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

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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.

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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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Rlfle Team and Bond The rifle Team is one parT of The Mc- Neese ROTC. The Team parTicipaTes in shooTing maTches wiTh oTher col- leges in The GSC. Each year The Team Travels To meeTs aT each of These oTher schools To represenT McNeese. The rifle Team is open To men who are in regular or advanced ROTC. The rifle Team sponsors The annual Turkey ShooT. Federal mspectlon Rifle Team and band during a weekly dnll ROTC band par! cupates In a parade in Lake Charles.