Vanderbilt University - Commodore Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1978 volume:

. gaflgOn $PW DE5RT M5xV; ; NROTC : N Q 9 1979 If 5 :r x -. LIBBARY ' ; Vanderbilt University .M f j 1977-78 KLFBJI , - . - I I . ' l ' l I 1 ill; Ailm 141. J5, . . I . W; M Dedication Henry L. Searle tCol, USMC DEDICATION Events seem not the most important aspect of my life. Here, as in other tours, it is the people who are the highlights. The opportunity to know and work with sterling individuals fitom the Commanding Officer down to the incomingfreshmen is what has made the tour here gratifying LtCol Henry L. Searle, USMC In the opinion of our Executive Officer. the Vanderbilt NROTC is 11one ofthe better units in the country? Although he takes none of the credit, :111 midshipmen would argue that LtCol Searle has added much to the quality of the Unit. As a graduate of the University of Washington with a 8.5. in Civil Engineering, LtCol Searle was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. USMC in 1956. After the Basic School and Flight School, LT Searle served with VMA121 in California, the Far East and aboard the USS TlCONDEROGA and USS CORAL SEA. After serving in Kaneohe with the First Marine Brigade. he once again became a student. this time at the US. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. He graduated in 1966 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Next he had a tour with MAGl2 at Chu Lai, RVN after which he traveled to Washington, DC. to serve in Naval Air Systems Command. In 1970 and 1971 he served in Saigon with the Military Assistant Command. Vietnam. He then traveled to Yuma, Arizona where he became LtCol Searle and served as X0 and CO ofboth VMT103 and VMTIOZ and as X.O. of MCCRTGIO. 1n the fall of 1975. LtCol Searle became the Executive Officer of the NROTC Unit, Vanderbilt University and unfortunately for us 1977-1978 was his last year at the Unit. He retires from the US. Marine Corps on September 1. three years while he attends Vanderbilt to obtain his MS. in Engineering 1978 after 22 years of service. He will remain in Nashville for Science, after which he plans to resettle in the Northwest. LtCol Searle is proud of his stay here at Vandy, because he believes our program puts out 11quality7 Naval and Marine Corps Officers. He refers to us as top of the pack11 midshipmen. He hopes that in the near future the number of midshipmen at Vanderbilt will increase, because he believes this will make our Unit even stronger. With this dedication goes thanks from each midshipman for a job well done. Staff ? , I I '?'p sI Fr xi! 3 a I i ;s. CAVIAIN SIDNEY M. BANKS. USN Commanding Ofticer After two years at the University of Alabama. where he participated in Basic ROTC, CAPT Banks transferred to Jacksonville State for his final two undergraduate years. He was in graduate school when drafted by the Army. He obtained a deferment in order to finish his Master s Degree work. and then enlisted in the Navy. in 1953, following eighteen months ofenlisted service, he qualified for OCS. Since commissioning and NAO training. CAPT Banks has had a varied and interesting career, including stints as Aid and Flag Secretary to CTF-77 during the Viet Nam conflict. naval advisor to the Commandant of the Air Command and Staff College. and most recently. Executive Ofticer 0f the NAS in Millington, Tennessee. In recognition of his work, CAPT Banks was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by the Air Force and a gold star in lieu of another Meritorious Service Medal by the Navy. CAPT Banks insists that every tiight from a carrier was a most memorable experience in itself. However, he also points torhis service with CTF-77 as being very rewarding. From his privileged position on the staff that actually ran Naval Aviation in Viet Nam and coordinated it with the other services. CAW Banks was privy to a complete picture of the war that few others have received. In his First year at Vanderbilt. CAPT Banks admits that he is demanding. He says, til stress getting back to basics and leadership fundamentals, because America needs good young officers for strong preparedness in peacetime? Next to flying, CAPT Banks enjoys teaching. That is why he requested NROTC duty. In his spare time, CAPT Banks likes to work around the house and spend time with his ninth grade son, Mark. CAPT Banks also likes to hunt, fish, and read. LIEUTENANT JAMES R. POPLAR. USN Zlc Instructor A native of Maryland, LT Ross Poplar is a 1974 graduate of the University of Mississippi. After commissioning and schools, he served on the USS LEAHY tCG-IQ for three years as gunnery assistant, ASW officer, navigator and the legal officer. This year he arrived at Vanderbilt as the 2nd class instructor. He is also Bravo Co. advisor, recruiting officer, and assistant basketball coach. Mr. Poplar enjoys his work at the Unit because it provides a tisense of accomplishment. He, along with his wife, Helene, and his children, Steve and Brenda enjoy uliving in the country in Pleasantview, quite a change from San Diego. Along with his work in the Unit, LT Poplar is also working toward a Masters Degree in Engineering Management. