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

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2nd Year lt. Payne The new second year instructor is it. leonard Kimball Payne. He comes to us from the blue skies of lacksonville, Florida, where he served with Patrol Squadron 24 for three years. lieutenant Payne attended Duke University in their NROTC program and also as a Theta Chi fraternity brother. He graduated in 1975 with a degree in Botany. In his time as an NFO with Patrol Squadron 24 lieutenant Payne spent time in various parts of the world, including Sicily and Iceland. He says he misses flying, but sees man y benefits in his assignment here at the University. He feels that the more relaxed atmo- sphere will give him a chance to think about his Na val career and aspirations. He is very pleased with his new job. During his stay at the University the Lt. also plans to take a few courses and supplement the education he received at Duke. ' In addition to his duties as second year instructor, Lt. Payne also serves as Public Affairs Officer, Asst. Recruiting Officer, and Second Company Advisor. He has also taken an interest in the Unit's basketball team, as he and his family travelled to UNC for the NROTC tournament. lt. Payne, his wile leslie, and their two children presently reside in Earlysville. Stores Chief Shipe Storekeeper Chief Gary l. Shipe is very happy with his assignment to the Unit. One of the major reasons for his happiness is that his wife also came here. She works in the administration office, a lucky coincidence for both of them. looking back on his almost 20 years of service, the Chief has much to remember. He has served aboard the U55 GAL VES- TON IClG-Sv, U55 BlAKElY tDE-1072t and the U55 CORAL SEA tC VA 43;. His last duty assignment before coming to the Unit was aboard the U55 SHAKORI tATF-162t. Chief Shipe collects coins, old bottles, and Iim Beam decanters. The last of these hobbies should make him quite popular here at the University. The Chief will complete his naval service with his billet here, after almost 21 years. He has enjoyed his time in the Navy, and holds a great deal of respect for the officer candidate programs. His word of advice is watch out for the Chiefs, who often have little respect for junior officers. The Chief hopes to work for the Charlottesville Post Office when he retires, where he could apply many of his past skills. He and his wife, along with their two children, Dewayne and Elizabeth, look forward to life in Charlottesville after retire- ment. 3rd Year Lt. Graham lieutenant lames M. Graham, the third year instructor, is a graduate of the Officer Candidate School, Newport, RJ. He received his commission in 1975. He has a 8.5. degree in Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was previously stationed aboard the Henry E. Yarnell tCG- 17h where he served as Assistant CIC Officer, Intelligence Officer and EW Officer. He presently resides in Charlottes- ville with his wife Cathy, daughter Abbie, and his new baby son. In looking back on his experiences with both the ROTC program and 0C5, he thinks that the OCS program better prepares students for the fleet. One of his suggestions is that all midshipmen attend basic training in place of third class cruise. This would give them a better feel for the enlisted personnel's position. He still believes that summer cruises are a good way to show midshipmen the real Navy. One of the reasons he requested duty here was to work on his mas- ters in education. He also wanted the opportunity to put his degree to work. He wants to make his classes a good time and to show his students how to enjoy the Navy. Books Chief Hassen CtSSt Raymond E. Hasson is presently Assistant Third Year Instructor. He also operates the unit bookroom. The Chief is a native of Ohio. He originally intended to go to college, but instead enlisted in the Navy after his first year. Chief Hasson has seen duty aboard the USS GRIDLEY, and also worked in Fleet Support Office in Athens, Greece. He then changed his rating from Boatswain 's mate to Quartermaster. After attend- ing submarine school, he served on the USS GRANT. Chief Hasson has brought many projects to the Unit. His big pro- ject this year was erecting a pool in the basement of Maury Hall for shiphandling practice. He also takes time to maintain the Unit's fleet of radio controlled ships. As Asst. Third Year Instructor, his knowledge and help proved invaluable to many of the navigation students. He has also taken on teach- ing duties outside of the Unit. He teaches a Bible study seminar, consistant with his interest in medieval religious art. He also enjoys flyfishing and backpacking. Chief Hasson can often be found in his PT gear running around grounds.

