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

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- 1979-80 Rifle-Pistol Teams Rifle Team The Rifle Team suffered many of the morale setbacks that the Pistol Team suffered -'- because of construction at Tulane, no Mardi' Gras Tournament was held this year. The team was deeply disappointed because that competition is usually the high point of the year. The team did participate in a tournament at the Naval Academy and one at the Virginia Military Institute. They also participated in several postal matches including the Secretary of the Navy match which enabled them to compete with other NROTC teams. Team captain Darren Hutchinson injured his knee halfway through the year and was replaced by Christopher Browne. Tom Tyrell, Ward Melhuish, and Rupert Caldwell were the upperclass members of this year's team. Robert Carl, Robert Blackman, Robert Thomason and Robert Galbreaith were the new fourth class members on the team. The team fires .22 caliber long target rifles at three competitive positions: Olfhand lstandingi, kneeling, and prone. Each member is expected to practice at least four hours a week, and is also responsible for cleaning and caring for his weapon. Pistol Team The Navy pistol team had another active year. Unfortunately, because of construction at Tulane University's pistol range, the team was not able to compete there during Mardi Gras, and this caused a slight slump in morale. Not only does the tournament offer the team a fun week on Bourbon Street, it also provides the team the chance to compete on a shoulder-to-shoulder, national basis. The team did participate in an away meet at the University of North Carolina with seven or eight other NROTC teams and finished a very respectable second. The pistol team hosted the us. Military Academy at Maury Hall in early February. The team also participated in several postal matches with NROTC teams from across the country. The pistol team tires .22 caliber High Standard, semi-automatic pistols. The team members are Mike Perry, Dean De Wolfe, lee Bowersox, Tom lohnson, Pat Allman, Iohn Boyd, Eric Grabowsky, lack White, Mark Cordle, and Tom O'Keefe. They practice four hours a week, firing 31, 100 rounds during the year. The team looks forward to more tournaments next year and hopes to continue building a strong team. 27

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26 left to right: Browne, Hersey, Behlendori, Smith, Audilet, Mallon, Messegee, Shue, Saalbach, Fenton, Houghton, Schratz, Perry, Galbreaith, Throclrmorton, Wiltsie, Rothwell, Roberts, Mueschke, Mills, Bexley, Carlson, Hall, DeWoIIe, Olivier, Hayes, Deolazo, Easley, Scribner. Semper Fi The Semper Fidelis Society is an or- ganization open to anyone enrolled in a program leading to a commission in the United States Marine Corps. Its ac- tivities are designed to further the professional interests of its members. In the past the Society has invited such speakers as the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and Brig. Gen. MacMiI- Ian, who leads the recruiting effort. Any other special events, including the Marine C orps Birthday Ball and at- fairs given in honor of fellow Marines, are planned and directed by the Soci- ety. In addition to listening to the ex- perts, Semper Fidelis members ex- change opinions and advice with each other. Everyone benefits from the in- formal discussions of aspects of life in the Marine Corps, especially the young guys, according to Midn y C Youngdale, President of the Society. Semper Fidelis members develop strong friendships through their com- mon bond, along with an esprit that is unmatched by any other organization. - 1979-80 Trident 8t Semper Fidelis Trident The Trident Society is composed of those outstanding midshipmen that show particular promise in the Naval profession. Dedicated to the advance- ment of understanding in matters that pertain to the Navy, the society spon- sors several awards recognizing schol- arship and professionalism. The soci- ety also hosts the Spring picnic and various other social activities. All work and no play makes an officer a dull boy. i wk , e 1 left to right: Manthe, Clement, Kinneer, Yhomason, Shue, Tharp, Butler, Healy, Thomas, Galbreaith, Mills, Bergey, Dixon, Ward, Throclrmortan, Cordle, Meuschlre, De Wolfe, Mallon, Youngdale.

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- 1979-80 HONOR GUARD 28