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

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MAN OF YEAR Dr. Oscar A. KInchen is recipient of the Man of the Year for 1964 honor, and La Ventana is dedicated to him. Dr. Kinchen has been termed a spec- ialist in a variety of studies. He has authored several published articles and books on the history of Canada, the Southwest and the Confederacy. His most widely-known book is Daredevils of the Confederacy, a discussion of plans for invasion of the Union from Canada by Confederate forces. A good deal of Dr. Kinchen ' s abili- ties as a speaker are employed in his American history classes at Tech. But he is also called upon by many local groups to present discussions on a wide variety of topics. Many persons have found Dr. Kinchen to be an ex- cellent story-teller who illustrates his points with human anecodotes. ' He has been described as a spellbinder who helps his audience live the experience he is depicting. Dr. Kinchen attends Lubbock ' s Uni- tarian Church and has membership in the Masonic Guild, the Canadian His- torical Assn., the West Texas Historical Society and the American Historical Assn. He is married to the former Lila Mae Aired, associate professor of clothing and textiles at Tech. Tech ' s history faculty first received the services of Dr. Kinchen in 1929, after he had been granted the B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Oklahoma. After re-entering school, following several years of instructing. Dr. Kinchen received the Ph.D. degree from the University of Iowa. He has done research in England and Canada, attended Stanford University and taught at Butler University. He return- ed to Tech in 1936. Several of Dr. Kinchen ' s co-workers have spoken of his ability to inspire them in their teaching profession, and he has been cited as a greatly respect- ed and loved member of the faculty. He is also known for his broad knowl- edge of a variety of subjects and his tendency to become deeply engrossed in each phase of his study. Such is the make-up of Tech ' s Man of the Year for 1964. AT DEDICATION CEREMONIES— JOHNNIE LU RABORN, TRAVIS PETERSON, MRS. LILA KINCHEN, OSCAR A. KINCHEN. For services rendered, a bankroll of respect. A number of college dignitaries were on hand when Travis Peterson and John- nie Lu Raborn, La Ventana co-editors, presented Dr. Oscar A. Kinchen with a picture of himself which appears on the Tyme cover. Tech ' s president, three vice presi- dents, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, head of the history depart- ment, dean of student life and about 30 faculty members joined in yearbook dedicatory ceremonies and the naming of Dr. Kinchen as Man of the Year for 1964. In making the award, Peterson noted that Dr. Kinchen has set a scholarly example for all persons through serv- ice and loyalty to this university and has had a tremendous impact on .the thousands of students whose lives he has touched.

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I THE YEARLY MAGAZINE EDITORS EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Travis L. Peterson fL Johnnie Lu Raborn SSISTANT EDITOR Becky Parker COPY EDITOR Jody Allen PUBLISHER. Taylor Publishing Company COORDINATOR Phil Orman ADVERTISING Jim Davidson HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER Cal Wayne Moore ART DIRECTOR Gregg Spickard MAGAZINES: TYME fli Jody Allen | MADEMOISELLE Johnnie Lu Raborn PLAYBOY Bob Rayford SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Ray Finfer Tommy Seay POST Becky Parker FUTURE Marcy Prichard Myra Tillman Susan Wilson TOWN AND COUNTRY Kathy Auxer M Paula Relf d LIFE Travis Peterson SENIOR VIEW Peggy St. John Carol Cannon JUNIOR VIEW Mike Ferreil SOPHOMORE VIEW Winston Odom FRESHMAN VIEW Paula Guthrie A letter from the PUBLISHER Phil Orman l%3-64 By Phil Orman With the presentation of this, the 1964 LA VENTANA, another school year goes down In history. It has been another fast-paced year, filled with growth, excltennent and con- troversy. A year that we will not soon forget. The year started with a big noise, that of a record number of students enrolling. Lines were long and grew longer as the few days of registration passed. But the students got into the swing of things with football games, running to classes, watching the Tech scene change with the construction of new buildings and seeing each renewed controversy rearing its head. Students and faculty pushed to get the Tech Board of Directors to recommend a new name for this institution — a name they said would give us the stature and status needed to depict a university such as this one. Cam- pus elections were held, polls were taken and a name was proposed to the Board, TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY. The ex-students ' board got into the act by recommending the name they thought would best represent the school, TEXAS TECH UNI- VERSITY. At its February meeting, the Tech Board voted to send to the legislature the name chosen by the ex-students. But controversy wasn ' t what made this year one that will be remembered, it was honors and awards passed out to faculty and stu- dents. It was the cultural programs presented by the union, it was the new buildings that were finished and It was the first SWC meet ever hosted on the Tech campus. One of the top awards went to LA VEN- TANA ' s Man of the Year, Dr. Oscar A. Kinchen, a man known and loved by the stu- dents and faculty of Texas Tech. Tech got a taste of a little of everything this year, with the Tech Union sponsoring such people as Hans Conreid, Clebanoff Strings, Leon Bibb and Peter, Paul and Mary. They also played host to a Fine Arts Festival, the Model U.N.. and a model political con- vention. The Student Council brought Sargent Shriver to the campus, while the Engineering School brought astronaut Gordon Cooper. The Tech speech department added several top plays to the list of attractions on the campus. The new University Theatre was opened with a performance of Romeo and Juliet and was followed by the production of Sophocles ' Electra on the Portico of the new theater. The Tech music department carrie in for its share of glory by the tour of Mexico by the Tech orchestra. The Tech choir followed by an appearance at the World ' s Fair and in Washington, D.C. Possibly you will agree that the LA VEN- TANA continues to progress in the college yearbook field. Countless hours are spent on the production of the book by many, many people who never get any glory for the fine work that they do. Here ' s hoping that if you find something in here that you like, you will make it a point to say so the next time you run into one of the staff members. We sincerely hope that you enjoy this, the 1964 edition of the LA VENTANA, and that It covers all you wish to remember of your school year. INDEX Publications. .2-9 Music 17-23 Religion 11-16 Military 24-32 Cover by Gregg Spickard