Vanderbilt University Naval ROTC - Galleon Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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GYSGT Wimsatt relieved GYSGT VVarner 35 AMOI in December of 1983. Before he came to Vanderbilt NROTC however, Gunny Wimsatt led a very colorful and exciting career in the Marine Corps. As a recruit, he graduated first iii his platoon, thus becoming a meritorious Private First Class. After attending Infantry Training School at Camp Pendleton, he was sent to Marine Barracks, Naval NVeapons Station, Yorktown, VA. After serving time on both Pacific and Atlantic Coasts, Wimsatt attended Drill Instructor School at Parris Island where he graduated seventh in his class. Gunny Wimsatt says that he plans to be- come very involved in the battalion, especially in the instruction of drill. He believes the only ways to improve the battalion's appearance is to develop leadership potential and command presence. NNIE J RRE T T Although somewhat new at Vanderbilt, Ms. Jarrett is seen and known by all those who have need to use the ships's office. She is respon- sible for typing official correspondence and help- ing with general paperwork. Ms. Jarrett says she enjoys the challenge of working at Vanderbilt and that her job is facilitated by the fact that she is associated with quality people. GYSGT WIMSATT .JENNIE DICKERSON Nirs. Dickerson has worked as a secretary in the administrative office since 1962. In her twenty-one years of devoted service to Yl'NllO'l'Ci', she has seen scores of both mid- shipmen and oflieers enter the wardroom of West Side llall. Mrs. Dickerson was presented an ollieial award in September of 1982 for her work in the Federal Government. Also at this award ceremony. COL Phillips made her an honorary member of the staff by bestowing upon her one of the unit windbreakers. Mrs. Dickerson is noted for her quiet yet attentive diligence to her work. COL Phillips conceded that she is responsible for maintaining the administrative office in ship-shape condition.

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X ,llf,,z?l5ll'ER Vanderbilt for about a year and a half. Having served in the Marine Corps for 17 years, he was selected for promotion to First Sergeant in December of 1982. During his duty at Vanderbilt NROTC, Gunny Warner sponsored numerous activities, including the riflefpistol team, drill team, color guard, orienteering, and softball. He desribed his duty here as enjoyable, not too demanding , and he wished his successor much luck. Rumor has it that Gunny's promotion had something to do with a recent Semper Fi initia SKCS HUFF Everyone at VUNROTC is familiar with Senior Chief Huff. He is responsible for the pur- chasing and issuing of all uniform items, main- tenance of purchase records, disbursing of sub- sistence checks as will as being responsible for paying for tuition and books. Prior to his present tour of duty a Vandy, which began in May of 1981, Senior Chief Hull' served on board an LST and the USS ROARK, as fast frigate home ported on the West Coast. Senior Chief Huff was promoted from Chief to Senior Chief on 16 June 83. tion, however, he assures us that this is not the N C C R K case. He does admit nevertheless that Semper Fi initiations will not be the same without mef' Chief Crocker is an integral part of the administration at VUNROTC. He serves as al- sistant in the ships office. As administraf tive assistant, Chief Crocker is responsible for keeping personell records up to date ke9P' ing track of mail and for the completion of the routine paperwork which is necessary to keep the unit functioning properly. Enlisting in 1963, Chief Croker served in the Supreme Allied Command Atlantic Theatre, later traili- ferring to the USS WOODROW WILSON QSSBN 6241 He later obtained an associates degree in business administration at Northern Villinia' Community College. He came to VUNR-OTC in 1980 after completing his duty aboard the USS ALEXANDER HAMILTON QSSBN 6171

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