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

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W§M mM: .« ■ ' ■ . ' ivp ■ Holly Griffin, 1985 homecoming queen, crowns Kris Moritz at the 1986 homecoming game between Tech and Baylor. Members of Alpha Chi Omega wave to the crowd from their float, the Matador Express, which they shared with Delta Sigma Phi. Designed by Tony Renleria Homecoming Week — 13

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fames Raab Parade highlights week Although Texas Tech was to wear the Southwest Conference glass slipper during the 1986 football season, the Baylor Bears played the part of the ugly stepmother for one game and spoiled what was turning out to be a fun-filled homecoming week for Raider fans. The activities were great, said Karin McDonald, a senior advertising major. We had fun during the week; it ' s a shame it had to end in a loss. In all due respect, the Baylor Bears were the 16th-ranked team in the nation and the Raiders were off to a slow start with a new head coach and a dif- ferent offense than they were used to in the past, so the 45-14 score could not have been much of a sur- prise. But the students, faculty, alumni and This student was able to show his artistic ability at Chalk Art, which proved to be one of the more popular activities of homecoming week. Lubbock residents seemed to believe the Raiders actually could pull off a win, thus leading to the success of homecoming week. Tech men were shelling out big bucks to provide mums for their female friends, and the sales again were successful. Ac- cording to Rusty Plowman of College Flowers, the women may not like the decorative flowers, but they demand them, anyway. It must have something to do with principles. Most women don ' t like them (mums), Plowman told The University Daily . But I ' ve yet to see a woman who wasn ' t proud of hers. Women say, ' I hate them, they ' re heavy, they pull my dress, but I ' m gonnna shoot you if you don ' t get me one. ' Homecoming events such as Chalk Art, Coach ' s Coffee and the Homecoming Queen Fashion Show drew respectable-sized crowds, as did the per- formances by Dan Peek and Edward Jackman. The pep ral- ly bonfire drew a large crowd, and the homecoming parade was one of the most successful ever. I enjoyed it (the parade) much more than last year ' s, said Sally Purifoy, a senior advertising major. I think having it at night made it more exciting . . . more colorful. — Tony Ren teria Kris Moritz, a senior adver- tising major, and her date. Jason Pratt, share in the ex- citement as she is named 1986 Texas Tech homecom- ing queen. Raider Red points his gun as a young Tech fan shows his spirit and displays the guns up sign during the homecoming parade. 12 — Homecoming Week

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belie 8 . »: Red and black take me back Homecoming activities prove successful Anticipation filled Texas Tech ' s 61st annual home- coming week as dates were set up, mums were ordered and plans were made. Tech football fans worried about the game with the Baylor Bears, who were 2-1 and ranked 16th in the nation. On Sept. 23, the Coach ' s Coffee in the University Center courtyard attracted 75 people. Students were able to meet David McWilliams, the new head football coach. Students en- joyed comedian Edward Jackman Sept. 24 in the UC courtyard. Dan Peek, formerly of the band America, drew 150 people Sept. 25 to the Allen Theater. Some of the songs Peek is famous for are Horse With No Name and Ventura Highway. The second annual Chalk Art event Sept. 26 in front of the University Center gave students a chance to display their artistic ablilities and drew 50 participants. Almost 2,000 students voted on 24 homecoming queen candidates, according to Andy Kean, assistant co- ordinator of student ac- tivities. In a fashion show Sept. 24, the queen can- didates modeled outfits pro- vided by Skibell ' s and hairstyles by Hair by Daniel for about 600 people in the audience. Kris Moritz, a senior marketing major from Arl- ington, was named the 1986 homecoming queen at the football game. She was escorted by Jason Pratt. The homecoming parade, usually a Saturday morning affair, took place Friday night with more than 5,000 people in attendance. Kean said the time change and the good weather contri- buted to good attendance for the parade, pep rally and bonfire that night. The attendance at the bonfire and the pep rally at Southwest Conference Cir- cle Friday night was the big- gest Tech has seen in recent years, Kean said. The rally featured the band, twirlers, pompon squad, cheer- leaders, Raiderettes, Saddle Tramps and football team. Finalists for homecoming queen also were announced. Former Tech student G.W. Bailey, better known as Rizzo on the television show M A S H, wasi grand marshal of the 1 parade. Judges included! Rick Hayes, sportscaster foi KAMC-TV; Bill Caraway, president of the Student Association; Pam Anthrop of the Tech Dean oj Students Office and Lis Frank of the Tech Housing Office. From a field of 75 entrie the Alpha Phi-Sigma N float captured the best) overall award as well as th fraternity-sorority division The Women ' s Service] Organization entry won tha campus division, whila Sneed Hall took first place in the residence hall division. After all the excitement, Tech fans were disap- pointed when the Red Raiders lost 45-14 to th Bears. — Kay Hopkins ;t Members of the Saddle Tramps 1 kindle the flame that kicked off the activities for the pep rally bonfire at the Southwest Conference Circle on the Tech campus. 14 — Homecoming