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Show Signpost Tuesday, September 27, 1983 A9 J o can YOU!" RMY KOTC SC OLARSHIPS What Are the Obligations? . Graduate from college. Four years active duty as an Army Officer or eight years Reserve Duty with local National Guard or - Army Reserve unit (Reserve Scholarship winners - only). - Must agree to pay back the government if any of the above conditions are not met due to student default. When Do I Apply? ASAP (Army talk for as soon as possible). No later than February 1984. How do I Apply? - Look now, buy later. i.e. sign up for Military Science 101 now (8 a.m. or 11 a.m. T, TH - Plus 1 hour lab TH 1 p.m.) and see if you like it. Vri i i inrlr r- r r V I i rr -i t i r rV l-w t'ilinn tl"Ic rnnrco " Fill out necessary forms after completion of course i January 1984. For further information contact: Major Don Bills 2nd floor of Promontory Towers or call 626-69326518. n Leadership training . . . extra cash for college . . . opportunities for more education . . . the chance to travel ... the pleasure of being in top physical the advantages of belonging to a group on . . these benefits and more all add up to shape . . campus . help you. . . "BE ALL YOU CAN BE" NOTE: LDS students may be granted an 18 month - leave of absence during the ROTC program to - complete a church mission. Those not pictured: Greg Murphy, Wayne Nichols, & Rick Gillespie V. " A ROBERT REEDER: Bob is a 22 year-old junior, here at Weber State College. After returning from an LDS mission to Japan, Bob began to attend Weber State and is now a three-year Army ROTC Scholarship winner. Born in Wurzburg, Germany and raised here in Ogden, he graduated from Bountiful High School in 1979, where he was All-Region in swimming and also participated in football, baseball and basketball. Bob is majoring in Data Processing and is very active in LDSSA. He also plans on being married in November to Shauna Stoddard. Bob say's: "I've always wanted to be an Army Officer. My father is the Commander of the 162 Spt. ' Cp. US Army Reserve and I guess his example has always had a great effect on me. The benefits are great and it provides the type of challenges I need. I enjoy the ROTC program at Weber State because the cadets work hard when they need to, but they also know how to have a good time." DAVID FUNK: After completing an LDS mission to Geneva, Switzerland, 21 year-old sophomore, David Fund from Gunnison, Utah, joined Army ROTC. Dave is a 1978 graduate from Shawnee High School in Oklahoma and is now attending Weber State College on a three-year Army ROTC Scholarship. He is married to the former Kemper Anglin who is a junior in the WSC Nursing program. Dave is majoring in Finance and plans on going to Law School and Specializing in Corporate Law. Says Dave: "I joined the ROTC program for the adventure activities and the opportunity to develop my leadership abilities. It offers a real challenge for someone who wants to jump in and give his all to the program." KEVIN HADLEY: What did Bonneviile graduate Kevin Hadley do after high school? Kevin is now a sophomore going to Weber State College on a three-year Army ROTC Scholarship. While in High School Kevin was on the varsity football team, captain of the hockey team and received All-State honors in hockey. He is also listed in Who's Who of American High School Students, the Society of Distinguished High School Students and graduated in the top 10 of his class. Kevin won a leadership scholarship for his freshman year here at Weber State and was the pledge president for Beta Theta Pi. Kevin feels that ROTC training while pursuing a college degree enables an individual to develop leadership skills concurrently with acadmic skills. This combination is excellent background for any future endeavors. CHARLENE KEOPPEL: Charlene is a twenty year-old junior from Huntsville, Utah. She graduated from Weber High School in 1981. There she was actively involved in the marching band, drama and Future Business Leaders of America. . Charlene is pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with a concentration in Math and a minor in Military Science. She enjoys teaching and public speaking and maintains a 3.9 GPA. She was recently awarded a 2-year Army ROTC Scholarship. Charlene feels that Army ROTC will help her gain "maturity of judgement, the ready acceptance of responsibility and the ability to lead, all of which are necessary for individual progress in today's increasingly sophisticated business climate." JOSEPH MENDEZ: Joe became interested in ROTC after he received a letter last Fall telling him that he might qualify for a three-year ROTC Scholarship. Joe is now a three-year scholarship winner here at Weber State College, maintaining a 3.3 GPA in the School of Business. More important, Joe say's: "I've really got turned on by ROTC, I enjoy the classes." Joe is a 1982 graduate of Saint Joseph's High School where he was involved with the baseball team and named most valuable player. He was also a State Speech finalist. After graduation from college and receiving his commission, Joe plans to become an Aviator in the United States Army. MELINA ISAKSON Melina was awarded a 3 year scholarship this past summer. She was born at Fort Bragg, California. Her family then moved to Plain City where she graduated from Weber High School in 1982. While in high school she was involved in the Drama club and studied Spanish. Melina is currently a sophomore here at Weber State College and is majoring in Psychology, with a monor in Military Science. Melina believes that: The ROTC program has added a new dimension to her college education. It's fun and challenging plus a great way to stay fit and trim. |