BEGINNINGS...
In 1964, a group of 30 ladies started a society at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University).  It was not until February 9, 1965, that they were recognized as what is now the ONLY national drill sorority, The National Society of Pershing Angels.  In doing so, these outstanding women became a part of CAPERS (Coed Affiliates of Pershing Rifles), organized at the University of Oklahoma in 1962 by the Kaydettes.

HISTORICAL GROWTH...
Pershing Angels functioned as a local entity until expanding to encompass other drill teams and Pershing Rifles Auxiliary groups at Company C-16, Florida A&M University, Company C-15, Norfolk State College (presently Co. R-4-5, Norfolk State University), Hampton (Institute) University, and Howard University.

Although CAPERS disbanded in the mid 1980's, Pershing Angels is still standing strong.  

To date, Pershing Angels & CAPERS have collectively touched the ladies of more than 40 colleges and universities. Were we ever at your school?

FUTURE EXPANSION...
NSPA is always growing!  We are currently re-chartering deactivated units, and establishing new ones.  Does your university already have a female drill team, and you want to be a part of a national family? For more information on how to start a NSPA unit at your school, visit the membership page of this website.

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