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, tennis and ufiddlingn with cars. Hewill only be at Vandy for two years after which he hopes to attend Destroyer School and become a Department Head on his next ship. LIEUTENANT MANN A. SHOFFNER, USN 1 k Advisor LT Shoffner was born in Newport, Arkansas, the son of a career Marine. After graduating in 1971 from the US. Naval Academy with a BS. in Latin American Studies and Spanish, he served as a Deck Division Officer on a carrier. From J anuary to Augist, 1972, he attended flight school. Subsequently, he sewed as an Electronic Warfare Evaluator and Legal Officer in Rota, Spain. LT Shoffner cites as his most memorable experience in the Navy the reconnaissance missions he flew in the Middle East during the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. In flying over International waters, he could see F-4,s and MIG 21is engaged in actual combat. Besides advising the senior midshipmen, LT Shoffner also advises the Quarterdeck Society and Alpha Company. LT Shoffner completed his work for his Masterts Degree in Engineering Management this past August. He leaves the Navy in June and begins work in a management position with a subsidiary of Proctor and Gamble Corporation in Memphis. Although he and his wife, Sandy, are kept busy raising their children, Joey and Lori Ann, LT Shoffner enjoys handball, racquetball, and pick-up basketball when he gets a chance to play. LIEUTENANT JOHN L. lFISlllfR. JR., USN 41c Instructor After enlisting in 1966 and serving aboard the USS SARATOGA tCVA-601, Mr. Fisher became u NESliP at the NROTC Unit hete :tt Vanderbiltl In 1073 he graduated cum lLludC with :1 degree in Engineering Science and a minor in Electrical Engineering. 5.1.5. and Nuclear Engineering. After commissioning. he served on the USS RICHARD E. BYRD lDDC-ISl us gun boss, First Lieutenant and Main Propulsion Assistant. Since the fall of 1976. Mr. Fisher has been the 4th class instructor and advisers He is also the Spring Review coordinator. basketball coach and the First Lieutenant of the Unit. He believes that llinvolvement is the key to a Successful unit and says that involvement at the Unit is ilgood now but it could always get better. He will be leaving the,Unit in June 1979 and hopefully become a Chief Engineering officer on :1 Guided Missile Destroyer. In his spare time, Mr. Fisher likes to work on automobiles and also work in the yard. Bowling is another favorite activity. LT Fisher and his wife Marilee have two children, John and Jamie. LIEUTENANT A. CLINTON BURDETT, USN 3k Advisor Originally from Atlanta. LT Burdett is :yVanderbilt alumnus. A former Battalion Commander and Board of Trust nominee. he graduated magnu cum laude with a BA. in Political Science. Since commissioning and then eanting his wings. he has had duty in the Far East aboard two AFSis and in San Diego flying Verttep missions, an activity not easily forgotten. LT Burdettis most memorable experience in the Navy occurred in January of 1077 when he was tlyittg Vertrcp for an LPH. The night was pitch black and the rough sea was rolling and pitching the ship 15 degrees. In spite of these factors and a dangerous tuil wind approach. after four and ;1 half hours of hard work and concentration. the mission wus successfully concluded with no one hurt. Presently LT Burdett. :t bachelor. is working on u Muster s Degree in Engineering Management, At the Unit. he teaches American Military History, and advises the Band, the publications Stalls. and the Blue Angels. LT Butdett is an avid outdoorsmun. enjoying running, backpacking :intl muttntttin climbing. lle attributes much 01' his earls mtetcst in the outdoors to seeing the movie Jurt'mmh Jnlumm. He has climbed :t moderately dil'ticult mute Mt. Whitney :tttd plans to go back to the mltls ulit'ulitmniu again this summer. i 6! 