LeTourneau University - Pioneer Yearbook (Longview, TX)

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STAMPEDE There were events for all tastes and skills. Some veterans of the area rodeo circuit were presented in special events, but most of the evening was given over to the local Techo variety of cowboys and girls. Brenda Busing captured billing a s the top cowgirl in addition to her choice as Frontier Queen. Women's Residence Hall garnered high point honors. It may not have been the most professional rodeo in Texas, but spectators and participants had an enjoyable evening. It was a joint effort of the Student Senate and the Rodeo Club. Rodeos are not uncommon in Texas. The LeTourneau Stampede is. It is one of the few all-student rodeos in the country. Some of our cowboys would make a seasoned cowpoke weep, but others show amazing agility in handling tough rodeo stock. Some even make it for the required eight seconds. Another Techo cowboy prepares to ride. 112 Pete McMillan attempts a pickup in the rescue race.

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“Quack! Quack! Quack!” Steve Baptista, James Christoferson, and Steve Love took second. HOOTENANNY , | Winning Enduro driver, Randy Plants, Third place went to the AO ‘Banana received his trophy from Mark Stephens. Pipers’’ conducted by Bruce Dodds. 111

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A HR ee ag oe SS Wrestling a calf to the ground was harder than it looked. Beverly Minor tries her hand at barrel racing. 113