ARMY ROTC:
Howard University

BISON BATTALION



	Spring Fundraising ~ by C/SFC Tatiana McCook
	In the beginning of the semester, the Cadets in the Bison Battalion were working diligently to raise money for the Military Ball. The Military Ball is one of the biggest events of the year to both Cadets and cadre. The S-5 shop put together various fundraising activities for the Cadets and Cadet staff to participate in. The first event was with Maggie Moo’s, a gourmet ice cream parlor, located on U Street. The Cadets and staff rode on the van together to the site. Most Cadets stood outside the parlor to hand out flyers and get the attention of potential customers. While others rolled their sleeves up and actually worked behind the counter. One of the workers at Maggie Moo’s taught Cadets different serving techniques. For example, if a customer wanted toppings mixed into their ice cream, the worker instructed them to mash the ice cream with a certain tool then sprinkle the toppings in the ice cream. The second event was with Uno Chicago Grill. Uno’s is famous for its pizza and is a popular restaurant located in Georgetown. Once again, the Cadets came together to make this happen. The Cadets arranged the event with the manager and he agreed to give them a certain percentage of the proceeds from each table. Most of all they enjoyed fundraising and explaining their cause to the patrons at Uno’s. The last fundraiser, The Bison battalion sold Krispy Kreme doughnuts. They set up a table and sold the delicious treats downstairs in the Blackburn building. All the fundraisers helped the Battalion host the biggest Military ball to date. All of these events are a part of the Battalion fundraising initiative launched in early January. Cadets worked diligently to meet their goal. Though we fell short, our sponsorship family came through to make this years military ball the best in recent memory.

ROTC Offers Many Opportunities to Excel

In Army ROTC, it's not all classroom and field training. There are many opportunities for you to get to know your fellow cadets better and increase your skills in a variety of areas. Learn more about these events and activities below.

Ranger Challenge

The Ranger Challenge is an opportunity for schools to "compete" with each other completing military tasks. In addition to a written examination where Cadets test their Army knowledge, there are physical fitness drills and field exercises. Battalions leave a Ranger Challenge with stronger bonds and sharper skills.

Pershing Rifles

The National Society of Pershing Rifles gives Army ROTC Cadets the opportunity to develop to the highest degree possible. Cadets can take part in precision trick rifle drill teams that provide them with the outstanding traits of leadership, military bearing and discipline.

Pershing Angels

Founded on February 9, 1965 on the campus of Morgan State University, The National Society of Pershing Angels, Inc. is a military drill sorority that exists to promote drill, community service activities and sisterhood in extraordinary women at college campuses. Company G-8-5 at Howard University was founded on April 26, 1976 by nine young women committed to higher achievement in academics, drill, and leadership.

Commissioning Ceremony

One of the most significant events in a Cadets life is the Commissioning into the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant.. Depending on their academic alignment, the ceremony normally occurs in the Spring Semester usually May or in the Fall Semester in December. Families and friends travel great distances to be a part of this event.

Annual ROTC Day

Each Fall Semester the Department of Military Science organizes an ROTC Day. This event focuses on the JROTC in the DC, VA and MD area. Over 30 High Schools are invited each year to compete in a Drill Competition and Uniform inspection. This year, Forestville Military Academy took the first place trophy home. The event ended with magnificent performances by the United States Army and Air Force Drill Team.

Howard University Convocation and Charter Day

Each Fall and Spring Semester, Howard University holds a Convocation Day, celebrating the opening of a new year that the University has been an educational institution and a Charter Day celebrating the anniversary of the founding of Howard University. The administration proudly displays Bison Battalion Color Guard during these ceremonial events.

Bison Battalion Headliners

APPROVED FOR RELEASE: We would like to welcome MAJ(P) Landy D. Dunham to the Bison Battalion family. MAJ(P) Dunham will be taking over as the PMS as LTC Bobbie L. Williams finishes his tour of duty with the Howard University Army ROTC program.

We say farewell to MSG Graves as he retires after 25 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Army and our country.
The Cadets endured sub-freezing temperatures, sleet, and winds while executing land navigation and STX at Fort A.P. Hill.
The Cadets provided their expertise in helping as judges at Dunbar High School’s JROTC Drill Competition.
We wish COL Hurt best wishes as she retires from the U.S. Army to embark on her new career path.