Sul Ross State University - Brand Yearbook (Alpine, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1989 volume:

THE ’89 SPECIAL Campus Life 18 Academics 50 Honors 68 Groups 82 Sports 108 People 144 THE 89 SPECIAL 1989 BRAND, Volume 67 Sul Ross State University Alpine, Texas 79832 (915)837-8061 Published in cooperation with the Brand staff, Typographical Services, and the News Information Service. Sitting Still - Rex Martin carefully watches as other cowboys ride at the RAS arena. His job was to put the horses and bulls back in the pens after they were ridden. Good For The Body -- David Scheppler, cast in the lead part as a cowboy in the summer produc¬ tion of Bus Stop, has a drink of milk while he and the other characters are stranded in a cafe. etting Our Sights The 1988-89 year at Sul Ross began much like a shooting match. Just as contestants must register for each event, pay their entry fees, and have the right equipment, students started the year with registration, paying tuition, and buying supplies. Many freshmen attended the 1988 Summer Orientations held in June and July which kept the lines from getting too long at registration. This year’s orientations hit record level attendance with a total of 203 freshmen participating in the two-day events. Many future roommates, professors and friends met during orien¬ tation. Returning students either pre-registered in April or went through fall registration in the Graves-Pierce Gym on August 23-24. It was two days of hard work for both the students and staff, but at long last, the promise of an efficient, computerized registration was realized. The long lines of past registrations made many students decide to pay the $15 late fee and late register, only to discover that these lines were just as long. With registration over, the lines moved to the University Bookstore for books and supplies. The often repeated complaint about the outrageous prices was heard, but even louder were the complaints that too few books had been ordered and students had to wait weeks before the books were available. Go Team Go - Lobo band member Patty Mancha cheers on the Lobos i n a football game against Austin College. What Did We Do? -- Juan Castillo, Lisa Rodriguez and Lissa Porterfield try to figure out what went wrong. icking Our Point Students, like contestants, soon found that registration was only the first step to a successful shooting match. Participants musi set their sights and single out where to focus in. Students had to weigh their priorities and decide what their academic goals were. Along with the beginning of classes came the old drop and add routine. Some students found themselves either overloaded or just not aiming in the right direction. Schedules were again rear¬ ranged to suit academic needs. With classes finalized, students shot into extracurricular ac¬ tivities. A rise in school spirit and pride resulted in new clubs or¬ ganized and the activation of already existing groups. The Club Fair, organized by the Program Council, helped point students in the right direction. It was a representative gathering of clubs in the Student Center to make students aware of the or¬ ganizations on campus and help organize new ones. Many of the students did not know there were more than 40 clubs at Sul Ross. Flag Flourishing Femme - Sherry French con¬ centrates on her flag routine for the halftime show during the football game with Howard Payne. A Touch Of Color - The Sul Ross signboard, as good as gold, can often be found at the end of a rainbow after Alpine ' s frequent and often un- expected showers. Whitewash Wipeout -- The Bar SR was not the only thing painted during the annual Homecom¬ ing activity. Raecene Robertson may be red¬ faced, but who will know? Focusing In The Right Direction - Photog¬ rapher Barbara Richerson is caught at the op¬ posite end of the lens while she photographs the May graduation held outside on the front lawn at Sul Ross. Clear Reflections - Can you see what I see? Carl Dexter’s sunglasses give us a good view of the mall between classes. Right On - Donnee Chance and Kristi Hooker, along with other fans, cheer on the Sul Ross Lobos at an SRSU-Austin College game. jecting Our Talents Plans for the 500th year celebration of Columbus discovering America were underway at the Sul Ross Center for Big Bend Studies. The winemaking class had students harvesting grapes and making wines. A new vineyard and greenhouse were built across from the Range Animal Science Center for native grape rootstock research. The first round of exams were given as students determined whether or not they had to study harder for the next tests. Dead¬ line, the dreaded word, was uttered as genetic problems, art projects, and Skyline stories were all due. The Program Council began its long line of planned activities by sponsoring Dave Rudolph as the first entertainer on campus. The council also sponsored a return performance of the international¬ ly reknown Chinese Magic Revue. The troop played to a full ho use two years ago. The Nerd cast was selected and rehearsals began in late Sep¬ tember. Singers were also being sought for the Sul Ross choir to present Handel’s The Messiah. Blocking Out -- Holly Tartar goes for a block at a volleyball match against an Eastern New Mexico University player. Cutting It Close -- Mike Cox works on removing a horseshoe from one of the horses at RAS. One More Time - Robby Holquin plays the drums on the Chi Delta Homecoming float while waiting for the parade to start. _ ■ asting Out Our Opponents With the lighting of the Summer Olympics torch came the firing shots of the Sul Ross sports season. The football season opened with two conference shutouts. The Lobos stung the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets 42-3 and ambushed the Midwestern Indians 39-0. The 42nd annual National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association rodeo was scheduled for the SR Range Animal Science arena in October. With one competition behind them and the women tied for 5th and 6th place and the men in 6th place, the rodeo team hoped to be more on target at the Sul Ross rodeo. Homecoming plans were put into action as clubs elected queen candidates and decided whether or not to build floats. Groups were willing to forego rivalry as Clip-n-Brand petitioned to the Student Association and changed the bonfire wood gathering from a com¬ petition to a school project where all the clubs worked together in¬ stead of against each other. Freshman Leadership Program scholars rounded up the equipment for the lighting of the Bar SR Bar. A shot of school spirit and pride echoed through the year as stu¬ dents and faculty became fired up in classes, activities, sports, and clubs. Our enthusiasm and participation proved that, although we failed at some things, we triumphed in others. Like students before us, we learned that by putting our hearts into the hard work, we could achieve our goals. We are all as¬ sembled together here at Sul Ross - each of us becoming a part of THE ’89 SPECIAL. Beginning Of The Future - A lone graduate is captured while thinking about the past four years at Sul Ross. I Am The King -- The haughty King of Siam, played by SR freshman Charlie Parrish, and a pert Anna, portrayed by Alpine resident Sawyer Cornelison, discuss matters in the summer production of The King and I. Cheers -- Art club member Sam Ponce awaits further instructions in the award winning float the Art Club entered in the fall Homecoming parade. The float tied for second with the Lobo Brigade. ■■■Ml Just One Moment - Darren Taylor and Martin Bankston hang on to a Howard Payne player to stop him from scoring. Whoa! - Sul Ross cheerleaders Lana Grubb and Nelda Flores throw candies to the crowd as they ride in the Homecoming parade with the Marathon Mustang. Peek-a-boo - Beta Sigma Phi member Beth Gray peeks at the crowd from inside the club’s homecoming float. Thoroughly Engrossed -- Bus Stop charac¬ ters, played by freshman Michelle Dehart and Spanish prof Dr. Beto Garcia, check the script for a scene in the summer theatre production. A iming in the Right Direction Tall In The Saddle -- A summer volunteer at the Fort Davis National Historic Site sits astride his horse during a re-enactment of cavalry days at the fort. Cool Dudes -- Ricky Garcia and Danny Rios watch a Sul Ross-Howard Payne football game from the sidelines at Jackson Field. Sul Ross beat the Yellow Jackets 42-3. Stallion Of Steel — The wire stallion which stands in front of the Range Animal Science Center is one of the landmarks at Sul Ross. It was constructed by a student, Rex Barrick, in 1981. Jj oading Up the Year awB � a 8i8 aiWM9M This Is The Way To Do It -- Biology prof Dr. Richard Hilsenbeck points to an equation for aerobic respiration as he explains the process to his botany class. Next... -- Judy Stokes and Kristi Hartwick work together during summer orientation to keep the preregistration line moving. Drum Roll Please -- Heather Bradley and her father anxiously await the announcement of Homecoming Queen during halftime ceremonies. That’s The Way - Coach Ralph Micheli is ex¬ hilarated after the Lobo football team scores another winning point to beat Howard Payne in the opening game of the season. Q B Lights out Lana Grubb helps Robert Di Grappa, a Tucumcan contestant, during the moonlight madness class at the Sul Ross Farrier Schools Forging and Shoeing competition Looking Back On 1988-89 Sul Ross may not be located on the beaten path, but that doesn ' t seem to bother the more than 1,000 students who live here year after year. Aiming toward greater horizons, students set goals and worked to accomplish them. New clubs organized on cam¬ pus, and others became more active than they had in a long time. Participation increased as a result of the more than 20 different clubs joining in the first annual Club Fair which was organized for the benefit of beginning freshmen. Homecoming week also saw great enthusiasm from the clubs as they organized to march in the Homecoming parade and sponsor Homecom¬ ing Queen candidates. The Miss Courageous contest had club members pulling together to find size 12 high heel shoes and dresses for their can¬ didates. Participation and en¬ thusiasm got the year off to a good start. In the Alpine community, the closing of the Chute and the opening of the Stetson and McDonald ' s attracted much attention. Many of the students felt that the closing of the Chute was a major set back for reten¬ tion at Sul Ross, but the opening of the Stetson soon had the students back on track with a place to go and something to do on weekends. McDonald ' s also got much of the college student ' s attention. Not only did it provide new jobs, but it also provided fast food for which many students had already col¬ lected coupons before the restaurant was open. On the national scene, the election of a new President of the United States had the eyes of the nation trained on their television sets. At Sul Ross, the Presidential Election class was one faithful follower of the cam¬ paign as the students watched the debates and predicted which candidate, George Bush or Michael Dukakis, would come up on top when the votes were counted. And as predicted by over half the class, Bush became the new President of the United States on January 19, 1989 with a Texas-size inauguration ball. But Texas-size problems soon followed as Bush began having trouble with his appointment of John Tower as Defense Secretary. And even mpre con¬ troversial was the proposed salary raise of 51 percent for Congress. After much uproar from the public and a forced public vote by Congress in which the raise was voted down, Bush signed the bill turning down the raise increase. Happenings in the world also captured Sul Ross ' attention as the first three-dimensional (3- D) commercials were aired in January during the Superbowl which the San Francisco Forty- Niners won. The death of Japan ' s Emperor Hirohito also attracted much attention as he was the last of the leaders of the Second World War powers to die. And after nine years of continually fight¬ ing, the Russians finally left Af- ghanistan ip mid-February, leaving behind a war torn and devastated country prepared only for more fighting within its borders. Cold weather from Alaska devasted the United States and Alpine, leaving record breaking cold temperatures in many areas of the U.S. But NASA broke out of its two-year spell of bad weather which had followed the failure of the launching of the Challenger and successfully launched the Discovery space shuttle. Sul Ross, too, hoped for suc¬ cess as the work on campus renovation continued. The old Print Shop was torn down while the Old Gym was renovated to in¬ clude a computer facility and other classroom space. Hoping to attract and retain more students, Sul Ross was continually working toward improving its academic courses, its athletic departments, the selection of extracur¬ ricular activities, on and off campus housing units, and the over-all image of Sul Ross State University. -Alma Dominguez Fat Tuesday Antics — Cos¬ tumed SR cheerleaders celebrate Mardi Gras in February at SR. 1989 Recap This Is It - Euneen Wendt helps a student with her fall schedule at the computer during registra¬ tion. PyWanna Be Just Like You -- RafHjel Collins entertains his nephew, also named RaSdel Col- lins v making faces as well as playing foSfoall. Go For t -- Ruben Leal and Fred Gage spenc time at th Baptist Student Union playing foos ball and relating. IJ Student life Save the Freshmen Knock. Knock. Come in. Hello. I just wanted to let you know that there is a Club Fair going on at the Student Center, and you are invited to attend. Such was the scene in the dorms August 31 as students from the Stu¬ dent Presidents’ Association knocked on all the doors in the dorms to issue invitations to the Club Fair. Club Fair. What Club Fair? many asked. The Club Fair, directed by Maggie Miller, coordinator of Cam¬ pus Activities, was organized to help with the recruitment and retention of new freshmen. It has been reported that the first eight weeks of a semester determine whether a student decides to return to that school, Miller said. The Club Fair was one way of introducing the students to the clubs on campus and giving them some idea of what Sul Ross has to offer. The fair also helped to recognize the organizations that already exist and organize new clubs students were in¬ terested in starting. Lupita Asevedo, a member of the Student Association Student Senate, said, The Club Fair helped because it made students aware of the clubs that are here. It will also give incom¬ ing freshmen and upperclassmen a chance to become more active in school activities. Sister Carol McAdam of the New¬ man Club said, This is great. I didn’t realize there were so many clubs on campus. This will help stu¬ dents become more involved. Miller had been working on the Club Fair since April and said she had an excellent response from the clubs. A total of 25 groups signed up to have a table. I’m very pleased with the response. My personal goal was for about 15 organizations to sign up. Among the 25 clubs participating were the Newman Club, Computer Society, Baptist Student Union, Residence Hall Assistants, and Clip- n-Brand. After the fair, the Program Council showed the movie Blind Date. Miller said this was one in a series of movies that the Program Council showed every Wednesday in the Stu¬ dent Council. -Alma Dominguez This Is How It’s Done — Mike Cox demonstrates blacksmithing techniques at the Club Fair while Chris Marquart watches. News Bulletin - Kevin Thorpe and Bryan Johnson read Phi Beta Lambda’s message held by Elizabeth Will to attend the Club Fair on August 31. 