Official U. S. Navy Photo DEDICATION; TO THE MEN OF THE NROTC; EDUCATED SOCIALLY, INTELLECTUALLY, MILITARILY, THAT THEY MIGHT TAKE THEIR PLACE WELL IN THE WORLD, AS INTELLIGENT CITIZENS PROTECTING THE RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES OF lHf UNITED STATES. .. THE PRESIDENT THE VERY REVEREND E. J. O'DONNEll, S. J. Father Bartholomew J. Quinn, S.J., besides being a member of the University Council and having the full time job of assistant Professor of Philosophy, has untiringly devoted his time and energy to the men of the Unit as their chaplain and moderator. Having the distinction of being the only member of the original Marquette NROTC, he has for seven­ teen years spread goodwill as liaison officer be­ tween the Navy and the University. The Navy has recognized his loyal service by conferring upon him the Certificate of Distinguished Service. THE COMMANDING OFFICER CAPT. HERBERT C. FERGUSON FAREWELL FROM THE C.O. This has been a very gratifying tour of duty for me. During these three years at Marquette I have enjoyed participating in the· trans­ formation of an elite but indecisive group of healthy young men into mature, confident and able Naval Officers. As you near the end of your training and your commissioning date is rapidly approaching, your mind begins to clear from the maze of facts, formulas and information, and one concept becomes fixed in your mind. Above all the aspects of your training, you reflect upon one thing; when you raise your right hand and repeat the oath, "I Do Solemnly Swear That I Will Support and Defend .•. ",you affirm to your country and to the world that you are ready and willing to accept the responsibilities of your office. Embrace these responsibilities as obligations and opportunities. Conduct yourself with dignity. Wear your uniform with justifiable pride. As graduates of a highly respected educational institution and with your commission in the Navy or Marine Corps you will find that you are well equipped to meet the complex challenges of our times. You can expect to compete very successfully with your contemporaries in or out of the service. You have the tools; your success is what you make it. Whichever course you choose, I wish you luck, success, happiness, and Bon Voyage. It has been a pleasure being shipmates with you. H. C. FERGUSON THE STAFF Commander F. W. Bloomer was commissioned in 1943 at Northwestern University. During World War II, he served with the USS Seekonk, an oiler and the USS Barnegat. From thence he was transferred to a light cruiser, the Fargo, where he served as CIC Officer and First Lieutenant. He has been ex­ ecutive officer on the DD-755, the John A. Bole, and the PF- 70, the USS Evansville. Prior to joining the NROTC unit here, he was a member of the staff of ComPacFit in Pearl Harbor. Major John Crowley, the unit's Marine instructor and a graduate of Notre Dame University, attended OCS at Quan­ tico in 1944. His World War II duty stations included Oahu, Guam, and Tientsin, China. In 1946 he went inactive and was recalled from that status for the Korean Conflict. He served as a Naval Gunfire spotter and artillery forward observer with the Korean Marine Corps. From 1951 until his transfer to Marquette, he was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, Okinawa, and Madison, Wisconsin. Lt. Roy S. Reynolds graduated from Dartmouth College in 1951 and was comn1iuloned under lhe Halloway Plan. He spent a year aboard the USS Vogelgesang cu Asst. Navigator ond lsi Division Officer. After attending CIC school as his second lour, Mr. Reynolds joined the USS Eversoce (DD789) where he spent two years in the capacity of Navigator and Operations Officer. The next two years he was in command of Fire Con­ trol and Air Diredion aboard the USS Northampton, Flagship ComSecond Fleet. From there he joined our unit where he assumed the duti s of Sophomore Instructor, Lt. Donald L. Feller received his commiSSIOn at the U.S. Naval Academy in 1952. He then spent the next eighteen months in the Navy's flight training program learning to fly VF type aircraft. After receiving his wings, Mr. Feller was transferred to Air Developement Squadron Two where he served as Training and Education Officer, Division Officer, and Naviga­ tor. From this station he came to Marquette where he is pre­ sently the unit's Navigation Instructor. Lt. D. P. Donohue made his first tour of duty aboard the USS Roosevelt (CVA-42) after graduating from Holy Cross University in 1953. Having served as R Division Officer on this heavy carrier, Mr. Donohue was transferred to the USS Intrepid (CVA-11) where he fulfilled the duties of Repair Officer and Atomic, Biological and Chemical Defense Officer. From this tour he was sent to Marquette where he taught Leadership, and Naval Machinery. He is now being rotated to the Post-graduate school at Monterey, California. Lt. (jg) Edward Kratofil received his degree in Mechanical Engineering and his commission at Northwestern in 1954. He then joined the USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) to soil with her for the •1ext three years. When she wca d~-comm i u ion e d to be refitt ed for a canted deck, Mr. Kra tof ll was tra~s f erred to the Marquette unit where he is col present the ~r es h man In­ structor. J.F. Schrudder,SGT·MAJ.,USMC M. Wrona,YNC,USN The enlisted men of the unit again d~Jserve a "well done" and our thanks. These men are the cream of the fleet. Each has a field in which he excells and thus lends an able hand to the officers in teaching the various subjects on the curriculum. Sargeant Major J. F. Schrudder USMC, is the custodian of the rifle range and instructor in tactics and close order drill. Chief Yeoman M. Wrona is the G.A. Egloff,SKI,USN unit yeoman, and G. A. Egloff SKI the supply assistant. R.A. Botana,QMI,USN R. A. Botana QMI, 0. J. Wicker GMI, and J. L. Powell FTI assist the Navigation, 4th class, and Gunnery instructors respectively. R. G. Chase QMI (SS) will as­ sume the duties of assistant navigation instructor next year. It is the unenviable job of Miss Muriel Easley and her assistant, Miss Carolyn Conley, to handle and co­ ordinate the miles of red tape which pass through the unit d~ily. They also deserve a hearty well done. Miss M.L. Easley, Unit Secretary J.L. Poweii,FTI,USN O.J. Wicker,GMI,USN R.G. Chase,QMI,(ss).USN batt lion Balta lion Staff L.J. Bugge, CO R.E. Heithoff, S-3 C.P. Carroll, S-4 J.H. Barton, Com-O G.J. Beerling, CO E.K. Strom, XO R.A. Boyle, Bn. CO "A" Co. Staff "B" Co. Staff Precision Unit Well Done We salute once again the three volunteer organizations within our unit that execute their paces to the delight of parade onlookers, half­ time fans at the Warrior football games, Navy Day guests and the public at large. led by Mid'n Vince Smith, the Drill Team makes excellent use of basic military drill move­ ments to thrill the crowd with their precision. The Drum and Bugle Corps, under Mid'm Tom Curran, earns a unanimous "well done" for their straight ranks, snappy uniforms, and fine marching music. Mid'n Tom Vlahos, commander of the Color Guard, has demonstrated the quality of our unit to the entire university by leading his unit in its stirring parade of the colors at many of the Marquette athletic contests. Progressive Music Wow I The Other left Foot AnchorS Chain Good Time Had By All You People Look Like ... I Anchor and Chain The unit's professional and social organi­ zation, the Anchor and Chain, again provided midshipmen with a variety of excellent pro­ grams and activities. The candidate system of membership went into its second year; the parties were a resounding success; at several of them crowds were turned away and at the others, it took a can-opener to cut a way through the merry-makers. A rousing dinner meeting, the Blood Drive, Varsity Varieties, Campus Carnival and a succession of excellent speakers at the meetings, including Dr. Smal­ stoki, all combined to make this a memorable year for Anchor and Chain. Varsity Varieties Every Man A Tiger Porthole Word Photography Club Navy Ball Committee Homecoming Float House Decorations Whoops I Happy Hour At 0. Club Good Time Had By All Staff At Work Good Time Had By All Very Happy Hour ..- , Every Man A Tiger Aerial Support Football ? Easy Does ltl Winning friends And Influencing People More Tigers Watch That Elbow Roundball Sailors RIFLE TEAM Bang I Awards Day Our Queen Shantz's Honor Platoon Show ing Them How Navy Ball Rubber Legs Navy Ball and Day For the second year in a row it rained in Milwaukee for Navy Day, 1957; and for the second year also, the spirit of the Unit failed to be dampened by the inclement weather. If any­ thing, it rose; for we had become rather used to the gym for the festivities. The popularity of the Unit was demonstrated graphically by the number of spectators who braved the elements to witness the ceremonies. The Bat­ talion drawn to attention, the dignitaries and guests facing them; the martial strains of the drums and bugles as they paraded the colors; this truly, was one of the most thrilling spec­ tacles at Marquette. Thru the Ring The day would not be complete without the Ball, however, and this one topped them all.