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Snow brings thoughts of slopes At the first sign of snow, the first thoughts of many Tech students were of the slopes. Skiing has become one of the most popular winter sports on the Tech campus. On almost any weekend, No- vember through March, Tech stu- dents could be seen packing their cars and heading for one of the nearest skiing resorts. The Sierra Blanca ski area in Rui- doso, N.M., was the closest resort fo?- Techsans, being approximately a five hour drive. Other areas often fre quented by students were the Rei River area boasting two major sk slopes and Aspen and Vail, Colo. Once students hit the slopes ther was instant excitement. For those ski ing for the first time, many found long day of frustration awaited there One Tech coed said The first time used the lift I fell out of the chair an( tripped the person riding with me. Be fore we could get out of the way, wi tripped the people in the chair behin us and the lift had to be stopped until ' we moved out of the way. I could have died! Before the day was over, many be- ginners had given up the cold wet slopes for the warmth and security of the lodge, complete with hot chocolate and a fireplace surrounded by friends. Others were more persistent and stayed on the slopes the entire day. Some beginners advanced far enough in their skiing ability to travel down the intermediate slopes. For the advanced skier, the excite ment of soaring down the power- packed slopes was indescribable. Many students attempted daring stunts or even ballet skiing. After a full day or weekend of ski- ing, many students found a tube of Ben Gay or Deep Heat Rub helpful for those aching muscles. Many students prepared for a week- end of fun by taking the skiing course offered at Tech for a $100 lab fee. Stu- dents received 21 hours of instruction at Oshman ' s Sporting Goods. Stu- dents were taught to ski on a dry car- pet ski deck that revolved at six miles per hour. After passing the course, students were usually able to master most intermediate slopes. Clothing on the slopes varied from the best in ski wear to anything that would keep students warm. Some stu- dents invested in expensive matching ski suits, complete with skis. Others were satisfied with scotchguarded jeans, a warm sweater and coat. After a day of running into trees, having skis stuck in snow and mo- gals, skiers usually retired to a quiet fireside with friends or joined the fun and dancing at one of the local disco- theques. CB
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m k . AMPUS ACTI ' ITIES There ' s more to college than class Most students came to college to get m education and finally reach the day jf graduation. To achieve this goal, students at- :ended class after class, did research ?apers, lab experiments and numer- jus other projects required by profes- sors. But was that all there was to college ife? Of course not. When students were not in class or loing homework, many paricipated in various campus activities. Each day, the University Daily ' s S4oments Notice column was filled Mth endless reminders of those meet- ngs of various campus organizations. Students belonging to honorary service, spirit and Greek organiza- tions filled their spare time between dasses and studies with activities sponsored by the organizations. Par- ties, dances and other social functions, as well as a chance to meet new- friends, were advantages of member- ship. Greek life also played a major role in the activities of many Tech stu- dents. Events such as the Phi Delt Ro- deo, SAE Watermelon Bust, Kappa Sig-KA Street Dance and Pike fest were all activities sponsored by Greek organizations that were open to all students. Organizations offered not only fun for members, but also a chance to help others through philanthropies and projects sponsored by the groups. Many fund raising projects required members to sell products or provide man-power for car washes or slave sales as well as to visit nursing homes and childrens schools. Dorms also or- ganized groups to aid the unfortunate. University Sing, sponsored by Phi Mu Alpha to raise money for scholar- ships, was an annual event for which many organizations spent weeks in the spring preparing. The University Sing Sweepstakes Trophy again went to Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon for their production of My Fair Lady. The first place trophy in the Greek division was awarded to Alpha Phi and Kappa Alpha for their entry, Bye Bye Birdie. The Saddle Tramps ' version of Girls, Girls, Girls won them first place in their division for the third year in a row, retiring the trophy to the Tramps. When the weather permitted, many students spent their free time out- doors with friends playing baseball, throwing frisbees and soaking up the sun. During the year, some industrious Tech students constructed a 12-foot paper mache Oreo cookie which en- cased the famous Tech seal. The pro- ject reportedly was part of a design communications research project. Intramurals offered a variety of sports in men ' s, women ' s, co-rec and campus divisions. Many residence halls and organizations formed teams to compete in football, basketball, baseball . . . the list goes on and on. The variety of campus activities provided some type of recreation for almost every Tech student and gave him a chance to forget about classes for an hour or two and have fun. H Lj Venun ' l '
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