1 Wishful Thinking Andy Dyba wishes he could be participating in the Club Fair instead of working the concession stand. Future Members - Ross Holida and Sandy McCutchcn decide whether or not they want to join a club at the Club Fair. Club Fair All Cleaned Up Darwin Hobbs watches closely as the technician from United Blood Services of El Paso swabs his arm in prepara¬ tion of donating blood. Type 0+7 -- Samples of donated blood are reserved for future testing for a number of perameters such as blood type. Grin And Bear It — It’s hard to tell whether Heather Clairmont is grimacing or smiling as the needle is inserted into her arm. Blood Drive The Gift of Life Although the competiveness was removed from this year’s blood drive, and groups no longer competed to give the most units of blood, 131 units of blood were drawn, coming within 19 units of the set goal of 150 units. The United Blood Services of El Paso was on campus October 12 and 13 to collect the donations. The drive was sponsored by the Program Coun¬ cil and the Student Association, in addition to United Blood Services. Many students gave blood to get extra credit in classes, while others gave to help someone who needs blood. Susan Tanner, a veteran at givingblood, said, I donate blood and like to get other people to donate here so that in case of an emergency, they won’t be afraid to donate blood. There have been times when blood was needed, and someone would not contribute because they had never done it before. Due to the recent Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome epidemic in the United States, many were afraid to donate blood. Thomas P. Doody, ex¬ ecutive director of United Blood Ser¬ vices, said, There are many issues surrounding the disease AIDS. A recent public survey indicated that more than 25 percent of the people in¬ terviewed thought they could get AIDS by donating blood. This is ab¬ solutely untrue! Everything utilized in collecting blood is sterile and disposed of after the donation. Because of this misunderstanding many people are reluctant to donate. Doody, in a letter published in the Skyline, assured students that donating blood is perfectly safe and their blood donations can make the difference in someone’s life. -Alma Dominguez SeeingRed -- Elroy Long watches as one of the technicians from El Paso tapes his arm to stop the blood flow. A Helping Hand — Panchi Lawrence helps with the paperwork of blood donors. Blood Drive Royale Entertainment Anyone for a free microwave, lug¬ gage, or a television set? No, it wasn’t The Price is Right or even Wheel of Fortune. It was Casino Royale sponsored by the Program Council and produced by SR student Karen Green. According to the November 10 issue of The Skyline, Casino Royale is Sul Ross’ version of Las Vegas. The money is play, the show is canned music, the MC is a football player, and the dealers are students, staff, and faculty, but the fun is real and the prizes are great. And the fun was real as students filled the Student Center to gamble play money at craps, blackjack, and roulette. Even though the money was play money, many played as if it was real and gambled conservatively while others gambled away their money without a care in the world. Once a student went bust that was it unless he could con one of his friends to give him money to continue playing (which many did). The gambling lasted two hours, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. when the gambling was stopped, and students had to turn in their money to get tickets. The tickets were then mixed up by Cindy Davis, director of Residential Living, and she picked the first winning ticket. It took over an hour to give all the prizes away, because many students had over fifty tickets and had to look through all of them to make sure that the number announced was not his. Andy Dyba was t he MC who called out the winning numbers, and Marla Massey, dressed in shoulderless, purple evening dress, handed out the prizes. Many went home disappointed be¬ cause they had not won any prizes, while others went home with a microwave, a television set, and even a toilet plunger, but most everyone agreed that it had been worth gam¬ bling away a night. -Alma Dominguez 1-2-3 — Charlotte Mueller and JoAnna Avalos count to see how many tickets they can buy with a friend’s winnings. Look, Mom! - Laura Feare, Manny Santos, and Tamela Mitchell show how much money they’ve won while the dealer, Freddy Cordova, deals the cards. Casino Royale n h ! i y g • (It House Wins — Rene Stacy picks up the bad bets at Casino Royalc. Good Luck - Joanic Grainger stamps hands and gives out money to gambling SRSU stu¬ dents who presented their IDs. Now What — Janlcn Trees and Renee Stacy check the class schedule to find alternative courses to take. Helping Hands -- Melinda Hilscnbcck helps at registration during her last days as director of the Financial Assistance Offfice. Getting it Together Registration...the dreaded word conjures up pictures of long lines and hours of waiting for many students. To prevent this, many Sul Ross stu¬ dents decided to preregister in April and thereby avoid the long lines in August. Preregistration also gave one a greater choice of classes before they were filled, which would result in a complete revision of one’s schedule. Entering freshmen also avoided registration in August by attending one of the two orientations held in June and July. These sessions of¬ fered opportunities for more atten¬ tion from professors and a better chance to get to know other students and select roommates. The June session included testing and talks by various professors such as Just What Do College Teachers Expect From Students? by Psychol¬ ogy Prof Dr. David Cockrum, Suc¬ cess in Time and Money Management for Students, by Coun¬ selor Don Robertson, and Success in Coping with College Life by Admis¬ sions Counselors Eddie Montezuma and Terry Breitbach. The highlight of this session was the dance held at the Graves-Pierce Parking Lot with music provided by disc jockey Dr. Toons to which parents and all SRSU students were invited. August brought registration and the inevitable long lines, especially at the Financial Aid Office. It was a hard year for the Financial Aid Of¬ fice, because the director, Melinda Hilsenbeck, left her position at the beginning of September to teach English in Marfa after having given three months notice. An interim director was hired, and it wasn’t until November that the new director, Deborah Denney, was employed. -Alma Dominguez What To Do, What To Do — Cindy Davis, dircctorof Residential Living, waits while Deb¬ bie Schaechers decides which dorm she wants to live in. Let Me See — Del Mathis of the Registrar ' s Of¬ fice helps a student make sure that his class list corresponds with the computer ' s schedule. Say Cheese — Brand class pictures taken by Nita Holman of Nita’s Photography were the first stop in the registration line in the fall. Registration What Will You Have - Kurt Stropoli takes a customer’s order at the Desert Springs Res¬ taurant where he works as a waiter. Green Thumb - Biology graduate student Alice Hempel tends the greenhouse under the supervision of Dr. Michael Powell. Carry Out — Chris Zuniga, who works part- , time at the Safeway grocery store, puts a Safeway customer’s bags in her car. Making Ends Meet Money is the one thing that most college students seldom seem to have. Regardless of financial aid from home, scholarships, and grants, money problems seem to be a con¬ stant, never ending plague. To combat this unfair shortage, Sul Ross students took to working. Work study and institutional jobs made up § the work spectrum at Sul Ross. In campus jobs, the student could only work a maximum of 20 hours per week. Sometimes this was a draw¬ back, and students sought work off campus. However, working only 20 hours gave the students a chance to do homework and take a little bit of time off to have fun. Sylvia Serrato, freshman from El Paso, said, I work in the library and use the extra money for such things as gas and to do laundry. The best jobs, although not always the best paying, seemed to be on campus. Students found them easier to fit into their schedules and easier to get to, especially for students without a car. Kathy Hicks worked off campus at Welsh’s IGA and said that although her parents were paying for her education, she wanted help out by working. She worked 26-30 hours a week and said, I use the extra money that I earn for going out. I don’t like to ask my parents for money all the time. She found out about the cashier’s job at Welsh’s through a friend. Chuck Wilson worked as a Resident Assistant at Morelock Hall. Al¬ though he had a full scholarship, he decided to work, because he did not want to depend solely on the scholar¬ ship. Charlotte Mueller lived off campus and found it a little more of a necessity to work, because the money helped pay for rent, food, and fun. The major employers in the area were Safeway, Welsh’s IGA, True Value, Pizza Hut, and the university. With McDonald’s coming to Alpine in February, the students hoped to find more job opportunities there. -Alma Dominguez Helping Hands -- Resident Assistant Chuck Wilson, an RA on the second floor of Morelock Hall, helps Michelle Garza with her homework. Get To Work -- Rosela Salmon shows fresh¬ man Alma Ybarra what to type in the Finan¬ cial Assistance Office where Alma works part-time. Student Jobs Formal Introductions The 1988-1989 sports season was opened on September 7 wi th a Meet the Lobos pep rally at the Jackson Field Stadium which also included Meet the Bucks for Alpine High School. Athletes and cheerleaders from Sul Ross and Alpine High School were in¬ troduced to fellow students, friends, and relatives. The evening opened with musical selections played by the Alpine and Sul Ross marching bands. Selections such as The Yellow Rose of Texas and Stand by Me, as well as the school fight songs warmed up the crowd for the introductions. Alpine’s Lady Buck volleyball players were presented first, fol¬ lowed by the Alpine Bucks’ football team. The high school cheerleaders were introduced and led the crowd in several cheers. The Lady Lobo volleyball team headed the intros for Sul Ross, fol¬ lowed. by the Lobo football team. Players for each team were an¬ nounced by name, number, year, position played, and hometown. Rounding up t he presentations were the Lobo cheerleaders who per¬ formed a routine to music and several cheers. The evening came to a close with the annual watermelon feast. Team members, cheerleaders and fans gathered on the practice field next to the stadium to chow down on the fresh fruit provided by Jim Thomas of the Sonic. -Charlotte Mueller Ya, VVe Bad - Even while eating the refresh¬ ing watermelon, Lloyd Caldwell, John Paul, and Darren Taylor remain in control. Packing It In - Band members A1 Gomez and Jauquin Rodriguez head home after playing their spirit boosting music. Meet the Lobos Picky, Picky -- Renee Stacy picks the seeds out of her piece of watermelon while Jay Trees and Jeff Pannell go the usual route and spit theirs. Triumphant Trumpets — Members of the Sul Ross marching band toot their horns in honor of the night of introductions. Ta Da! — Sul Ross cheerleaders show their sense of balance and agility in a routine for football players and fans. Meet the Lobos Come And Get It! - The barbecue on the mall proved that food joins all, parents and students alike. Pin One On - Burnett Williams, Byron Wright, and Sylvia Garza make and sell spirit buttons in support of Sul Ross and the Black Student Association. Buy Me - Lana Grubb talks to Kenneth Carter as he gets ready to sell Sul Ross T-shirts to un¬ suspecting parents. Parental Support It was a warm and breezy Saturday in October. The Sul Ross campus saw an onslaught of parents une¬ qualed since the opening day of the residence halls. The occasion was Sul Ross ' first Parents Day in recent history. It is hoped the event will be repeated annually. To celebrate the occasion, the Sul Ross Food Services served a delicious barbecue lunch on the mall for stu¬ dents and visiting parents. The parents registered before eating and were given free tickets to the after¬ noon football game against the Aus¬ tin College Kangaroos. After the last bit of barbecue sauce was licked from the fingers, students could be seen touring their parents around campus. The University Bookstore tables were strategically located on the mall with Sul Ross items for sale. Students were seen steering Mom and Dad in that direc¬ tion. For some students, Parents Day was the first taste of non-cafeteria food in what seemed like ages. First it was barbecued brisket with beans and cole slaw on the mall, then nachos and snowcones at the football game. And to cap off the day, the local restaurants Desert Springs and Longhorn Cattle Co. were overtaken with happy Lobos tired and ready for a relaxing meal. The Lobos did not win the football game, but it was a well played game with a close finish of 20-16. More im¬ portantly, the students cheered the Lobos on with their parents by their sides. The next day was one of tearful farewells. But a good weekend made for good memories to hold the student until Thanksgiving. As the folks drove off, familiar words could be heard. Thanks for coming, Mom. -Cynthia Holochwost She Started It! - The battle oj the buckets made thc vdrk, jun and vengeful for Robert i,ujan and Tend De term an. mL m m Tainting Bar SR Bar mmm Ghostly Appearance — John Ryan helps Brandy Rainey wipe ofr the paint that had at first been intended for the Bar SR Bar. Painting Bar SR Bar Paint Wars Lugging buckets of paint up a mountain is not too much fun, espe¬ cially if the paint misses its mark and is targeted on people rather than on the Bar SR Bar rocks. Such was the free-for-all during the aftmgp Painting the Bar SR Bar event which is part of the tfoiq®c Hla ing tradition at Sul Ross. The rodks on Sul Ross hill which form the Sul Ross brand are whitewashed on the Wednesday before Homecoming. As an incentive for students to help with the painting, several teachers, includingDr. Jim Case, Robie Golden gtfjf-Dr. Dale Christoffhersen, offered di� a credit. So many people helped tj atfit took less than an hour to paint Bar. aj the crowd included those who really pijt their best effort into the painting and kept the spirit of the event alive, as well as others whojust up the hill, spilled paint on their and said they had helped, oil paint was used rather i an the usual whitewash, and many TounS ' that oil paint was a lot harder to get ofMhe fa® and clothes. As is + ori;t AJ )aint just flew down the Cokes were provided for everyone at the bottom of the mountain. The few who had escaped the paint at the top usually found there was a drop or two waiting for them at the bottom, just to prove they had joined in the fun of painting the Bar SR Bar. -Alma Dominguez Bright Night Each year the Freshman Leader¬ ship Program students are in charge of lighting the Bar SR Bar as part of the annual bonfire and pep rally held Friday before the Homecoming foot¬ ball game on Saturday. On Thursday, members of the FLP carried 150 5-gallon cans up the mountain and outlined the Bar SR Bar. About 50 gallons of kerosene were used to fill the cans Friday afternoon. A damp towel was placed in each can as a fuse and about two inches of kerosene added. FLP members climbed the mountain at 7 p.m. and lit the cans at 8 p.m. just after the marching band arrived at the bonfire site. Jeff Jones and Alex Richters were chosen to carry the torches and light the Bar SR Bar. As soon as the Bar SR Bar was lit, the Homecoming Pep Rally started. Asked if anything spectacular hap¬ pened while lighting, Jones said, The hairs on our arms were scor¬ ched. Jones added, Being a freshman, I felt I had played a big part at Sul Ross by lighting the Bar SR Bar. The Homecoming Pep Rally each year is held at the Graves-Pierce parking lot with the Homecoming bonfire in the background. This year students, faculty, family members, friends, and eS-students crowded onto the parking lot to listen to the Sul Ross marching band play and watch the lighting of the bonfire. The pep rally followed with speeches by Coach Ralph Micheli, Dr. Vic Morgan, and some of the football players urging the Lobos to beat Mid¬ western State University on Satur¬ day. Cheers were led by the Sul Ross cheerleaders, and senior football players and former cheerleaders were introduced to the crowd. The gathering of wood for the bon¬ fire is usually a competition with campus clubs competing to gather Lighting Bar SR Bar Bonfire the most loads of wood. This year Clip-n-Brand petitioned the Student Senate to eliminate the competition and make the bonfire a group effort. The result was a smaller bonfire, be¬ cause not as many participated, but the fire burned just as brightly and the crowd was fired up in anticipa¬ tion of the football game and upcom¬ ing Homecoming activities. -Alma Dominguez Up In Flames - Alex Richters begins the lighting of the Bar SR Bar to start the Homecoming activities on the day before the football game. Listen Up - Coach Ralph Micheli gives an en¬ couraging speech to all for support and spirit at the Homecoming Pep Rally. Lobos 1 - The Sul Ross cheerleaders sway to the band, boosting the spirit of the football players and fans at the Homecoming Pep Rally. Lighting Bar SR Bar Bonfire Something to Cheer About Finishing Touches — Bob ITcxt, Art Club ad¬ visor, and Larry Campbell put the last coat of paint