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Page 86 them up. The Aggies were in Junior ROTC. I enjoyed this. The first year and maybe the second year too we wore the old wrap leggings and flare pants. And the coats were the old style that fastened tight around the neck. Every year the companys in both Senior and Junior ROTC would have one day when they would compete on campus to see which was the best drilled company. I was in Company G and when the maneuvers were all over we were tagged the winners. I don't think the College ever lived it down. I remember the Captain complementing our Company. He said that in spite of the bitter cold we stood like veterans. I suppose the reason for this may have been we were either scared or so cold we couldn't move. Most of the Aggies roomed in private homes. We came and went as we pleased. Breakfast was generally a fig bar and a cup of coffee. Noon and evening meals |