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re: A&M demands our traditions be respected too!
Posted on 5/25/13 at 9:02 am to WildTchoupitoulas
Posted on 5/25/13 at 9:02 am to WildTchoupitoulas
Oh, here's something:
Rudder's tenure (1959–1970) marked a critical turning point in the school's history. Under his leadership, Texas A&M underwent a dramatic expansion in terms of its physical plant construction, but more importantly, it diversified and expanded its student body by admitting women and minorities. The Corps of Cadets became voluntary. In the face of growing student activism during the 1960s, Rudder worked diligently to ensure that school continue to fulfill its mission of providing a quality education for all Aggies. By his death in 1970, Rudder had overseen the growth of the school from 7,500 to 14,000 students from all 50 states and 75 nations.
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It looks like BOTH schools dropped the ROTC mandate at about the same time.
So why do aggies continue to hide behind that "compulsory ROTC" smoke screen?
Rudder's tenure (1959–1970) marked a critical turning point in the school's history. Under his leadership, Texas A&M underwent a dramatic expansion in terms of its physical plant construction, but more importantly, it diversified and expanded its student body by admitting women and minorities. The Corps of Cadets became voluntary. In the face of growing student activism during the 1960s, Rudder worked diligently to ensure that school continue to fulfill its mission of providing a quality education for all Aggies. By his death in 1970, Rudder had overseen the growth of the school from 7,500 to 14,000 students from all 50 states and 75 nations.
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It looks like BOTH schools dropped the ROTC mandate at about the same time.
So why do aggies continue to hide behind that "compulsory ROTC" smoke screen?
Posted on 5/25/13 at 9:10 am to WildTchoupitoulas
Still not sure the point you're making but you highlighted the difference.
Mandatory ROTC for LSU and Mandatory Corps for A&M.
We are one of 5 Sr Military Academies. Our Corps is more than just being in a ROTC program
Mandatory ROTC for LSU and Mandatory Corps for A&M.
We are one of 5 Sr Military Academies. Our Corps is more than just being in a ROTC program
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