Stories and Legends of the Corps

Beyond the history of the Cadet Corps, filling in the gaps between the facts, are the legends and stories from the past. These narratives are stories told over and over from class to class, taken from old newspaper editions, and culled from the memories of past cadets. The list below contains an ever-growing library of the deeds of cadets over the years. Please click on a title to read about these past adventures of courage, bravery and outrageous pranks. They are in approximate chronological order.

The Air Attack on Tarleton by Jerry Thomas and Sarah Nahhas

The  Jodies’ Halftime Performances at the 1957 & 1958 Junior Rose Bowls by Gary C. Hitt

We Were Just Cadets (The 1960 Long March)  by Col (Ret) Joel Ward

The Cannon Caper and Davis Hall by Ned Allen

Davis Hall (Part 1 and 2) by Bunky Garonzik

Davis Hall/Brazos House – Remembered  by Col (Ret) Tal Anderson

The Crypt by Bunky Garonzik

WhiteWatergate By Bunky Garonzik

The Military Enrollment of J.C. and Pat Brown by J.C. Brown

The Life and Times of George B. by Bev Garrett

Returning Heroes by Col. (Ret) Joel Ward

Colt 45 Pistol Leadership Award by LTC (Ret) Ron Munden

Leadership Labs 1981-84 by LTC (Ret) Ron Munden

UTA’s Junior ROTC Field Day 1981-84 by LTC (Ret) Ron Munden

Hall of Honor 1981-84 by LTC (Ret) Ron Munden

 

We want YOUR stories and legends.

Send your contributions to [email protected] along with photos if you have them.

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