Southern University - Jaguar Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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Seated: R. Watson, R. Harris, J. Stelly, L. Byoune, A. McGee, Standing: Z. Ducre, B. Jones, J. Kyles, F. Lewis, L. Keller, G. Woodley, R. Cannon, A. Gallow, C. McClinton, I. Brown, J . Harper. Diamond and Disc Club This organization is comprised of the officers of the lst ROTC Brigade, which was reorganized dur- ing the school year 1964-65. Its purpose is the encouragement of all efforts and activities in con- nection with the welfare and social functions of the ROTC Brigade. Within the basic purpose are the seeds for the ideas for such highly regarded social functions as the Annual ROTC Ball. Scabbard and Blade Scabbard and Blade is a National Military Honor Society. Its purpose is primarily to raise the standard of Military Education in American. Colleges and Universities. Scabbard and Blade. strives to foster the essential qualities of good and efficient officers; and to promote friendship and good fel- lowship among cadet officers. Left to Right: L. Byoune, W. Manning, E. Wilson, 5. Yearby.

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bMilitary Organizations Seated: C. Kelly, H. Guidry, R. Moore, W. Van Buren, B. Adams, Standing: R. Johnson, W. Manning, B. Jones, J . Harper, J. Kyles, F. Green, C. Ross. Brigadiers The First R.O.T.C. Briga- diers consists of cadets in the basic course and advanced course R.O.T.C. The group was organized during the spring semester of 1959, with Dr. Dorsey as director. The purpose of the Brigadiers is to bring together R.O.T.C. cadets in the fellowship of song. A.U.S.A. The AUSA strives to provide incentives for increasing military skills and adding to the gen- eral military back- ground. Its members participate in ceremon- ies and related activities which will enhance their respect and devotion to the United States. They alSo acquire information about the place of the Army in the defense of the nation that can be passed on to other stu- dents and to citizens gen- erally associated under favorable circumstances with fellow cadets and military personnel who consider patriotism an important attribute of character, and cooperate in furthering thm aims and objectives of the Association of the United States Army. Seated: M. Rochon, E. Weatherton, C. Kelly, H. Waters, B. Moses, Standing: 0. May, W. Campbell, E. Charles, N. Dickerson, J. Benton, J. Elloit, C. Green, F. Owens, E. Allen. I05

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Front Row: C. Hampton, 'A. Harris, N. Garner, M. Oates-Sponsor, A. Brown, W. Horton, C. Francis, Middle Row: C. Whitefield, R. Mayfield, M. Dabney, M. Davis, N. Lute, C. William, P. Sheppard, J. Moore, L. Lewis, M. Burton, A. Cart, Back Row: J. Martin, J. Guillory, E. Simon, P. Bumette, V. Prims, E. Jones, S. Brass, M. Jones, V. Dickerson, G. Stewart, L. Stallworth, F. Eaglw.