1 CAPTAIN EMIL R. BEDARD. USMC Marine Oi'iiccr Instructor A native of Crookston, Minnesota, CAPT Bedard attended Mayx'illc tNorth Dakotai State College on a football and wrestling scholarship. He also has an MS. from the University of North Dakota. After OCS and the Basic School, he spent a year in Vietnam as a Platoon Commander, a Company X.O.. an aidc-dc-camp and an aerial observer. In 1969 CAPT Bedard once again returned to Quantico, this time as a Platoon Commander after which he spent 2 years as a Formal Schools Instructor in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Completion of Advanced Infantry School. Airborne School and Nuclear Weapons School was next in line. In 1975, he served in Okinawa as Parachute Officer and Company Commander in the 3rd Marine division. In 1976 CAPT Bcdard arrived at Vanderbilt as Battalion Adviser. Drill Team and Color Guard Adviser, Athletic Officer, football coach and Marine Option Instructor. This past summer he was also the Commanding Officer at Bulldog. Throughout his varied career CAPT Bedard has enjoyed those jobs which allow him iito be in the position to lead and to influence. He believes that iiinvolvemcnt, dedication and the attitude of the midshipmcn is the key to Unit success. CAPT Bedard and his wife Linda have two sons. Jason age 5 and Jordan, age 2. When asked about hobbies, CAPT Bedard said that his favorite activity was entertaining his two sons. He also enjoys hunting, iishing,jogging, white water canoeing, and snow skiing. He is an all round uavid sports fan? GYSGT GERALD D. HAAS, USMC Assistant Marine Officer Instructor A Marine for over 17 years, GYSGT Haas has had a varied career in the Marine Corps. He has served as a F4-B plane captain, a data analyst, and a drill instructor at Paris Island. He also served as President Nixonis Honor Guard. When off duty, Gunny enjoys bowling, running, and shooting pistols and titles. He and his wife Linda have six children. As AMOI, drill team and color guard adviser, and rifle team coach, he will be sorely missed at the Unit as he travels to El Toro, California, for three months and then to Okinawa. QMC JOSEPHR. LYON Chief Quartermaster Since his enlistment in 1960, Chief Lyon has sewed on such famous ships as USS HORNET tCVS-IZL USS FORRESTAL tCVA-S91, USS CONSTELLATION tCVA-641, USS TILLA MOOK tATA-1921 and the USS KITTY HAWK tCVA-631. He also had a tour in Vietnam. A itshellback since 1962 at the age of 19, Chief Lyon has earned the Navy Achievement Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Although we know Chief Lyon best at the keeper of the bookroom, he is the Assistant Band Adviser, Assistant RiflelPistol Team coach, while he also teaches navigation. Chief Lyon enjoys fishing, hunting, and bowling. He and his wife, Bea, have two children, Scott and Tracy. SKC ELWYN L. LEYLAND Storekeeper Since enlisting in 1963, Chief Leyland has been stationed in such diverse locations as the NAS in Men'dian, Mississippi, Bremerhaven in Germany, Lajes Field in the Azores, and Guantanomo Bay in Cuba. A certiiied Shellback, he1s had sea duty on an LST, an AKA, and a carrier. At the Unit, Chief Leyland is well recognized by midshipmen as the provider of uniforms, as well as the Assistant Coach of the consistently triumphant NROTC football team. He is also the Financial Director at the Unit. In his spare time, the Chief enjoys billiards, bowling, softball and golf. He and his wife, Patti, are the parents of two children, Sean Patrick and Heather Lynn. SSGT FLOYD A. WILLOUGHBY, USMC Assistant Marine Officer Instructor Born in Wayne County, Michigan, Sergeant Willoughby enlisted in the Marine Corps in June of 1967 so that he could further his education. After Basic Training and Jump School, he went toVietNamwhere he remained until August, 1969. He participated in the Combined Action Program while in Viet Nam. In 1976, he took part in Operation Frequent Wind and Eagle Pull. He was Drill Instructor at Paris Island from 1976 to 1977. Sergeant Willoughby was just assigned to the Unit in February. As the new AMOI, he. advises the Drill Team, Color Guard, Rifle, and Pistol Teams, and the Orienteering Team. Sergeant Willoughby enjoys all types of sports, especially football, baseball and basketball. He and his wife, Donna, have twin five year olds, Angie and Brian. 10 YNC DONALD E. MILLER Yeoman A native of Portland, Maine, Chief Miller has been in the US. Navy for 12 years of active duty and 3 years of Reserve. He has served on the USS FILLS tDE-748L the USS MILLER tDD-535L the USS HARTLEY tDE-1029t and the USS ZELLERS tDD-777t and also as a member of the Staff CINCPAC Administrative team. Currently he helps to e handle the administrative and clerical work at our Unit. Hunting, fishing and scuba-diving are favon'te sports of Chief Miller. The Navy Ball and Mess Night also tend to be two of his favorite sporting events. Chief Miller and his wife Miriam have two children, a son named Chris, age 7 and a daughter named Michelle, age 4. SECRETARIES What would the Unit do without the hard working talents of Miss Jennie Dickerson and Mrs. J anelle Gervickas? The smooth running efficiency of the Unit is in no small measure due to the efforts of our two lovely secretaries. Since coming to the Unit in 1962. Miss Dickerson has seen eight C03 and five X0,s run NROTC at Vanderbilt. A Nashville native, Miss Dickerson continues to remain quite happy with her job and hopes to remain at the Unit for many years to come. Mrs. Gervickas joined the Unit in 1970. She lives in Nashville