Reserve Officers Candidate School - Rocs and Shoals Yearbook (Long Beach, CA)

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CATHOLIC SERVICES Many ROCS found added comfort and peace by begin- ning each day with the celebration of Mass. The services were always well attended. The men left the service with the feeling of having dedicated their day to a higher pur- pose, and somehow, that made starting the new day quite a bit easier. The Military High Mass on I5 August was one of the most impressive ceremonies in which the ROCS took part. To emphasize the military nature of the celebration, the men presented arms at the Elevation. Also, at this moment the American Flag was dipped in reverence to the sacred mystery which was taking place at the altar. DAILY MASS Many found added comfort FATHER KAVANAGH No problem too petty CATHOLIC MILITARY HIGH MASS S. O c,., I acl. u I . X N. X If, A soft wind moved across the field Military Mass

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forthe accomplishments of this year's annual belongs to Lt. G. W. Burchard who served as Officer Advisor as well as chief photographer for the publication. Although at the time of writing, the final verdict was not yet in, for the proof of any publication is the finished copy, all signs seemed to indicate that the 1952 ROCS AND SHOALS would set a precedent which would give future editions a high mark for S l which to aim. Each of these organizations contributed toward making the Program more enioyable for the ROCSg each of them served to lighten some of the hours of drudgeryg each of the men who worked in these or- ganizations had the added sense of accomplishment as well as themselves. that they had served others 5. .1 . A A it 11.2, gk.. f :,. ' 'Q 93493 , gk addwwwtfb 'iq',q7r'1. im., . 'ami

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PROTESTANT SERVICES Protestant services were held each Sunclay, and all ROCS, no matter of what denomination were always welcome. Inside the simple chapel often was found the strength which one needed to undertake the new week. Always, the beautiful hymns of the Choir added an inspirational quality to the service. Chaplain Madsen was very pleased with the interest which the ROCS showed in all of the activities which he planned. While the ROC worked hard to live up to his obligation V to the U. S., Navy, he never forgot his obligation to God. CHAPLAIN MADSEN Or to grandiose Zi - ' 3 l i J p COMMUNlON Their obligation was not forgotten THE PROTESTANT CHOIR E D 1 AP., P.-ffl! 5 .-Q-.11s. ff G y i. 'l Their voices were raised An immeasurable contribution