Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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Academics = 24 = ROTG

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Roll ‘cm — Helmut Dumfahii. fr. exchange student from Austria, prepares to film his interpretation of Until You Come Back to Me. Film- ing videos was part of the class. — Photo by Roxane Kolich Onc-mon show — Bones clacking. Darryl Muhrer leaps in the air as he does his Spike Bones Show. Muhrer used his flair for creativity in his broadcasting classes as well. — Photo by Roxane Kolich Take two — Darryl Muhrer. instruc- tor of mass communication, oversees the direction of a music video. Video direction was used to develop creative expression. — Photo by Roxane Kolich Academics = 23 = Campus TV

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With curlers pushed aside, 'Fatigued' women join ranks You forget about your fingernails and makeup and you go out to do real physical things. You basically live like a man, said Vicky Willis senior. Willis was one of the women en- rolled in the Regional Officer's Training Camp. Every Monday morning the cadets went through the same routine as any other college student. Except as they got dressed, they laced up shiny black boots, straightened ties and secured hats and berets. A little dash of lipstick also helped to brighten this tradi- tional uniform. The various opportunities provided by the Division of Military Science through their scholarship program had drawn men as well as women to join the ranks. The benefits of the military scholarship program are outstanding. The biggest draw- ing for me was the scholarship. It took the burden of paying for college off my parents.” said Sabrina Belton, sophomore cadet. Willis said the reason she enrolled in ROTC was to help with the cost of school. “They (ROTC) would help put me through med-tech school. And I wanted to travel and meet new people. This was the answer 1 was looking for, Willis said. Belton also chose the military to travel in addition to the scholarship program. “I hope to keep mv life exciting by traveling ancf experiencing a nursing career through the military, she said. The nursing and military science divisions worked together to aid nursing students to complete their re- quired weekly laboratory ac- tivities. This has helped me with my hectic schedule great- ly. Anne Bernard, senior cadet, said. Twice a week. Willis. Belton, and Bernard put their bodies through a major conditioning during required physical train- ing sessions. The sweat pro- duced from these workouts was evidence of the division's attempt to equalize the men's and women's workouts. In addition, they attended a leadership laboratory once a week. Willis and Bernard also completed a six-week ad- vanced camp. Being a woman in a once predominantly male program didn't seem to bother these cadets. Willis said the males in ROTC treated the women equally. Everyone is really serious about what they do. They take their position to heart,” Willis said. Gender was not the only aspect considered when the scholarship recipients were selected, nor was the idea of a military career for women a new idea. The quality of men and women over the past several years has shown considerable balance as far as requirements go, said Lt. Col. Bruce T. Caine, head of the Division of Military Science. Caine stressed the point that more women were donning their fatigues and joining the ranks. The women are giving more consideration to a career in the military even if it's a background for leadership and management. he said. Although the field was not a new frontier for women, there was a long way to go. When it stops being news, then we'll know we will have finally grown as a nation.” said Caine. In addition to the ROTC scholarship, personal satisfac- tion was another benefit that attracted women to the pro- gram. I feel I am more respected when I am in uniform. It's a great feeling. said Belton. Caine said. “The women are realizing the long-range benefits of the program. I feel there is no better challenge ... nothing more exciting than the Army.' Willis said that the army had changed her life for the better. “ROTC showed me direction when I needed it. I can't wait to get out there in the world. — Kari Ditmars — Aid for fatigue — Carla Walk, so., and Emi Nishimura. jr.. administer first aid to Dave Norris, sr.. in a mock emergency situation. Many women in ROTC were nursing majors. — Photo by Russ Cross Military stance — Debra VanTricht. jr.. observes an ROTC demonstra- tion. The number of women enrolled in ROTC increased largely due to the military scholarship program. — Photo by Russ Cross Academics = 25 = ROTC