Georgia Tech Welcomes Its 11th President By: MIDN 3/c Biles

On Tuesday, 3 September, Georgia Tech held the investiture of its new president, George P. "Bud" Peterson. Even though President Peterson had technically been acting as president since last spring, this was the first formal ceremony to welcome him as the new president of Tech. The investiture included many distinguished guests such as United States Congressman Phil Gingrey and Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue. Before coming to Georgia Tech, President Peterson served in positions such as the as Chancellor of the University of Colorado at Boulder and the Executive Associate Dean of Engineering of Texas A&M University. President Peterson also has a strong background in engineering—holding a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M—so he too knows the pain that the students feel. He was officially named as the primary choice of Tech's Presidential Search Committee in February 2009 and took the position in April. President Peterson replaced former president G. Wayne Clough, who retired his position in July 2008 in order to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.

President Peterson has high hopes for the future of Georgia Tech, and he looks to continue several of the programs established by President Clough (such as the Tech Promise Program). He also recently established a Strategic Planning Steering Committee to help guide the future of Tech. ◊

See pictures of GT NROTC at President Peterson's Investiture Ceremony at:

http://tinyurl.com/gtnrotcinvest

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IN THIS ISSUE:Tech's New President 1

Navy Goes Green 2

From the MIDN 2

Movie Review 2

Humor 3

Pictures 4

Georgia Tech's President, G. P. "Bud" Peterson

Alternative Jet Fuels By: MIDN 4/c Boyce The United State's dependency on the middle east for fossil fuels is a threat to our national security. Part of the military's strategic plan is to reduce the dependence of fossil fuels within the military. The Air Force has conducted flight tests with synthetic fuels derived from coal and natural gas. Now the Navy wants to expand the effort to include fighter jets that are powered by "Biofuels," made from oilseeds. The Navy plans to fly these fighter jets within the next year. Since this is a recent improvement, there is a lack of information making test flights dangerous. This development of alternative fuel also opens up competition for other energy sources. The "Biofuel" will reduce our import of fossil fuels and increase the demand for oilseed crops in the United States. The oilseed crop is grown in arid parts of the western United States. The contracts to produce these Biofuels are worth more than 11 million dollars, producing over sixty thousand gallons of Biofuel. Soon the Navy will be flying jets with an alternative source of energy. The Navy's innovation is sure to make it to the private sector. ◊

From the MidshipmenBy: MIDN 4/c Stephanie Hernandez

When Staff and MIDN of the Georgia Tech NROTC Battalion where asked why this semester would be better than last semester they answered...

“…because it’s college.” MIDN 4/C Murphy

“…because we get to watch UGA at home.” MIDN 4/C Carson

“…because the first class from last year are gone.” MIDN 2/C Whelen

“…because I’m running PT now.” MIDN 1/C Pham

“It isn’t going to be better than last semester.” MIDN 3/C Thomas

“We have new Staff.” MIDN 2/C Spooner

“My classes aren’t as bad. We say drill instead of kill.” MIDN 3/C Sprague

“I’m going to use my extreme motivation to motivate the rest of the battalion.” MIDN 3/C Noojin

“I only have one more semester to go.” 1/C Dimotakis “This semester will be more challenging because I will be teaching two classes—one of which I have never taught before, I will be taking three classes—one more than I took last year, I have thirty four Midshipmen to advise—I had only ten last year, and I have a wedding to plan. Once Ikpah gets here life should get easier. “ LT Hurd

“...because Classes are easier.” 3/C Klotz ◊

Movie Review By: MIDN 4/c Branker

Inglourious Basterds is a new thrilling Quentin Tatantino movie.The movie begins in German-occupied France, where Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent) witnesses the execution of her family at the hand of Nazi Colonel Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz). Shosanna escapes and flees to Paris, where she creates a new identity as the owner and operator of a cinema. Elsewhere in Europe, Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) organizes a group of Jewish soldiers to engage in targeted acts of retribution against the Nazis. Known to their enemy as "The Basterds," Both the fates of Shosanna and "The Basterds" converge as they carry put plans to try and kill Hitler and other Nazi leaders. This movie is Rated

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R for strong graphic violence, language and brief sexuality. This movie has a little bit of everything, drama, comedy, suspense and action. Although gory at times it is well worth the money spent on the ticket. ◊

The Lookout gives “Inglourious Basterds” 4 of 5 Eagle Globe and Anchors.

Word SearchMIDN 2/c Spooner

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Inform 2009

More pictures from the INFORM 2009 photo set can be found at:

http://tinyurl.com/gtnrotcinform09

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Change of Command

More pictures from the Change of Command photo set can be found at:

http://tinyurl.com/gtnrotccoc

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