on the Ixibo carton before loading it onto the trailer and putting the bottles in it. Something to Cheer About The ’88 Homecoming Parade, like this year’s Homecoming theme, was Something to Cheer About. With more participants and onlookers, the parade was one of the most success¬ ful in years. It was definitely one of the longest. The Grand Marshy was r -,4 d T . ' ts were ktry and ' the Art sharing ;s were ib. FFA. pvani wmni pBrand’s MH r cond place, zM anTthe Lob) 1 hprlors. O :h •c®3y the N jw life Society. si Last Minute Preparations - Vj and Alice Hempel give the final tou Lobo Brigade float. Holland cs to the i g4Uizaxion m ! carrying a ba amily rmi ndmfiBstrati mu Ross Mai hir K-StudenW ccompa 5j rade % - ty participants such as Ann can Legion, the Alpine Junior IL o Pond, the Girl Scouts, and area high school Homecoming Queens added a lot to the parade. A lot of energy and enthusiasm was put into this year’s Homecoming un and one lot off Half Time Highlights The 1988 Sul Ross Homecoming Queen was crowned October 22 during ceremonies held at the half time of the game against Midwestern State University. Narrowing the list of Homecoming Queen candidates, which were spon¬ sored by campus organizations, from 21 to five was difficult. The five finalists were announced at a recep¬ tion held October 20, but the an¬ nouncement of the queeir was delayed urjILL, the half time ceremonies. - 2 j After the finalists and their escorts were presented to the home crowd, Cindy Acosta, sponsored by the Spanish Club, was crowned the new Homecoming Queen. First runner up was Heather Bradley, repre¬ senting the Freshman Leadership Program, with the Music Club’s can¬ didate, Melissa Gonzalez second and Nikki Hensley of Clip-n-Brand and the Psychology Association third. Branli Jones, the tobo Bngade’s candTdatapwas fourth tilhnda iff). g kdv a sos and :n g 1 a Citizen watch from Watson Jewelers as well as a $100 scholar¬ ship from the Student Association. Members of the court were presented an engraved gold charm from Wat¬ sons Jewelers and a bouquet of flowers. The flowers were presented to the girls by Rose Washington, a Student Association member and chairman of the half time activities, on behalf of |Jie student body. J fi 1 1 f§ -Charlotte Mueller • m ■ WaS-IPl ts- Please Step Forward -- After being ' an¬ nounced fourth runner up duringtihc halftime activities, Brandi Jones is escorted off the field by Robert Young. Half Time Ceremonies ( Tense Moments -- Heather Bradley, Dr. George Bradley, Cindy Acosta, and Frank Acosta impatiently wait for the announcement of the 1988 Homecoming Queen. High Concentration — Cristy Sims forms part of the halflime activities before the an¬ nouncement of the Homecoming Queen. , . W % ' •mmMUI watches as she is given a Citizen watch from Watsons Jewelers. w - Dog Or Horse - Premo and Becky Lindley, who is confined to a wheelchair, are definitely best friends and can often be seen together around town. Out For A Stroll — Lisa Sullivan and her daughter Austi ride Tequila, Lisa’s zebra striped appaloosa. $ Chirp, Chirp — These two parakeets belong¬ ing to Susan Tanner and Dale Vanasse are devoted and talented songsters. Here, Kitty - Terri Determan has fun with her playful kitten and fluffy stuffed animals. Students’ Best Friends Homesickness can hit hard when living away from home, but many students have taken care of this problem by bringing their pets with them to Sul Ross. Although animals are not allowed in the dorms, many students keep their pets at friends ' houses, in the area stables, or live off campus and keep their pets with them. Mary Sides, a freshman from Goldthwaite, keeps her two-year-old, colt, Slick, in the Kimball ' s Stables. I don ' t think I could live without my horse. I wanted to compete in col¬ legiate rodeo competition, but it is too expensive, so I just keep my colt out here for companionship, Mary said. Another student with a pet for a companion is Becky Lindley. She can often be seen riding around town in her car with Premo, her great dane, his head sticking out of the sun roof. When not in her car, Becky gets around in her wheelchair with Premo walking beside her. The majority of Sul Ross students have dogs and horses, but Susan Tanner keeps her backyard filled with chickens in addition to her dog and horse. Melody Mock keeps her house filled with pets ranging from about 200 fish to two dogs and one cat. She has eight aquariums full offish which she hopes to sell to pet shops. I hope to make at least enough money to pay for the food to feed them all, she said. -Alma Dominguez Eat Up — Susan Tanner feeds chickens kept in her backyard. These pets, as well as being friends, also serve practical purposes. People and Their Pets Yule Time Sul Ross definitely had the Christmas spirit this year. In addi¬ tion to the traditions on campus, the university participated in com¬ munity activities. By placing lights on the major academic buildings such as the Bris¬ coe Administration Building, the Wildcnthal Library, and Morelock Hall, the university joined the Alpine Christmas lighting project. The cost of the lights was shared by various individuals and organizations. The project was begun in 1987 as a beautification of the community at Christmas. The annual Christmas Card Con¬ test was also held in celebration of the holiday. The winners were an¬ nounced at the Christmas Reception. The competition for organizations was won by Kappa Pi’s Christmas cactus card drawn by Melody Mock. The library Christmas card won for department entries. The night of December 8 was filled with warmth and enjoyment. Mem¬ bers of the university community gathered in the Student Center to hear the Brass Choir directed by John Faraone while the tree was being lit. A carol sing-along con¬ ducted by Dr. Rex Wilson followed. Santa Claus (a.k.a. Dr. Paul Lister) was on hand to take requests for gifts and to distribute candy canes. The community activities as well as the campus activities brought the spirit of the season to those both near to and far from home and made everyone anticipate the upcoming holiday. -Charlotte Mueller Sweets For The Sweet — After taking note of Amanda Havens’ Christmas wish, Santa Claus (a.k.a. I)r. Paul Lister) gives her a candy cane. Unknowing Smile -- Cingerbread men smile unaware that they will soon be gobbled up by those at the Christmas Reception. Deck The Halls — Monica Salmon, daughter of Rosclla Salmon of Financial Assistance, joins in the Christmas Sing-Along in the Stu¬ dent Center. Like Father, Like Son — Ken Perry and son Rob decide whether to talk to Santa or to get punch and cookies. Cheers - George Barnes and J.J. Tucker get munchies supplied by Reba Kncisley of the Food Services. Christmas Testing 1-2 - A crew member cues actors and talks to the .stage manager during practice. Listen Here — Robert Scheppler and Micki Ponder as Mr. Waldgrave and his obnoxious son Thor, tell off Willum for letting the Nerd scare Thor. Anxiety Attack - Melinda Garrett playing Mr. Waldgrave’s wife relieves her anxiety by breaking a dish. The Nerd Surprise, Surprise The Nerd was one of several plays produced by the Sul Ross Com¬ munication and Theatre Depart¬ ment. This comedy, by American playwright Larry Shue, showcased the outstanding talents at Sul Ross. Senior Sergio Carrasco played an ambitious architect in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was indebted to Rick Steadman, played by freshman Ter¬ rance Wilson, for savinghis life while in the army. The two had not actual¬ ly met until someone calling himself Rick showed up at Willum’s 34th birthday party. At first, Willum was delighted to see Rick but soon discovered that this life-saving hero was a nerd who liked deviled eggs, had toilet paper stuck to his shoe, his glasses taped up and his pants hiked up past his waist, and was trying to learn to play the tam¬ bourine. Incident after incident produced hilarious situations until the usually calm Willum finds himself thinking violent thoughts. The surprising twist at the end of the play diminshed the exasperation in the air. The audience, but not Willum and Tansy finds out that Rick was not actually Willum’s war time hero, but he was a friend of Axel Hammond who was one of Willum’s best friends. Director Greg Schwab, Sul Ross’ new theatre instructor, was assisted by sophomore Olimpia Fausett and freshman John Paul who was also the understudy. Other characters in¬ cluded Tansy McGinnis, Willum’s kind girl friend played by Michelle Dehart and Axel Hammond was played by Dr. Beto Garcia. Warnock Waldgrave, Willum’s hos¬ tile boss was played by Fort Davis resident Robert Scheppler; Warnock’s wife was played by Melin¬ da Garrett. The Waldgraves’ ob¬ noxious son, Thor, was played by Micki Ponder. The voices of Wink and Dean, two of Willum’s friends, were played by Marc Simon and Dave Jacobson. The technical crew was extensive. Bob Rogers, communication instruc¬ tor, was crew director. Lighting crew chief, Marc Simon, was assisted by Lora Head, Russell Roach, and Sharon Ponder. Coordinating the sound crew was Martha Hunt. Fran¬ ces Glenn was costume crew chief and had help from Sharon Lister. Vinnie Scheppler of Fort Davis was property crew chief working with Sheri Denton, Shala Hammon, Sharon Ponder, and Martha Hunt. Russell Roach was set construction crew chief and was assisted by Simon and Richard Zamora. Denton hand¬ led the makeup chores while Fausett served as house manager and Amber Cummings and Eliza Perez were ushers. The play ran November 10-13, enter¬ taining young and old alike. -Charlotte Mueller Tambourine Anyone? — Rick Steadman, portrayed by Terrance Wilson, tries to develop his talent by learning to play the tambourine. Making Plans - Willum, portrayed by Sergio Carrasco, and Axel make plans on how to get rid of the Nerd. Best Friends -- Axel Hammond, played by Dr. Beto Garcia, and Tansy McGinnis, played by Michelle Dehart, are Willum’s best friends who help him deal with the Nerd. The Nerd Smoothing It Up - Workers level the con¬ crete in front of the McDonald’s being built just below the university. Moving In Kitchen equipment sits inside the new McDonald’s kitchen to be used for preparation of the famous McDonald’s fast foods. Just The Shell Of A Restaurant - Workers lay bricks on Alpine’s newest fast-food ham¬ burger joint. Within Walking Distance — Workers prepare a sidewalk for the McDonald’s site. McDonalds The Golden Arches Sky High -- A welder works on putting up a post to hold the famous golden arches of McDonald’s. Big Mac, please. This request was finally going to be answered in Alpine as the construc¬ tion of a McDonald’s got underway in the fall semester. Students eagerly awaited its open¬ ing in December, but were disap¬ pointed to learn that the opening date had been changed to January. Due to the many delays, the opening date was pushed back again in January and the new fast food res¬ taurant was to open between February 21-28, if there were no more delays. Joe Montes de Oca, superintendent of the Croom Construction Comapny, said, The reason the date has been changed so many times is because of the bad weather and changes in the building plans. For example, the parking lot was going to be made of asphalt but had to be changed to ce¬ ment because the asphalt materials were not available, and it was too expensive to bring everything in from Fort Stockton. The weather in December, although not as bad as in previous years, did not cooperate with the deadline dates and caused several days of delay. There was also a delay in putting up the McDonald’s sign because the crane needed to do the job could not be used. The cran e was involved in an accident at a Sul Ross building site and could not be moved until further investigation of the accident. Meanwhile, there was no crane available for putting up the sign which, according to the construction workers, is going to be visible whether you are coming in from Marathon, Marfa, Fort Stockton or the Big Bend area. Everyone is going to be able to see it. The sign was going to be most prominent to the university stu¬ dents, some whom of had already col¬ lected coupons and were anxiously awaiting the opening date. McDonald’s, with a location right across from Sul Ross, not only ex¬ pected to get much of the student business, but also hired many of its workers from the university. Of the 36 people hired, the majority were college students. The new workers were trained in the Fort Stockton McDonald’s. -Alma Dominguez 4 Aiming for the bull’s eye, students entered she academic arena hoping for and forking toward a fine finish. GettW a 4.0 gpa was a go l for some, whiPe for others just pass v ing was enougl forking besidk us were many professors who helped us set our siglrts and guided Y ur aim in the righudirection. Whawwer the goal , Sul Ross had the capability to provide the best educati an possible f( r the perfor- evel of each p mance It too ayer. determinatk long ho irs into the ni were sit, aim taken, dust settled, the scores n and many , but sights md when the were tallied. Pickin’ And A Grinnin’ -- D Sue Pannell meets Challenge given her in thjreducational psychol- fo gy class she taught thijr summer, playing and singing three simple sc ygs she learned. Keying In - Carmafi Love intently works on a computer generated program in her computer science class this summer. Under Clo e Observation - Scott Lerich an Georg ves Boyton try to identify plants duping a sugjrfner course of plant systematics. Academics Students or Teachers? This summer’s Advanced Remedia¬ tion Techniques course may have looked like a class of the handicapped teaching about the handicapped. The teacher, Dr. Mary Ann Weinacht, had to hobble around the classroom on her broken ankle. As defined by law, handicapped stu¬ dents are those whose educational disabilities are so limiting as to re¬ quire the provision of special services in place of or in addition to instruc¬ tion in the regular classroom. These students have physical and or men¬ tal difficulties. The program was begun only a year ago, Dr. Weinacht said, and has al¬ ready shown its success. Leading to what is called a Generic Special Education certificate, this 24 credit hour program deals with the law and education of children with learning differences. Dr. Weinacht uses this phrase as opposed to learning disabled, be¬ cause she feels it applies more ac¬ curately. In truth, however, we all have learning differences, she says. With the generic certificate, an educator can teach all of the grade levels and under Texas laws, this in¬ cludes all handicapped people from ages 3 to 22. This summer’s class involved ac¬ tivities based on experience ( the neatest trick in teaching ) and manipulations (using M Ms to learn to count or hula hoops for coordina¬ tion). The class consisted mostly of graduate students whose overall goal was to learn to make students under¬ stand and relate to all. Regular elementary education students were brought in to teach, and the adults taught each other as well. Lots of laughing and foolishess went on, Dr. Weinacht said. Stu¬ dents such as Glenda Pasque, a teacher in Fort Stockton, and Sarah White of Marfa were put to tasks that made them look and feel ridiculous. These tasks put the educators in the place of the handicapped child. Part of the method of my madness is to put the student in the spotlight and let them look ridiculous, says Dr. Weinacht, because that is where many handicapped students are put. -Charlotte Mueller Education Class Gather ’Round -- Glenda Pasquc, motor skills instructor for Ft. Stockton, instructs students during the Advanced Remediation Techniques course. Here’s Whatcha’ Do - Pam Haynes demonstrates techniques to a child during the summer special education course. Let Me Help — Graduate students get experience from children like Megan Spurlock (left) who has been a par¬ ticipant in three graduate courses. Put Your Right Foot Out - Perform¬ ing motor skill games, Emi Gonzalez shows what he knows and has fun doing it. Students Teaching Students - Sally Justice, Kristi Hartwick, and Sara Spurlock supervise the children’s draw¬ ing of test shapes. Education Class Star Gazers Only one semester of astronomy could be offered during the ’88-’89 school year. Much to the disappoint¬ ment of prof Dr. David Corbin and students such as Cindy Holochwost, the spring course did not make. The fall course dealt with the solar system, and the second half of the class would have focused on entities beyond our system including stars, galaxies, and quasars. The lecture part of the class was similar to any other course, but the