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Show 1 1 . ... m ' '- 1 i ri i Southerners Extend Prom Invitation to West, East East ROTC Battalion Entertains 1 700 Feb. 2 1 t By Milton Hollstein More than 850 couples were entertained by cadets of the East high school ROTC battalion at the University of Utah Union building, February 21, during one of the most successful military proms in the history of the school. Despite banning of traditional company hostesses and "hanjr- ing of spots," the ball was judged most colorful event of the year at the "hilltop" school. Attendance was considered as "somewhat of a record" by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Colo-nel Jack Bryant and his staff officers. of-ficers. Six hundred couples supposedly attended the first Cadet Hop in the state of Utah at East high school. An insight into what the yearly formal hop held in store for the dancers was given by cadets at a special assembly in their school auditorium February 18. Presentation Presenta-tion of honorary officers, who were presented with the rank of First Lieutenant, highlighted the assembly. The students who actively ac-tively assisted the cadets in preparations prep-arations were Ted Anderson, Martin Mar-tin Tubbs and Bernie Erickson, student body president. Main event of the ball was unveiling un-veiling of the new battalion seal, which was designed by Bill Bryant, brother of Lieutenant Colonel Bryant. Bry-ant. Programs also bore the seal, which centered around a Leopard head with bared fangs. A high - stepping drill team ol junior cadets, gold-braided honor platoon members, initiated intermission inter-mission entertainment. They were commanded by Cadet Captain Brent Lynch, with Lieutenants Connie McGregor and Jerry Lobb assisting. Also featured during the half- time respite was the officers' saber team, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Bryant. Assisting in directing di-recting was Lieutenant Homer Hale. Officers of the battalion, members mem-bers of the Beau Sabreur club, were active on committees which planned the annual hop. General chairmen were Lieutenant Colonei Bryant and Majors Harry Lee and Bill Rank. Decorations, carried throughout in a patriotic theme, were under chairmanship of Major Lloyd Kimball. Kim-ball. Honorary officers assisted in planning the adornments, which included red, white and blue banners ban-ners which were encased in large frames about the hall. Invitations were directed by Captain Bill Penfold and printing of programs was supervised by Lieutenant Joe Stubbs. Refreshments Refresh-ments were the responsibility of Cadet Captain Dale Brown, while orchestras were hired by Cadet Captain John Morris. Programs included names of patrons, officers and honor platoon members. Flyleaf page was decorated dec-orated with the word "Unity," sym- -bolizing attitude of city battalions and the nation, officers explained. Among patrons were Major General Gen-eral and Mrs. Benedict, who commented com-mented that the unveiling of the seal in addition to general plan of the hop was particularly outstanding. outstand-ing. Also present were members of the board of education, including includ-ing Dr. and Mrs. L. John Nuttal. |
