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

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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

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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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ia ' t.f m ' A J Tecn Chorof Belles ring out appealing notes. ROW I: Cheryl Irwin, Sanara Cobb, Jan A. ' ery, Betfy Turner, Lilian Pearce, Barbara Handley, Martha Wilkie, Mary Clare Babin, Rosemary Thomason, Kathy Merger, Gwyn Garner. ROW I [ : Phyllis Crow, Caryn Clark, Carol Curry, Susan Thomason, Mary Ann Norman, Jency Shoup, Carol Cox, Sandra Carpenter, Ger ' y C!ark, Mary Jane Allen, Charlene West, Linda CoMard. ROW III: Donna Eddins, Henrietta Leggett, Ella Faye White, Carol McElroy, Christine Williams, Vicki Condon, Carol Kline, Dick! Young, Pamela Lindsey, Joyce Langrldge, Annie Lou WiMiams, Judy Smith, Carolyn Weaver, Debra Vanderburg, Janet Rhodes. h TECH CHOIRS Among the best are Tech Madrigals. SEAT- ED: Charles Helmer, Janyne Maddox, Joy Martin, Lynda Sudduth, Anne Reed, Bettye Lew- der, Dwayne Hood. STANDING: Paul Ben- ningfleld, Leia Terrell, Harold Rives. Numerous activities employ the melodious Tech Choir. ROW I: Sondra Powell, Barbara Raney. Joy Martin, Sue Suttle, Susie Wilson, Janyne Maddox, Sylvia Langham, Judy Key, Connie McMillan. ROW II: Kay Mansell, Carolyn Pendleton, Susie Johnston, Len Webster. Robert Ashby, George Biffle, Paul Bennlngfleld, Danny Hood, Wesley Hopp. Roya Harris, Becky Fugit, Frances Beebe. ROW III: Christie Brown, Anne Reed, Jerry D. Wilson. Jerry Wilson, Jim Richardson, Troy Dale, Russell Denison, Gary Johnson, Charles Helmer, Carolyn Cates, Mary Gibbons. ROW IV: Lynda Sudduth, Jane Nelson, Harold Rives, Randy Wolvord, Steve Wolfe, Gene Medley, Wayne Starch, Larry Douglas. Jim Short, Dwayne Hood, Bettye Lowder, Rita Reynolds. Tech Singers combines the voices of many music lovers. ROW !: Carol Glraud, Emily Paul, Joanne Reed. Martha Campbell, Joyce West, Judy Tanner, Sally Newman, Jan Bar- nett, Jan Breed, Janet Wood. ROW II: Ann Brewer, Tommle Allen, Dana Heaton, Ronnie Fray, Rony Lowe, Dick Combs, Bill Biffle, Dennis Teasdale, Store Pitzer, Mickey Hawkins, James Bergner, David Carrell, Bryson Blnlon, Doug Ashby, Sandy Redwine, Judy Cooke, Gertrude Wolff. ROW III: Kay McGee, Phyllis Rallsback, La Verne Kube, Paul Ellinger, Ronnie Waldin, Bill Paterson, Walter Marlin, James Ball. Marlln Lindsay, Tim Denson. Ronnie Davis, David RIker, Leasel Richardson, Bill Jolly, Jerry Roe, Beckie Llnd- ley, Diane Rystad, Barbara Shipp. ROW IV: Pat Edmiston, Nancy Dixon, Suzanne Johnson, Christine Williams, Charles Addlngton. Eugene Lake, Jerry Bawcom, Al Hardin. Mike Sllmp, Randy Wilson, Deryl Baker, Ronald Douglas, Tom McKee, Charles Von Deventer, Glen Ballard, Judy Sell, Linda Norman, Vickie Vann, Kathy Lode!. I .11. .Ill ' f 1 ii 1