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

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MILITARY PRACTICE Third year students get in a little practical exercise as they prepare for summer camp. ARMY ROTC The Army ROTC plays an ac- tive and important part in the many affairs and activities at Tech. The opportunity for pubhc recognition is found in the inclu- sion of the Corps of Cadets in many parades, ceremonies and special events, both on and off campus. Each Thursday all cadets take part in the process of drills, in- spections and cleaning of weapons. One of the chief purposes of these drills is to develop the individual ' s ability to stand up and speak and to be able to think on his feet. Cadets who perform exception- ally well in these activities are awarded honors. Each month ca- dets compete for best drill honors. The cadet chosen in MS-1 can wear the blue cords; members selected as MS-2 wear red cords. Each year cadets prepare them- selves for the federal inspection by an officer of the 4th Army Area, which covers five states. This year the Tech cadets were inspected by a team headed by Col. Charles E. Howard. During the summer vacation be- tween the junior and senior years, advanced course cadets attend a camp for six weeks. The camp has been called a concentrated laboratory course in military tac- tics. It is here that cadets engage in practical work designed to gauge how well the classroom in- struction has been absorbed over the past three years. The summer camp helps determine whether the ROTC cadet has what it takes to AWARDS Dean Floyd Boze pins an award Newsome as Tech president Dr. on Cadet Col. John R. C. Goodwin looks become an officer. Particular em- phasis is placed on the develop- ment of leadership. All cadets are permitted to serve in command positions during the summer camp training. After graduation cadets receive regular Army commissions or Reserve Commissions. Cadets receive flight training at Lubbock Municipal Airport, where they receive a commercial pilot ' s license. They are trained in troop movements and reconnaissance. Shortly after the beginning of the fall semester, the Corps of Cadets elected a Brigade Sweet- heart, Battalion Sweethearts, Company Sweethearts and a Band Sweetheart. The Sweethearts take part in all ROTC activities and are sponsored by their unit in other activities. A girl elected as a Sweetheart automatically becomes a candidate for Queen of the Military Ball, which is the highlight of the spring semester. Kay Shelton was crowned 1965 Queen at the gala event. Army cadets pursue a varied extracurricular program through drill teams, rifle teams and stu- dent chapters of many national professional and military societies. The ROTC band perfonns at drills and in special ceremonies. Its rifle team competes with other 4th Army rifle teams. The Army ROTC exists to de- velop officers for the United States Army. Its various types of training are directed toward mak- ing well-educated leaders — leaders for an Army that would have to expand with lightning speed in a time of national emergency. Tech cadets are trained to serve their country well if the need ever arises. • 1 INSPECTIONS The Army ROTC cadet corps undergoes the annual federal inspection. ■1 24

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Barbara Binion Lana Colvia Beverly Dobbins Karon Elkins TAU BETA SIGMA Girls with leadership qualities and a 2.25 overall who wish to serve the band are eligible to join Tau Beta Sigma, national band fraternity for women which was founded at Tech in 1946. With the help of Dean Killion, Tech band diredtor, Tau Beta Sig- ma organizes band trips. It also plans for band banquets and works closely with Kappa Kappa Psi, Men ' s Band Fraternity, on proj- ects and social activities. This year, Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi met jointly once a month. Leading Tau Beta Sigma ' s forty members in 1965 were: Jean Young, president; Karon Elkins, first vice president ; Kathy Kleiss, second vice president and pledge trainer; Kay Powell, secretary; Susan Watson, treasurer; Eliza- beth Williams, historian; Rose- mary Slaughter, BSO Representa- tive; Barbara Binion, AWS; and Cheryl Swanson, Alumnae chair- man. Sheila Richburg Mattie Rutherford Rosemary Slaughter Barbara Sperburg Sheryl Swanson Janeli McDermand Marjorie McDowell Kay Powell Areta Privett • Pb I Claudean Terrazas Susan Watson Elizabeth Williams Jean Young Rosemary Zeleny 23

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