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ROTC Military Ball honors Jackie Cochran at Athens event
Miss Jackie Cochran, renowned aviator, was hosted by the Air Force Army ROTC at the Athens Military Ball. The event featured the Airmen of Note orchestra, crowned Miss Carole Koschar as Ball Queen, and recognized sixteen juniors into Scabbard and Blade. Cochran spoke on space work and women in aviation, later receiving honors from Angel Flight and Army ROTC cadets.
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Barbara Freedman
Jackie Cochran
Air Force Army
US Air Force Dance Orchestra
Carole Koschar
Alpha Xi Delta
Diane Ewing
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Pat Melaragno
Zeta Tau Alpha
Air Force
Army Honorary
Miss Cochran
Athens
Vernon R. Alden
Space Arts
Baker Center
Francis B. Fuller
Strathmore Blvd
Basil Rutter
Ralph Smeck
James Petersen
Messenger Newsphoto
C. C. Helena
D. L. Barrett
Roger Jones