The ROTC Hall of Fame:
The Morgan State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
Hall of Fame was established in May of 1971, rededicated on April 24,
1983, and amended on July, 1995. The Hall of Fame was inspired by past
Professor of Military Science Colonel C. M. Hurtt for the purpose of
honoring those Morgan ROTC alumni who distinguished themselves and/or
gave their lives while rendering military service to the nation. Upon
rededication of the Hall of Fame the Professor of Military Science lieutenant
Colonel Ronald A. Copes expanded the enshrinement criteria to include
for consideration any Morgan ROTC alumnus who rendered honorable military
service to the nation and subsequently distinguishes his or herself
by high achievement and/or significant contribution for the betterment
of Morgan State University, the armed forces, and the nation or society
in general. The Hall of Fame is intended to highlight the fact that
ROTC instruction not only develops good military leaders but develops
good citizens who are capable of being leaders in all their endeavors.
This Hall of Fame should serve as an inspiration and a source of pride
for all members of the Morgan community. An amendment to the ROTC Hall
of Fame was introduced under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph
C. Bozeman, Jr. to clarify that eligibility for induction would include
officers that attain the rank of Colonel or higher; or, made significant
contribution to society; or provided extraordinary service, support
to the Army ROTC program; or, achieved national/ state prominence; or,
gave their life in national defense; or they have been sighted for bravery.
The ROTC Advisory Council: [top]
The ROTC Advisory Council was appointed by Dr. Earl S. Richardson
in February 1995 based on a recommendation of Lieutenant Colonel Anthony
C. Melvin, the current Professor of Military Science. The purpose of
the council is to review and endorse the "Bear Battalion"
activities; and make policy recommendations for the president's review.
The Extended ROTC Advisory Council: [top]
This council was called by Lieutenant Colonel Joseph C. Bozeman, Jr.
The purpose of the meeting was to bring together the community leaders
with military experience, high school principals, SAIs and Morgan's
ROTC cadre to discuss how the military could influence high school students
to continue their education and provide moral and financial assistance.
The ROTC Alumni Association: [top]
This association was established on October 18, 1995 under the direction
of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph C. Bozeman, Jr. The first annual meeting
was held on Homecoming Day to vote the ROTC By-laws and Constitution
in effect. The first ROTC Alumni Association officers were Major Tim
Rainey, "79", Chairman, Joseph N. Butler, "68",
Vice-Chair, Captain Charles Harris, "87", Secretary, John
Owens III, "85", Treasurer. The associations' annual meetings
will be held on the Saturday of Homecoming Day and the Saturday before
Graduation in the Soldiers' Armory.
For more information, visit http://www.msurotcalumni.org/
Dear ROTC Alumnus: [top]
We feel that there is a great deal of information and experience for
our cadets to take from the distinguished alumni of the "Bear Battalion."
Take the time to send us an 8x10 photo of yourself, along with a one
page biography, so that we can chronicle your achievements in the Alumni
Recognition Section of Soldiers' Armory.
The Morgan Enhancement Team: [top]
In January, 1996 a small team of active and retired officers formed,
the Morgan Enhancement Team to provide support for the ROTC program
at Morgan State University. The mission for the Morgan Team is to assist
with the recruitment, retention, training and overall effectiveness
of the ROTC program. The current team members are: General
William Kip Ward, General
(Ret) Larry R. Ellis, Lieutenant General
(Ret) Arthur Gregg, Major General (Ret) Thomas Prather, Chairman, Major General (Ret) Arthur T. Dean, Brigadier General (Ret) George Price, Colonel (Ret)
Jimmy Jones, Colonel (Ret) Louis D. Huddleston, Colonel (Ret) Andre Barnes, Colonel (Ret) Joel
E. McLeod and LTC (Ret) Michael Bell.
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