University of Virginia Naval ROTC - Long Glass Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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DEDICATIO An interview with Captain Stark- The best way to tell the story of the man who has di- rected this unit over the last four years is through his own words. The trophies in the wardroom, the pictures in the hall and the numbers on the enrollment board are certainly indicative of all growing esprit de corps that has been nurtured under Captain Peter A. Stark, Jr. When asked what he saw as the high point of his tour here , the Captain did not have to think long . What could be more satisfying to an old recruitor than the way in which the UVA NROTC's recruitment program has e loded with hi her and higher numbers over the XP 8 last four years . Thanks to Captain Stark we are now attracting many more College Program students. When he first came here there was no one to work effectively for National and Professor of Naval Science Scholarships , nor was there a midshipman recruiting structure . The Captain initially implemented a midshipman recruiting pro- gram utilizing one midshipman recruitor and one assis- tant. Now there are upwards of three assistants . To Captain Stark the numbers of recruited students are important, but not as important as their motivation. Numbers may or may not speak, but 25 College Pro- gram students in this years 4th Class, and a one hun- dred percent increase in graduating midshipmen next year over this year, show that something is being done right. I Not a few midshipman have done their best 'dancing on the Captain's rug' for missing classes. The policy of 'Students first and Midshipman second' has been no more firmly adhered to than with Captain Stark. And part of that rule is the 'No missed classes or drills' clause . This is the strictly education side of NROTC: five hours a week- three in the classroom and two at drill. I can expect no less from a midshipman than that he or she will be here at least five hours a week. That's a very minimal requirement compared to the return they receive . ' ' The concept of women in NROTC is not nearly as new :Gow as it was when Captain Stark first came to the nit. Only one is graduating this year, but women make up 10'Ku of the Unit now. I'm especially proud of the women in the Unit. Out of all the gals that went to Newport last summer, six received honors and two of them were from UVA. The UVA NROTC Unit is one of the top units in the nation. Graduates from the University have been at the top of their classes in Aviation, Sea ees, Marines and Supply School. Why? ' 'I have always tried to keep motivation high by mak- ing sure that everybody knows that the Staff and I really care . That's why I make sure I know everyone by their first name and encourage them to bring their parents by. My door has always been open and because of that, I think I have had a vital relationship with most of the midshipmen here . ' ' Part of that vital relationship, as every midshipman knows, is the semesterly lasagna dinner hosted by Captain Stark and his wife Barbara . The dinner is held at their residence which we fondly call That Lasagna Place . Anyone familiar with the University sidewalks must also be familiar with the sight of the man in the grey track suit and sweat band who jogs through the Aca- demical Village every morning. There can be no doubt: the Captain is fit. ' 'I started out hating it, but then I got some good shoes, and that made all the difference . I beat half the Battalion in the PFT last time . I would lke to see everyone beat my score . If a guy a half a centLu'y old 'Scan doit, then so can guys who have only 1X5 a cen- tury behind them. ' ' And whither now? ' 'l don't see anything ahead in the Navy that will be as professionally exciting or personally rewarding as this has been. l'll have to say that after 29 years, moving into a second career looks pretty good. I want to continue working with young people , though prob- ably not teaching because you can't see as well the effect you're having. Ideally, I think I would like to go into the service area . ' ' Wherever Captain Pete Stark decides to apply In.. talents, we at the University of Virginia NROTC Unit thank him and pledge ourse ves to continue on in the high standards he has set for us in his four years as our Commanding Officer. We wish him fair winds and following seas .

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