Chancellor Irwin reviewing ROTC students
![Man in a cardigan and glasses shaking hands with a soldier while they hold a cylinder between them. Other soldiers are lined up beside them](/captioncontest/sites/default/files/2022-12/January--Chancellor%20Irwin%20reviewing%20ROTC%20students%20UA024_PB05_0886.jpg)
Congratulations on finishing at the top of your class, cadet. Your Toblerone, as promised. - Kagan Mellencamp
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OK, just like in training. On three you let go of my hand and I'll let go of the diploma.
Now that you've completed your field reconnaissance training, could you caddy for me this afternoon?
An early supporter of the IUPUI Caption Contest, Chancellor Irwin personally choreographed elaborate monthly ceremonies for each new winner.
"Didn't you play Mr. Howell on Gilligan's Island?"
"No, didn't you play Sergeant Carter on Gomer Pyle?"
"Remember, men, per the dictates of the time, we are always to scream 'Fug!' on the field of battle, never 'F---!'"
Good work soldier. Here are your orders to report for duty in Siberia. Be sure to pack your warmest coat!
"I never knew the passing of the torch could be so cold!"
Slowest relay race in history!
Congratulations, you are now a member of the Pointy Hat squadron.
I really hope his visit last awhile so we can get out of doing sit ups today
"Are you sure you're awake, son?"
Yes, sir! This is my normal look, sir!"
So where is Vietnam?
"Congratulations on finishing at the top of your class, cadet. Your Toblerone, as promised."
Hey Glenn...where'd you get that hat.
Sir, yes sir! The deed to the land for the IUPUI campus.
University administrator - "Congratulations young man! For your outstanding performance, I hereby give you the coveted octagonal stick. Be proud and continue your great performance."
ROTC student - "What the heck. I worked my tail off for a stick?"
Congratulations on your in research in the development of super glue…
Congratulations, young man. Please accept this wooden burrito as a token of our appreciation.
You can let go of my hand now and take your diploma please...
Nobody:
Literally everyone receiving awards: Shake with the right, grab with the left. Shake with the right, grab with the left. Shake with the right...
The challenge was persuading the relay team not to stop for polite chitchat over every single handoff.
In turn, Chancellor, let me commend you for commending me. You may keep it.
Sergeant(next to Chancellor): "I didn’t see you during the camouflage training yesterday."
Cadet: "Exactly!"
"Are you sure that's the Krabby Patty secret formula this time?"
A historical moment as John Ford shares the script for Battle at Midway with airmen turned actors.