with two of her children. She has one son in the Navy and a married daughter in California. She is especially proud of her three granddaughters, Tiffany, Rachel and Bethany. ' Classes i December 77 Grads Harrison A. Beasley Electrical Engineering NFO Training, Pensacola 'I NESEP Elizabeth Vaughn Bres Math SWOS, Newport Kendall Card Mechanical Engineering Flight School, Pensacola Steven R. Harrison Mechanical Engineering The Basic School, Quantico USMC Terry L. Mellon Mechanical Engineering NFO Training, Pensacola NESEP Michael G. Miller Electrical Engineering NFO Training, Pensacola NESEP Alva W. Phelps Electrical Engineering NFO Training, Pensacola NESEP William H. Wheeler Electrical Engineering SSBN Vallejo NESEP Thomas Calhoun Frank Mark Caprio Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Corps NFO Training, Pensacola James T. Fisher Joseph R. Freund Engineering Science Civil Engineering NFO Training. Pensacola ,.Y John H. Graham James E. Guess PhysicslMefzhanPical EFinneenng. Business Administration NFO Trammgs ensauo a Flight Training, Pensacola 12 Raymond F. Hodges Math USS Scmms. Charleston A Douglas R. King Computer Scicncc Flight Training. Pcnsuwh Alton A. Loworn Histon USS Independence. Norfolk I ' l Junccn W, lgnu fingmccnn; Scicncc Aug. 5 gmduulc Kcnncth D Knight Mothumcul Liminccmng High!1mimng.Pensacola John H. Marable, IIi Chemical Engineering Nuclear Power Sch001,0rlando NESEP xv l I 1:; Robert W. McLaughlin James E. Monroe Public Administration Political Science USS Cochrunc. Pearl Harbor NFO Training, Pensacola 1 f I f 1 .1 ; Phillip M. O Bricn John E. Peters, Jr. Mechanical Engineering Math Nuclear Power Sclmol. Orlando USS Bowen, Charleston AL: : 0'? 4 J l; Timgthy L. Riggins John Hendricks Taylor Enghsh . Mass Communications 8: Socio-political Change USS Dale;Mayport USS Compass Island, Charleston John A. Thompson Suzanne P. Tichenur Math Russian July 78 graduate N15 Headquarters. Alexandria. Va. u I I ' r Walter S Tygard Frank J. Walter, III EconomichBusincss History Flight Training. Pensacola SupplyScl1001.Alhcns, Ga. xv 1 Paul Wasik Timothy White Chemical Engineering Engineering Science Flight Training. Pensacola Flight Training, Pensacola Charles J. Allen Chemical Engineering Dec, '78 graduate J James Wombwell History USS Fiske Bayonne. NJ Greg Johnson Kirk S. Redwinc Electrical lznginccring Electrical Engineering Dec. 78 graduate Dec. 78 graduate Commissioning V ' I '1' mm To the Class of 1978: You were chailenged; you responded. Your value to the fleet will be determined by your continued efforts to improve. Press on and good fprtune as you shoulder your share. Sidney M. Banks 17 18 J uniors William Austin Larry Behm Bob Boland David Brooks Mark Broyles Wylie Cavin Richard Chenoweth Steve Crider Jim Flood Bob Foster Jeff Franklin Bill French Richard Grosse Steve Hatter Leslie Haynes Tom Hennessy Gordon Hunt Steve Johnson Raymond King Doug Lamb Howard Layne Bubba Lovell Andy O'Neill Rikki Powell John Reid John Schaffncr Kevin Shaughncssy Duvc Shields Doug Sifford Matt Snyder Eric Von Buclow Mike Walsh 19 20 Sophomores Chuck Addington Ray Bevans DaVid Brackins Earl Carter Robert Coleman Chuck Crawford Bob Daniels David Garrett Stcve Glorc Alan Hale Allen Harper Hal Hassall Marty Henin John Herring Tracy Hopkins Joe Hughes Dwight Hunsicker Andy Johnson Paul Kingsbury Jeff Knoebel Charlie Lamb Larry Landon Tim Lewis Paul Lorentzen 1U Fred Manuel Matt McBride Jim McCown Mike Meier Steve Melink Will Monin J ames Peck Tim Pleasant Bert Ramsay Joe Ronk John Earconc Glenn Schrader Barry Scott Kathy Searle Jere Shcehan John Stettler Mark Wheeler John Woodard 21 22 F reshmen Glenn Ams Steve Atwell Lyle Beasley Gabe Benet Keith Bennett Shane Burkhart Jeff Cange Bill Coleman Jay Erickson Tim Evans Tom Ewing Rick Faulds Shawn Frost Ken Harding Brent Harvey Don Hayes Rick Keyser Doug Kirby Dirk Klasing Bryan Kurtz Brent Kynoch Chuck McCleskey Frank McIntire , WA Ed McNaughton Scott Miller Skip Minick Rich Murphy Ross Perot Lynn Allen Powers Lewis Privon Kenny Pyron Jeff Reisenfeld Gill Ryan Kirby Sampsel Holt Sattcrfleld Hal Schillinger Andy Scott Tom Scott Scott Sharp Kirk Spong Jeff-Stark David Staser Todd Stewart Randy Thompson J ohn Villa J ohn Ward 23 Organizations $ Iililiialgtif; a Band Probably noticed the most by the Vanderbilt campus is the NROTC Band. Their long hours of practice really paid off in competition and parades. Perform ances at the Army-Navy football game. Marine Corps Bull and the Nashville Christmas Parade are a few of the events in which they shined through. Of course Fall and Spring Reviewjust would not be the same without the Band. For those of you who take the Band for granted, try to remember the last time you could march and play music at the same time! Drill Team Commit your time and energy to anything long enough and you will do