The Virginia Tech Regimental Band marches around the drill field in timeless fashion, but the background scenes suggest the mid-sixties. Home movie style footage remains unedited.
Shows corpsmen greeting each other after summer break. Then, in full dress uniform, Virginia Tech's entire corps is shown marching during half-time at the VPI vs VMI game. Later, back at Tech, the troops display their marching talents on the drill…
The Virginia Tech ROTC Regimental Band marches around the mall, drill field and Miles Stadium. Shows scenes of campus in November 1963 in the background. Foot age is rough cut, but provides unique nostalgia.
The Corps' Regimental Band is shown marching in and around Blacksburg in this home-movie style footage. Scenes include parade style marching on Main Street, a half-time show in Miles Stadium, the folding of the flag in front of Lane Hall, and the…
In May 1965, the Virginia Tech Regimental Band attended the Norfolk Azalea Festival in Norfolk, VA. With unity, dedication and precision they marched and played as guests of the city.
Gerald Miller grew up on a farm in Harrisonburg, Virginia. From an early age, he had responsibilities and schooling expectations drilled into him, which heavily guided his career. He attended Virginia Tech and graduated in 1965, majoring in Agronomy.…
Essay, "Cadet Life during The First Year of the Virginia Agricultural And Mechanical College at Blacksburg, Virginia, October 1, 1872 - July 10, 1873, by Harry Downing Temple, Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired, V.P.I. Class of 1934."
Original watercolor illustration created by Floyd Richard Vranian for the book Donning the Blue and Gray: A Pictorial History of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute by Harry D. Temple.
Original watercolor illustration created by Floyd Richard Vranian for the book Donning the Blue and Gray: A Pictorial History of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute by Harry D. Temple.
Original watercolor illustration created by Floyd Richard Vranian for the book Donning the Blue and Gray: A Pictorial History of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute by Harry D. Temple.
Original watercolor illustration created by Floyd Richard Vranian for the book Donning the Blue and Gray: A Pictorial History of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute by Harry D. Temple.
Original watercolor illustration created by Floyd Richard Vranian for the book Donning the Blue and Gray: A Pictorial History of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute by Harry D. Temple.
Original watercolor illustration created by Floyd Richard Vranian for the book Donning the Blue and Gray: A Pictorial History of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute by Harry D. Temple.
Original watercolor illustration created by Floyd Richard Vranian for the book Donning the Blue and Gray: A Pictorial History of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute by Harry D. Temple.
The "L" Squadron was the first unit of women in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. Formed in the 1973-1974 academic year, women were in a separate squadron from male cadets until 1979.
Bob Quisenberry, Class of 1962, discusses his life and
career, including his time as a student at Virginia Tech and his continued involvement with the university in the decades since.