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

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F ' S HOMECOMING Record crowd watches as Baylor meets defeat Beautiful weather .. .. . . .. ;, . y over Baylor University made Home- coming, Nov. 4, a day ' ' I by many Tech students ani. Tech ' s new Double T scoreboard welcomed alumni with messages from active members of Tech fraternities, sororities and organizations spelled out in lights. Receptions were sponsored by fra- ternities, sororities and organizations for alumni after the game and many of these groups enjoyed parties that evening. Departments on campus were also open for visitors and alumni to tour facilities while visiting with Tech stu- dents and faculty The Saddle Tr.i were busy giving guided t.un ,. campus to all interested At pre-game festivities, bttn nn Wright, a varsity cheerleader, was crowned Homecoming Queen and then presented to the student body as she was driven around the football fiel, ' ■ Hu, gem, Karen Hash, Pam Lurry and Carla Archer. The Homecoming Court was chosen by student vote. As the game began, tl ■ i of the 48,895 fans in atl- , , t Jones Stadium alive with cheers. If the game was a little boring at times for some Raider fans, they were usually caught watching the bear cubs brought by the Baylor Bears. After a game of several fumbles by both the Raiders and the Bears, Tech won. All the excitement of Homecoming did not begin with Homecoming day, however. Thursday, Nov. 2, the Raid- ers had the traditional bonfire sym- bolizing the burning of the Baylor Bears. The cheerleaders led the crowd in several cheers to get the students Fircd-up! SatuiUu iv ' iiiiiiK,, iiv iict Jiiivfiidl Homecoming Parade traveled down Broadway and ended on campus. Kappa Alpha fraternity won first place for its float representing the Southwest Conference Circle. Gamma Phi Beta and Phi Kappa Psi took sec- ond place in the on with their rendition of tli ' , .ige. The Coin ' Band From Raider- land, Angel Flight, the Tech Cheer- leaders, and many other campus orga- nizations participated in the parade. Finalists for the Ho- , it were presented to thi r the first time during the parade I he girls each rode in a convertible. U.S. Rep. Kent Hance, a former Tech student, also rode in the par iil At that time, Hancc was running against George Bush for election to Con fpsi, fj)

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TECH SPIRIT Raider Power: stronger than ever When Jones Stadium echoed with the sound of the traditional Raider- Power and the sight of the familiar six shooter pointed in the air, as Hap- py VI and the masked Raider made the traditional ride after a touchdown, students of Texas Tech University be- gan to feel what the word spirit meant. Words could not begin to depict the overwhelming enthusiasm with which students supported Tech this year. Record crowds attended games in several sports. But, the crowds were there more than physically. They had spirit. Spirit was nothing new at Tech, but it seemed to take on a strong, new dimension. Traditional events as the Homecoming bonfire and parade, the ride of the Masked Raider, the Mata- dor Song and the Fight Song kept the spirit alive. But tradition was not enough to satisfy the enthusiasm felt by many students. The Saddle Tramps boosted Tech spirit with a world record-breaking 151,000 balloons released prior to the Tech-Southern Methodist University game, Dad ' s Day, Nov. 18. The record set by the Tramps broke a record set earlier in the fall by SMU. As football season continued, spirit reached one of the highest points ever, and this spirited feeling continued into basketball season. Students re- sponded to coaches ' pleas for atten- dance and many games at the colise- um were filled to capacity. For the Texas A M and University of Arkan- sas games, the Tramps once again promoted Tech Spirit with streamers of red and black hung from the cat- walk of the coliseum. They were re- leased during halftime. For each sport, students in organi- zations such as the Tramps, High Rid- ers and Alpha Phi Omega lent their support. Streamers were tied to light posts and parking signs during the Tramps ' traditional Midnight Raid to remind students of upcoming games. The bells in the administra- tion building rang for 30 minutes after each Tech victory in all sports. To try and describe the spirit and pride with which Tech students sup- ported the university would not do the feeling justice. The dictionary defines spirit as a strong loyalty or dedication, but that was just the beginning for Tech stu- dents. Spirit was a vital and animating force within each person affiliated with Tech. 11