University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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heeriner Section LONGHORN HELLRAISERS While being plainly visible at sport- ing events with their brightly paint- ed, orange and white faces, the Hel- Iraisers brought spirit and enthusiasm to Longhorn fans. The Hellraisers could be spotted at football games and pep rallies as well as at key games in baseball, men ' s and women ' s basketball and women ' s volleyball. Dressed in matching white shirts, orange hats and face paint, they participated in cheers led by the cheerleaders and even started a few of their own. We were very disappointed in the level of noise and enthusiasm among the fans at the University of Texas football games, President Kevin K. Marcantel, pre-business junior, said. We decided something had to be done to light a fire of loudly vocal- ized enthusiasm under the seemingly apathetic football fans, he said. Marcantel and friends Art Brickey, Jim Spurr and Carl Yaquinto found- ed the Hellraisers in the spring of 1988. That fall they recruited mem- bers and began attending sporting events as a group of dedicated fans. The official purposes of the Longhorn Hellraisers are to support the various University of Texas teams and to create a high level of enthusiasm among the fans at these sporting events, Marcantel said. In addition to supporting athletics, FRONT ROW: James Raymond Spurr. Mark Andrew Momemayor, Clifton Matthew Ladner, Floyd Franklin Bil- lings, Carl Russell Yaquinto. SF.COND ROW: Donald Carl Perkins, Denis Peter Buckle, Paul William Velter, James Lau- rence Mitchell, Ravi Patrick Ratnala. BACK ROW: David Patrick Daniel, William Arthur Bankston Jr.. Bradley Charles Aldrich, Kevin Kosta Marcantel. photo by Vardcn Studios DEDICATED FAN: Art Brickey, business sophomore, cheers as the Longhorns pound the Rice Owls in the Erwin Center. photo by Hannes Hacker the organization planned to expand into community service. A commit- tee looked into several ideas includ- ing Project Outreach, a community- wide day of service, planned for March 4. I think community service is a good part of any organization. We want to give something back to the community, Yaquinto, marketing senior, said. The most visible activity for the Hellraisers, however, continued to be their loud and eager support for University teams. Robin Mayhall 342 Longhorn Hellraisers

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r - to leach xi rat they u ?h their de- ifid service -fa ami .--:,: -..: ' . - TAU BETA SIGMA What did members think was the most important aspect of Tau Beta Sigma, the band sorority? Service to the Longhorn Band, answered Parliamentarian Amy Teel, accounting junior, and this ideal was carried out in innumerable ways throughout the year. During Band Week at the begin- ning of the fall semester, Tau Beta Sigma provided sack lunches for freshman band members. The group also made drum covers for the per- cussion section and practice flags for the flag corps. They helped with wa- ter breaks during football games and provided sewing kits, containing aspirin, cotton balls and other emer- gency supplies. We have one of the largest bands we have 340 members, Historian Jennifer Doutel, marketing senior, said. To keep things running well, we ' re just kind of like an extra sup- port group. We ' re just there for the directors or anybody who needs us. Part of the group ' s service includ- ed raising money for the band. Mem- bers sent letters to band parents of- fering to bake birthday cakes or provide Valentine ' s Day surprises for the students. A popular service was the final exam survival kits contain- ing food and candy for that dreaded last week of the semester. We decorate the bags with ' Good Luck, Love Mom and Dad, ' Teel said. It just kind of makes you feel good because you know your parents are thinking about you. The sisters of Tau Beta Sigma came from many parts of the state and of the country, but the common goal of service bound them together. You do something for Longhorn Band, Teel said. You ' re dedicated to Longhorn Band, so you want to do something to make it work better for everyone else. Robin Mayhall MAKING A POINT: Amy Teel, accounting junior, listens as Tara Bernhard, communi- cations senior, gives dates of upcoming events at a Tau Beta Sigma meeting. photo by Rich Canter FRONT ROW: Sharon Marie Fassino, Lara Michelle Simp- son, Elizabeth Terry Brown, Tara Lynn Bernhard, Mary Elizabeth Richardson, Amy Leigh Teel, Jennifer Elizabeth Doutel. SECOND ROW: Lara Nicole Hartmann, Kathleen Michele Watson, Julie Ann Martin, Laura Zoe Breeding, Carla Catherine Beasley, Cynthia Sue Story, Claire Edith Franke. BACK ROW: Jean Lisette Wislcemann, Susan Butler Meyer, Debbie Lynn Allen, Katherine Robison, Melissa Kay Dutton, Kimberly Dawn Necaise, Kristen Tura Pearson. photo by Carrif Dawson Tau Beta Sigma 341

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LONGHORN JUMPING TEAM Two or three times a week, mem- bers of the Longhorn Jumping Team left the city life in pursuit of their favorite activity. The team consisted of about 20 people who enjoyed riding horses for leisure and competition. Most of us are horse crazy, President Holly Da- vis, advertising senior, said. Eight members of the team served as instructors, helping the beginners and others who wanted lessons. There were no restrictions on join- ing the Longhorn Jumping Team; members with any level of riding and jumping experience were welcome. Theoretically, someone can walk in as a freshman never having ridden before and, with work, be an instruc- tor by their senior year, Davis said. This is the only thing I ' ve ever wanted to do in my whole life, Keeton said. Switch Willow Stables provided horses and tack, and members paid $13 an hour to ride. Instructors taught lessons in exchange for riding privileges. The team had four private horses owned by members, and over the past three years, 10-12 horses were donated to the team. Members both watched and com- peted in various competitions and meets, with the instructors being the main competitors for the team. Riding could be time-consuming, but it provided an escape. It ' s a very addictive sport, Davis said. It ' s like being at the beach for some people, Keeton said. But I don ' t like sand, so I ride. Monica Noordam FRONT ROW: Amy Susan Havekost, Cynthia Louise McLendon, Michelle Lee Doell, Smart Nicholls Vick, Irene Cipriano. SECOND ROW: Laura Florence Harris, Teri Ann Pennington, Jodi Michelle Lefforge, Deanna Lynne Hen- shaw, Diane Drew Williams, Leslie Jo Anne Wallace, Jorge F.ugenio Trevino. BACK ROW: Eric Lee Brast, Cristina Marisa Parlida, Holly Leigh Davis, Janet Lynn Kelly, Krista Nicole Keeton, Alfredo Musi Sandoval, Andrew Lewton Quittner. photo by Varden Studios UP AND OVER: Holly Davis, advertising sen- ior, takes her horse, Kita Dian, over a practice jump. photo by Hannes Hacker Longhorn Jumping Team 343