McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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Little Colonel Bonnie Johnson presents Maior and Mrs. laska to Cadet Colonel Jim Fruge and Scabbard and Blade Sweetheart Cathy Ableson. - I rl, :F it Al lllf.. , . ,- , -. Ln- , l Scabbard and Blade members demonstrating the disassembly and assembly Bristow Fontenot and Jim Fruge demonstrating of the M14 rifle for iuniors pre-camp training. hand-to-hand combat. MEMBERS OF SCABBARD AND BLADE I COMPANY 14TH REGIMENT Top, left to right: John Gammage, Robert Brindle, Thomas Babineaux, Thomas LeBlanc, Larry Ezell, Gerald Green, John LeBIue, Conrad Langley, Elridge Vincent. Bottom row: Maior Laska, advisor, Jim Fruge, president, Ted Thompson, Wes Shinn, Larry Gossen, Bristow Fontenot, Howell Miller, Jack Bodman, Joe Pelafigue, James LeBlanc, David Craig Elks.

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Scdbbcard cmd Blcide James Fruge, Capia Scabbard and Blade, national military honor fraternity, was founded at the University of Wisconsin in 1904. The purpose of the fraternity is to develop in members the essential qualities of leaders of men so that they will be prepared to assume a moreproficient role in the military affairs of the United States. ' f -, ,f Scabbard and Blade consists of T72 na- tional chapters or companies. McNeese State is Company I of the 14th regiment. Scabbard and Blade at McNeese is both a social and a service organization. The SIA I 'ti ,si gl' hlllniur'-44 I I 'g-rglllllll X 94 4:-H : ' 1' 5 5 Q ' 'Nii4?'l .IL ' N xf 'V Q i f Mayor Laska, Sponsor Cathy Ableson, Sweetheart local company sponsors the annual mili- tary ball. The members also are involved in activities of service to the Lake Charles community. Company I undertakes the project of preparing iuniors for summer camp at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The project includes a field problem, physical com- bat proficiency test, leadership reaction course, and orientation lectures and demonstrations. Membership is open by invitation to ad- vanced course ROTC cadets who display outstanding traits of leadership and mili- tary bearing. l l fx Terry Gossin Vice President Secretary Treasurer

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The McNeese State College Ware Rifles is a local honorary drill so- ciety, named in honor of Colonel Charles,S. Ware, a former professor of military science. Colonel Ware's tenure of duty at McNeese occurred between 1946 and the outbreak of hostilities in Korea in 1951. He was transferred to that theater of opera- tions where, in April, 1952, Colonel Ware died in service of his country. Colonel Ware left an outstanding military record and an honored heri- tage for members of the drill team to follow. This year, the Ware Rifles participat- ed in several drill meets in the South against many maior colleges and uni- versities. These events, plus march- ing in area parades and assisting with homecoming and pre-game ceremonies at McNeese home foot- ball games, provided these men an opportunity to demonstrate their military excellence and the develop- ment of teamwork. Wore Rifles l John Gammage, Commander M l' - -1 I-nu 'Z -' l . r-term ' ' V . ,.. 1 , ' -Q---.ff . : . ......g,.f....-M.. I I 1'-ff 1 , ..-. ,..z.e..... ., i - 1. , ..... ' 'X .Ms , x'-r4 :'dy'l ' W Sponsors of Ware Rifles, Reese and Eisner. The Ware Rifles practice endless hours to gain the precision for which they are famous. ,X lbs VJ Ware Rifles in Ve'9 a'15 DBY Pafade- Presentation of sabre by Voris King at Honors Day.