Moore High School - Timekeeper Yearbook (Moore, OK)

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for , C, , , 0 Q, ec, f- 1 MILITARY CLASSWORK is a large part of the ROTC program. Jeri Walker, Mark Taylor, Darryl Chandler, and Battalion Com- mander Allen Swanda listen to a lecture from Col. Butler. ROTC, FIRST HOUR, Front row: Jeff Fu rr, Duane Goode, Kirk Matty, Vann Norris, John Jenner, Steve Robinson, Mark Thompson, Bryan Krautlarger, Gene Eck: Second row: Stacy Swearengln, Sandy Golt, Terri Keahey, ands War, Brenda Callahan, Claudia Curnutt, Beth Morrison, Crisy Meek, Val- arie Freedlund, Monty Rainwater, Dan Croffordg Third row: Robert Shelley, Tommy Nnzza, Price Os- walt, Torn Timberlake, Mark Scar- berry, Scott Knight, Phillip Pigg, Larry Gregg, Ruben Wheat: Back row: Mike Ryland, Jimmy Thompa- son, Joe Milam, Steve Waters, James Jenner, Dennis Stewart, David Rentz, Roy Wano, Marshall Lock, Mark Mills, Don Hobbs. FOURTH HOUR ROTC. Front row: Allen Swanda, Mark Killian, Monty Rainwater. Bruce Lindsay, Dutch Benedict, Darryl Chandler, Stefan McLain. Second row: Mike Peters, Tim Wormley, Jeri Walker, Diane McLaughlin, Priscilla Pence, Cheralaine Cole, Tracy Avers, Tom Taylor. Third row: Doug Rhue, Mark Hltes, Mark Taylor, Marshall Lowry, Clay Cranfield, Kent Norris, Ted Blasingame, Jay Shepherd, Alan Burgett. Fourth row: Steve Susan, Paul Thompson, Mac McCorkle, Carl Hill, Matthew Car- ter, David Mascorro, Richard Douss, VernreJacobs,Jeff Buckley. 211 fir 6'

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PRESENTATION OF FLAGS is just one part of the traditional pre-game cere- mony by ROTC members during foot- ball season. the Rank and ' Self-improvement is the main goal of the Reserve Officers Training Corps fROTCJ program, according to Col. Butler, director of the pro- gram. Goals in the teachings of ROTC students are to develop lead- ership, self-discipline, and courtesy. Col. Butler, serving 12 years at Moore, stated, Due to a drop in ROTC enrollment, students were given more individual attention. In order to continue in the ROTC pro- gram, it takes a lot of work and de- termination. Among the variety of topics studied by ROTC classes are map reading, care and use of field artil- lery, and first aid. Responsibilities of the battalion include the raising and lowering of the school flags, usher- ing at football games, and pre-game football ceremonies. Members attended dances, lec- tures, and a special orientation at Fort Sill in Lawton. ROTC often offers scholarships to outstanding cadets, and many good opportunities are available to seri- ous members. The top-ranking stu- dent is Allen Swanda, battalion commander. The executive officer is Mark Killian and the three company commanders are Dan Crofford, first hour, Darryl Chandler, fourth hour, and Sandy Burnett, sixth hour.

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2 MAPPING lT OUT. A discussion on map- making is led by Col. Butler priorto viewing f'l th sam b' t M k' a imon e A esu iec. ap-ma ing and reading are important elements of mili- tary strategy. the Bank and ' As battalion commander, Allen Swanda carries a lot of responsibil- ity. He was interviewed about the problems he encounters and the benefit he has received from the program. Following is an excerpt from that conversation. Q. What are your duties as the Battallion Commander? A. To overlook everything, mostly, and make sure everything runs smoothly. l'm also responsible for the first promotion which takes place at the Annual Federal Inspection, March 6. I also take care of recruiting at the mid- highs. Q. What do you think a person gains from ROTC? A. Mostly leadership. That's the pri- mary aim. Actually ROTC has very little to do with the military. We're funded by the military, but ROTC is really much more than that. Q. What is the importance of the uni- form? A. lt's important in that it teaches self-discipline and emphasizes the importance of good personal appearance. Q. How did you become involved in ROTC? A. Actually, it was on a dare. My brother and sister were in ROTC and they dared me to join, so I did. l've been in it since my soph- omore year. Q. Do you plan to make a career out ofthe military. A. Well, l've applied for a scholarship in ROTC. lhope one day to get my doctorate in Science. Q. How would you describe Colonel Butler's role in the ROTC pro- gram? A. Mostly, to assist. When l'm having problems, hels there to help me work them out. Q. Who do you think should take ROTC? A. lt's not really a class for just any one kind of person. lt can help anyone, particularly later in life.