Salisbury University - Evergreen Yearbook (Salisbury, MD)

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A Sense Of Accomplishment Do you remember the ball that Cinderella went to? Do you remember how badly Cinderella wanted to go to that ball? Do you think such extravaganzas still exist? If you ask the ROTC cadets, they just might tell you that the answer to the last question is yes. Even if the cadets don’t say yes to that question, chances are that they will tell you how special and important their annual Military Ball is. They’ll tell you about the sense of accomplishment that overwhelmed the senior cadets as they walked under the arch of swords. Cadet Betty Fuller felt this sense of accomplishment. As a matter of fact, she thought the awards presentation was the best part of the Ball. One of her personal accomplishments came to light while she walked under the swords. During her promenade, Major Knapp announced Fuller’s graduate assignment at Fort Sam Houston where she was to enter the medical service branch of the army. In addition to the accomplishments of the entire ROTC program, there were achievements associated with that evening alone. For some, it may have been an evening of achievement because the man or woman of everyone’s dreams was there. Cadet (Lt. Col.) John Stromberg expressed his sense of achievement for the evening: “I didn’t screw up on my speech and I had a good time.” As the senior in charge, h e enjoyed an added award of success as the Ball came to a close. Not everyone there though was a senior either speaking or being honored; however, even the underclassmen shared in the excitement of the seniors’ accomplishments. Cadet Leonard Ward, for example, remarked that he ‘‘enjoyed seeing the seniors.” ‘‘I’ve been here two years and I feel closest to the seniors,” Ward elaborated. So the night definitely was filled with the excitement that comes with success. In addition, at a military ball, of course, ‘‘traditional military talk” could be heard. One major topic of conversation was the World War II battles that the guest speaker Major General Freterd and Cadet Ward’s father had fought in together. Nevertheless, war was not the real issue at hand. Instead, the excitement of the ball and the glory of the cadet’s achievements mingled in the air. When it was all over, did the cadets feel as satisfied as Cinderella? Only they can say. WHAT A GROUP. Attendees pose for a pic at the night to remember. 26 Military Ball

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students did not go there to sun, they went there to look for . . . . . . JOBS. Spring began the annual job hunt for many students. Some would stay and work at the beach, while others tried to get office jobs near their homes. Jobs that were just for the summer and were high paying were very difficult to find for most students. Some students however had some really exciting spring jobs chasing derby wearing radio station employees during . . . . . . DERBY DAYS. It was one of the biggest events of spring. Team members chased and captured derby hats and some even managed to find gold discs hidden around campus. The best part though was the skit and beauty contest held in Tawes Gym. Of course the best part of spring was the end of . . . . . . FINALS WEEK. Who wanted to study? No one, but almost everyone did. The summer itch did not help but everyone took their finals very seriously and was glad when they were over because . . . . . . SUMMER WAS HERE, but of course that is another story. £LgET i r 4 THE JOYS OF SPRING. George Rakis, Caroline Haley, and Chris Moore are enjoying the Twin Tower’s picnic. PART OF THE GIRLS’ REVENGE is the “pie in the face” event of the WSSC sponsored Derby Days game. A TIME FOR AWARDS. Outside Holloway Hall, students are being recognized for their contributions to the Military Science ROTC programs. General Spring 25

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THE TRADITIONAL WALK UNDER THE SWORDS is about to occur for this couple. HOW ROMANTIC. This couple shares a tender moment before their stroll under the swords. Military Ball 27