lab portion was fun according to Holochwost. Spending time in the Sul Ross planetarium, students were in¬ structed in the constellations, their names, and to make things interest¬ ing, the stories behind the forma¬ tions. Dr. Corbin, Cindy said, is knowledgable not only in astronomy, but also in mythology. Other adventures were abundant for the stargazers of Sul Ross. Twice in the semester the group took a trip to the observatory located behind the Industrial Technology Building. There the class studied the constella¬ tions visible from the latitude of their star party. The observers were out for three or four hours and were wit¬ ness to comets and falling stars as well as constellations. Students truly interested in learn¬ ing about space did well in the class and passed the final with flying colors. Of the 16 enrolled, 11 passed the exam with a 90 or better by naming constellations as they were pointed out. It’s neat to be able to point out the constellations, Holochwost said. The course provided credits as an elective for Cindy. This is the case for many who take the course except elementary education majors who can take the course as a science. The course wasn’t as easy as it would seem, because of the amount of memorization, said Martha Hynes, also in the class, but it was fascinat¬ ing nonetheless. -Charlotte Mueller CHARGES: Pushing history around and throwing curves HAIR: Brown HEIGHT: 510” EYES: Blue, Wears glasses when he wants to see Dr. Wayne Sheehan Ph.D. Alias: Yogi When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be centerfield for the Chicago Cubs because that was as far as you could go in life. I got into education because I was a history major at college, and I like it and went on to get a Ph.D. in it. See Here — Dr. Dave Corbin points out a I certain constellation in the planetarium in the 1 Science Building. Astronomy Class You Are Here — Dr. Corbin and astronomy class members Cindy Holochwost and Martha Hynes study a model of the solar system. The Man In The Moon - The mares (oceans) of the moon are visible during its full phase. Extra Observation The SR observatory sitting beside the Physical Plant is a little known asset at Sul Ross. Astronomy Class A Cut Above the Rest Sir. I placed this class of market steers 4-2-3-1. Sounds such as these have been ringing from the Turner Range Animal Science Center throughout this past year as the Live Animal Evaluation class has learned new aspects of judging livestock. This class has helped to make the students aware of the economic im¬ portance of different traits in beef, sheep, hogs, and horses, Jim Koostra, graduate teaching assis¬ tant, said, and has taught them how to visually appraise each specific trait to maximize profit or to mini¬ mize loss. This class has also strengthened the students’ communication skills. They gained the experience of think¬ ing on their feet and justifying their decisions with a minimum of three two-minute informal speeches The basic objective of the class is to teach the student what is expected of the producer by the meat packers and ultimately the consumer. It boils dov n to simply meeting the supply and demand between the producer and consumer, and this class addres¬ ses those foundation topics by judg¬ ing the live animal in the show ring. Koostra has also put together a Livestock JudgingTeam, for the first year, from the students who have put the most time and effort into the class. The team members consisting of Mark Murphey, Todd Harris, Billy Cook, Monty Bohanan, Danny Kin¬ sey, and Pam McCutchen have one year of eligibility to compete in con¬ tests across the state. This class has not only increased my knowledge of livestock and ways of improving my own herd to meet more of the needs of today’s health concious consumer, but I have also improved my public speaking, said Todd Harris. Mark Murphey said he would recommend this class as it teaches you to look at a large picture and pick out the most important details, and formulate your ideas into a concise message that tells your audience ex¬ actly what you believe.” I enrolled in the class and dedi¬ cated myself to the team because I was increasing my knowledge of live¬ stock, while at the same time I could see it leading to bigger and better opportunities for a future in the live¬ stock industry, said Billy Cook. Monty Bohanan has gained con¬ fidence in himself and his abilities from the team and says, It has helped direct me into an Ag-Educa- tion degree where I can be of benefit to others and share some of this knowledge with my future students. -Martha Hynes 1939 Livestock Judging Team - Front row: Todd Harris, Monty Bohanan. Back row: As¬ sistant Coach Chris Marquart, Mark Mur¬ phey, Billy Cook, Coach Jim Koostra. Live Animal Evaluation This Is How It’s Done - Todd Harris tries to determine the width of the loin on a lamb which Billy Cook is holding. Mindy Garland and Cathy Kemp listen to pointers from Coach Jim Koostra. Talking It Over — Assistant Coach Chris Marquart gives Cathy Kemp a tip or two on judging techniques, while Mark Murphey, Monty Bohanan, Todd Harris and Billy Cook compare notes. Checking It Out — Team members Todd Har¬ ris and Billy Cook compare notes after judging a class of steers. Value Judgements - Jim Koostra explains what to look for in a market lamb while holding class in the Range Animal Science Feedlot. Live Animal Evaluation Political Opinions - Skyline editor Karen Green coordinates the publication of the Republican and Democratic views of the Presidential Election class in the newpaper. Three Isn’t A Crowd — Tuning in to different networks, Dr. Christophersen’s class gets a better perspective on how the electoral votes arc adding up. HAIR: Reddish Brown HEIGHT: 5’ 9 3 4 And shrinking all the time EYES :Hazcl, Wears glasses MUSTACHE CHARGES: Slandering politics and stuffing ballots r Dr. Jim Case Ph.D. Alias: Shameless When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? As a kid I wanted to be a vet, but I got interested in teaching while I was in high school. I always enjoyed studying government and history, and I had some really good teachers who were interesting and fun. They served as role models and influenced me to go into education. Presidential Election Class Big Headlines - The winner of the 1988 Presidential race is evident in the Skyline staffs version of the San Angelo Standard Times. Politically Speaking After eight years, the Reaganomics era has ended, and George Bush from Texas is the new President of the United States. How he got there and why were questions asked by Dr. Dale Christophersen’s Presidential Election Class. Offered every four years, the fall semester class follows the presidential political process in the U.S. Class members prepared a pre-elec¬ tion anaylsis of the candidates in which opinions were voiced as to who was to be the new President and why. The class divided into Democratic and Republican groups and weekly published in the Skyline their opinions on a variety of issues. According to Byron Wright, senior political science major from Dallas, about 80 percent of the students thought that Bush would beat Michael Dukakis. After the first televised debate, the Democrats in the class wrote, Good moral values are something that Dukakis wants to bring back to the Oval Office and the administration. According to Dukakis this means not dealing with drug running dictators or trading arms for hostages taken by ter¬ rorists. Dukakis emphasized the need for decent affordable housing, good available day care for working mothers, health care for all, and put¬ ting a stop to the shrinking middle class. In turn, the Republicans felt that what should have been a friendly debate on the declared issues turned into an ill concealed brawl when the two presidential candidates squared off. Trying to give merit to his proposed programs for National Health Care and affordable housing for Americans, Dukakis came across as a big spending liberal Democrat. Every answer Dukakis gave leaned toward the left, the position of a liberal Democrat. Bush gave answers that were consistent with both the current administration and his own stand on the issues. The general consensus among the Democrats was that there was no clear cut victor in this contest. It is thought that both candidates im¬ proved their standing in the polls. The class also commented in the Skyline on domestic issues and other issues affecting the outcome of the 1988 election. Wright said, We also debated on the electoral college and whether or not it was a good system. Generally, it was decided that another system should be used, be¬ cause of the one-man, one-vote voting power which is guaranteed in the Constitution. We felt that the elec¬ toral college didn’t let the people have that power, because delegates can vote any way they want to. Wright, along with most of the other students, agreed that the debating, especially, was fun, and the class in¬ teresting. -Alma Dominguez IVcKidcntial Election Clasn High Caliber The annual Honors Convocation is for those students who are willing to put that little extra effort into every¬ thing they do. They are willing to sacrifice a lot and the awards ceremony recognizes their efforts. These students were honored in April with scholarships from diferent organizations as well as individuals. The main attraction of the night was the announcement of the Man and Woman of the Year, the two out¬ standing students of the year. To qualify for Man or Woman of the Year, students must be seniors, have a grade point average of 3.0 and must demonstrate qualities of good citizen- ship and leadership. Sul Ross registrar Dorothy Leavitt said, M We want students that are repre¬ sentative of Sul Ross students. People who are nominated have been active in various activities. And as SR President Jack Humphries said, ...the choice was not easy. The students were selected by the faculty who were sent a list from the Registrar ' s Office and asked to nominate students and provide infor¬ mation about activities in which the student participated. The student with the most votes was the winner. The 1988 Woman of the Year was an especially difficult decision, and a run-off vote was necessary. The finalists were Nicole Moist of Star, Idaho; Kay O ' Dell of Alpine; and Deb¬ bie Quade of Rochester. Ultimately, Debbie, a range animal science major, was given the honor. She was very surprised and said, I ' m glad all the hard work finally paid off. She attended Sul Ross graduate school in the fall and ac¬ cepted a job as a veterinary technical supervisor at the College of Veteri¬ nary Medicine at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, Va. for the spring. The 1988 Man of the Year award was presented to Marty Acton, an industrial technology major from Ozona. I’m really surprised to get this award, he said. His future plans are to teach for a couple years, preferably in Ozona or Sonora, and to ranch. Debbie and Marty were each presented a pen set with the Bar SR Bar brand on it to recognize their achievement. Other students were honored to receive scholarships which would help them pay for the rising costs of attending collge. Scholarships were awarded by departments and or¬ ganizations after going over the scholarship forms provided by the Financial Assistance Office. -Alma Dominguez Here’s To You -- Hob Burkholder and Emilio Salmon present Rodeo Coach Ix?s Middleton with a check for the Budwciscr rodeo scholar¬ ship fund. The One And Only -- President Jack Humphries presents Marty Acton with the Man of the Year Award at the Annual Honors Convocation. ► A ( V i . The Competition - Runner-up for Woman of the Year, Nicole Moist, was honored and a warded a certi ficate by President Hu mphries. Scholarship Recipient - Alma Dominguez is the happy winner of the Watson Jewelers Scholarship awarded at the Honors Convoca¬ tion. Dr. Sharon Hileman Ph.D. Alias: ...Unknown When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? In high sch(X)l I wanted to be a doctor, but I got bored with all of the labs in college. IVe always liked reading fiction, so English educa¬ tion seemed perfect. Honors Convocation Let’s See — Dr. William Leavitt and Zeke Gonzalez follow specifications for a drawing in drafting class. Smoothing It Out — Greg Eichler sands a knife blade he makes in his Industrial Tech¬ nology class. Masked Welders - Welding students watch as Dr. William Leavitt demonstrates the proper techniques to use in arc welding. Easy Does It - Keith Langfitt hammers a piece of wire into shape for his project in metal shop. Industrial Technology The Department of Industrial Tech- nology has undergone several name changes to become what it is today. First as Manual Training, then Manual Arts Training, the name was changed to Industrial Arts and final¬ ly to Industrial Technology. The department does not teach vocational education or train stu¬ dents in a specific salable skill, but instead provides students with a broad background in many areas of industrial technology. Dr. William Leavitt, department chairman from 1965-1988, said, I hope some academic colleagues read this, be¬ cause the purpose of the Industrial Tech Department is misunderstood. Though the courses, which included woodworking, welding, and machine metals, seem male-oriented, the department has graduated some very successful females as well. Those who graduate with a degree in IT are versatil because of the broad, general background gained concerning the tools, materials, and processes used in each field. Student gain practical knowledge useful in everyday life as well. Cour¬ ses offered in photography and general auto maintenance and repair give students like Jose Ramos and Mike Reyes information on how to keep or get their cars running smoothly and how to focus in on the right photos. In high school, Leavitt said, in¬ dustrial classes are often a dumping ground. In college, however, these courses can help marginal students as well as students of higher caliber. We have had our share of Who ' s Who honorees. It may sound like I ' m bragging, but I ' m proud of my stu¬ dents. Sparkling Sparks - A Sul Ross Industrial Tech student, garbed in the proper protective mask, works on a welding project. Hands On Experience The department as of September was under the new leadership of IT prof Dr. Roy Smith. Though under new leadership, the department will remain much the same. High stand¬ ards are still one of the main goals and hopes for new courses and more recognition still abound. Slowly it is all being accomplished. -Charlotte Mueller Night Light - The brightness of welding re¬ quires safety shields to protect the eyes. Up In Flames - Mike Cox heats a shoe for shaping during the fall farrier competition. Thumbs Up - Chris Kolodziejczyk watches Joe Barksdale’s technique at the 06 Ranch. HAIR: Brown HEIGHT: 6’1 When standing straight EYES: Hazel, Wears glasses CHARGES: Pestering ants and harassing insects Dr. Jim Richerson Ph.D. Alias: Bugzie When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I guess when I first became aware of wanting to be something I wanted to be a fireman. It never occurred to me to be a cowboy or anything like that. But when I seriously thought about it, I wanted to be some sort of scientist, because I was always quite curious. I used to harass insects, pester ants, poke at caterpil¬ lars, and watch bees. It also never occurred to me to be a teacher, but while I was a research scientist, I had the opportunity to watch students, and I felt something was going wrong in their training. They were not very en¬ thusiastic, and I wanted to generate the enthusiasm that I had felt. All Out Competition — Guests and contest ants at the fall competition observe class 2 competitors’ forging techniques which were learned in the classroom and practiced at ranches earlier in the year. Flatten TEr Out - Dale Vanasse, freshman all the way from Boulder City, Nevada, came to Sul Ross to earn her associate degree in farrier technology. Farrier Technology Shoes ’R’ Us Make a horseshoe in the dark? Could it be done? Farrier and shoe¬ ing contestants were to find out at the Farrier Competition held in Oc¬ tober at the Turner Range Animal Science Center. The competition was a highlight for students in the farrier classes. Classes offered at RAS include basic farrier which is basic horseshoeing, hot forge shoeing which teaches how to make different types of shoes, and special breed-type shoeing in which horseshoes are made for show and performance horses. The lameness physiology class teaches how to correct lameness, and the blacksmithing class, according to