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...Pell felt that the four students, although they all showed improvement in the second semester last year and were not necessarily the lowest academically, did not qualify on character grounds...
...three cases my judgment differed from Pell's, and both John F. Finley and I tried to change his judgment; in the end, however, there was nothing more we could do, and Pell's decision was final," Monro said...
...Pell added that "for purposes of commissioning, however, the cadet who receives an unsatisfactory grade (below 70) is in doubtful status. His acceptability for commission would be contingent upon demonstrated and estimated leadership potential and officer qualities...
Formal evaluations by faculty, class advisors, and cadet leaders are also considered when commissioning a cadet, said Pell. "Consideration is given to the student's attitude toward the program as demonstrated by his appearance, military bearing, attendance at classes and participation in important events normal to an ROTC unit (both formal and informal), and similar personal qualities...
Dean Glimp, who has discussed the matter with Pell recently, did not feel he knew enough specifics to comment on the ROTC action in June. But John U. Monro, then Dean of the College, said yesterday that he was satisfied that Pell and his staff had the responsibility and authority to make the officer-candidacy decision and had strictly followed the Army procedure...