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Show Cyprus AFROTC Unit is Districts Only One Continued from S--8 set up by the unit, then other students form committes to evaluate what action should be taken against the cadet. Sgt. Myers said the cadets have the authority to make almost any descision regarding their activities and evaluations, including dismissing a cadet from the unit. UT 71 is comprised of about half boys and half girls, said Lt. Col. English. The Cadet Commander is senior Vicky Dennison. The first year we were open, the armed services changed regulations to allow girls into units, but we werent logistically pre- pared for the change, said Lt. Col. English. We didnt have any female uniforms. He said in the 2nd year about 25 percent of the unit was female and about 30 percent in the third year. Since then, weve been about even, he said. Unit Fluctuates The enrollment at the Cyprus unit fluctuates during the year between 105 students and 125 students, said Lt. Col. English. Sometimes students transfer in from other schools and sometimes students drop out of the program. Magna is a pretty He said mobile society. Cyprus is recovering from its first year below the required enrollment of 100. The only thing you can do (when enrollment falls) is get students to sell other students on taking the class. If Students have a good image with their contemporaries, they can influence their friends, although you always lose a few students who think ROTC is all fun and games. There is work expected, said Lt. Col. Enl English. Some transfer students in UT 71 are from ROTC programs in different branches of the armed services, said Lt. Col. English. They can transfer into our program, but they usually have to work a little harder because each branch emphasizes different things. Our emphasis is on aero space, said Lt. Col. English. Periodic Inspections Units are subject to periodic inspections by officials from the armed services, said Lt. Col. English. Cadets are graded on lead ership qualities and discipline. Enrollment is also taken into account for the rating given to the unit. The three possible ratings are outstanding, satisfactory and probation. The Cyprus unit is rated satisfactory, although, according to Lt. Col. Englishs admittedly biased opinion, they are extremely satisfactory. ROTC units also participate in many activities, such as drill competition. Recently the UT 71 drill team traveled to a competition sponsored by the ROTC units at the University of Northern Colorado, in Greeley, Colo. Cadets Stephen Rasmussen, left, Jeanette Ollice, center, Future plans for the unit include a parachute exeer-cis- e and a model rocket launch. , Of 17 trophies at the meet, the Cyprus marchers won five first place trophies in categories of overall with arms (rifles), exhibition drill with rifles, inspection with arms, drill team commander with rifles and drill team commander without arms. The team also won second place trophies in drill team without arms and individual drill. Carried Airborne In the parachute excer-cisea cadet is and r'S practice navigation skills as they plot dinates on map. ROTC teaches Therease Switzer offices. to take this class and serve their country and learn principles they can use in other fields," said Maurice Wilkinson, a reserve officer who works at Granite District Lt. Col. English said in the early 1960s Salt Lake County had nearly 10 ROTC units. That's a disproportionate amount because we dont have that many people he said. here, Currently there are also Army ROTC units at West and East high schools. , carried airborne by a parachute tethered to a car. As the car moves foreward, the parachute acts like a kite, lifting the cadet. The model rocket launch is scheduled May 10. It is really important for students to have the chance Mary Ann McFall of the ECON-O-CENTE- R, 4067 West 5415 South, and Kearns, B. Todd Vice President Cashier of HBT, Jensen, and Reviewing the variety of TRUE VALUE HARDWARE and other items AVAILABLE at the Let a We Enjoy Working With Our Customers AD Selective for Full Service Saturday Banking Ask about our Interest Multiplier Accounts say 1979 8, it in your you area (AUTOMATIC TRANSFER) FREE CHECKING DAILY INTEREST ON SAVINGS CERTIFICATES LOANS FOR ANY PURPOSE ZONE EDITION Wednesday Evening Thursday Morning For low cost rate information in ' HOURS: Fri. 9:30 - 6 P.M. Sat. 9:30 - 4 P.M. diAMK & TRUST PO BOX 15917 S ALTLAKI ClTYt UTAH $41 (Member FDtC) Call Salt The II PHONE 9f,S 6SHI The Little Ads that pay off BIG! Lake S I 4150 South Redwood Road Want Ads are for finding an Apartment! 237-200- 0 to place your Want Ad |