Susan Tanner, teaches you how to work steel. You can make shoes, knives, different kinds of tools, and you learn how to use a forge and manipulate an anvil. The course was a lot of fun, and we even made hat racks that looked like longhorns. The learning in all of these classes was put to the test at the farrier competition in which students from Sul Ross and Tucumcari Area Voca¬ tional School in Tucumcari, New Mexico participated. The competi¬ tion divided students into two divisions with beginning and veteran horseshoers exhibiting their talent in a number of different contest categories. Students competed in making front horseshoes, shaping keg shoes, live shoeing, and making and putting a shoe on a horse’s front foot as well as making a shoe to fit that horse’s diagonal back foot. One of the highlights of the weekend was the Moonlight Mad¬ ness Big Bend Classic event. It was the final event, and contestants had to make their horseshoes by the light of the forge with their hammer hands behind their backs and a non-farrier as a striker. In the end, when the scores were totaled, Tucumcari edged out Sul Ross 106 points to 94. Jim Poor of Gardendale served as judge. In addition to the competitions, the weekend offered an auction and four clinics. Jack Miller from Houston discussed the racing industry. Leland Earl of Logan, New Mexico conducted a clinic on the Damascus steel process. The Alpine Vet Clinic conducted one on the shoer-client-vet relationship, and the final clinic of the session was by Apache Adams of Alpine who discussed professional ethics. Items that were auctioned included horseshoeing supplies, horse sup¬ plies, and feed items. The items were donated by local and industry spon¬ sors as well as students, faculty, and area residents. Businesses donating items for the auction and for prizes included Spriggs Saddle Shop, Big Bend Wool and Mohair, Big Bend Saddle Shop, Godbold Feeds of Marfa, and Johnson Feed. Also Capewell Nails, Dynaloy In¬ dustries, G.E. Tools, Glu-Strider, Doug Butler, Wagon Mount Ranch Supply, Carla Young, St. Croix Shoes, andMankel Blacksmith Shop. The classes as well as the competi¬ tion helped the students become bet¬ ter aquainted with shoeing techniques which were used when they went out to the area ranches to shoe horses. -Alma Dominguez Farrier Technology Hopeful Futures The past year saw three graduation ceremonies. The commencements of May, August, and December produced scores of students ready to accept a multitude of degrees ranging from associates of applied science to masters of arts. The spring 1988 commencement was held May 14. At this time, the university dedicated the Administra¬ tion Building in honor of former Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe. The graduation ceremonies were held on the lawn area below the Briscoe Ad¬ ministration Building with Briscoe himself the commencement speaker. The summer commencement ceremonies produced 156 graduating students. On August 13, students gathered in the Graves-Pierce Sports Complex draped in gowns with degrees in hand. The commence¬ ment speaker was Jack Martin of Austin, chairman of the Board of Regents, Texas State University Sys¬ tem. The most recent graduates were presented their degrees December 17. Another Board of Regents mem¬ ber, Ruben M. Escobedo, was the commencement speaker. The December graduates and their families were honored with a recep¬ tion at SRSU President Jack Humphries’ home December 16. These three ceremonies, and the up¬ coming graduation in May 1989, symbolize the readiness of these people to tackle a job in the real world. Congratulations all Sul Ross graduates. -Charlotte Mueller Right This Way — Graduates approach the lawn in front of the Aministration Building for the commencement ceremonies. Listen Up — The audience and graduates enjoy the outdoor graduation ceremony in May. Dedication Ceremony — The Administra¬ tion Building now carries the name of former Governor Dolph Briscoe who was instrumental in gettingSul Ross money for building renova¬ tions in the early 80’s. Graduation She’s Special Each year during the May graduation ceremonies, Sul Ross State University presents an Outstanding Faculty Member award to a Sul Ross professor based on professional attitudes, professional knowledge, and skills relating to teaching. The 1988 recipient is Robie Golden, interim chairman of the Sul Ross Mathematics Department and instructor in mathematics. She has taught math at Sul Ross since August, 1981, and says she likes teaching. We have the nicest kids here at Sul Ross. They are really precious. Robie sees more than 200 students in her classes each long semester. Her everyday goal, she said, in addition to survival, is to do the very best I can and to impart the materials in the most excit¬ ing, enthusiastic manner pos¬ sible. Math is hard for students, and maybe with the excite¬ ment I feel for math, I can make the subject easier for students. I try to give 100 percent every day. Robie serves on numerous committees at Sul Ross in¬ cluding the Insurance Com¬ mittee, Residential Living Committee, Freshman Leadership Program Com¬ mittee, and the Student Pub¬ lications Committee. She is the sponsor of Alpha Chi, a national academic honorary and was named Sponsor of the Year at the Honors Convocation in April. She is a member of the Sul Ross Women’s Organization and president of the Pilot Club of Alpine. As a recipient of the Out¬ standing Faculty Member award, Robie was presented a plaque and a check for $500. She is married to Bill Gold¬ en, general manager of Big Bend Telephone in Alpine, and their daughter Traci is a sophomore at Sul Ross. Robie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Harrison of Sanderson. -Alma Dominguez The Final Step - With a sense of unity and accomplishment, Rolando Cedillo joins his graduating class in one last event at Sul Ross. Graduation Gunping for the top ar it brings self-satisfa rewartl. By attending Sul R ss is at the top, but th ise the top within are tl e h us The me target set by everyone is that oNachievement. Hard and accomplishment make good abou ourselves, and w that work iaVecognized by othe the good feeling grows. itting the mVrk can mean an ' ard, a crown, EMitle, or just a pat on he back. Each brings recogni- or a job well done. and reaching sfaction and each of us se aiming for e honored. Her s To You -- Steve and Jan Jacobs of Business Machine seaward Bonnie Benad business scholarship they sponsor which Consists of an IBM typevpiter. Welcome! - Several arents were recognized by SR President Ja Humphries (right) during the football halftim show on Parents Day. John Hardaway, whoVas two children attending Sul Ross, was onarof those recognized. High AcK ver - Dr. Nelson Sager, dean of We Schoo f Arts and Sciences, adjustable maser’s hood for Edie Simmons wharwas £rded her master’s degree at thy spring graduation ceremony. Cindy Acosta, the 1988-1989 Fiesta Queen, was crowned on May 11, 1988. A senior elementary education major specializing in bilingual educa¬ tion, Cindy is the daughter of Frank and Tillie Acosta of Midland. The 12 girls vying for the crown met the requirements of a g.p.a. of 2.0 or better with a clear academic and dis¬ ciplinary standing. Dr. Adalberto Garcia and Dr. Abe Baeza co-hosted the crowning event. Sul Ross student Emma Sanchez or¬ ganized the evening as part of Mexican-American Awareness Week. The excitement and jitters peaked when the two finalists, Jo Elda Polanco and Acosta were named. The crown was presented to Cindy by 1987-1988 Fiesta Queen, Rori Cedil- lo. -Charlotte Mueller Fiesta Queen — Named queen by judges chosen from the community, Cindy Acosta gives a teary smile when she is announced the winner. Backward Glance Cindy Acosta, 1988 Fiesta Queen, flashes her usual happy smile. E Fiesta Queen Amber Mitchell, a junior fine arts major with a minor in horse science, was elected the 1988-1989 Sul Ross Rodeo Queen by Rodeo Club mem¬ bers. She was chosen to represent the university during the 43rd annual National Intercollegiate Rodeo As¬ sociation rodeo competition held at the Range Animal Science Center arena. She led the Grand Entry parade at the rodeo. She also rode in the Homecoming Parade in October and will represent Sul Ross in national competition in June at the College Finals National Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana. Mitchell is from Clyde and trans¬ ferred to Sul Ross from Cisco Junior College. She is a member of the Rodeo Club and vice president of Clip-n-Brand. She has competed in numerous queen pageants and has been named Miss Callahan County Rodeo Queen and Miss Big Country. -Alma Dominguez Tall In The Saddle — Rodeo Queen Amber Mitchell practices her presentation of the flag at rodeo competitions in the Range Animal Science Center arena. Rodeo Queen - Amber Mitchell was chosen by the Sul Ross Rodeo Club to represent the university during the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association rodeo. Rodeo Queen The announcement of Brand King and Queen and Brand Favorites was handled differently this year. The Student Association held a reception at Kokernot Lodge instead of a dance to present the winners to the student body. Elections were held February 21st through the 23rd. From a list of those running for campus and class favorites, voters chose five men and five women. A vote on the 23rd deter¬ mined which of the 10 finalists were the King and Queen. This year ' s favored couple were Sul Ross junior Andy Dyba and senior Rose Washington. The campus and class favorites were presented a black wrought iron Bar SR Bar paperweight, and the King and Queen received Bar SR Bar branding irons. Refreshments were served and the reception was nice. The only draw¬ back was that the candidates were about the only ones attending. -Charlotte Mueller 1989 Brand King Andy Dyba Brand King — ■m Telephone Services Operator Dispatchcr - Rose Washington gets a coke at the SUB and takes a break from her busy schedule studying and working as a telephone operator dispatcher. 1989 Brand Queen Rose Washington Brand Queen SRSU Favorite - Senior Class and Campus Favorite Dena Massey is congratulated by SA President Mike Cox. Arthur Gonzalez Senior Wally Chavez Freshman Kris Green Freshman Sky lor Hearn Sophomore Marla Massey Sophomore Wayland Jenkins Junior Martha Hynes Junior Dena Massey Senior Mark Adams Graduate Kay O’Dell Graduate Congrats -- Graduate Class Favorite Mark Adams receives his Bar SR Bar paperweight from Student Association President Mike Cox. Class Favorites Brand class and campus favorite elections were held on February 21 and 22 with the run-off for Brand King and Queen on the 23rd. Polling hours were from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Student Center. The deadline for filing was February 10. Two class favorites, one man and one woman, were elected from each classification. Qualifications were to be a member of the class for which running, a 2.0 gpa for under¬ graduates and a 3.0 gpa for graduate students, and no disciplinary or academic probation. The write-in candidates had to meet the same qualifications. The Brand King and Queen were chosen by the run-off election from the top five men and women elected as campus favorites. -Alma Dominguez Who Will It Be? - Freshman candidate Nellie Lozano waits with a friend for the an¬ nouncement of Class Favorites. Andrew Dyba Rose Washington Tripp Davenport Ida Estrada t Steve Warren Nikki Hensley Mark Adams Dena Massey Wayland Jenkins Marla Massey Campus Favorites The presentation of the Homecom¬ ing Queen and her court was done dif¬ ferently this year. After elections were held and the votes counted, the top five finalists were announced at a reception held in the Student Center Thursday, and the queen was not announced until the halftime of the Homecoming football game Saturday. The 1988 Homecoming Queen is Cindy Acosta of Midland. She was escorted onfo the field for the halftime ceremonies by her father, Frank Acosta. The daughter of Frank and Tillie Acosta of Midland, Cindy is a senior elementary education major, with a specialization in bilingual education. She was sponsored by the Spanish Club and is a Sul Ross cheerleader. Robyn McMains, the 1987 Homecoming Queen, presented Cindy with her crown, and David Watson, representing Watson Jewelers, presented her with a gold Citizen watch. Along with these wonderful prizes and a $100 scholarship from the Stu¬ dent Association, Miss Acosta could enjoy the honor of becoming Homecoming Queen and the knowledge that many peers felt she had what it took to represent them. -Charlotte Mueller What Do You Think? - Cindy Acosta listens intently to her father, Frank Acosta, give her last minute advice. Here She Is Cindy Acosta smiles for the crowd after being crowned the 1988 Homecom¬ ing Queen during the halftime ceremonies. Homecoming Queen Homecoming Court The Sul Ross band played as the people arrived and milled around the Student Center, waiting for the Homecoming Reception to begin and the introductions of the Homecoming Queen candidates, cheerleaders, ath¬ letes, and coaches. The nominees for the 1988 Homecoming Queen had to be briefed on what procedure was to be fol¬ lowed, an d they had to get the names of their escorts correct on the list for introductions. Each girl and her escort was intro¬ duced by the Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Paul Lister. Each candidate was presented a red carnation. The tension and curiosity as to who had made the Homecoming Court was prolonged as coaches of the bas¬ ketball and football teams introduced the seniors on their teams. Coach Bob Moran presented the senior foot¬ ball players and gave a spirited speech reminding everyone that the major part of Homecoming is win¬ ning the game. The 1988-1989 cheer¬ leading squad was recognized as well as one former cheerleader. The time of revelation finally ar¬ rived, and the candidates anxiously awaited. Cindy Acosta, Heather Bradley, Melissa Gonzalez, Nikki Hensley, and Brandi Jones were named the top five finalists. The next step was voting on Friday to elect the 1988 Homecoming Queen. This time, five girls instead of 21 awaited the announcement of the winner during halftime ceremonies which was one day away. -Charlotte Mueller 1988HomecomingQueenCandidates--Firstrow: Gina Acosta, Volleyball Assoc.; Sam Armstrong, NOTS; Cori Blanco, Beta Sigma Phi; Jackie Drones, BSA. Second row: Tammy Hubbard, Alpha Sigma Phi; Niccole Joseph, Indep.; Charlotte Mueller, Sachems; Patty Neiman, ASRATS. Third row: Elizabeth Neth, FFA; Imelda Ramirez, Newman Club; Jill Richardson, Computer Soc.; Tonya Senne, Rodeo Club. Fourth row: Rene Stacy, Cheerleaders; La ura Turner, Webb Hist. Soc.; Liza Valdez, PBL; Pat Valdez, A.M.A. The 1988 Homecoming Court -- Melissa Gonzalez, Brandi Jones, Cindy Acosta, Heather Bradley, and Nikki Hensley. Homecoming Court Twenty seven Sul Ross students were named to the annual directory of Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges this year. They were chosen from a list of stu¬ dents nominated by Sul Ross faculty members. Nominations were based on academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracur¬ ricular activities and potential for continued success. The honored students met the re¬ quirements of having attended Sul Ross for at least one year and main¬ taining an accumulated grade point average of 3.0 or better. Students have been honored in the annual directory since it was first published in 1934. Students from 1,400 institutions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign nations appear in the book. Their individual accomplishments will appear in the 1989 edition of Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges. -Alma Dominguez Going Buggy -- Who’s Who members Shanna Cowell (left) and Debbie Cox (center) put in the necessary hours required to make the grade in Dr. Jim Ricberson’s summer entomology class”. Who’s Who Janet McCollum Senior, Elementary Education Nicole Moist Senior, Management Melody Mock Junior, Art Greg McKenna Senior, Biology Kay O’Dell Graduate, Psvcholo Lori Nixon Senior, Elementary Education 80 Organizations k Througl our involvement and pa ticipatym in campus organizations, we strove to build a better SuJ rtoss. W learned to work ith one another and yet develop our in- viduality through tlye conveyance k our ideas, thought and dreams. Hard work and lot of fun werey necessary to keepjme organizatioi going, but none the less, the mem¬ bers kept working together amd shooting towar d different goal going on trip , raising money, buying something for the