it well. 25 Midshipmen have proven this point with the Drill Team. With 15 freshmen joining the ranks this year the Drill Team has come to resemble Dcltal' Company of only a couple of years ago. This elite group demonstrated their trade :11 the V.A. hospital and march in the Christmas parade. The Drill Team has also compared at Tulane, MTSU, Austin Pcuy. Georgia Tech and Mardi Gras and has shined even down to the toes on their shoes. l r r l l Semper Fidelis OCF Officers Christian Fellowship is a small group of midshipmen that work together to answer questions about Christianity and its relationship to military life and service. Weekly meetings cover such topics as iMilitary men in the New Testament . uSpiritual Combatii. and Avoiding Spir- itual Deterioration While Deployed. Fellowship in all phases of life certainly plays a big part in the career of a midshipman. 26 The motto of the Marine Corps, Semper Fidelis, is a fitting name for this organization. The purpose of Semper Fidelis is to promote the image of the ' Marine Corps. Contrary to the misrepre- sentation of the Marine who eats nails and does all those things Marines are said to do, this organization provides the vehicle to introduce interested midship- men to the Marine Corps, supports benevolent activity in the community, and provides members with challenging outings and trips. GALLEON After a late start on the 77378 book, the GALLEON staff proved to be an efficient organization. The fact that the staff was inexperienced in the field of yearbook design did not hold back this motivated group. They plunged right in and came out with what you are looking at right now. With a crash course in acronyms they could possibly be among those putting together the NAVPUBS you will undoubtedly use during your Naval career. Who knows? The 77378 academic year has brought new talent and ideas to the Unitis newspaper with aims of broadening horizons and increasing professionalism. Crosscurrems is not the New York Times, but then the New York Times does not cover stories about the intense sports rivalry within the Vanderbilt NROTC Unit or advice from our ttSkjpper . Come to think of it they don't even have a n' Skipper . n. Khre A. Color Guard The Color Guard is probably the smallest ttorganizationh within the Bat- talion, but remember, great things come in small packages. Activities of the color guard include colors services at Vander- biltts home basketball games and off campus commitments which included services at an outdoor siding convention, the opening of a Womank club, and of course our Fall and Spring Reviews. Rifle and Pistol Team The Uniths Rifle and Pistol Teams represent Vanderbilt NROTC in competi- tion all across the country. Often the competition is a hpostalh match in which the scores are exchanged in the maiL still maintaining a competitive spirit. They practice twice weekly in order to prepare for matches and bring home trophies displayed with all the others at our Unit. 28 Blue Angels Quarterdeck Most of the Battalion simply paid $20 at the beginning of the year and then enjoyed the Navy Ball, picnics. and numerous kegs of brewt Most also don't realize that all of these events require a lot of planning and work Ovhat we know as logisticsl So next time you have an enjoyable time at a Navy function remember Quarterdeck. Our Blue Angels are a dedicated group of girls even without the motivation of free tuition. books. or even the $100 per month that the midshipmen receive. They serve as hostesses for the Navy and Marine Corps birthday ceremonies, help cheer our teams on to victory against the Amly in football and basketball, and help put the Navy Ball and picnics into a festive mood. Activities 30 W .e m ingR Spr 32 Field Trips 37 Sports PT Test Sports are a very important part of the Unit every year. They provide the Midshipmen opportunities to learn teamwork and leadership as well as team spirit. Football, soccer, basket- ball, softball, and the 100 Mile Club are among those offered for company and individual competition. It all begins with the Physical Fitness Test given each semester. This test rates the UniPs physical litncss and seems to engender a sense of pridewzls well as exhaustion. Softball With softball as the rural sport of the ycan you really had to hustle if you got the hit. 11 was :1 great spring sport for :1 great spring semester. S :1; n; TM: M - 3 E K i i v .. A . K , ' wmw its? f-NEL ;x - m 1,, -3 g L 1 5 $1.. . . 1 Basketball Unlghud 'm l l leliux. me basketball team had its schedule full of practices and gnmm. M the xnhmn lulll'numcnl. Vanderbilt once again brought home the 15! place tmpm uldm: in pxcxwm vxcm trophies. They also made a good showing at the Annuai mh Xml Drum: HMmHmH Tournament in Great Lakes. Company basketball was also You exclimg Mpim ummny. of course, pulled out the championship in this sport. Football Football is everyone's favorite, from the company games to the Army-Navy game, it is a good sport to watch or play. This year Bravo Company pulled out the championship in company competition and Navy beat Army bfcoursQ 10-0. 