Owensboro High School - Owensboroan Yearbook (Owensboro, KY)

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I 'am 3145 ' -..',i,,'r ' Q rs Reporting to the inspecting officer at the annual Federal Inspection held April 4 are fback row, from leftla Kevin Murphy, Kelly Beauchamp, Alvin rnmfeuermgb: ROTC's main concern was instructing students in mili- tary training and teaching them the importance of leader- ship qualities and markmanship skills, according to Col. Willis Brooks. When school begins in the fall, the returning cadets are assigned leadership positions and their classes pertain mostly to leadership. The classes for the first year members are an introduction to ROTC, which includes customs and courtesies, wear of the uniform and respect of the flag. In the fall much time is spent on the drill field. This allows the ranking members to gain experience in leader- ship and it helps the new members learn to take and carry out orders. The drill teams, color guards, rifle teams and saber teams are organized early in the year as they perform at ball games and the Veteran's Day Parade. Members of ROTC visited a military installation in October. During the winter months, classes are held inside and include map reading, methods of instruction and marks- manship. During markmanship, all cadets fire the rifle for qualification as marksman, sharpshooter or expert. The fir- ing is held on the range at the 11-12 center. The rifle team competes with other schools during the winter months in home and visiting matches. A Commissions Dinner was held in January at which the superintendent of schools fDr. James C. I-Iilliardj presented commissions to each of the officers. During the spring, the drill team and color guard prepare for the National Drill Meet which is held at Western Ken- tucky University the final week in March. Also held in March is the social event, known as the Military Ball, in which a dance is held and a queen crowned. Karen Krampe, a student at Owensboro Catholic, was the 1978 Queen. 58fROTC Quesinberry, Dallas Lindsey and Carolyn Dame. Standing fin frontj is David Faith. Military Science Program Teaches Leadership And Dependability Preparing for the Annual Federal Inspection is another highlight for ROTC members. The AFI includes an inspec- tion of the Corps in ranks, inspection of records and sup- plies and a military review. The main event of the year is held in the latter part of May. The event is the Annual Military Review. During this Review, awards are presented to outstanding cadets by the Army, the American Legion, the Reserve Officers Associ- ates and the Sons of the American Revolution. About 105 students participated in the military program in 1977-78. Nine girls were officers in the ROTC program. - By Scot Gaither ROTC members are Passing Review at the Annual Federal Inspection held at the OHS 9-10 Center on April 4. Officers standing on platform are ifrom leftj: Cadet John Mattingly, LTC John Vockery and Col. Willis Brooks of OI-IS.

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4 3 J ' T-Eiga 9' My i All eyes of the 9-10 Center Band are on lack Zachery as he conducts a joint concert with the 11-12 Center students at the 11-12 Center in May. number at the spring concert. The Freshman and Sophomore Band held a Zachery joined the faculty at OHS in mid-year. Vim-P . 'fl A it 5 wi -N' Us H42 mf:-iH.f,f V H Jack Zachery takes a bow after one of the num- bers presented at the spring concert. Winners of the major awards at the annual Band Banquet were ffrom leftjz Doug Young, Fitzpatrick Leadership Award, and co-winner of the John Philip Sousa Awardg Glenda Dahl- quist, co-winner of Iohn Philip Sousa Awardg and Mary Dean Sanders, Band Spirit Award. A f , ,V Marching in parades was one of the spotlight experiences of band mem- and is at the starting point at 10th and Frederica. bers. This was the annual Christmas parade through downtown Owensboro Band! 4

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Mex fkff' Karen Krampe of Owensboro Catholic was crowned ROTC Military Ball Ma? reading WG5 just One Of the Ufani' C1a55f00m activities Of ROTC Queen on March 17. Karen was the girlfriend of Cadet Colonel David Faith members' Mafty Humphrey and Davld Anderson lffont fowl are Wofklng Qrigho' on map reading. Marching in parades is part of the activities of the ROTC color guard. Watts, Tim Freshwater, Mary Bishop and Kenneth Pruett. Involved in the march down Frederica are ffront row, from leftj: Michelle I RoTc:!59