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

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ARNOLD AIR Jim McCarty, Arnold Air president, and Tim Veneziano, pledge trainer, help some of the children at the Ballenger School for the Mentally Retarded present their Christmas play at a party sponsored by Arnold Air members. the accomplishment is in their sense of accomplishment Marilyn Davies, Angel Flight member, and Tim Veneziano exchange salutes with General Arthur C. Agan, the guest speaker at the Arnold Air Society-Angel Flight Area Conclave sponsored by the Tech chapters of both organizations and held this year in Lubbock. proudly representing the United States Air Force m 22—Tyme

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corps devoted many man (and women! ) hours to building a homecoming float for the parade. To rally the Red Raiders to victory in football the AFROTC jointly sponsor a card section with Army ROTC. Egg-throwing, relay racing and picnicking comprised the activities at the annual AFROTC Field Day held at MacKenzie Park. Flights compete against each other in all types of athletics events. April is the month of spring showers, flowers and the Air Force Military Ball. The cadets honored the seniors with a special program. The evening was climaxed by the crowning of the 1969 Air Force ROTC Queen. The cadets decided on Susan Searls, a junior from Marfa, as their reigning beauty. The AFROTC, an auxiliary to the Air Force, also sponsors several auxiliary groups on campus. The newly activated Saber Flight is the precision marching drill for cadets. The unit was directed by John Valusek in the fall and by Ron Driggers in the spring semester. The Sabers were asked to perform at many functions on and off campus. Membership in the Arnold Air Society, the AFROTC national hon- orary, is open to cadets maintaining a 2.50 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their ROTC courses. Susan Searls, the 1969 AFROTC Military Ball Queen, receives the roses of honor from Col. Haynes M. Baumgardner, professor of aerospace studies. the cadets ' choice lor 1969 Ron Driggers, commander, asks for volunteers from Saber Flight members. The unit was re-activated this fall and has performed at many functions this year. training in drill and discipline Tyme—21

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I (• ARNOLD AIR AF Campus Leaders Arnold Air Society, the honorary fraternity of Air Force cadets, has the function of service to the Air Force, the university, and the community. As part of the AFROTC recruiting program, Arnold Air sponsored Pen- ny-a-Pound Day. The cadets offered a half-hour ride in a Cessna 177 for the price of a penny per pound of the passenger. Arnold Air were hosts to over 14 brother chapters in their area con- clave this year. The agenda included business meetings, seminars, and a banquet featuring General Aurthur Agan as speaker. Their continuing project is the sponsorship of the Ballinger School for the Mentally Retarded. They host activities weekly for the children. ly gil Cadet Tim Walker and Sgt. Lewis of the Military Science Department pre- pare to take off at the Arnold Air Penny-a-Pound Day. recruiting for Tech and the AFROTC Blood, Sweat And No Tears! ANGEL FLIGHT Arnold Air Sisters Angel Flight, drill and service organization sponsored by the Arnold Air Society, supports and promotes Arnold Air Society and the AFROTC program through a number of on-and- off-campus activities. The Angels were official host- esses at the area conclave co-hosted by Arnold Air. The group performed a special drill in precision for the visit- ing Angel and Arnold Air delegates. Every fall the Angels help the AF cadets build the homecoming float and march in the parade. They also participate in the ROTC card section at the game. The Angels were special angels to the Ballinger School children when they helped Arnold Air with the holi- day functions. Angel Flight Commander Marilyn Davies encourages Arnold Air member Emanuel Honig as he donates blood to the Arnold Air Blood Bank. available blood for all Tech students .Angel Flight marches at the half-time performance of a Tech Ij.i-m iluii f jme. The Flight shows the spectators the drills they execute in competiiion with other colleges and universities in the U.S. representing and supporting Tech and the Air horn- Tyme—23