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Company C If the cadet is selected to continue into the bration, the Homecoming Queen and her advanced course, he studies leadership, mili- court were escorted by the battalion staff and tary teaching methods, organization, small company commanders of the Cadet Corps. unit tactics and drill in the third year. During Also participating in the celebration were the the last year, military operations, logistics, drill team and the RO.T.C. Band. Both Band organization, and drill are studied. and Drill Team took part in numerous other Practical experience is gained by the cadet functions. when he attends summer camp between his The value of the Reserve Officer Training junior and senior years. This year the cadets Corps to the individual student, to his college had six weeks of training at Fort George G. and to his country cannot be underestimated. Meade, Maryland. In the past, Western Maryland has provided There have been numerous extra-curricular the Army with fine officersand hopes to main- activities in which the Cadet Corps has par- tain that record in the future. ticipated this year. At the Homecoming cele- The Drill Team