Texas Tech University - La Ventana Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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DEDICATION Editor EVIE WILLIAMS with dedicatee, Dean of Men LEW JONES He rides herd on 5700 men. Dean Lew Jones once tackled prob- lems on the field for the Red Raiders, now he daily tackles the problems of more than 5,000 male students as Texas Tech ' s dean of men. And in the manner in which the ex- Red Raider football letterman tackles those problems has earned both he and his position a degree of respect unex- ceeded among collge personnel. Since 1953, Dean Jones has sat across the dean ' s desk from thousands of troubled youngsters — quietly discussing their problems, which range from the usual desire to live off -campus to much more serious matters. In addition, he attends an endless round of meetings, chief of which are the Council of Deans and the Traffic Committee, of which he is chairman. The third dean of men at Texas Tech, Dean Jones first accepted a posi- tion with the college in 1947 as assist- ant dean of men, then moved up when James G. Allen was promoted from dean of men to dean of student life, a new post. A graduate of Cleburne High School, the heavy-set, soft-spoken dean first came to Texas Tech as a student in 1932 and graduated with a degree in history in 1938. He coached high school football for four years, then took time out to play one year of professional football and followed this with two years service in the Navy during World War II before returning to Texas Tech. The reason I got into this type of work is because I like dealing with young people, young men in particu- lar, Dean Jones says. While there are many headaches connected with the job of dean of men, he has gained the respect of thousands of Techsans with his quiet convictions and sincere ap- proach to his work. One of Texas Tech ' s most outstanding male students commented, upon hearing that the 1959-60 La Ventana was dedicated to Dean Jones, He ' s the sincerest man I ' ve ever known on this campus. Perhaps Dean Lew himself best summed up the attitude which has earned him the respect he has as dean of men with the words, there are no problems connected with this job — just opportunities. • I A minute free for coffee at the Union. nds the dean relaxing . . , a V r but still discussing college affairs.

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i FLiSOl)| tO TO IET 6 EDITOR EVIE WILLIAMS AND FRIENDS Carolyn Willie Williams and Jeanne Bookout worked long with the editor on this news sheet. TYME STAFF Editor in Chief Evie Williams Assistant Editor .... Carolyn Williams Staff Secretary Jeanie Bookout Executive Assistant .... Ellen Venable £ tents omen Here we are again — attempting to produce a yearbook with an unusual but worthwhile style. This year we have been able to analyze our previoius effort and compare it with Pro- fessor W. E. Garet ' s original idea. We believe that the 1960 La Ventana staff has done a great job in improving the maga- zine approach. There has been a sincere effort to add to each organization by giving them the best possible representation. Coordi- nation was the by-word and transition was the result. Effectiveness in every realm from layout ideas to original photography was the goal. Creativity nourished and hard work paid off. We feel that the success of the venture is not ours alone — it belongs equally to those whose cooperation made it possible. Most of the organizations were helpful. An under- standing of our limitations as to total picture space and financial backing made our job easier and more profitable. Thanks for meet- ing copy deadlines and keeping those all- important conference dates. While looking over the whole book we feel that you will discover that the 1960 La Ven- tana covers all phases of life at Texas Tech. From social events to coverage on class pro- cedure — this book contains it all. As for Tyme magazine, let us say that the same style and subject matter was represented in this year ' s edition with one exception — the material which concerned the speech depart- ment was transferred to Life magazine in or- der to give better representation to the organi- zations concerned. We attempted to follow the creative basic planning of Ray Tibbetts, Los Angeles commercial artist. Including all the worthwhile functions of the music depart- ment was a difficult task. The Army R.O.T.C. and Air Force R.O.T.C. were handled indi- vidually. Religion on the Tech campus was again represented by presentation of the various stu- dent center ' s activities. And this year ' s place of honor goes to Lew Jones, who has served Tech faithfully as its Dean of Men — we were both proud and happy to dedicate the 1960 La Ventana to him. Well — that is about all we have to offer in the way of explanation. We hope that this edition of the La Ventana will be a source of constant pleasure — now and in the years to come. Dedication Tech Affairs The Press . INDEX 2 Religion 3 Music . 4 Military II 18 27 Custodian and friend. J. D. Wilson works long after everyone else has gone

