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To: alternatives?
No it wasn't. After receiving notification in April 1972 that I was awarded an Army ROTC scholarship, I was persona non grata on my HS campus.

Had teachers say to my face how "disappointed" they were with my decision. LOL, that started my issues in dealing with authority figures. Only one teacher publicly supported me, my calculus teacher. He was a former Jesuit priest from Marquette that was thrilled I was matriculating at Gonzaga.

Like Steely Dan, I've never been back to my old school.

17 posted on 12/30/2022 8:46:34 AM PST by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It! lol)
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To: Night Hides Not

It took a certain amount of courage in those days to wear a uniform — I think most ROTC units around that time didn’t recommend their cadets wear uniforms to class — is that true for when you attended?

I had a friend who attended pilot training at Williams AFB (Chandler AZ). Occasionally he drove through Tempe (where the Arizona State campus is). He said coeds would sometimes spit on his car when they saw the blue officer sticker.


26 posted on 12/30/2022 9:00:05 AM PST by zipper (In their heart of hearts, all Democrats are communists)
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