41 42 Recognition Awards JAMES C. STAHLMAN AWARD. Awarded to the Midship man of the senior class who, during the previous four years, has proven himself to be most outstanding in citizenship, scholarship, and leadership. Recipient: FRANK J. WALTER llI NASHVILLE. NAVY LEAGUE AWARD. To the senior Midshipman who has exhibited most consistent overall improvement in aptitude, leadership, and scholastic achieve- ment. Recipient: JOHN E. PETERS, JR. DAVID K. MATTHES AWARD. To the Navy Midshipman who has demonstrated exemplary qualities of leadership and whose potential value to the Naval service is greatest. Recipient: KENNETH DAVID WRIGHT COLONEL MCDONALD DOUGLAS TWEED AWARD. To the Midshipman in the gmduating class who. during the previous four years, has proven himself the most outstanding in scholastic achievement. Recipient: FRANK J. WALTER 111 AMERICAN DEFENSE PREPAREDNESS ASSOCIATION AWARD. To the senior Midshipman who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishment in scholarship. naval science. leadership and campus activities. Recipient: PHILLIP M. O'BRIEN SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS AWARDS. To the outstanding senior and junior engineering students who have received the highest combination of academic standing in engineering and military aptitude. Only fifteen seniors and fifteen juniors are selected only from all NROTC Units across the nation. Senior Nominee: THOMAS C. CALHOUN J unior Nominee: STEVEN S. CRIDER . GENERAL DYNAMICS AWARDS. To the senior Midshipman and the senior Officer who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in military and student activities. Midshipman Recipient: FRANK J. WALTER 111 Officer Candidate Recipient: ENS MICHAEL G. MILLER UNITED STATES NAVAL INSTITUTE AWARDS. To the senior Scholarship Midshipman, the senior College Program student, and the senior Officer Candidate with the highest combined militaxy aptitude and amdemic class standing. Scholarship Recipient: FRANK J. WALTER lll Officer Candidate Recipient: ENS MICHAEL G. MILLER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARD. To the senior Midshipman who has demonstrated qualities of dependability and good character, leadership ability and patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC training. Recipient: ENS ELIZABETH V. BRES 10. ll. 12. 13. 17. 18. 19. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AWARD. To the Midshipmen earning the highest naval science average. Senior Recipient: TIMOTHY L. RIGGINS Junior Recipient: DAVID G. SHIELDS Underclass Recipient: TRACY W. HOPKINS AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS. To the senior and junior especially deserving recognition for military excellence and to the senior and junior especially deserving recognition for academic accomplishment. Seniors: Academic Excellence: ENS WILLIAM H. WHEELER Military Excellence: ROBERT W. McLAUGHLIN Juniors: Academic Excellence: WILLIAM R. FRENCH Military Excellence: JEFFREY W. FRANKLIN MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION AWARD. To the out- standing Marine Corps Omeer Candidate in the senior class. Recipient: 2d LT STEVEN B. HARRISON ARMED FORCES COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS AWARD. To the outstanding senior Midshipman majoring in electronics or electrical engineering with high moral character and aptitude for the military service. Recipient: RAYMOND F. HODGES . SOJOURNERS AWARD. To the junior Midshipman who has distinguished himself in the area of military leadership and has fostered the spirit of Americanism. Recipient: JAMES E. McCOWN lll MILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS AWARD. To the member of the sophomore class who has shown the most overall imporvement in scholastic achievement and military aptitude. Recipient: MARK E. WHEELER . SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARD. To the freshman Midshipman with the highest combined military aptitude and academic achievement. Recipient: DUANE S. MILLER BLUE ANGEL AWARD. Presented to the senior Blue Angel in recognition of hex contribution to the Unit. Recipient: ZAN SMALL MIDDLE TENNESSEE RETIRED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AWARD. Presented to the junior Midshipman who has excelled in- furthering the character and goals of the NROT C program at Vanderbilt. Recipient: LARRY R. BEHM MIDSl-IIPMAN BA'ITALION COMMANDER COMMISSION. Midshipman officer commission presented to the Midshipman of the junior class who, by demonstrating outstanding qualities of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship during the last three $35.13;: been selected as Midshipman Battalion Commander. Recipient: LARRY R. BEHM l I Battalion Commander Battalion Executive Officer Operations Officer Communications Officer Logistics Officer ChiefPetty Off1cer Athletics Officer Special Projects Officer Color Guard Commander Band Commander Band Executive Officer Drill Team Commander Drill Team Executive Officer Alpha Company Company Commander Executive Officer lst Platoon Commander 2nd Platoon Commander 3rd Platoon Commander Bravo Company Company Commander Executive Officer lst Platoon Commander 2nd Platoon Commander 3rd Platoon Commander Charlie Company Company Commander Executive Officer lst Platoon Commander 2nd Platoon Commander 3rd Platoon Commander Battalion Staff Fall Frank Walter Mike O Brien Mike Miller Susie Tichenor John Graham James Fisher Kirk Redwine Frank Caprio Bill Hamilton Jay Freund Bud Guess David Knight Al Lovvorn Bob McLaughlin Terry Mellon Tim While Harrison Bcuslcy Scull Tygurd Vaughn Brcs Tom Fillhuun Charlie llnhhs Bill Wheelcr Alva Phelps Raymond Hodges Timothy Riggins John Marablc Paul Wasik Spring Bob McLaughlin Timothy Riggins J ames Wombwell Greg Johnson A1 Lowom Larry Behm Raymond Hodges Scott Tygard Jim McCown Bud Guess Jeanie lgou David Knight James Monroe Mike O Bricn Tim While Frank Cuprio Susie Tichcnor Charlie Allen Tum Calhoun John Graham Andy O'Neill Frank Walter Doug King Kirk Rcdwinc Paul Wasik John Marable James Fisher John Taylor 43 Advertisements Patrons Mr. and Mrs. James E. 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Hall Mr. Richard M. Murphy Mrs. Mary Ann Lovell Colonel Byron W. Hunt Mr. Carl Von Buelow Mr. Donald E. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Cavin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James P. Shaughnessy Mr. A. H. Taylor, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John N. Schaffner Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Allen, Ill Mr. and Mrs. Lark Kirby ENS Elizabeth V. Bres A Parting Message from the X 0 to the Midshipmen at Vanderbilt As you take your place among naval leaders, you take the helm from those of us who stand aside We leave the ship in your capable hands and leave the bridge confident that, with Godis help, you will steer a true course. May it be so. I stand relieved, Sir. H. Searle hZOSh PHONES 251-2076 251-2077 SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES SUPPLY CO. 2915 3RD AVENUE NORTH BIRMINGHAM. AL 35203 ABRASIVES AIR TOOLS AIR TOOL PARTS DIE SUPPLIES CUTTING TOOLS BOB hVARD CARBIDES I l Galleon Staff Editor: Asst. Editor: Business Manager: Asst. Business Manager: Staff: Head Photographer: Photography Staff: Advisor: Front Cover: Artwork: Published by Vanderth Duplication, a private firm, in no way connected with the Department of the Navy. Opinions expressed by the writers herein are their own and are not to be considefed an official expression of the Department of the Navy or of the Unit. The appearance of advertisements in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of the Navy or the Leslie Haynes Tracy Hopkins Bob Foster Steve Melink Keith Bennett David Brooks Jeanie Igou Paul Kingsbury Dirk Klasing Bert Ramsay Dwight Hunsicker David Brooks Bill Coleman Tim Pleasant LT A. Clinton Burdett J ohn Roach lDirection, The Navy Public Affairs Magazinei John Stettler Unit of the firms, products or services advertised. Best Wishes From Raymond E. King, Jr. and The Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. Congratulations NROTC Class of 1978 Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. 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Congratulations NROTC Class of 1978 Congratulations to James Fisher and Compliments of The NROTC Class of 1978 Mr. Carl Von Buelow Congratulations NROTC Congratulations NROTC Class of 1978 From Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Scott 47 Food for th0ught . . . that's what the Pro- ceedings provides to more than 60,000 mem- bers of the US. Naval Institute. Students may join the Institute at the special one- half price rate of $7.50, and graduating seniors are eligible for an even better bargain - $22.50 for three years. Just ask your CO for an application or write us. NROTC Coordinator United States Naval Institute Annapolis, Maryland 21402 THINK PINK! PINK IS IN...AND CHAMPALES GOT IT! Pink ChampaleQD Malt Liquor is pre- ferred by more women, more young people, and more upward-striving consumers. Sales are skyrocketing! Got your piece of the prohmblc pink- drink action. For full details. call your Pink Champale distributor now. 