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Vol. II, No. 1 TYME School Year 1960 t— T h Tech News M a g a z i n e TEXAS TECH AFFAIRS by Adrian Vaughan Director of Public Information Texas Tech has taken some of its most significant steps toward new stat- ure as an education institution. CAMPUS — Enhancing the State as a business and industrial area is Tech ' s new data-processing and architecture center. Now under construction, it will be a stable for computers and giant electronic brains. In addition to training specialists in this work, the center will serve business, industry and government on a contract basis, pro- viding help through equipment that would be too costly for most concerns to own. The data processing service will save thousands of man-hours, turning months into minutes in solving complicated problems. The building also will house facilities for the archi- tecture and allied arts department. Joining the Tech skyline soon will be one of the most important sturctures that will ever be built on the 1,800- acre campus, a new library building. The huge edifice, for which contracts were let this year, is expected to become a center of scholarship and culture, not only for Tech, but for all West Texas. Tech is in the midst of an $8 million program to construct new academic buildings. Construction has been au- thorized this year for a chemical engi- neering building, plant sciences build- ing, mechanical engineering laborator- ies building, plant facilities building, and meats laboratory building. Steel structures are rising on a new women ' s gymnasium, scheduled for completion this fall. Final plans and specifications are approved for a $1,160,000 addition to the Tech Union building, campus center for student social activities and other meetings. This will be financed through a loan which will be repayed through operation of the Union. Al- ready in operation this year are a new $1 million classroom and office building and a $400,000 addition to the textile engineering building. The textile an- nex contains what are thought to be the only research laboratories in the world where cotton can be processed from the bale to final fabric under con- trolled temperature and humidity. Most noticable campus change this year has been the spectacular expansion of Jones Stadium from 27,000 to 41,500 seats. Moving of the giant east stands back 220 feet on railroad tracks at- tracted national attention in the con- struction industry. The stadium is scheduled to be ready when the Raiders begin playing for the Southwest Con- ference football championship next fall. ACADEMIC MATTERS— Tech ' s ma- turing is most evident in the new na- tional honoraries and accreditations on campus. Sigma Xi, national graduate research society for science, has estab- lished a chapter at Tech. Kappa Alpha Mu, national photojournalism frater- nity, has reactivated its Tech chapter. Phi Epsilon Kappa, national men ' s physical education fraternity, has char- tered a chapter on campus. The Archi- tecture and Allied Arts Department has received full approval of the Na- tional Architectural Accrediting Board. The Education Department has been accepted for membership in the Ameri- can Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. Teaching by TV has been started with a closed circuit system in the Industrial Engineering Department. Another circuit soon will be live in the Speech Department, which also will begin operating KTTC as an FM station next fall. RESEARCH— This year Tech has re- ceived $118,000 in state funds for re- search by faculty members. Also, more than $60,000 has been received from the state-financed Cotton Research Committee for textile projects, and an- other $42,500 is being used by Tech ' s agriculture faculty in cooperative re- search with Texas A and M. Latest available figures show Tech faculty members have more than $400,000 in research contracts with private firms and the federal government. PRIVATE SUPPORT— Total 1959 re- ceipts of the Texas Tech Foundation, agency for receiving private gifts, were more than $492,000, an increase of 84 percent over that largest total income ever previously received for a 12-month period. This private support boosts the Tech development program into the income bracket of programs at the Uni- versity of Minnesota, Illinois, Wiscon- sin, Michigan State, Purdue, Kansas and Iowa State. FACULTY— Dr. T. Earle Hamilton has become national president of Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish fraternity. Ray Flege is new president of the National Coun- cil for Textile Engineering, Dr. A. W. Young has been elected president of the International Crop Improvement Association. Dr. P. Merville Larson is vice president for the Texas Speech As- sociation. Raymond Mack has been named to a national committee to cre- ate a new organization for the study of Latin American affairs. Dr. Morris Wallace is a new member of the State Board of Examiners for Teacher Edu- cation. Several faculty members are abroad, picking valuable background for teaching at Tech. Dr. John Guilds is teaching English at the University of Damascas, Syria. Dr. Gerald Thomas has lectured and conferred in Greece, and Koy Neeley, in Italy, and Dr. John Dowling, in Spain. Dr. Tom Storer has received leave to study in India. Dr. George Jones, to do research in Great Britain. Responsible for the new look of fast-stepping Red Raider band is new Director Dean Killion, who also has started an all-brass and precussion band. C. V. Bullen, head of the elec- trical engineering department has re- tired, as have Ray Mawery, animal husbandry, W. M. Slagle, chemistry, and Mrs. Olga Carter, English. ADMINISTRATION— Action on fill- ing the presidency might come at any time. In the meantime, Dr. R. C. Goodwin has won much support and praise for guiding Tech while assuming both the acting presidency and the academic vice presidency. Tech gained a new vice presidency last fall. W. H. Butterfield was elevated to that posi- tion for his development work. D. M. McEIroy became assistant comptroller last fall. Dr. W. M. Pearce became associate dean of the graduate school this summer. He also will continue as history department head. Under the leadership of President Bill Pfluger of Eden, the Student Association has had one of its most effective years. From Pfluger ' s administration have come a spring vacation and revisions in stu- dent travel regulations and cheerleader elections. ENROLLMENT— Tech ' s enrollment last fall was 8,866, making it the sec- ond largest state-supported college or university in Texas. Enrollment next fall is expected to be around 9,000.