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

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WESLEY FOUNDATION Wesley Foundation — a center from which radiates activities of worship, recreation, and instruction — encompas- ses a varied program for Tech Metho- dist students. The weekly program includes Morn- ing Watch at 7:30 a.m. two days each week and Wednesday night Forum, where current questions of vital in- terest are presented and discussed. Among the fall topics for Forum were Disarmament, God Revealed in Science, and When Is Prayer Ap- propriate. These were led by students and outside guests. Dine-A-Mite, the Sunday evening meal, was sometimes followed by a program as part of a series viewing the church ' s role in social welfare, literacy, education, business, and oth- er social aspects for students major- ing in related fields. Three programs in the fall were designed for general interest: The Call to Irrelevancy, presented by Mr. Kennett Hobbs; The Church in Europe ; and a con- temporary Christmas play. A week of emphasis on Southeast Asia included an open discussion with three of Tech ' s Viet Namese students, an authentic Chinese meal, and stress on being informed about the area, in addition to a special offering. An outside church speaker came to the Center in the spring for lectures and discussion on the general theme of re-evaluation of the college stu- dent ' s faith, asking such questions as why believe? and If so. In what? Social activities included a taffy pull, hayride, caroling party, and the weekly Sunday evening fellowship time, Wesley Friendly, following the evening church services. Some students ' spare time went to cleaning and painting Wesley Lodge at Buffalo Lakes. The lodge was used throughout the year for parties and a spring Spiritual Life Retreat. A retreat between semesters provid- ed time for planning, recreation, and spiritual enrichment at Ceta Canyon Methodist Camp. Individual students participated in covenant groups, for the purpose of study and discussion in small groups. Executive officers were Bill Carra- dine, president; Jean Wilcox, vice- president; Ella Latta, secretary. Rev. and Mrs. Cecil Matthews are Center directors. RUSSELL DENISON A Methodist and Tech senior. Lighting the tional Christmas candle. tradi- WESLEY FOUNDATION MEMBERS The candle lit, merriment increases the glow. Members are, left to right, Jerald Terrell, Sharon McCreary, Russell Meier, Beth Baker, a Wesley guest. Sherry Nixon, Ethelyn Cummings, George Bond, Pat Edmonston, Jean Jacobs, Sandra Bullard, Movalynn Greer, Dennis Nelson, and Sharon Greene. 16

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NEWMAN CLUB t • 1 Three-fold purpose of the Newman Club is to develop Catholic youths religiously, intellectually, and socially. Each program considered during the 1963-64 year involved a topic dealing with moral issues or some phase of church activity; for example, the Mass. Programs occasionally fea- tured films and off-campus speakers. During 1964, the Newman Club was host for the annual province convention in Lubbock. Each semester a banquet is sponsored to honor new members, and a spring banquet hon- ors graduating seniors. Members observe Cardinal John Henry Newman Week; Newman is patron of the international organization. Each Thursday at noon, Mass was conducted in the Newman Center. Social activities include dances and hayrides. Fall officers were Mike Malley, president; Sam Burt, vice president; Delores Lewis, treasurer; Elizabeth Sullivan, record- ing secretary; Judy Kitten, corresponding secretary; and Rita WitkowskI, reporter. Spring officers were Mike Malley, president; Sam Burt, Father Hanly helps student members sort boxes. vice president; Andy Senchack, treasurer; Mike Mady, re- cording secretary; Ann Kollenberg, corresponding secretary; and Maureen Malley, reporter. Father William Hanly is chaplain for the group. Co-sponsorship of Tech ' s Friday Noon Forum series was a major activity for the Presbyterian Student Association during 1963-64. Houston Hodges, who spoke several times at forum meetings, also conducted a course in Hebrew during the year for Presbyterian students. Other forum speakers were drawn from the various Tech academic departments. Presbyterian students took part In a migrant ministry service during the fall, providing food and entertainment. They also conducted Sunday night discus- sion meetings, often In conjunction with Disciples Student Fellowship study groups. Social functions Included a between-semesters ski trip. Officers for 1963-64 were Don Smith, president; David Northcutt, vice president; Mrs. Bill Stubbs, secretary; and Martha Chapman, treasurer. Hodges is the campus minister. RECREATION A PART OF EVERYTHING Studying are Carol Jacobsen. Skiles, and George Rainheart table). Keith (back WORSHIP PRESBYTERIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION HOOTENANNY TIME AT THE PSA Siudents, left to right, are Don Smith, Susan KImbrough, Spooky Laird, and Sally Long. AND OTHER REASONS TO SING Left to right is Bill Moore, Jan George. Carol Jacobsen, .George Rainheart, and Bob Brlghtman. 15

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• MUSIC Music is an important adjunct in the life of 20th Century nrian, according to Dr. Gene Hennmie, who heads Tech ' s music department, hie has asserted that, by urging Tech students to participate actively in all of the fine arts, this department hopes to present one of the chief values of music and other arts — their humanizing Influence. Dr. Hemmle, who was previously head of the music department at Texas Western, has been at Tech 14 years. Many changes have occurred during that time. Faculty has increased from 3 persons to 23 instructors, a music building has been con- structed, numerous music organizations have been augmented, enrollment has increased considerably and the department has become a member of the National Association of Schools of Music, a national accrediting asso- ciation. The department ' s summer program has also been augmented, Tech has presented its 12th 1 annual symposium of contemporary music, and during 1963-64 a faculty chamber music series was conducted. Continuous curriculum revision has introduced a new graduate degree pro- gram, an undergraduate major in music the- ory, and development of a program in sacred music. Seated behind his desk at his busy, cramped quarters In the music office, Dr. Hemmle de- clared that further changes are In order — particularly In the form of additional building space to relieve the department ' s extremely crowded physical condition. Dr. Hemmle suggested that most of Tech ' s graduates In music probably go Into some phase of public or collegiate school teaching or direction of music. He said that many non- majors — perhaps interested in music ' s general humanizing influence — popularize classes In applied music, instrument instruction, music terature and also participate in the various music programs. GENE HEMMLE, HEAD To inspire much . . . It was a proud head clown of the Court Jesters who received an award from Mayor Jack Strong, acting on behalf of Lubbock citizens, during a sunny football haiftlme ceremonies in the fall. The inscription on the award best describes the activities of Dean Killion (right), director of bands: Citizen award to Dean Killion, director, Texas Tech bands for five years of big-time bandsmanship and exceptional public relations given Texas Tech, Lubbock and West Texas, 1963. PAUL ELLSWORTH, ORCHESTRA DEAN KILLION, BANDS . . . one needs a goal . . . Paul Ellsworth (left), director of Tech ' s orchestra, took his charges on a big jaunt during the year to old Mexico. On the cultural visit, the Tech group was well received wherever It went. Audiences waited many minutes In order to hear the orchestra and once even heard an outside performance while standing in the rain. Ellsworth and the students joined Mexican musi- cians at one point In some Informal instrumentation. A number of students said they enjoyed visiting with the audience as much as the audience seemed to enjoy them. a relaxed air . . . Gene Kenney has the large job of directing many choirs at Tech. His groups present a number of performances for Tech and local citizens during the year. Off-campus performances included a trip to the World ' s Fair. In the past, the groups have taken part in numerous tours, and the Tech Choir sang at Gov. John Connally ' s i nauguration. Keeping so many voices in tune Is doubtless a difficult, time-consuming job, but people who have heard the various choirs maintain that Kenney has succeeded well In his efforts. GENE KENNEY, CHOIRS , and plenty of vocal Inspiration. 17