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

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Il i -.«= » JI» L.4- joja iii, =JiitiJ II THE BIG RED BAND SPELLS OUT THE CROWD-PLEASING WORD BANDS It is difficult to speak of the Tech band — because It Is not a case of be- ing the band. There are several bands, in fact, which Tech lays proud claim to, and one individual may be a part of a couple of them. Students are probably most familiar with the two marching bands, which perform at football game halftlmes, and the Court Jesters band which per- forms at basketball games. According to Dean Killion, leader of the bands, the concert band Is com- posed of approximately 100 members who are considered to be the best bandsmen. There are also two stage bands which provide music for dances and various other school functions. The best of the best, it is said, consist of about 45 students who make up the reading band. This group re- cords contest music for the benefit of high school bands interested In know- ing how such music should be played in band competition. These various Tech bands provide a learning experience for students who participate in them. The challenge to achieve quality in musical composition is ever-present for serious bandsmen. And many students seem to find the experience fun as well as challenqinq. Killion points out, however, that Tech bands offer more than the learning process. He recognizes that these or- ganizations also represent Tech in the eyes of many people, they add spirit to college functions, and support com- munity activities. For the part he has played in help- ing the bands achieve these objectives, Killion received high tribute during the year. At a regular football halftime ceremonies, Lubbock Mayor Jack Strong presented Killion with an award bearing this engraving: Citizen award to Dean Killion, director, Texas Tech bands for five years of big-time bands- manship and exceptional public rela- tions given Texas Tech, Lubbock, and West Texas, 1963. Tech bands as a whole were awarded with the gift of a Bandwagon this year to help them with transportation problems. The annual school trip in the fall was to Austin. The band seemed to be plagued by a number of casualties while on the road, but it did perform in Austin — to the delight of many per- sons in that area. Tech ' s concert band sold records of performances It had recorded during the year. Some band members took part In Christmas concert and caroling func- tions. Officers for the year were Wells Teague, president: E. W. hiallford Jr., vice president; Joe Melcher, treasurer; Anita Martin, secretary; Ronnie Wells and Jim Woodward, librarians; Bill Wil- liams, photographer; Marlin Lindsay and Teague, drum majors. TECH TWIRLERS Majorettes are, left to right, Suzi Rosser, Mecca Gann, Carol Brashear, Frances Kay Reese, Diana Litchford, Juanna Moore, Roxie Ward, Carol Voelkel. FEATURED FEATURES Tech ' s -feature twirlers are Claudean Ter. ' ,-ras, left, and Vicki Keene. 19

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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

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TAU BETA SIGMA Tau Beta Sigma members add the feminine aspect to musical activities. Much of their project work is done in cooperation with Kappa Kappa Psi, na- tional band fraternity. Working with all bands, members strive to promote good relationships among both Tech and visiting music ' ans. The coeds hostess several parties, teas, and get-togethers for other groups. They also co-sponsor an annual ban- quet. Founded in 1946, Tau Beta Sigma membership is for band women who display high qualities of bandsmanship, maintain a 2.5 grade point average, and have completed at least one semes- ter of band. fl ROW I — Kara Anderson, Jean Brashear, Rubye Clingingsmith, Marisue Daniel, Carolyn Fowler. ROW II — Barbara Gilbert, Fannie Hannsz, Deborah Johnson, Anita Martin, Patricia Martin. ROW III — Tommie McCall, Marjorie McDowell, Janet Neyland, Kay Powell, Dorothy Richardson. ROW IV — Sheila Richburg, Barbara Sperberg, Carol Standerfer, Mary Tanna- hill, Anna Jo Watson. ROW V — Charlene West, Suiane West, Anne Wood, Jean Young, Rosemary Zeleny.