OR Simpson Honor Society

OR Simpson Honor Society is a Corps exclusive organization that awards cadets for their academic success and provides academic support in the form of tutoring and mentoring. Active members are wear a blue and white cord to signify  their achievement and hard work. Academic standards to apply are 3.5 GPR for Sophomores, 3.4 for Juniors, and 3.3 for Seniors. A-Company had the privilege of having 5 new member inducted yesterday.

Congratulations to the following individuals:

Preston Sturdivant- Junior
Ryan Bardwell- Sophomore
Petyon Fry- Sophomore
Andrew Hounsel- Sophomore
Hayden Perry- Sophomore

Andrew Hounsel and the General at the induction ceremony

Leadership Reaction Course

The outfit had the opportunity to go out to the Field Leadership Reaction Course for training time. The course is features challenging obstacles that require planning, teamwork, and quick thinking to complete. Many of the challenges have special restrictions such as team members not being able to speak or the transportation of a delicate object.

In addition to the leadership course, the facility also offers a Marine obstacles course and Stamina course which we'll be utilizing in future training times.

Second Platoon Successfully completes the Barrel and ramp

 obstacle.This particular challenge was especially difficult

 because it required participants to be completely silent.

This one gave people the most trouble. It involved the 

transportation of both poles and every person across

a gap.

Mark Laundry gives a gig'em as his platoon nears completion.

Our military adviser LT Trask watches as Kathy looks perplexed .

UTEP Schedule

0730 Drill- it will be in the bubble this week so unfortunately no visitors will be allowed due to fire codes.
1100 Corps Review on OR Simpson
1645 Outfit BBQ- Smoked Pork, potato salad, and beans
1730 Spirit Band
1830 Step-Off
2000 BTHO UTEP
0000 Victory Yell

Here is the link to pay for the BBQ: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4524

Vanderbilt Schedule

Sorry that this is so late, I was waiting to hear the official time for spirit band.

0700 Drill
0825 Spirit Band "B"
1000 Step off
1130 BTHO Vanderbilt
1530 Victory Yell
1715 Outfit BBQ

For the BBQ we will be having steak. Here is the link to pay online if you would like to do so:
https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4523

Auburn BBQ

Schedule of events for Auburn game:

0700 Drill

1100 Outfit BBQ- Hamburgers, chips, water- $6

1200 Spirit band "A"

1300 Step Off

1430 BTHO Auburn

1800 Victory Yell

Our operations and logistics chain has been hard at work putting together an online pay option for BBQs and other outfit items such as attire and dues. Here is the link to the website:

https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4522

Please note that the cost is 50 cents extra to cover the credit card processing fees ($6.50 for this week's BBQ) and that paying cash on Saturday is still an option. We are currently working out our options on how we will handle this in the future based on how popular the online option is. Thank you for your patience! 

Look forward to seeing you soon! 

The Ross Volunteer Company

One of the most visible and the oldest organization on campus is the Ross Volunteer Company. The company was formed in 1887 and later named after the former governor of Texas and president of the college, Lawrence Sullivan Ross. The Volunteers or "RVs" have the honor of serving as the official honor guard for the governor of Texas, the guardians of the King Rex Parade in New Orleans, and as military escorts and ceremonial guards for various community events across the state of Texas.

Last night, the company inducted 78 new members from across the Corps into the organization. Membership selection is based off of grades, discipline, and an essay application. Each current member also has the opportunity to speak on behalf of the character of any individual nominated. Selfless service and humility are two traits that every RV must have.  RVs strive to uphold the standard founded by L.S. Ross:

"Soldier, Statesmen, Knightly Gentleman"

RVs from the band

A-Company had the honor of having 4.5 members inducted into the Volunteers:

Brendan Crouch (originally from A-Co, but now serving as B-Batt First Sergeant)

Landon Ellis

Jordan Garcia

Tim McMillan

Preston Sturdivant

These individuals, along with the seniors, start their first day of drill practice this afternoon.

Being a member of the RVs has been one of the most difficult, awesome, and humbling experiences of my entire life. The lessons I've learned from the company over the past year have shaped who I am as a person, and have altered my perception of my place in society. I look forward to sharing the good times and the difficult times that lie ahead for the new members. 

A-Co RVs new & old