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

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Little Sister Vanessa Rekers watches the homecoming bon- fire with her Big Brother, Jeff Day. (Pholo by Greg Hump- hries! 1988 HOMECOMING QUEEN Becoming the homecoming queen is something very special that ril remember for the rest of my life. said Marie Phillips, the 1988 Texas Tech homecoming queen. My parents were sitting right in front of me. My Dad had a big smile, and my Mom cried. Phillips was sponsored by the band and the flag corps. She was chaplain of the Women ' s Service Organiza- tion, a sweetheart for Delta Sigma Phi and a member of the Tech band flag corps. She served as a resident assistant for two years, served on the RA council and was a member of the National Residence Hall honorary. Phillips, from Odessa, received her degree in ele- mentary education with a specialization in early child- hood education. I want to teach first grade because I like the little ones, she said. Basically, you ' re starting them off and giving them a base for the future. When I was participating in the Cotton Bowl parade with the other Southwest Conference home- coming queens, there were quite a few people from Tech in the crowd cheering for me. It made me feel good. Phillips said she enjoys spending her free time dancing and watching sports. — W.J. Proctor Photo by Robert Williams McDonald ' s restaurant exem- plifies communitv involvement at homecoming by driving an inflatable clown down Broadway to promote the Ronald McDonald House. iPholo by Corby Roberts) A family poses in front of the Tech seal near Memorial Circle, showing that homecoming not only is for Tech students and exes but also can be an enjoyable event for families. (Photo b Corby Roberts! 14 — Homecoming I

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FANS CHEER TEAM ON TO WIN The da - preceding the big homecoming game consis- ted of a parade with many colorful and exciting floats. Entries ranged from the Greek organizations to the academic clubs. People from all over Lubbock, includ- ing students, parents and Tech alumni, turned out for the morning parade. There was a sense of stimulation that flowed throughout the air during homecoming weekend. The Red Raiders faced the Baylor Bears in the homecoming football game. Baylor traveled to Lub- bock hoping for another victory over the Red Raiders like they have experienced the past few years. Much to their surprise, though, Tech was ready. In an outstanding performance, the Raiders downed the Bears 36-6. Marie Phillips, a senior from Odessa, was crowned homecoming queen in a ceremony preceding the foot- ball game. Attendance at the game was remarkable after a citywide drive to sell tickets. The stands were filled with a sea of red and black. Students, parents and alums who attended were filled with anticipation and cheer. People were getting their guns up all over the place. Tech pride and spirit really showed at the game. I was impressed with the abundance of weekend activ- ities. said Jill Garonzik. a junior advertising major from Dallas. I was glad we a had a chance to hear the victory bells ring. The Raiders looked forward to the game because of the past losses to Baylor. A victory would complete the weekend. Tech fans watched enthusiastically as the Red Raid- ers dominated the majority of the first half to begin their victory over Baylor. For the entering freshmen at Tech. this victory instilled that Texas Tech pride in the Red Raiders. — Sydnee White During halftime of ihe home- coming game, current members of the Goin Band march with Tech exes. (Photo by Corby Ro- bensl Designed by Lora Lull Homecoming — 13

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, TECH EXES COME HOME FOR i HOMECOMING rech exes took advantage of the many activities )rdinated by the Ex-Students Association during necoming weekend. fech alumni enjoyed breakfast, buffets, an alumni ;eball game, receptions, a homecoming parade and Seventh Annual Red Raider Road Race, rhe Ex-Students Association kicked off homecom- weekend with the Past Presidents breakfast on day morning. rhe annual council and awards luncheon took place day, and the six Top Techsan awards were presented iniversity staff members Peggy Flores, Aha Burse. irie Taylor, Jessie Rangel, Michael Gower and Bill ynes. fhe recipients received plaques from the Ex-Stu- its Association and checks from the university, fhree distinguished service awards were given to n Maddox, Idris Traylor and Winifred Vigness. rhe highlight Friday was a send-off rally for former :h President Lauro Cavazos. ' avazos left Lubbock to serve as U.S. secretary of ication. Dn Saturday morning, the Red Raider Road Race, a running event, took place for the seventh time. Contes- tants ran 5K or lOK, and the events were open to anyone. T-shirts and trophies were donated by the West Texas Running Club, First National Bank. Lubbock Bever- age. Cardinal ' s Sports Center and Care Link. Entry fees went toward student scholarships, and an endowment fund was established by the West Texas Running Club for future scholarships. Jim Douglass, assistant director of the Ex-Students Association, said homecoming at Tech has changed over the years. Douglass said the Ex-Students Association coordi- nated activities to celebrate coming home for Tech alumni. This also will get current students involved with alumni and the homecoming celebration, he said. We try to involve both alumni and current students in homecoming activities. Douglass said involving current students is a way of encouraging them to come back for homecoming once they have graduated. — Jamie Stewart Homecoming — 1 5