Texas Tech University - La Ventana Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY «-., t i ?H Air Forct . 1 s In in) : i Is r r : r.- .- :M si | -k ;ar. ■-pWKS - ;r; ■! Mm Commander W. D. SCOTT FIRST ROW: J. Bell, D. Blanton, B. Brown, V. Buck, C. Cochran. SECOND ROW: B. Filler, L. Grabaum, B. Haass, W. Hogan, J. Hood. THIRD ROW: W. Kerbel, D. Lacy, M. Laird, P. Laird, D. Lee. FOURTH ROW: J. Lyons, G. Miller, B. Newbill, L. Plumlee, F. Prochaska. FIFTH ROW: P. Reynolds, R. Sewell, R. Steede, R. Tidwell, R. Webb. From a humble beginning in 1947 at the University of Cincinnati, the Arnold Air Society has grown to figure prominently on almost every campus that has a complete Air Force ROTC program. Its goal is the furtherance of the mission and the promo- tion of American citizenship in the Air Age. At Tech the Arnold Air Society is known as the Lewis C. Ellis, Jr., Squadron. Fulfill- ing its intended purpose, the chapter has been very active in several events this year. Activities. Under the leadership of Wil- liam D. Scott, commander, and Phillip C. Reynolds, deputy commander, the society has participated in a program of assisting in school-sponsored activities. Squadron members performed a worthwhile service to their school by acting as ushers for the speech given by former President Harry Truman. The sponsoring of a Christmas party for the Church of Christ orphans ' home was another of the chapter ' s service projects. Not only have the members of the Society assisted in school activities, but their socials include a mixer with the Angel Flight after the initiation of their members. They also have a smoker for prospective members. The men who wear the blue and gold arm band of the Arnold Air Society on their U. S. Air Force uniforms are dedicated to their school, their country and their fu- ture service. Not all Air Force ROTC students are ad- mitted to this organization. Pledges must have a 1.25 grade point average overall and a 2.0 in their Air Force subjects. They must also be accepted by three-fourths of the members to come into the Society. 29

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CADET ACTIVITIES First hand experience L ■- OUTSTANDING CADETS Receive Air Force medals. at Re AF ba Time For Socials, Too The Air Force ROTC program includes many interesting extracurricular activities to interest the cadets. There is a flying club, rifle team, precision drill team, an all-girl volunteer drill team, band, Arnold Air Soci- ety, the Homecoming float project, a formal ball each spring, individual unit functions, a cadet wives ' club, two field days, inter- flight athletic competition and a barbecue supper. The flying club is called Tail Busters. Its purpose is to promote an interest in fly- ing activities and to increase understanding of academic subjects relating to flying. Membership is voluntary and all AFROTC students are eligible. The club owns a Cessna- 120 airplane. It is controlled by the membership of the club, as each member owns an equal share of the plane. More activities. The Rifle Team pro- motes esprit-de-corps and morale of the cadets and allows student and instructor to associate in some activity other than class- room instruction. The team fires .22 calibre target rifles in competitive matches — either by proxy or in shoulder-to-shoulder compe- tition here or at other schools. The team flies to these matches in USAF aircraft when planes are available. The Cadet Wives ' Club was organized to promote interest in and understanding of life, customs and careers of the Air Force. The membership is composed of wives of both basic and advanced AFROTC cadets. The annual Homecoming float and AF- ROTC Spring Ball are sponsored by the Air Force ROTC Cadet Association. The float entered in the 1959 Homecoming Pa- rade won first place in the independent divi- sion of the contest. The spring ball is a gala occasion and features such name bands as Ted Weems, this year ' s enter- tainer. AF speakers. Cadets also heard two in- spiring Air Force speakers. Col. Babb, dep- uty commander at Reese spoke on Air Training Command and its opportunities. Air Force Research Development Com- mand was the topic of Col. Carey L. O ' Brian, Jr., deputy commander of Air Force Special Weapons Center at Albu- querque, N. M. Senior class AFROTC members flew in a KC-135 jet tanker to Walker Air Force Base at Roswell, N. M., in April. Junior mem- bers visited Ft. Worth ' s Convair plant and Carswell AFB the same month. In other extra-curricular activities, the unit had two field days during the year. One was an inter-flight athletic competition on campus last fall. A barbecue and track event at MacKenzie Park accented functions during the spring semester. v w 1 % m mWT yH i m p jfl| p kl . 1 mp i f 1 On the ground before in the air. AFROTC SWEETHEARTS Chosen by the cadet groups. 28

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SABRE FLIGHT Drill Master JAMES LANGLEY Commander DAVID LEE FIRST ROW: J. Avinger, J. Barnhart, M. Bird, J. Blankenship, J. Boyd. SECOND ROW: M. Brown, W. Carter, R. Clayton, J. Eason, T. Hickey. THIRD ROW: H. Holland, D. Hughes, W. Jondahl, J. Lyons, J. Martinez. FOURTH ROW: W. Mercer, G. Metcalf, G. Nell, M. Poindexter, W. Reeder. FIFTH ROW: F. Riney, C. Roberts, R. Roland, B. Sinsabaugh, Symore. SIXTH ROW: L. Williams. 30 AFROTC Showpiece Sabre Flight represented Texas Tech ' s 820th cadet wing of the Air Force ROTC at the Mardi Gras in the New Orleans pa- rade this year and took a number of firsts in competition — capping another year as showpiece of the cadet corps. Composed of outstanding freshman and sophomore AFROTC cadets, Sabre Flight is the goal they all work toward. It is the best flight of the wing with an automatic pro- motion of one rank. Sabres must go through rigid and de- manding inspections. They must have the ability to do skilled maneuvers and must show a good attitude at all times. They are required to have a 1.0 grade average for this voluntary organization. Many extra drilling hours are put in so that when the wing is called upon for par- ticipation in activities, the Sabres may represent them at their best. They took first place in the Air Force ROTC Field Day, presented half-time programs at var- sity and freshman football games and rep- resented the wing as Honor Guard for ex- President Harry S. Truman. Their float took first place in its division in the Home- coming parade. w t ■ r V F Ail MdHAA,], Aiddl m I