clu ), or just making friinds and havinj fun. We ept trying even llhen so ne of 6 our projects dipn’t come off £ s we planned. Our failures as a group gave us strength and made us more determined to di better next time. Lifeline - Kris Grant, Nark Adams and Sandy McCutchen of the LotxABrigade add life to a home football game by v aring costumes and cheering on the Lobos. k Go Lobos - Cheerleader Cinav Acosta ener □etically leads the Lobo fans in aS orale boost- cheer. Do An To The Shine - At a Beta SigmaT hi car wash President Evelyn Losoya cleansStfie chrome n a sorority supporting truck. Alpha Chi -- Front row: Bcttyc Warnock, Niki Moist, Felipe Soto. Back row: Andrew Wynn, Advisor Dr. Jim Case, Advisor Robie Golden, Willa Bartuska. Alpha Phi Sigma -- Front row: Co-ad visor John Hudgens, Tammy Hubbard, Nelly Martinez, Doug Lively, Sccrctary Treasurer Robert Ixxj Lujan. Back row: Vic Patton, Brett Rowley, Kelly Baker, Co-advisor Dr. Ray Kessler, Russell Scown. American Marketing Association -- Front row: Michael Gonzales, J.C. Sanchez, A1 Lara. Second row: Ida Estrada, Pat Valdez, Evelyn Losoya, Laura Granado. Third row: Communications VP Lisa Nigrelle, Jean Abercrombie, Executive VP Dawn D. Qucnt. Fourth row: Programs Membership VP Andy Dyba, Finance VP Cori Blanco, Presi¬ dent James Valdez. Monster Mania 1 On the night of Hallow ' s Eve, when all the ghosts, witches and goblins were out roaming the street, the Residence Hall Association organized a meet¬ ing place for them at the Moun¬ tainside Dining Hall. Calling it the Monster ' s Bash, RHA organized a Halloween dance to replace last year ' s Morelock Haunted House. The haunted house was not held be¬ cause Morelock Hall had stu¬ dents living in it during the fall semester. It was a perfect night and place for a Monster ' s Bash since the weather outside was eery and foggy. A few people began showing up at 7 p.m. and then left to go trick or treating. They came back for the costume con¬ test which was held at 10 p.m. This was when the fun began. Everything from witches and vampires to the caveman and the three flashers were present. Judging on crowd response, the first place prize of $15 went to Doug Elley, the man woman who was dressed as a lady in a blue dancing suit. Second place winner for $10 was Cheryl Lucas and third place for $5 went to the three flashers, Shawna Aldridge, Margaret Brown, and Velvet Procter. Refreshments for the party were provided by Reba Kneis- ley, director of Food Services. The goodies were her Hal¬ loween treat for the students. -Alma Dominguez -♦+ - Struttin Their Stuff -- Imelda Ramirez and Ronda McCollum wait to see who wins in the costume competi¬ tion. Monster Bash Dressed To Kill - Blood-sucking duo Andy Gutierrez and Gina Marie Collins make their grand entrance. Break Dancing - John Paul breaks out dancing when the floor is empty to get the crowd going again. Peek-A-Boo -- Velvet Procter and Shawna Aldridge watch as Cheryl Lucas is presented the second place award in the costume contest. Wanna See? — Flashing smiles and almost everything else, Shawna Aldridge, Velvet Procter, and Maragaret Brown won third place in the costume contest. Monster Bash Is This Right? -- Nursing students Phyllis Taylor holds the doll’s bottom while Marib Brown practices holding the head correctly. X-ray Vision Dr. Byrd points out what should be looked for in an x-ray to nursing students Sonya Galvan and Jana Headrick. T Art Club -- Front row: Susan Tanner. Second row: President Sam Ponce, Ron Prickett, Lorina Soza, Secretary Karla Kish, Monica Montoya. Third row: Scott White, Bobbette Singleton, Isela Loera, Jamie Crisp. Fourth row: Frank Woodward, Advisor Bob Hext, Vice President Jo Ann Robles. ASRATS -- Advisor Mickey Dart, Tom Kerley, President Debbie Cox, Isidra Brooks and daughter Cyndi Brooks, Mark Murphy, Joel Mikow, Kelly Johnson, Cindy Reavis, Tamara Bartts, Davy Brown, Elise Petri, advisor Dr. Ernie Reesing, Jerry Sloan. SI Vocational Nursing Making the Rounds The Vocational Nursing Pro¬ gram at Sul Ross prepares stu¬ dents for the State Board examination to become Licensed Vocational Nurses. But in preparation for this ex¬ amination, students must have 30-35 hours of classroom and clinical experience each week during the first part of the pro¬ gram. These hours of ex- « perience and classroom work are rigidly structured into a one-year course which lasts from August to August and is headed by Marvie Burton R.N., director of Vocational Nursing. According to Vocational Nurs¬ ing secretary Kay Williams, the program consists of classwork, lectures and clinical work done at Brewster Memorial Hospital in Alpine. Lectures cover phar¬ macy work, working in a hospi¬ tal lab, the X-ray Department, and physical therapy. The lec¬ tures help to explain the func¬ tions of these departments. The students .also work in a doctor’s office for two weeks to get experience and an idea of what actually happens there. They also have the option of working with the Department of Public Health, the local nurs¬ ing home, a day care center, or the home health care program. To learn more about hospital work and get an inside look at the larger concept in nursing, the students take a two-week field trip to Providence Hospital in El Paso. The student nurses then get an actual look at what goes on at a large hospital and at the different departments that make up the hospital. This year the students will also spend some time at Thomason Hospital in El Paso in the Pediatrics and Obstetrics Departments. A total of 1736 classroom and clinical contact hours are re¬ quired for graduation. Some of the courses required include Microbiology, Vocational Nurs¬ ing Skills, Pediatrics, Mater¬ nal Child Nursing, I.V. Therapy, and Clinical Ex¬ perience. -Alma Dominguez Loose Parts -- Marvie Burton explains the functions of internal organs to Jana Headrick and Rachcllc Wink. Aster Komctes Astronomy Club -- Front row: Joanie Grainger, Kathy Hubbard, Advisor Dr. David Corbin, Tammy Hubbard. Back row: Tommy Turnbow, Ted Angle, Heather Mack, Chuck Cluck, Lorraine Bean. Beta Sigma Phi -- Front row: Ronda McCollum, Kim Molinar, Jean Abercrombie, Advisor Dorothy Iveavitt and Ryan Zaring, Jennifer IVobst, Fonda Glover, Bat Valdez, Tara Zaring. Back row: AdvisorTammye Boston, Charlotte Mueller, Brandy Rainey, Melissa Gonzales, Cori Blanco, Kristi Hooker, Theresa Dick, Brandi Jones, Terri Determan, JoAnna Avalos, Beth Gray, IVesident Evelyn Ix)soya. Vocational Nursing Tuesday Nite Special It takes a lot of time for a club or organization to be active, and very few students are willing to take the time required. Program Council members not only give their time but also strive to involve students in the programs they schedule. The Program Council started the fall semester with the annual train¬ ing session at various locations on campus. According to Maggie Miller, coordinator of Campus Ac¬ tivities, Among the items dis¬ cussed were philosophy, goals, and evaluation techniques, as well as hands-on training on various types of technical equipment. Organizations or departments wanting to use the Main Auditorium sound and or lighting equipment for their activities were able to hire PC members for the job since only trained personnel were allowed to operate the equipment. The first event of the fall semester was the first Student Presidents’ Association Club Fair in which about 25 clubs participated. This was an opportunity for clubs and organizations to be present and recruit new members. With the help of resident assis¬ tants, the Program Council planned the fifth annual Sul Ross Sundae on Mountainside Hill. Al¬ though the afternoon was windy, plenty of ice cream sundaes were eaten after playing volleyball and football, going down the slip-n- slide, and horseshoe throwing. The games were followed by a meal served on the mall at which the Program Council had set up their sound system. After the meal, stu¬ dents gathered under the stars to watch Star Trek IV. The movie was the first in a series which the PC showed each week. Calling Wednesday hump day, the Program Council showed movies each week for the students’ entertainment. The Student Center Fee charged at registration is used to pay for recreation and entertainment. And entertainment it was accord¬ ing to Dan Decker who attended the Dave Rudolph Show in September which was programmed by the Pro¬ gram Council. Dave Rudolph is billed as a cof¬ feehouse entertainer, Decker said. He tells jokes. He picks on mem¬ bers in the audience, making them victims of his humor, and they love it. I laughed so hard that my throat was sore the next day, also my chest and my ribs. ' For October, the Program Council scheduled the Chinese Magic Revue which made its second ap¬ pearance at Sul Ross, the first one being in 1987. One of the high¬ lights of the show was the Tower of Chairs in which four champagne bottles were placed on a table. The acrobat balanced a series of chairs on the bottle necks until he and the chairs were almost out of sight on the stage. The climax of the act was the acrobat balanced on the top chair in a one-handed vertical handstand. The show offered a glimpse into the fascinating Orient with Chinese acrobatics, comedy, balancing feats, Kung-Fu, Chi- Kung, Chinese traditional dances and magic. The Program Council also scheduled programs in which stu¬ dents could participate such as Casino Royale (one of the favorites) and Night at the Races. -Alma Dominguez -♦♦- Entertainment Tonight -- Dave Rudolph keeps the crowd amused with his music and jokes. And Your Name Is? — Bob Fellows, magician and mentalist, takes his act right onto the Main Auditorium floor to get audience participation. Chinese Magic - A member of the Chinese Magic Revue captures the audience’s attention with her flowing ribbon dance. Program Council Events And The Winner Is -- MC Andy Dyba pulls out the winning ticket at the Night At The Races event. Black Student Association — Front row: John Paul, Cedrick Dumas, Greg Mc¬ Williams. Second row: Don Bishop, President Burnett Williams, VP Byron Wright, Secretary Sylvia Garza, Asst. Sec. Marian Campos, Treasurer Rose Washington, Reporter Donna Clark, Parlimentarian Jim Ruth, Wayland Jenkins. Third row: Eric Williams, James Payne, Grover Hurst, Krisean Green, Patty Mancha, Larina Soza, Donna Gordon, Ben Walker. Back row: Larvell Blanks, Michael Ihcme, Martha Hurst, Niccole Joseph, Zina Monroe, Melissa Vallejo, Carl Pennington, Sylvia Molinar, Advisor Rita Gordon. Cheerleaders — Front row: Lana Grubb, Cindy Acosta, Brandi Jones, Rene Stacy. Back row: Heather Clairmonte, Alma Urcta, Traci Golden, Nclda Flores, Pam Ryan. Clip-n-Brand — Front row: Rebecca McNccl, Tonya Sennc, President Dcna Massey, VP Amber Mitchell, Bryan Jones and Cassidy. Back row: GeofT Bister, James Sodcr- holtz, Karla Kish, Diana Smith, Ron IYickctt. Program Council Events Trigger Happy - Alfred Soza pulls the trigger in hopes of being awarded a turkey. Take Aim An Alpine citizen takes aim to make an accurate shot to win a turkey. Bull’s Eye — Student Maritza Armcn- dariz and her father Frank Armendariz show what it takes to win. The two took home 1G of the 35 turkeys awarded. Collegiate FFA -- Front row: John Jasek, Jo Fnnis, Mary Sides, Crocket Calk, Todd Harris. Second row: Mindy Garland, Billy Cook, Liz Beth Neth, Jeff Neff, Donny Hearn, Kathy Kemp, Mark Murphey, Martha Hynes. Third row: Jimmy Hale, Monty Bohanan, Janlen Trees, T.C. McKlroy, Dale Vanassc. Back row: Gator Green, Jack Harrell. Computer Society -- Advisor Don Wiscncr, Kllen Casteel, President Lissa Porter¬ field, Terry Aaron, Vicky Kllis. Turkey Shoot So Close — An area contestant shows just how much is needed to hit the mark. Getting the Lead Out With Thanksgiving only two weeks away, the Range and Wildlife Club hosted their 11th annual Turkey Shoot and gave gobblers away for prizes. The Turkey Shoot was held at the Big Bend Sportsman’s Rifle Range on Saturday, November 12. Shooting classes included pistol, scoped rifle, shotgun, open sight rifle and black pow¬ der. Each round consisted of 10 Did I Do That? — Checking how close his shot came to the bull’s eye, T.C. McElroy examines his target. people, but according to Dr. Rob Kinucan, some of the rounds had anywhere from five to seven people in them. The club provided ammuni¬ tion for the shotgun round. Pis¬ tols were allowed six shots, rifles three, and shotguns a one- shot chance. Sul Ross student Maritza Armendariz and her father Frank Armendariz of Presidio took home 16 or the 35 turkeys awar ded. Citizens from Alpine as well as the sur¬ rounding area joined in the an¬ nual competition. Dr. Kinucan said some rounds would be changed next year so that the rounds would be more competitive. The event helped raise money to send a Sul Ross plant iden¬ tification team to the Interna¬ tional Society for Range Management competition held each February. This year’s competiton was to be in Bill¬ ings, Montana. -Alma Dominguez -- Delta Tau Alpha - Front row: Klisc Petri, Davy Brown, Kelly Johnson, President Debbie Cox. Back row: Bill McAnally, Jerry Sloan, Jim Koostra, VP Vernon Crockett. Freshman Leadership - Front row: Sandra Gonzalez, Shani Walters, Rhea Hardaway, Lisa Johnson, Raecene Robertson, Mary Sides, Christina Watts. Second row: Heather Bradley, Dana Hillger, Kim Hallford, Jeff Jones, Chris Zuniga Jr. Third row: David Rogers, Shiloh Coleman, Alex Richters, Steve Bererly, Dan Casper. Turkey Shoot Hammer Anvil Club -- Front row: President Chris Marquart, Secretary Susan Tanner and Dakota, VP Dale Vanasse, Treasurer Vernon Crockett. Second row: Frank Schneider, Tonya Senne, Rebecca McNeel, Kevin Bell, Mark Marquart. Third row: Robert Pekowski, Joel Mikow, Crockett Calk, Chis Spencer, Mike Cox. International Students - Front row: Hsiang-Wen Wu, En-tien Liu, Michael Iheme, Marcelo Hernandez, Ali Mohammed. Second row: JoJo Sayson, Hazel Bixler, Anisul Islam, Shahida Islam, Laboni Islam, Benjawan Eiamsumamg, Chuchchanu Harnrit- tee, Jinde Guo. Back row: Pedro Diaz, Suthinun Siriphol, Hans Bederski, Weerasak Sittiwakin, Suttirak Songsivilai, John Doyle. International Students Association — Luis Garza, Advisor Jim Case, Jose Amaya, Michael Iheme, Hans Bederski, Advisor Beto Garcia, Suthinun Siriphol, Jinde Guo. Beta Sigma Phi Ready, Aim, Rinse - Jennifer Probst takes over rinsing soapy cars and some¬ times Beta Sigma Phi members, too. Eating Again? -- Taking a break from washing cars, Charlotte Mueller and JoAnna Avalos, sorority pledges, cat some lunch. Hard At Work — Honda McCollum scrubs the car window of a Beta Sigma Phi sorority supporter. Waiting For More - Cori Blanco sits and waits for customers to pay at the club’s car wash. Joined in Sisterhood Life, learning, and friendship are the basis of school life, but especially of Beta Sigma Phi, the only girls’ sorority on cam¬ pus. This national organization was begun in 1931 to provide women a time to be together for sharing ideas, making and renewing friendships, and growing culturally and socially. Members of the Sul Ross chap¬ ter were selected in the fall and spring semesters after a Rush Week which consisted of several challenging tests. Some of these included taking care of a raw egg for a week, and then selling it at the end of the seven days to the highest bidder. A pajama party was held, and Water Wonderland - Sorority pledges and members find themselves hard at work washing cars to raise money for the club. nightclothes were mandatory. From there the girls were taken to the Chute still wearing P.J.s. Spring pledges were required to sing Old MacDonald had a Farm to active members while fall pledges sang Row, Row, Row Your Boat. The pledges had curfews and dress codes to keep up with throughout the week as well as an informative notebook. Points were awarded for par¬ ticipation in the week’s ac¬ tivities, and these points influenced the decision of the group. Girls who had determination and met qualifications of both the local chapter and interna¬ tional organization were ac¬ cepted. Once in the sorority, the mem¬ bers had to maintain a grade point of at least a 2.0 and follow certain standards of behavior expected of BEO members. In¬ volvement was another key fac¬ tor. As a member of this social sorority, actives performed community duties as well as planned social events. Car washes, the sale of pledge eggs, and a Valentine’s kiss sale were just some of the fundraisers of the sorority sisters. Com¬ munity projects included cos¬ tume clad cupcake bearers at the nursing home as well as BINGO nights and handing out informative flyers for the Women’s Shelter. According