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

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KATHY GRIFFIS NAMED QUEEN ANNUAL ARMY ROTC BALL H—Tyme

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l(» kB« ARMY ROTC TOMORROW ' S LEADERS TODAY

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ARMY ROTC OFFERS VARIED ACTIVITIES The Army ROTC plays an active, important and well-received part in the many affairs and activities of Texas Tech. It offers students a wide variety of activities, including Counterguerrilla Unit, Tyrian Rifles and the Drum and Bugle Corps, in order that each indi- vidual has the opportunity both to receive public recognition and to develop himself to the fullest of his capabilities. The Counterguerrilla Unit is com- posed of selected students who have met the rugged physical requirements of the organization. The purpose of this unit is to develop outstanding cadets through the attainment of a high degree of physical stamina and the skills of the techniques of scouting, patrolling, land navigation, unconven- tional warfare, hand-to-hand combat and survival. The Tyrian Rifles, the precision drill team of Texas Tech, participates in parades, ceremonies, drill meets and other special events both on and off campus. This year the Tyrians attended a number of drill meets and brought back trophies from three of them. Membership in the MacKenzie Drum and Bugle Corps is open to any- one in the Army ROTC Cadet Corps who possesses skill in performing with a drum or bugle. The purpose of the drum and bugle corps is to enhance the esprit of the ROTC students by promoting camaraderie within the corps and to provide music when the corps is marching. Among the main projects of the year for the ROTC members are the canned food drive, the blood drive and the military ball. Kathy Griffis comforts cadet Hank Smith as he donates blood to the annual blood drive. Cadet Reagan Upshaw accepts the silver sabre from President Grover Murray, in recognition of his out- standing contributions to ROTC and to Texas Tech. Tyme—23