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The deep waters of the Boca Grande entrance to Manila Bay were reported to be heavily mined. HBalderdash! Dewey thought. He judged the depths of the Boca Grande to be an unfathomable task for any mine layer in the world. Cloaked by night and bolstered only by his intuition and gall, Dewey steered his tiny armada into Manila Bay. The Spanish fleet was sighted. Shore defenses came to life. Over the crackle of gunfire, the outnumbered Americans steamed into the fray. Shells screamed through the air punctuated by billowing black smoke. Calmly turning to ship's captain Charles V. Cridley, Commodore Dewey spoke the words that sparked the fires of American patriotism and fanned the flames into victory: You may fire when you are ready, Gridley. By the next day, no Spanish ship was left undamaged. Surrender flags flapped limply from the shores of Manila. And George Dewey became an admiral. The United States Navy has served our country for over 200 years with spirit and determination, honor and glory. Since 1922, USAA has been privileged to serve the insurance needs of Naval officers. Today, 9 out of 10 officers look to USAA for a world Of personal insurance. If you're a Midshipman, or x a Regular, Reserve or Retired officer twhether drawing h retirement pay or n00, youire eligible to join this elite mt group. For more information, write USAA, USAA USAA Building, San Antonio, Texas 78288. A world of insurance We'll be honored to serve you. at your command. 49 NAVY MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION offers graduating NROTC officers Regular membership in the Navy Mutual Aid Association offers Navy and Marine officers - 1.7 L on active duty permanent life insurance pro- tection of $17,000eplus elective supple- ments of the Term Option Plan lTOPl, and $17,000 permanent life insurance for less than $10 per month, as soon as they begin active duty? a second regular membership that could in- crease coverage for your beneficiaries up to $64,000. All plans are free of any war clauses or re- strictions with regard to duty stations. THE FIVE DIFFERENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FROM NAVY MUTUAL AID: 1A1 131 101 101 E COVERAGEWITH COVERAGEWITH DOUBLE DOUBLE DOUBLE REGULAR REGULAR COVERAGE COVERAGE COVERAGE MEMBERSH'P MEMBERSH'P - with Regular -with Regular -with Regular $17,000 Permanent Life - plus Term Option Membership Membership Membership Plan $17,000 Permanent Lite - plus one Term - plus two Term $17,000 Permanent Life fly Permanent Life Option Plan Option Plans 15.000 T8rm $34,000 Total Coverage $34,000 Permanent Life $34,000 Permanent Life $32,000 Total Coverage 1m Term M Term $49,000 Total Coverage $64,000 Total Coverage PLUS - Navy Mutual Aid Association offers a Guaranteed lnsurability Option to all members joining whose premium age for their basic regular membership is not over 25 years. This new feature allows active duty officers the option of a second reg- ular membership increasing the permanent life coverage to a total of $34,000 under our new DOUBLE COVERAGE program without further evidence of insurability, provided: lal the option is exercised within 30 days following the anniversary of membership nearest the member's 25th, 30th, 35th, or 40th birthday; or lbl if under age 40, within a 90-day period, following the marriage NeAagist Paidrup Paid'up Paid-up Paid-up Payatble of the member, the birth of a child to, or adoption of a child by the Birthday Age 50 Age 55 Age 60 A99 65 '0' me member- 20 10.86 10.01 9.43 9.02 8.43 21 11.28 10.35 9.72 9.28 8.65 If the new member plans to enter flight training, but is not 22 11.73 1072 1002 9'55 8'88 engaged in flight activity at the time he becomes a member :3 1:3; 11;? 13:: 13?: 3;; of the association, he will not be required to pay any addi- ' ' ' ' ' tionel aviation premiums on the basic regular membership 25 1328 '95 11'06 10'46 9'62 ' 26 13.89 12.41 11.44 10.79 9.89 nor will he be required to pay the aviation premium on the subsequent second regular membership if acquired under the provisions of the Guaranteed lnsurability Option. The Guaranteed lnsurability Option provisions apply only to the regular memberships and not to the Term Option Plans of cov- erage. Write today for our new brochure giving complete details of Navy Mutual Aid Association, its benefits and insurance rates. Please include your name, rank, duty station address and date of birth, and whether or not you are engaged in flight training. 50 Regular Monthly Dues for Basic Membership I Your current age to nearest birthday determines rateJ 'The above rates are examples a! how active duty officers under 26 years of age can enroll in our paid-up whole life program liar less than $10 a monthl. The monthly rate for the Term Option Plan is in addition to the regular membership dues shown above. 09- tailed rates and benefits are outlined in our brochure. Write today NAVY MUTUAL AID AS SOCIATION NAVY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON. DC. 20370 Phone 003 OX4-1638 X 'J :q' , l X ' - WIWIN' . J 'l' I 1,. x IIIIH I'M! 1-H V W M :55 ? f Amy