to advisor Dorothy Leavitt, This year the renewed interest in the sorority could be seen by the good membership and meeting with regulations of the international chapter. The future looked bright for the Sul Ross chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in 1988-89. -Charlotte Mueller -♦♦- Beta Sigma I’hi Law Enforcement Association - Front row: Secretary Kelly Baker, Ix;roy Barriga, Co-advisor Dr. Ray Kessler, Mark Jaquez, Donald Gutierrez. Second row: Jorge Ramirez, Sgt. at Arms Victor Patton, Elva Sanchez, Russ Hollida, Tammy Hubbard, VI Pat Watters, Albert Alvidrcz, Karl Brandenburg. Back row: Co-advisor John Hudgens, Treasurer Donna French, Sylvia Serrato, IYcsident Robert Lujan, Mona Spies, Russell Scown. Kappa Delta Pi - Carlcy Lethco, VP Sherry Langfitt, Allison Boblick, Janet McCollum, Robert Black, President Lori Nixon, Secretary Evangalina Garcia, Linda Daly, Susie Cook, Annette Mendoza, Advisor Dr. Bob Pannell. Kappa Pi -- Frontrow: IYcsident Susan Tanner, VP Melody Mock, Jamie Crisp. Second row: Frank Woodward, Bobbette Singleton, Reporter Richard Vasquez, June Smith. Back row: Ron Prickett, Advisor Bob Hext, Secretary Larry Campbell, Christie Wood, Treasurer Amber Mitchell. The Race Is On Marty Acton quickly rides around a barrel during the barrel race. I Got It -- Deena Massey ties a ribbon on the calf while her partner tries to hold the calf still. Up In Dust — Kay Douglas hangs on as he is pulled along in the sled competi¬ tion. Intramural Rodeo Tough Riding — Dena Massey tries to accumulate points for her team by stay¬ ing on for 8 seconds. Nitty, Gritty Dirt The second annual Intramural Rodeo took place November 17 in the Range Animal Science rodeo arena. This unique rodeo hosts traditional as well as non- traditional rodeo events. Here women were challenged to ride steers, and men tried their hand at goat tying. Teams were made up by a variety of people. Two teams could be entered by campus or¬ ganizations for each event. There were also competitions that pitted faculty members against administration. Com¬ munity involvement was wel¬ comed as businessmen entered several events. In club events, Hammer and Anvil Club dominated, followed by Collegiate FFA in second place, Clip-n-Brand in third, with fourth place awarded to In¬ dustrial Technology. The winners of the stu- denbTaculty businessman Rib¬ bon Roping were Rex Martin and Jim Koostra. The Palmers, Bubba, Jason and Tom, won the student faculty Steer Garter Race. Winners of the facul¬ ty admininstration Calf Dress¬ ing were Dr. Ray Brown and Jim Koostra, but the show stop¬ pers were the last place team of Bob and Julia Hardin. The Hardin s were last because before their clothed calf could cross the finish line, its pants fell off. Bob Hardin received the highest score for steer riding during the Calf Dressing con¬ test, because while attempting to dress the calf, it picked him up and carried him around. In regular rodeo events, Patty Neiman won the Barrel Racing and Ray Douglas won the Steer Riding in his first time out. Marty Acton won the Goat Tying, T.C. McElroy won the Breakaway Roping, Rex Martin won the Calf Roping, and the Team Roping winners were Clint Hamby and Marty Acton. The afternoon events proved which individuals and clubs had true grit and which were just out to have fun, but all provided plenty of entertainment on a not-so-lazy Sunday afternoon. -Charlotte Mueller Hang On Tight - T.C. McElroy and Jimmy Hale give Mindy Garrett some last minute instructions before she rides. Intramural Rodeo Remember the Past Most everyone who is Hispanic or who has lived near the border knows that Cinco de mayo and 16 de septiembre are Mexican holdiays to celebrate; yet, few are aware of what the days represent. Cinco de mayo is Mexican in¬ dependence from Spain, and 16 de septiembre celebrates the day Mexican forces defeated the French at Puebla. Mexican-American Aware¬ ness Week is observed ...to pay homage to the Hispanic culture and make people aware of what exactly comprises the Hispanic culture, said to Dr. Abelardo Baeza, Sul Ross director of Minority Affairs. It is to portray the importance, beauty and variety of the culture. The week began with a ban : quet held at the Alpine Com¬ munity Center at which Vickie Gomez, assistant dean of Ad¬ missions, Division of Minority Affairs at the University of Texas Permian Basin in Odes¬ sa, was the guest speaker. She talked about the current status of Hispanics in higher education. Gomez was chosen, according to Dr. Baeza, because she is a good example of the newly emerging Hispanic woman. The next event on the agenda was the presentation of the play La Vida Nueva, which means new life and was written by Dr. Baeza and was based on the 1986 summer accident in Sierra Blance when illegal aliens suf- -♦+ focated in a train boxcar. A second play, The Flamingo’s Stockings, a children’s play written by Dr. Beto Garcia, SR assistant professor of Lan¬ guages and Literature, was not shown because of last minute technical difficulties. Baeza’s play centered on how two undocumented Hispanic workers decided to come to the United States to work and the problems they encountered in the Southwest. The five charac¬ ters in the play were portrayed by Dr. Garcia, Guadalupe Mc¬ Call, Rick Garcia, Felipe Soto, and Griselda Brito. The next event was a dance at Chute No.l with Los Chamacos providing the music. The Fiesta Queen con¬ testants were presented to the public. The highlight of the week was the 11th annual Fiesta Queen Pageant which was held in the Main Auditorium. The contest¬ ants were judged for poise, cul¬ tural costume, and evening gown. Baeza was the master of ceremonies. Pageant coor¬ dinator was Spanish Club mem¬ ber Emma Sanchez. The 1987 Fiesta Queen, Rori Cedillo, was present to crown Cindy Acosta, the new Fiesta Queen. Mexican-American Aware¬ ness Week is always received with a tremendous response from the community, Baeza said. -Alma Dominguez How’s This? — Jo Elda Polanco shows off her Mexican costume to the judges during the Fiesta Queen Pageant. Emerging Hispanic Woman - Vickie Gomez, associate director of Admissions and foreign student advisor at UTPB, speaks at the Mexican-American Week banquet. Mexican American Awamess Week Tradition Carries On -- Isaac Fucntez escorts Olympia Faucett during the cul¬ tural dress competition. Arriba Mexico Ballet Folklorico dan¬ cers entertain the audience with tradi¬ tional Mexican dances. Practice Makes Perfect — Guadalupe McCall and Dr. Bcto Garcia rehearse their parts in La Vida Nueva which was presented as part of the week’s fes¬ tivities. Phi Beta Lambda -- Front row: Connie White, President Lorraine Squires, Treasurer Shani Walters. Back row: James Val dez, Liza Valdez, Reporter Ilva Martin, Advisor Mazie Will. Non-Traditional Students Association - Rhonda Gregg, Bobbette Singleton, Katy Barclay, Treasurer Raymond Cobos, Computer Secretary Michele Hackman, Anthony Holmes, Kris Green, Maria Lopez, Secretary Jamie Crisp, Joseph LaFollette. Second row: Advisor Dr. Wayne Sheehan, Frank Woodward, Margaret Schaefer, Marlene Glenn, Marit Blanton, Chiss Webb, President Karen Green, VP Carroll Smith, Michael Iheme. Back row: Jean Cargo, Christie Wood, Johnny Kingston, Ron Prickett, Ahmed Abualghanam, James Squires, Euneen Wendt, SteveCourts, James Webb, Dan Decker, Lorraine Squires, Raymond Kwerede, Joanie Grainger, John Ryan, Val Miles. Pi Sigma Alpha — Front row: Johnny Kingston, Kay O’Dell. Back row: Luis Valdez, Steven Sanders, Steve Courts, Advisor Jim Case. Mexican American Awamess Week r Exotic Scarf Dancers — Reigning Miss Courageous, Sergio Carrasco, dan¬ ces out of our hearts in the opening number along with Mark Adams and Jim Braun. Beauty or the Beast? — Tripp Daven¬ port gives Dr. Garcia a flirtatious grin as he answers his question. A Sing-Along As Minnie Pearl’s cousin, the pregnant Dan Deck led the audience in a knee slappin’ tune. Pause For Station Identification - The five finalists, Mark Adams, Tripp Davenport, Jay Clark, Dan Decker and Chuck Wilson, wait to see who is queen while Dr. Beto Garcia gives away door prizes. Pre-Law Association - Front row: Secretary Ruben Garcia II, President Steven Program Council - Front row: James Werchan, Kelley Ward, Cindy Wall, Chriss Sanders, VP Luis Valdez, Treasurer Roxann Lopez. Back row: James Webb, Advisor Webb, Kris Green, Karen Green, Mark Adams. Back row: Ira Blanton, Dan Decker, Dr. Dale Christophersen. AndyDyba, Ron Prickett,Joanie Grainger, Burnett Williams, Dr. Karla Carmichael, Maggie Miller, J .J. Tucker A.W.O.L. Miss Courageous IE Laugh-A-Minute The Main Auditorium was the place to be Nov. 17. That was the night of the Miss Courageous Pageant sponsored by the Spanish Club. This laugh-a-minute event is a yearly must-see for all who delight in the absurd and outrageous. This year ten brave men competed for the coveted title. The first glimpse of Sul Ross ' drag queen darlings came with the rousing opening number, She ' s the One from A Chorus Line. As the curtain rose, the ten black and white clad contestants and reigning queen Sergio Carrasco pranced, shook, wiggled and flirted their way through the a-la-Rock- ette high kicking number choreographed by Melinda Garrett. It was a sight of great hilarity. There were blondes, brunettes and redheads (most bewigged) with their fake bosoms of immense proportions jiggling and jumping. The group whacked more than wig¬ gled, stomped more than stepped, but made up for what they lacked in grace with high energy and good spirits. When the curtain rang down on this number, the girls hurried to change for the next event while the audience wiped the tears of mirth from their eyes, and the Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Beto Garcia, took the stage. The sportswear category was the first opportunity to see the girls on an individual basis. The cheerleaders ' entry, Chastity, dressed in appropriate attire with pompons and did a cheer for her¬ self. There were many aerobic in¬ structors and tennis players. The two hits in this event were Clip-n- Brand ' s entry, Ima Goodlay, and the NOTS entry, Danielle Oyster. Ima was dressed in tight leather and carried handcuffs and a whip, while Danielle dressed for her sport in a sheer red negligee and peig¬ noir. The talent competition followed. The Computer Club ' s entry lip synced to Delta Dawn and proved that a down-home look can be downright ugly. Muffy Diver of the Program Council did a combined ribbon dance baton twirling tum¬ bling routine that was the most am¬ bitious and the most professional talent spot. Clip-n-Brand ' s evil looking entry, Ima, performed to Sweet Transvestite from Trans-Sexual Transylvania - use your imagin- gation. The shy and demur Music Club entry belted out a red hot rendition of Misty on her trumpet. NOTS entry Danielle Oyster, a distant cousin of Minnie Pearl, revealed in a risque comedy spot her advanced pregnancy. The final segment of the pageant was the evening gown competition. The strangest sight in this fashion parade was the American Market¬ ing Association’s entry. She was attired in a flowing flowered chiffon frock and had a luxurious mous¬ tache. Then the five finalists were an¬ nounced. The finalists, engaged in much giggling, hugging, mincing, and holding of hands, .were separated one by one and asked a series of thoughtful questions from What is the meaning of life? to What do you now appreciate most about women? At long last the judges reached their decisions. Jay Clark of Chi Delta was crowned ' Miss Courageous. Chuck Wilson of the Music Club was first runner up, NOTS ' Dan Decker was second, Tripp Davenport of Clip-n-Brand was third and the Program Council ' s Mark Adams was fourth runner up. All in all, it was a bizarre show that produced belly laughs. -Karen Green Range and Wildlife Club - Front row: Liz Beth Walker, Denisa Scott. Second row: VP Dini Smith, Chris Marquart. Third row: President Andy Wynn, Darrell Woods. Fourth row: Jeff Fitzgerald, Reporter Trinidad Cantu. Back row: Secretary Treasurer Bruce Thompson, Advisor Dr. Rob Kinucan, John Jasek. Residence Hall Association -- Front row: Advisor James Payne, Rosario Soto, Secretary Nellie Lozano, Kellie Stewart, Roxanne Lopez, President Matt Adams. Back row: Mike DeMore, William Wilson, VP Pete Serna, Steven Sanders, Brian Koenig, Ferel Ray Gage. Miss Courageous Come And Get It! -- Members of AS- RATS fix burgers with the works for hungry students and faculty alike. I Didn’t Do It! - Jailed by members of the Student Association, Burnett Wil¬ liams waits for his bail to be paid. Spring Fever You’re under arrest! were the dreaded words on campus during Activities Day in April, 1988, the annual mini-fair on the mall which was called Spring on the Hill. Twenty four campus organiza¬ tions signed up to have booths for the Spring Blast with a variety of foods, drinks, and such games as the horseshoe toss. The Student Association jail was t he most dreaded as members carried water guns and arrested people for such crimes as being naked in public, being ugly, or forgetting to do homework. Many students tried to resist arrest and were immediately watered down with the water guns and subdued. Once under arrest, students were put in jail which was a horse trailer that smelled strongly of horse manure and hay. The jailbirds could not leave until their bonds were paid. Yells of Get me out of here! were heard as the prisoners tried to convince their friends to pay the bonds. The Freshman Leadership group was also present with a ring toss contest. Rings were thrown around coke bottles to win a canned coke. The year¬ book staff was present selling pictures left over from the pre¬ vious year. Sachems, a literary honor society, had a horseshoe toss. Three horseshoes were given for $.25 and to win a prize (cookies), two of the three horseshoes had to go around the stake. A few of the tossers had such bad aim that the horseshoes ended up in the trees around the booth. Beta Sigma Phi came up with something original. It also sponsored a ring toss, but the ring had to be tossed around Ronda McCollum’s leg. , Dr. Ray Brown, vice president for Academic Affairs, revised { the class schedule for that day to give faculty and staff time to attend. • -Alma Dominguez -- Rodeo Club - Frontrow: Dale Vanassc, Kevin Bell, Randy Duorczyk, Bryan Jones, IYcsident Dona Massey, Lisa Johnson, Liz Noth, T.C. McElroy, Kile Green, Rex Martin, Cathey Coker, Charlotte Bollinger, Niki Moist. Second row: Advisor Ix)s Middleton, Jack Harrell, Martin Hinijosa, Amber Mitchell, Secretary Mindy Gar¬ land, Cindy Moor, Russell Alford, Marty A cton, Leah Foxworth, Trigger Hogue, JefT Neff, Alvin Foulds, Jim Brooks. Third row: James Floyd, Bubba Palmer, Chico Hines, Bill Berry, Lance Storer, Wes Cryc, John Garcia, Jimmy Hale, Seth Herman, JoTimmerman, Joel Mikow, Jerry Coplcn, JefTCarter. Back row’: John Brenncman, VP Jess Annunciation, Monty Bohanan, Mark Nelson, Cody Bob Everett, Charlie Good, Mark Johnson, Cole Hardin. Sachems- Frontrow: Historian Becky Lindlcy,Chriss Webb, Secretary Lori Nixon, VP Charlotte Mueller, lYesident Lupita Ascvedo. Back row: Willa Bartuska, Lissa Porterfield, Treasurer Susan Hogwood, Cynthia Holochwost. Activities Day Let’s Eat! -- I)rs. Bob and Sue Panncll share a snack during Activities Day on the mall. Who’s That? -- Kimberly Young, Carol McVcy, and Rob Nixon search through extra pictures sold by Student Ihjblica- tions. Knock Out - NOTS members provided a fun means for Activities Day par¬ ticipants to take out their aggressions with a balancing pillow fight. Sage Staff-- Editor Cynthia Holochwost, Sam Ponce, Advisor Barbara Richerson, Editor Melody Mock. Sigma Gamma Epsilon - Front row: Low Coombs, Brian McDaniel, Bruce Eloff. Back row: Advisor Dr. Jim Whit ford-Stark, Paul Whitefield, Ken Johnson, Yassir Omer Elimann. Activities Day IE Sigma Tau Delta -- Front row: Secretary Treasurer Elizabeth Armstrong, Elizabeth Carrasco, Advisor Sharon Hileman, VP Jamie Crisp, Historian Marshal Katy Barclay. Back row: Sam Ponce, Cynthia Holochwost, President Johnny Kingston. Skyline Staff - Front row: Assistant Editor Martha Hynes, Editor Karen Green, Advisor Barbara Richerson. Back row: Advertising Manager Leslie Pearce, Circulation Manager Tripp Davenport, Columnist Dan Decker. Need A Hand - With an abundance of posters, Non-Traditional Student Val Miles could be seen on campus trying to persuade students to vote. Nighty Night -- Mark Adams, Maggie Miller, J.J. Tucker, and Karen Green check the scavenger hunt list during the Pajama Scavengcr Hunt party. NOTS member Karen Green was student