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JTACNEWS.COM • Tarleton State University * Thursday October 6, 2016
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Corps of Cadets returns after decade hiatus
Arantxa Sosa The Cadets is for anyone that wishes to
Contributor be a part of a structured program that
sw_sosa@tarleton.edu challenges an individual both mentally
The Tarleton State University Corps of
Cadets have returned after over a decade
of hiatus. The Corps of Cadets used to be
a part of the military program at Tarleton.
It began in 1917, when Tarleton joined
the Texas A&M System.
“From 1917 until 1953, if you were
a male student at Tarleton you were a
part of the Corps of Cadets. In 1954 the
program became optional”, said Colonel
Kenny Weldon, Stephenville Mayor and
Commandant and Senior Director of
Strategic Studies.
Weldon joined the Air Force after
graduating from Stephenville High
School. For 26 years, Weldon served as
civil engineer.
Weldon explained that the Corps of
and physically without having a future
commitment with the United States
military.
Similar to the ROTC program, the
Cadets also wear uniforms and can be
spotted participating in some of campus
events. During Transition Week, the
Cadets participated in the raising of the
flag.
“The program is open to any major,
with the opportunity to receive a minor
in leadership,” Weldon said.
According to Weldon, the reinstatement
of the program was motivated by a variety
of factors. “Since were coming up on our
centennial celebration, we wanted to go
back to our roots.”
The program is student lead, with
just under 100 students, 50 of them
The 2016-17 Corps of Cadets line up on Military St. Courtesy of Corps of
Cadets
to student athletes, with scheduled built residence hall, South Traditions,
workouts, and study hall hours. Students Applications to join the Corps of
build leadership skills, helping them Cadets for Fall 2017 can be found at www.
both inside and outside the classroom. tarleton.edu/cadets/apply-now/jtla.html
Members will be a part of the Living and
Learning program, residing in the newly
Cadets differs from the ROTC program. freshman. Cadets will be treated similar
Tarleton record enrollment
Arantxa Sosa
Contributor
sw_sosa@tarleton.edu
Tarleton State University has set a
record for the total enrollment once
again with 13,063 students for fall 2016,
making the first-time students the largest
they have been in the university with a
total of 2,169 students, with an increase
in the Hispanic and African American
population.
“Tarleton wanted to highlight that
not only was the record set for the total
enrollment, but also Tarleton’s diverse
student population,” Cecilia Jacobs,
Public Relations Manager, said.
“By hiring the right faculty, getting the
right program, classes, and promoting
diversity, Tarleton has been preparing
for this for the past several years,” Jacobs
said.
In fall 2015, the academic enrollment
was at a total of 12,326 according to
the Tarleton website. It is clear that the
number of student is increasing, and
most returning Tarleton students can
quickly notice.
The Tarleton website provides
information about the requirements for
admission for first-time college students.
Students accepted are in the top 10%
and a part of one of the following: The
Distinguished level of achievement under
the Foundation High School Program, the
Recommended High School Program, or
the Distinguished Achievement Program.
Acceptance is also granted to those in
the top quarter of their class with SAT/
ACT test scores and the second quarter
with the new SAT test scores from a
minimum of 880 and ACT scores at a
minimum of 16. Any student not ranked
in the listed quarters will be subject to
individual review.
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