Vanderbilt University - Commodore Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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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.

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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.

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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.