Photo Work by Saxon Holt
If you were awakened by a strange sound yesterday morning, don't be shocked when you find that a helicopter did indeed land in Gilmer Hall field, across from Tuttle Lounge. The Cavalier Daily discovered that a scene similar to the above one took place. After securing permission from the Security Department, twenty midshipmen from the University flew in the helicopter to Quantico Marine base to view the festivities surrounding the birthday celebration of the Marine Corps. The students, who left at 8:30 a.m. and returned at 1 in the afternoon, represented all classes but were basically first and second-yearmen, who were being oriented to the Marine Corps and its operations.