Princeton Expels Two For 'Abuses' of ROTC

In an action required by federal law, Princeton University dismissed for the remainder of the school year, and possibly permanently, two seniors showing "flagrant abuse" of Army ROTC courses.

Both men, prominent in extra-curricular activities, flunked a Military Science course, "School of Artillery Officers, Introduction." In addition, both cut over 50 percent of their other ROTC courses.

In accordance with a law established in 1916 and effective in all schools offering ROTC, any student joining contract ROTC in the beginning of his junior year must complete ROTC as a prerequisite for graduation.

University officials explained that the two students' high cut record was the most decisive factor in Princeton's decision to invoke the federal law.

One of the dismissed seniors was unable to be reached. The other said that "he had received a tough break from the school," but admitted that he deserved it.