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

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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

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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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GLEE CLUB -And We'll Sing Cnc Song .. 2 .4 . +1 'W 'vis 4' One of the most popular of the services was the 1952 Glee Club. Under the capable direction of Lt. Norman E. Weeks, and their ROC director, Richard Dufallo, the group gave one concert at the Oceanside Naval Hospital and two performances at the Long Beach Naval Station. The forty-eight members of this organization showed a degree of speed in learning difficult pieces which amazed everyone who came in contact with them. In less than a month they prepared and per- formed the repertoire for two complete concerts. lt would take the average Glee Club almost four months to master that number of selections. The Club also sang at the Catholic High Mass, and while only one third of the members were Catholics, the group learned the complete Mass in less than four days. Their showing received warm praise from Arch- bishop Mclntyre. The Glee Club's repertoire contained several Fred Waring arrangements, including such favorites as Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes, and You'll Never Walk Alone. . ek 5' ,fl - l