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Mark Swarthout His Life as an Aggie |
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In his junior year of high school, Mark decided that the US Naval Academy would be a good place to go to college. Even though he received an Appointment, he was unable to acquire a waiver for his eyes. In the meantime, his application for an NROTC was approved and he was given a full scholarship to Texas A&M University. What a world of tradition he fell into!
Freshman or "fish" year. Class A Uniform |
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This was the bonfire during Junior year. For a feeling of scale, the box at the top is a full sized outhouse up on top! |
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Well, it wasn't all a bed of roses! After this Ram
slip, I had to shave twice a day to avoid a repeat offense. It was a
real pain!
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Lawrence Sullivan Ross, the first President of Texas A&M College. Companies of fish were often seen polishing him on Saturday mornings. |
Junior or "Sergebutt" uniform, Midnights. |
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Boot Picture taken the spring of 1979. |
Graduation, May 1980, receiving my diploma (and yes, that actually is it!) from Dr. Jarvis Miller at graduation ceremonies. |
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This is the medal awarded to the members of the fish Drill Team. It also entitles the cadet to wear the Maroon and White shoulder cord. | |
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My sister's graduation. I'm wearing my Junior Uniform. |
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