Marquette University NROTC - Porthole Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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'''''''''''' ........... ........... ...... ...... ..- ------ ........ ....... ...... :irifx'i: ..... $527. ! 'Qx' - I N PMRIE On the command from John Dvorak, the regiment Hdressed right on the line and was put at parade rest in readiness for the re- view. The order was then given for the band Mecklenburg, Lt-Cmdr. P. C. Kelsey, Lt. tjgl Reichert, Lt. tjgl Thompson among other offi- ti cers. This group of officers were the men who had guided unit activities for months. They t0 HSOUHd Off - The band was under the had lectured in classes, drilled platoons, in- direction of John Crim, assisted by Milo Mar- spected ranks and disciplined those who chetti. The band paraded up the center of the drill field and then returned to its position at the head of the regiment. The band was com- prised of volunteers from both battalions and was composed of men who had played in bands and orchestras of many schools all over the nation. For the limited time to practice and the length of time this group has been formed, it gave an excellent account of itself. The affairs of the band were not restricted to naval functions. The band also furnished the music for engineers rallies and gave concerts at School functions. Many will remember the music the band furnished at the last gradua- tion and commissioning exercises. Following the parade of the band, the colors were presented by the color guard composed of Versackas and Vanderswag, flanked by guards, Dermody and Kyle. As the first notes of the National Anthem were sounded, the regiment snapped to attention and presented arms, while the staff and reviewing oilicers rendered the hand salute to pay respect to flag and country. On the reviewing stand stood Commanding Officer Captain C. H. Sigel, the Executive officer, Comdr. H. I. needed correction - a fine staff of officers. For each of these men and for the 300 who were standing parade this was a somber moment. As the colors returned to position, Reg. Adjt. Pooler advanced before the regiment and re- ceived the reports of battalion commanders Geib and Snider. Reg. Cmdr. Jennings then made the report to the Captain. When Ien- nings returned to position, he ordered the bat- talion staffs front and center to receive the orders for the review. The staff formed in an echelon and marched forward, paying their respects to the Captain. The regiment was then ordered to HPass in Review as the regimental staff took up posi- tion. The regiment moved along the edge of the field. As each company passed the re- viewing stand, the company commander saluted and the men in the ranks turned eyes right. Captain Sigel stood on the reviewing stand accepting the salutes from the staff officers. Thus was the parade, which is one of the most colorful ceremonies in naval lite.

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