1 THE BATTALION Wednesday, August 8, 1973 College Station, Texas Page 7 Leaders Trained By Corps Of Cadets irv 7 ' v" / f C. Scott Eberhart and Melvin 1*. Noack Eberhart Greets New Aggies Jlowdy Aggies, ! Welcome to Aggieland, land of tradition, spirit and brotherhood, bu are now a member of the unique student body, renown worldwide or highly sophisticated graduates. The men and women graduates of &M have received the most up-to-date education, a completely nparalleled leadership training and a pride and spirit that makes each me walk a lot taller. You are about to take on the challenge that all lasses before you encountered, that of meeting the standards the ormer students have set. In effect, you will be competing not only imong your class of ’77 but also among all classes, to receive a better ducation, to produce a more qualified individual for any and all tasks, d to leave the institution with higher standards than when you mtered. The standards and products are improved merely by amending |he tradition for which this campus is famous. The traditions in which we continue to perpetuate stem from the founding of the college of 1876. The “Howdy” is part of the brotherhood and spirit which causes all ordinary universities’ jealousies. To further symbolize fraternal tradition, Silver Taps ceremoniously displays the student body’s respect for their comrades as they turn off ill lights for an entire night to be designated as memorium to a ieceased student. Then the entire student body gathers silently around Lawrence Sullivan Ross to witness a 21 gun salute and the corps bugler rj e fraternilplays Silver Taps three times. has sprei The Aggie bonfire not only exemplifies the burning desire of all aditiomai Aggies to beat t.u., but it also is an example of organized leadership in The A&M Corps of Cadets is as old as the university itself, with the land grant origin pro viding for military training at the school. While ROTC on other college campuses is a twice-a-week activ ity, A&M’s Corps is a full-time way of life. Cadets are divided into units according to their branch of service and academic major. Units are housed together in the Duncan area (Dorms 1-12). The Corps strives to develop all aspects of its members’ lives, academic, physical and extra curricular. Cadets live their days according to a time schedule, with study hours and conditions being enforced Sunday through Thurs day nights. The main object of the Corps is to provide leadership training for all involved. Although it is military-oriented and has a fine history of service to the country, many Corps members do not serve more than two years in the military after graduation. Due to this decrease in empha sis by the U.S., the Corps has changed to meet the leadership training needs of those indi viduals who will pursue civilian careers. Positions in the Corps are de termined after an extensive selec tion process has taken place. Senior cadets serve as officers, while juniors hold positions filled by noncommissioned officers in the service. Sophomores do the tasks of corporals. The Corps holds several re views on the Drill Field for spe cial occasions, such as the Stu dent Conference on National Af fairs, Military Day, Parents Day and Final Review. Also, a Corps march-in precedes home football games in Kyle Field. Twice a year, Corps Trips are made to out-of-town football games, with a downtown parade displaying the Corps to Dallas or Fort Worth and Houston or Austin. A&M’s Fish Drill Team, com posed exclusively of Corps fresh men, won the national drill cham pionship at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., for five straight years before slip ping to third last year. This group is usually formed the first few weeks of school in the fall. The Ross Volunteers act as the honor guard for the Governor of Texas during his inauguration and other festive occasions. The elite unit is made up of junior and senior cadets chosen after a highly selective process. They also serve as the honor guard for King Rex during the Mardi Gras in New Orleans, La. The 1973-74 Corps Commander is C. Scott Eberhart of Dallas. He will be assisted by Deputy Corps Commander M el v i n P. “Slim” Noack of Walburg. Another part of the Corps is the Aggie Band, the largest mili tary band in the world. Noted for their intricate maneuvers, the Band plays at yell practices, leads the Corps in reviews and parades, performs at all home football and basketball games and other university events. en m efficient productive system to construct a traditional aspect of this campus. The Twelfth Man tradition exemplifies our spirit and unity as /ill be moi we symbolically stand ready to help the team. Parent’s Day is a day set aside to honor Aggie parents for their contribution to this unheralded institution. The Corps of Cadets continues the tradition that started in 1876 when the school originated as a military institution with its senior demies, liftoots, Aggie uniform, whipping out and its final product of outstanding md learnIfleaders. Even the senior ring with its 30 stars representing the first graduating class, its Texas flag and military heritage further illustrate; these traditions. These are the traditions that will mold your life style for the next four years, if you meet the challenge. It is also an Aggie tradition to stand ready to help your fellow Ag, though I hope it is not necessary to spell it out, I would be deeply hurt if you did not call on me when my help is needed. Congratulations on making the choice of continuing the Aggie Tradition! C. SCOTT EBERHART Corps Commander ie proud ur individi o round ducation? I >nal procn ce of pape dents. ltd area and it body 6 ■sires knoi ajority. ~ we can ent Presli se iej practices! fly-by-nl ents harii •usiness c touch w! ■e mewl* iber of i -M studeif rchase b iderably j range adents ; D to obt* -chants * S ROSS VOLUNTEERS are the honor guard for the governor of Texas and the oldest student organization on campus. A Reputation built on 33 years of friendship A Service—not just a business A Knowledge of Aggie needs and wants Courteous and Responsible employees and An Aggie at the helm • • # • • ••••• This and much more is yours at LOUPOTS books & britches "Ask any Aggie ,/ Across the street from the Post Office at North Gate 0^3 Is Bringing New Excitement To The Texas A&M Campus! Have You Heard About It? What Is 0P*$ The Opera and Performing Arts Society, formed to bring the best in musical performance to the Texas A&M campus What Will The 1973-74 (Jp® Premier Season Include?... Itzhak Perlman, violinist The National Ballet of Washington Marisa Galvany, soprano Van Cliburn, pianist Norman Treigle in "The Marriage of Figaro" Houston Symphony Where Is All Of This To Be Held?... In the beautiful, new, three auditorium complex in the new University Center Why Should I Be Involved In (J&6 ?... To be involved in the launching of a great new cultural program at Texas A&M To get first option on season tickets To have my name listed in the OP AS programs and brochures To receive invitations to "after-performance” parties and the Opera Gala Who Do I Know Already Involved In O&S ?... A few of the student members are: Kathleen Adams Mark Harrington Shirley Ashorn Scott Kellner Penny Ball Jane Logan Thomas A. Bell, HI Ron Miori Jerry Campbell Randy Gillespie Keith Tyler Barb Sears Tim Clader Nancy Cronk Steven Eberhard Chet Edwards Kay Evans Gwen Flynt Mike Rice Sam Walser Warren Russell Linda Todd S. Shariq Yosujzai Bill Fore Louis Gohmert Randy Harding John Hoover Don Webb Steve Kosub Merrill Mitchell Margret Nagy Thomas Newsome Ted Paup Mr. & Mrs. Mike Perrin Ricci Wilson Michael Riewe Randle Ross Peggy Samson Clayton Smith Scott Steffler James Federici How Cun I Become A Member Of 0?^ ?... A contribution of $20* or more makes you a member of OP AS. A guarantee of $100** or more makes you a member of OPAS. How Can I Buy A Season Ticket For Op*S ?... Season tickets for students range in price from $11.60 to $21.25, almost a 50% savings over buying tickets to individual performances. Tickets may be obtained in the Student Programs Office at the Memorial Student Center. The first option season ticket sales to students ends September 15, 1971. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 845-4671 OR COME BY THE STUDENT PROGRAMS OFFICE IN THE MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER. (THE OFFICE IS ON THE SECOND FLOOR, ABOVE THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE.) ^Payable in installments **Not due until June 1974 OPAS is a functioning committee of the Town Hall Committee of Texas A&M University.