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

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n«w frivnds, pl«dging Scene: Friday, Aug. 29, 2:17 p.m., in the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum. Sue Raider was sitting on the floor with several schedule cards and a catalog, when joe Tech almost tripped over her. The following conversation ensued: Joe: Hey Sue What ' s going on? Sue: Not much. I ' m trying to get this stupid schedule worked out. Two of the classes I need are closed. How about you — did you have a good summer? Joe: Pretty good, but it went by WAY too fast. Are you living in the dorm again? Sue: Yeah, we got all my junk moved in this morning. I don ' t know how I ' ll ever make it all fit. Joe: Hey — I heard they have new meal tickets now — with pictures? Sue: Yeah, It ' s to keep people from loaning out their meal cards, because they were losing money. I hope they use the money saved to improve the food! Joe: I hear ya. Who are you rooming with this year? Sue: My little sister. I talked her into coming to Tech, and I ' m beginning to wish I hadn ' t She ' s going through rush, so that means I ' ll have to put up with pledging stuff all semester. But she ' s really excited. Joe: That ' s good; pledging is pretty fun - she ' ll make a lot of friends. Are you two going to the Street Dance tonight ' Sue: We ' ll probably go for a while, but then we ' re going to New West - I ' ve heard it ' s the hottest club in town. Joe: Well, maybe I ' ll see ya there; Right now I have to go stand in line for English. Have a good semester! (Moving in) Cars and trucks line campus streets as stucjents move into the residence halls Even with moms help, carrying boxes and putting everything in its place can be exhausting work (Seeing old and new friends) Several students compete in the Lubbock Rait Races at Mackenzie Park .•Ml-university mixers, such as the Kappa Sig Street Dance, give students the opportunity to en- |oy a tew beers with friends (Pledging) At Sigma Chi Derby Day, Alpha Phi pledges participate in a tug-of-war, while two TrI-Delts are branded

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Raider followers ' dream on ' Once a Tech fan, Always a Tech fan It was a dream come true tor the die-hard Raider fan. On Nov. 1, the I crowd at )ones Stadium thundered • Raider Power over and over, ' Happy I Vl-ll circled the field triumphantly, and ' red and black-clad Techsans celebrated as the Double T scoreboard lit up the night with the score: Tech 24, Texas 20. The dream didn ' t last long, however. One week later, disgusted fans returned to Lubbock from Texas Christian University wearing Dump Dockery T- shirts and muttering another one bites the dust. Somehow the Raiders had lost to the lowly Horned Frogs. It is difficult to remain loyal to a losing team, particularly one that demonstrates the ability to win, as the Raiders did (again) at the Homecoming game Nov. 15 It was a cold, snowy day, and no one expected a victory over the bowl- bound Southern Methodist University Mustangs. But still, Tech exes came to Lubbock to enjoy the festivities — the dance Friday night with music by the Maines Brothers, a colorful parade of floats Saturday morning, a barbecue luncheon at the Municipal Coliseum, receptions on campus and at fraternity and sorority houses, and of course, the game. Dedicated Techsans converged on the cold metal seats of )ones Stadium, carrying thick wool blankets and small flasks of bourbon. Comments about the cold drew more attention than the opening kickoff, but soon all eyes were focused on the field. Maury Buford kick- ed a 67-yard punt, his longest of the season, Jamie Harris made an amazing catch, and 42,197 shivering fans sud- denly warmed up as the Raiders ended the half with a 14-0 lead over the Mustangs. While the teams rested in the locker rooms, Debbie Tyler, a senior from Lub- bock, was crowned the 1980 Homecoming Queen. Halttime festivities also included a majestic patriotic show featuring Coin ' Band exes marching in their old positions. The second half remained scoreless, thanks to a strong Raider defense. Once again, surprised fans celebrated a victory. The rest of the season was a disaster, but hope still lives in the heart of the die-hard Raider fan. Win or lose, die- hards of all ages continue to wait for the ultimate dream come true - a trip to the Cotton Bowl. (Clockwise from top left) The cheerleaders run on the field ahead ol the football team carrying banners that spell CO TECH Rynda McReynolds takes out her trustration at the Beat Texas Car Bash, sponsored by the Timettes the day before the University of Texas game Three Raider fans get their guns up during the Texas game Performing at halttime ot the Texas game is Com ' Band member Risa Roberts Kathleen Camp- bell, the Masked Rider, and Happy Vl-ll visit with some fans while waiting for a Tech score. Newly crowned Homecoming Queen Debbie Tyler waves at the crowd Cheerleader Carne Kleypas tinds a warm spot on the sidelines to rest her leg and watch the game against Southern fethodist University Techsans and exes en|oy a Tie One On For Texas party celebrating the victory over the Longhorns- The scoreboard displays the score of the Texas game as night approaches La Ventana -11