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

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Everyone ' s a winner Teresa House and Kennetha Johnson applaud as medals are presented to Special Olympics participants. Service to others kept sorority members busy. Alpha Kappa Alpha members spent most of their time helping others. Among other activities, sorority members awarded medals and served as ushers at the Special Olympics on April 17. The girls also tutored elementary school children at the Bethel Church, working with students in grades one through five in English, math and other subjects. The pro- gram began in January and ended in March. Members of the sorority also attended a three-day conference at Southern Methodist University. The conference consisted of lec- tures and workshops related to the growth of the sorority. Officers were Jenc Sayles, president; Beverly Nelson, vice president; Gretchen Butler, secretary, and Sharain Taylor, treasurer. — Staci Sheffield You can do it Felicia Williams encourages a Special Olympics contes- tant to do his best in an upcoming race. Alpha Kappa Alpha — 345

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Roles reversed Sorority members spon- sored a pageant where men instead of women paraded across the stage. Besides the socials, mixers and parties, Delta Sigma Theta scheduled for the academic year, the sorority also conducted two service projects to benefit Lubbock ' s United Way. Delta Sigma Theta ' s Mr. Debonair Pageant, in which contestants competed in swimwear, casual wear and formal wear, was scheduled for the spring semester. Pro- ceeds from the event were donated to United Way. The sorority also sponsored a variety- talent show during which sorority members presented and entertained the audience with various forms of talent. Proceeds from this were donated to United Way. The major project for the fall semester was working with the South Plains Children ' s Center. The women acted as Big Sisters to the children. Officers were Cynthia Davis, president; Bernay Porter, vice president; Cheri Davis, secretary, and Patricia Harper, treasurer. — Elvira Gomez And the winner is . . . At the Mr Debonair contest. Cherlonda Fletcher and Cheri Davis announce the contestants. Contestants competed in swimwear, casual wear and formal wear. Time to relax Dedra Davis, Beverly Marshall. Bernay Porter. Cynthia Davis and Kir Shelter. Johnson work with kids at South Plains Childr. 34 ' ! — Delia Sigma Thcia

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Living on the edge p The Delt Goat Roast became a thrill seekers ' event. To make improvements on their new lodge, to pay off debts and to give members an expanded range of social events, Delta Tau Delta fraternity members filled their calendar with several activities, including a Goat Roast and a Delt Jam. The Goat Roast took place on a private ranch 15 miles south of Post and featured food, drink and bizarre activities. Among them, shoving a jeep off a cliff and burying several fraternity members stretched on the ground in loose dirt seemed to be the most Don Hambim Interesting. With the exception of a few hangovers, all members survived. A new activity for the fraternity was the Delt Jam, during which the fraternity brought together several bands to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. They also donated their own money to the cause. Officers were Kevin McKool, president; Chris Burgoon, executive vice president; Roger Redden, vice president; Scott j McPhearson, corresponding secretary; Tony J Austin, recording secretary, and Shane Jor- | dan, treasurer. — Sid Lowe Sweet dreams A waterbed probably would have been more comfor- table, but Tony Austin thought Miller kegs would suffice 346 — Delta Tau Delta