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

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-11- gp. 3I'1I1GI'S im sw? SX' , l - in .- Q M be W 1 , 95' - A :Qu- i ,Zi -J. Most of us at the NROTC unit have seen the Mariners perform at one time or another. The Mariners are some of the more musi- cally inclined members of the unit, plus a few members of the Blue Angels. This year, un- der the direction MIDN 2fC David Henry, the Mariners provided a valuable service to the unit by performing at local high schools and providing exposure for the unit. The Mariners also gave a performance at the bat- talion Christmas party. Most notably, in the Fall the Mariners performed for the Sec- retary of State for the French minister of Defense. Additionally, the group performed at the Navy Ball, adding to the festivities. Severely hampered by the loss of members and individual personal problems during the spring seinester, the Mariners performed ad- mirably and earned the respect of the battal- ion. Galleon Tradewinds The Tradewinds is the unit magazine de- signed to inform the battalion of news con- cerning the unit and Vanderbilt University, and also to give a little insight into the naval service. The fruit of the Tradewinds staflws labors for 1984-85 were four unit newspapers. MIDN 3fC Miracle served as editor for both semesters. The Galleon is the unit yearbook, which relates life in VUNRGTC through the eyes of the midshipmen, and serves to show parents what that life is like. NVe hope that the year- book will also be a source of memories, hope- fully fond ones, to be looked back on some- day. Q. ny- , . 4 -5 I -5 ff 5' , t fix: ,Qi -x ' X. ' , 1 . , 4 x . ,tp lf I l .. -. as

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Blue gels An important part of NROTC program here at Vanderbilt are the Blue Angels. The Blue Angels are young women who enjoy do- ing things for, and having fun with Vander- biltls midshipmen. lndeed, all of the mid- shipmen consider the Blue Angels to be little sisters . The Blue Angels started the year with helping out at orientation and the gradua- tion reception for the incoming 4fC midship- men and their families at Alumni Hall. From there it was uphill only as various theme par- ties such as Port of Call, Mardi Gras Af- ter Shock, and Boxer Rebellion, sprung up throughout the year to help keep the Battal- ion's moral up. Furthermore, one can't forget the excellent jobs they continuously do with the Birthday parties, fall and spring review receptions, commissioning reception, and the PFT'sl Hardwork, good planning, and good times made the l98flf85 year a great success for the Blue Angels. Three cheers lor the girls who made the year a lot brighter with dedi- cation and their smiles. ,V pi tzfrf H. l g if s J ' '. , if - gf' ' ln 0fF!cer's Christian Fellowship Of'ficer's Christian Fellowship is an or- ganization open to midshipmen of all back- grounds and denominations. Meetings are held weekly for approximately one hour. Topics such 'Religions of the World are discussed, and field trips are made to places such as the Vanderbilt VA hospital to visit with patients. This year OCF members helped promote Josh McDowell's visit to Vanderbilt. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all meetings, as they are not mandatory. Come out and enjoy the fun and fellowship of the Ollicefs Christian Fellowship.

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indj ammers Society Founded at the VUNROTC unit 1981, the Windjammers are into their fourth year. They are continuing to grow in number and activities. The Windjammers is a naval society which has been established to pro- mote the comradeship of future naval offi- cers and to give a practical knowledge about the Navy. During the 1984-85 school year, the Windjammers planned several activites for their members. These activities included guest lecturers, talks about summer cruises, a capture-the-flag game with the Semper Fi- delis Society, and a cookout at the end of the year. The president MIDN 1fC Eric Smart, and the vice-president of the society, MIDN 3fC Doug Story worked hard to make the 84- 85 year a success. All those involved with the Windjammers had a most memorable and ex- citing year and are already making plans for the next. '-' T 1 2- ' . ,z Jw - q . 1 - 1 1 - 1 ' - if 1 311 3? is - -- -- 5 - ' ff'i 5 A Q A 5 ' XJ NQ' R ,I .1 x 'r N Q, ...I I l , K 'I A . i A 1 3 1 T c I 3 Q ll Q ' fit ,A . F , F .J ' 1 q 1 l Q L I i J S i I ' 1 4' T, ' -V , xr.- Tw' , i 1 5 ' 'J J L' . .. 1' 4--p . 5-an fr emper Fidelis Society 3 I . 5 LI rs-- 'I Nl! 'W I 1 -.-.- vas.-iii.. Q 4' .. FE R ......+ . . t r f ' it Semper Fidelisf' the motto of the Ma- rine Corps, means always faithful. At VU- NROTC it is also the name of the Marine Corps professional society. Established to provide career knowledge and training for unit midshipmen, particulary M0's, Semper Fidelis accomplishes these goals through field exercises and weekly activities. Under the leadership of MIDN 1fC Botond, the Semper Fi society conducted lectures on a variety of training aspects of the Marine Corps and ex- perienced some of this training on field trips. Midshipmen had an opportunity to visit the Marine Corps training facility in Quantico, Va., and to take part in training sessions at Fort Campbell. Semper Fi also worked to prepare 1 f C MO's for Bulldog training and to help pro- vide midshipmen an opportunity to gain lead- ership experience. Additionally midshipmen had an opportunity to work with the M-16A1 rifle, the standard Marine infantry weapon. '