Sam Houston High School - Co Lon Neh Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE CADET CORPS Battle Group Staff Capt. .lames Thompson, Capt. Bill Hayes, Lt. Mary Ann White, Lt. Col. LaDon White, Lt. Col. Wanda Phillips, Capt. Billy Gillikin, Lt. Margie Lee, Capt. Victor Thomson, Lt. Barba.ra,.Buckner. The N.D.C.C. at Sam Houston is a military organization whose purpose is more than military in extent. When a Cadet graduates from the Corps, he takes with him not only an understanding of military science and procedure, but also a deep patriotism and love of country-qualities which are necessary to the develop- ment of an outstanding citizen. Of invaluable assistance to the school, the Corps is given such responsibilities as keeping the halls clear in the morning, guarding the parking lot during special activities held at' night, and directing visitors. Quring football season, the cadets aid the Houstonettes by guarding their instruments, serving them cokes after the half time, and providing an honor guard for special Houstonette drills. Constant incentive each year to the hardworking cadets is the Distinguished Unit Trophy, which is award- ed to the high school corps attaining the highest degree of proficiency in drill team meets, rifle matches, Federal inspections, and Superior Instructor classes. Commander Capt. Victor Thompson Sponsor y Lt. Barbara Buckner Executive Officer Lt. Paul Vial COMPANY MA9'

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a Instructors Captain Harold Ferrin Sergeant Edgar Edmiston Sponsors Mary Ann White, Treva Mullins, Wanda Phillips, Margie Lee, Linda Garner, Barbara Buckner. H 66 houlders Back and The N.D.C.C. sponsors are selected for their scholastic ability and personable demeanor. They have administrative functions, including typing, filing and maintenance of records and orders, social functions, including being hostesses during inspections. They attend ,all classes and are prepared to instruct in many subjects. Wanda Phillips brought honor to the entire school this year by being given the Superior Instruc- tor Award. This award is one of the hardest to earn and is obtained only after a sponsor has been observed by a representative from the United States Army while she is conducting a class and is found to have met the rigid and comprehensive qualifications for instruction ac- cording to Fort Benning standards. As reserve army personnel, Capt. Ferrin and Sgt. Edmiston are well qualified to present to 'the cadets the military science courses which are essential to N.D.C.C. training. Through their ability and constant enthu- siasm, the Corps of Cadets has developed into an organization of which Sam Houston may well be proud. Commander Capt. Victor Thompson Sponsor Lt. Barbara Buckner 5 , N Head tn l i s 1 Drill Team Mabus, Lavallee, Huttell, Hitchcock, Carroll, Barr, Segura, Thompson, Gulley, Trojanoski, Ross, Spencer, Thompson, Frizzell, Switzer, Summerall, Christopher, Spencer, Evans, Christopher, Blackstock, Downing, l Sims, Owen, Martin, Minor, Mullins, Gagliano, Martin, White, Vincent, Lopez, Sandel. I40 I