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Wednesday, August 8, 1973
College Station, Texas
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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.
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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
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A Knowledge of Aggie needs and wants
Courteous and Responsible employees
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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.