mass, at which the Wing was again rededicated to Mary on the feast of the immaculate Conception. The turnout was large and the spirit of the corps more closely integrated by this mass profession of devotion to the Mother of God. A happy crowd at the Military Ball sponsored by the Arnold Air Society. 3 , us

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RIFLE TEAM -er Captain John Kanzler, the team's moderator, all inter- d students were given the opportunity to gain experience he handling and firing of small arms in competition. ches were arranged through the Metropolitan Intercollegi- Rifle League; . demanding upon the members in the way of practice distances in traveling, the sport was nevertheless heartily owed by the members, who were only too anxious to go ny lengths to prove their skill. - nationwide intercollegiate ROTC match held in Ohio e fall, the team fought hard to a third place decision and their eHorts received a handsome trophy which they pre- ed to Col. Lyons upon their return. Their status in the petitions held by the N.R.A., the Hearst Tournament and rs indicate the high scale of proficiency they have tained in setting the example for the teams following in the future as exemplified in the person of All American Dougherty. A number of the team members Fiose with their moderator, Captain Kanzler. h V L. .m .m WW... zmumssbnymmayrgyswr'i .., Wg'riii m inIainno'uuiug.iagx'imnmmmltm N All American Joe Daugherty, Fred Leary and Bob Anelli practice on the range. Colonel Lyons congratulates team member Tom McGee after winning trophy for third place in a National AFROTC match. site i r- cw-chntrtee I I ..o o o 179