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Mai. lohnson Major Maxwell 0. Iohnson reported to the NRC TC Unit in the summer of 1979 from the 1st Tracked Vehicle Battalion stationed in Okinawa where he commanded Company 8 MA Vi. A 1968 graduate of the University of Santa Clara in Santa Clara, California with a degree in history, Major john- son also holds an MA. in International Affairs from the American University in Beirut and is working on his Doctor- ate in Foreign Affairs here at the University. In the Unit, Major Iohnson serves as the Marine Officer Instructor, Bat- talion Staff Advisor, Rifle and Pistol Range Officer, Safety and Physical Security Officer, and Advisor to the Semper Fidelis Society. The Major and his wife, Anna lee, reside in Charlottesville with their two daughters, Ann Marie and Bar- bara, and son, lee. 4th Year lt. Gottschalk The new fourth year Instructor is U. Patrick 0. Gottschalk, a native Virginian from Springfield. Commissioned from the Naval Academy in 1975 with a degree in Oceanography, he reported here in August. When asked to compare Academy oliicers and R0 TC officers, lt. Gottschallr said that he saw no professional or motivational difference. But he did point out that it has to make a difference to be totally immersed in the Navyas opposed to only 4 V: hours a week. it. Gottschalk knew something about the University before he arrived, since he previously knew our third year Instructor lt. Gra- ham. They served together aboard the U55 Yarnell tCG- 17;, homeported in Norfolk. lt. Gottschallr's duties on the Yar- neII included ASW Officer, and legal Officer. lt. Gottschalk recommends surface line for anyone who wants responsibil- ity right away. He feels that a young officer gets the best hands on experience and best test of leadership in the surface fleet. During his spare time he enjoys picture taking, reading, and painting. 1st Year lt. Doswell lieutenant loseph Doswell, Ir. joined the unit last August as the first year instructor. lt. Doswell was born in the heart of Dixie: Montgomery, Alabama. After attending the Marion Institute for one year, it. DosweII joined the Navy and in 1969 entered the Naval Academy Preparatory School. He graduated from Annapolis in 1973 with a 8.5. in Operation Analysis. Lt. DosweII served on the pre-commissioning crew of the nuclear carrier USS Nimitz, and qualified as a Nuclear Engineer. He then attended Dmage Control School in Phila- delphia before serving as D. C . A. for two years on the nuclear cruiser USS Texas where he qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer. lt. Doswell has been awarded the National Defense Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and a Unit Citation with Battle E efficiency award. lt. Doswell is an avid and skilled racquetball player, and a collector of antique paintings and plates. He presently resides in Earleysville. 2nd Year Lt. Woodhouse lt. john H. Woodhouse, Ir. reported to the unit in 1976 from the Noriolk-based guided missile destroyer U55 Claude V. Ricketts. Sewing as EW Officer, C IC Officer, and Naviga- tor, lt. Woodhouse completed two Med deployments dur- ing which he participated in na val operations arising from the Yom Kippur War in 1973 and in rescue operations following the collision of the USS Bellmap and the USS Iohn F. K enne- dy in 1975. it. Woodhouse earned an AB. in History from Dartmouth College in 1973. it. Woodhouse left the unit in October of this year to take up duties as a Public Affairs Officer. His hobbies are snow skiing, wood-working, and gardening. He is married and he and his wife have three children.

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Yn C hief Chief Holland Yeoman Chief Patsy Holland, the Unit's administrative as- sistant, has had a variety of assignments during her career. Born in Rayville, louisiana, she began her life in the Navy at the Naval Station, Brooklyn, New York, followed by duty at the Officer Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island. Her first European tour was with Headquarters, European Com- mand in Germany and France. Chief Holland then returned to the United States to serve at the Recruit Training Com- mand Center in Bainbridge, Maryland, and later as Assistant Chief of Na val Personnel for Women at the Bureau of Person- nel in Washington, D.C. She crossed the Atlantic again to handle protocol for two years with the Allied Southern Forces in Naples before being assigned to her present post at the University of Virginia. Though she was initially surprised at her assignment to Charlottesville, Chief Holland is very happy here. She is delighted with the area and the friendli- ness of the townspeople. In her spare time, Chief Holland enjoys reading, cooking, attending the theater, and listening to music. She resides in Albemarle County. Mrs. Parkinson Mrs. Ianet S. Parkinson, one of the Unit's secretaries, came to work here in lune, 1969. Prior to that time she had worked in the Personnel Office at the Army's judge Advo- cate General School. She says she has always enjoyed her iob here with the Navy and is extremely glad she made the change. Mrs. Parkinson is responsible for most of the work that allows the Unit to run so smoothly and efficiently. Her hobbies include Iatchet hooking, reading, swimming, and playing tennis. She lives in Charlottesville with her two daughters, linda and janet. Our other secretary, Mrs. Ka y D. Shipe, came to the Unit in September of 1978 with her hus- band, who is the Unit's Financial Assistant. Previously, Mrs. Shipe worked in the Civilian Personnel Office at the Naval Air Station, Oceana, Virginia. She spends much of her free time reading and cultivating roses, and she lists cleaning house and issuing Chief Shipe freshly pressed khakis as addi- tional hobbies. Caring for her two children, DeWayne and Elizabeth, takes up the rest of Mrs. Shipe 's time. Mrs. Shipe AMOI SSgt Abbey SSgt Charles A. Abbey was the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor at the Unit from March, 1977, to March of this year. He has served in the Marine Corps for eleven years and trained with British, Korean, Filippino, and Canadian Ma- rines. He was a drill instructor at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Farris Island, for three years and played safety for the Marine C orps football team for five years. He served in Viet- nam with the 2d Recon Battalion from 1969 to 1970. The Civil War is $531 Abbey's main interest. t He was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant and is currently 5-3 Operations Chief for the 3d Recon Battalion on Okinawa. The New AMOI GySgt Philip F. O'Donnell re- placed 55g! Abbey in April of this year. Before coming here. GySgt O'Donnell was Chief Drill Instruc- tor at the Naval Aviation Cadet School, Pensacola. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in july, 1963, and served two tours in Vietnam, in 1965, when he was wounded, and in 1968. He resides in Charlottes- ville with his wife Connie and his two children. GySgt O 'Donn ell