sponsor for the event. Spanish Club - Front row: Elva Sanchez, Natalia Hinojos, Laura Sanchez, VP Sergio Carrasco. Second row: Alma Dominguez, Alma Ureta, Cindy Aco6ta, Secretary Irma Barrera, Imelda Ramirez, Melissa Gonzales. Third row: President Manuel Ybarra, Treasurer Felipe Soto, Abelardo Madrid, Esther Baeza, Ann Marie Torrez, Rebecca Jaquez, Roberto Gonzalez, Frank Ramirez. Neck-n-Neck -- At Night at the Races, NOTS member Dan Decker points out the winner of a horse race. NOTS Never Too Old It all started with a nation¬ wide survey by the College Board which found that non- traditional students make up 45 percent of present campus en¬ rollments. At Sul Ross, non- tradional students account for at least 34 percent of the present student body, and the percentage of adult students is expected to rise to 50 percent nationwide in the next decade. Many schools have not under¬ stood this change in the student population, and most school programs are aimed at younger students. Calling themselves the NOTS (Non-Traditional Students Association), they are students who did not enter col¬ lege directly after high school. At Sul Ross, they formed a cam¬ pus organization with the hopes of assisting the univer¬ sity in addressing the needs of the older student. Their first meeting washeld in April, 1988, and addressed the issues of concern to the non- traditional student. On the agenda were day care, counsel¬ ing, appropriate housing, and financial aid as well as other issues. But the NOTS were also look¬ ing to be noticed by the whole campus as a formidable group interested in helping the university improve and interest students in activities going on. A strategic move was sug¬ gested in a Skyline article by Dan Decker that NOTS should takeover the Student Senate. NOTS president, Karen Green, said, We don’t really want to take over. What we are most concerned about is the enor¬ mous inertia of student apathy regarding campus activities Maybe the threat of’old people running the campus will get these kids off their backsides and get them involved. If we took control of the senate, for these kids it would be just like being at home. Someone else would be in charge, making the rules, an older someone else. According to Green, the NOTS are a ’conservative bunch’ favor¬ ing closed dorms, stricter honor codes, higher education stand¬ ards, controlled and selective admissions, and quiet hours after 10 p.m. They want to see changes in the university, so they have started joining a lot of the clubs and getting involved in university activities. They didn’t just say We’re going to do this, they set out to do it. -Alma Dominguez Right To Vote — Bobbctte Singleton, ♦Jamie Crisp, and Carroll Smith, NOTS members, picket on the mall to get stu dents to vote. Marching In Time - NOTS members and their children march at the Homecoming Parade. They were active in many of the campus activities. NOTS Let’s Go To The Park - John Car¬ penter, Dr. James Scudday, Dr. Robert Hollander, and Dr. Jim Richerson look at what there is to see at the Guadalupe National Park. Would You Look At That - A visitor to the Symposium studies the display on insect-resistant range grasses. Is That So? — Jeanette Scott and Patrick Johnson discuss something of interest while handing out CDRI litera¬ ture. ig E2 Student Association Front row: VP Chris Mar- quart, Secretary Dana Kohl, lYesident Mike Cox, Martha Hynes. Second row: Jim Braun, Tammye Boston, Mark Murphey, Lissa Porterfield. Third row: Chriss Webb, Karen Green, ?, Terry Aaron. Fourth row: Lora Head, Michael Dominguez, Rene Stacey, Jay Trees. Fifth row: Tom Kerley, Janlen Trees, Karla Kish, James Soderholtz. Sixth row: Johnny Kingston, Panchi Lowrance, Michael Iheme, Advisor Dr. Paul Weyerts. Back row: Dan Decker, Kenneth Carter. Student Vocational Nurses Association -- Front row: Jana Headrick, Sonya Galvan, Brenda Nelles, Cynthia Madrid. Back row: Director Marvie Burton, Rachelle Wink, Viola Quiroz, Rebecca Barrera, Phyllis Taylor, Marib Brown. CDRI Symposium Information, Please — Biology grad stu dent Jennifer Roberts visits with one of the participants at the CDRI Sym¬ posium. Sign On The Dotted Line - Felipe Chavez gets Hilary Loring to sign up for the CDRI Symposium while Marsh Koepp picks up literature. Save the Desert Although the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is relatively unknown to many Sul Ross students, it serves an im¬ portant role in our area. It was begun in 1974 as a nonprofit scientific and educational or¬ ganization with its purpose to promote understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert Region. Its headquarters are located on the Sul Ross campus. In November, CDRI, with the help of its associates and Sul Ross, hosted a symposium on Resources of the Chih uahuan Desert Region: U.S. and Mexico. The symposium focused on Desertification and Resource Depletion: Past, Present and Future. Topics for sessions attempted to further knowledge of the region by studying how biologi¬ cal, geological, and human resources are being utilized, managed, threatened, and depleted. Individual sessions included biotechnologic applica¬ tions, various resources and their uses, and biosphere reser¬ ves. The three-day symposium cost $25 for students. The registra¬ tion fees, along with gifts, dona- tions, grants, and memberships, help fund the in¬ stitute. The symposium was attended by about 110 registered par¬ ticipants plus several Sul Ross students. Attendants were from Mexico, Canada and several states, in addition to those from Sul Ross and Alpine. The displays and discussions provided knowledge of the Chihuahuan Desert and how to help preserve its habitants and resources. , ,, ,, „ -Charlotte Mueller - + - Webb Historical Society — Front row: Karen Green, Val Miles, James Squires, Charles Fellers. Back row: Johnny Kingston, Johnny Guerrero, Carroll Smith, Jamie Crisp, Dan Decker, President Rex Thee, Judith Parsons, Advisor Dr. Earl Elam, Laura Turner. Wesley Center--Rex Martin, Mike Hackfeld, Lee Waldrop, Janet McCollum, Becky Lindley, Advisor Rev. Hugh Pankey. CDRI Symposium ■E Horns and Saxes - Front row: Tracy Gomez, Cathy Castillo, Letty Gomez, Tamcla Mitchel. Back row: Teofilo Alvarado, Jose Castro, Philip Cooley, Marit Blanton. Trumpets - Front row: Frank Alonzo, Ken Lilley, William Wilson, James Baldwin, Aldo Hernandez, John Keller. Back row: Penny Park, Manuel Granado, David Huertas, Jim Williams, Jeff Brooks. Baritones and Trombones - Front row: Ramona Spies, David Lawyer, Oristy Sims. Back row: Joe Wall, A1 Gomez, Clayton Donowho, Mike Glaze. Sousaphoncs -- Michael DeMore, Pam McCutchcn, John Gibson, Gerry Alba, Jauquin Rodriguez. Clarinets — Front row: Darlene Jones, Patsy Valdez, Yolanda Hartnett. Back row: Audrey Dawdy, Vicki Galindo, Tara Zaring. Quads and Cymbals - Front row: Michele Garza, Donna French. Back row: Glen Rios, Frank Gomez. Bass Drums - Marc Simon, Pasqual Vasquez, DeLawnie Comer, Jennifer Dixon. Percussion - Cary Floyd, Melissa Gonzales, Fabian Martinez, James Tindor. Band Pace Makers band performed halftime shows at the home football games and traveled to Chihuahua City to help celebrate Mexico’s Revolu¬ tionary Day. The band mar¬ ched in their parade and performed at the governor’s palace as well. The Jazz Ensemble provided the music at the Homecoming Reception and the Christmas Reception in the Student Cen¬ ter, as well as giving a concert on the mall. The spring semester kept the musicians just as busy. The Jazz Ensemble performed in El Paso for area schools. A spring concert was given by the Con¬ cert Band, and the musicians grabbed their instruments to provide music at various func¬ tions such as Mardi Gras and Activities Day. The trip to Chihuahua was the major event of the year and provided enjoyment for both the American students and the Mexican inhabitants of Chihuahua. The people were really nice and appreciated us, M French said. The band members worked very hard on the routines and shows and earned the apprecia¬ tion and applause they received from both sides of the border. -Charlotte Mueller - ♦♦ - Cooperation was the name of the game for the Sul Ross Mar¬ ching Band this year. Band director Joh n Faraon e an d band members themselves com¬ mented on how smoothly the year had gone because of the willingness of everyone to do anything as cymbal player Donna French put it. The marching band under the direction of Faraone and drum major Vicki Morris was better this year because of a stronger group with more talent, Faraone said. Flag Corps - F ' ront row: Lily Melendez, Patty Mancha, Sherry French. Rack The fall Semester was filled row: Michelle Reeves, Kelly Stewart. with activities. The marching Director of Sul Ross Bands - John Faraone Drum Major - Vicki Morris Twirlcrs -- Amber Cummings, Jeanne Lewis. Toot Your Own Horn -- Mike DeMorc blows his tuba during band practice. Sitting Still -- Twirlcrs Amber Cum¬ mings and Jeanne Lewis perform duringhalftimc activities. Band Shyoting high, each of usfeelongs to l team - the Sul Ross team. It takes individuals witlyathletic in¬ clinations to band together and make the effort to hhTthe bull’s eye. Whether it is football, volleyball ox rodeo, each participant must giv x their all. Practice and hard w rk bring it all together. Participating as one, eachAteam strives to be tjne best at theiivsport. Our Lobos hive proven this if not by scores, t len by effort, deter¬ mination, ar d swea . Each game tournament, r com¬ petition provides experience and knowledge If teamwork and of individuals’ ling range goal Way To Go! -- LaV Lobos Selina Moreno,Volly Tarter, Gina AcostV and Melinda Carrasco Con¬ gratulate one another on a volleyball play w l done. Season Opener-But What Season? - Rio Acosta dives for the base a New Mexico State player attempts to tag himVit in a cold, snowy first game of the 1988 season . _.] Speed Ahead -- Lobo runniKoback Darryl Bolden pulls away from Howard Pay e in a 42- 3 Kul Ross victory during the first hom ootball gan � Punning For Covers- Francis Jtfnes (3), defen¬ sive back, returns tfic punt to see how manyyards he omfe in the first down. if ■ a - Whoa - Greg George (35) tries to get away from a Midwestern player after an interception. The Sul Ross Lobos ended the 1988 football season with a 5-5 win loss record, with one player named All-American and nine placed on Texas In¬ tercollegiate Athletic Association all-conference teams. Corncrback Francis Jones was named to the American Football Coaches Kodak All-American first team. A four-year starter from Houston, Jones was one of the best defensive backs in the TIAA and one of the top six punt return specialists in the conference. The nine all-conference players were: First team offense — center Damon Williams and lineman Gerry Morgan. First team defense — lineman Darren Taylor, linebacker Lawrence Montegut, and corncrback Jones. Second team — run- ningbacks Charles Oliver and Bubba Jones, wide receiver Randel Collins, offensive lineman Larry Hartwick, and linebacker Martin Bankston. The 1988 season opened with a 42-3 win over Howard Payne University. We came into the season expecting to be competing for the con¬ ference championship, Head Football Coach Ralph Micheli said. We played a good game offensively and defen¬ sively, rushing for more than 200 yards and pass¬ ing over 200 yards. We felt we were on the way to a good season. Howard Payne was held to under 150 yards passing and under 100 yards rushing. The second game was played at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls amid constant rain and tornado watches generated by Hurricane Gilbert. It was an excellent defensive game, Micheli said. There were no mistakes offensive¬ ly- Sul Ross shut out Midwestern 39-0. The defense caused 11 turnovers, picking off three Indian pas¬ ses and recovering eight fumbles. The Tarlcton State University game was lost in overtime, 17-20. In terms of intensity and play¬ ing, this was one of the best games I’ve been in, Micheli said. We played an excellent offensive and defensive game. We threw for over 300 yards, rushed for over 100 yards, and held them to about 220 yards total offense. But we made critical mis¬ takes at critical times. Problems included incomplete and dropped pas¬ ses, a fumble that led to a TSU touchdown, and a m - JiV TJ l. Sfcb J M mm pkUp ll, y .- Back Off -- Quarterback Luke Lucky (18) shakes off an opponent to gain some yardage. Quality Players Outcome of Tough Season Football Players (cont.) missed 43-yard field goal attempt in overtime. This was probably the turning point in our season, Michcli said. The TSU game was followed by a 16-20 loss to Austin College. We came into this game still feel¬ ing the effects of the Tarleton loss, Michcli said. We failed to make critical plays both offensively and defensively. The team didn’t play with the same emotion as it did in the TSU game. There¬ fore, we did not win the game. The McMurry College Indians upset Sul Ross the next week with a 19-13 win, making it the second Sul Ross loss in overtime. The game turned into a kicking contest between SR kicker Andy Dyba and his Indian counterpart. Sul Ross runners picked up almost 200 yards, but the Lobo passing attack was ineffective against the In¬ dians. Again, we played a pretty good offensive game, though critical passes were dropped including one for a touchdown, Michcli said. Defensively we did not play well and gave up too many yards rush¬ ing. It was our toughest loss of the season. Mc¬ Murry had not won a game to that point. Howard Payne U. 42-3 Midwestern State U. 39-0 Tarleton State U. (OT) 17-20 Austin College 16-20 McMurry College (OT) 13-19 Howard Payne U. 17-7 Midwestern State U. 51-0 Tarleton State U. 0-30 Austin College 13-43 McMurry College 42-18 The Lobos pulled their act together for the second encounter with Howard Payne, winning 17-7. We played well offensively, Micheli said. Penalties probably kept us from scoring more. We missed two touchdowns. The defense played well. We shut them out the second, third, and fourth quarters, playing better than we had in three games. We made the big play. With one minute left, we stole t he ball and scored. It was an emotional win, needed to help us with the rest of the year. For his part in the big play, Andrew J ackson was named TLAA Player of the Week. After Jeff Jones Kicking Into Action — Andy Dyba, number 1, kicks the football during action against Howard] Payne. Football Andy Dyba 1 K Francis Jones 3 DB Mark Johnson 5 DB Greg Baker 6 DB Bruce Howard 7 WR Darwin Hobbs 8 DE Andrew Jackson 9 DB Robb Nixon 10 DB Joseph Olivarri 11 FS Joel Baker 12 K Alex Richters 13 WR Eric Dumas 14 SS Guillermo Carrasco 15 FS Eddie Winegart 16 DB Dan Cosper 17 Luke Lucky 18 Q Gabriel Ginithan 19 Q Charles Oliver 20 RB Artist Covington 21 WR J.J. Zamora 22 DB Frank Gutierrez 24 FS Stacy Harris 25 SE Bubba Jones 26 RB Michael Martin 27 WR James Showers 28 DB Randel Collins 29 WR Martin Bankston 30 DE John Hope 32 RB David Staples 33 DL Darryl Bolden 34 RB Pies Fields 37 RB Troy Peterson 38 CB Walter Dennis 39 SE Lyn Shackelford 40 TE Douglas Elley 41 WR Robert Young 42 LB Brant Lunsford 43 HB Robert Stanley 44 FB Kevin Lewis 45 RB Chris Henson 47 LB Lloyd Caldwell 50 OG David Alonzo 52 DE Rory Gesch 53 OT Glen Thomas 56 OL Yadon Hardaway 57 DL Cayetano Rios 58 DL Jeff Sanders 59 LB Bobby Medrano 60 DL Football Players (cont.) floated a high punt that came down on the HPU 11, Robb Nixon made initial contact on the the HPU player, and Jackson came by and stole the ball away, taking it in for the touchdown. The rematch with Midwestern took place during Homecoming Weekend, giving Sul Ross a welcome 51-10 victory. The Lobos played a great offensive game, Micheli said. We were able to take control and score almost every time we had the ball. The team rushed for more than 300 yards with a total offense of more than 500 yards. It was the best game since I’ve been at Sul Ross, Micheli said. Fullback Kevin Lewis scored three touchdowns and kicker Andy Dyba kicked three field goals to give him 14 for the season, a new TIAA record. The 0-30 loss to Tarleton the next week was an exciting game for the first half, Micheli said. The score was 0-3 at halflime. The Lobos played well on defense as well as offense. But the Tarleton Texans were able to score twice in both the third and fourth quarters, two within a three-minute period. We made too many mistakes, Micheli said, dropped passes and errors in the kicking game. The 13-43 loss to Austin College the next week took place in 40 mph winds. Austin College took the wind first, Micheli said. We couldn’t move the ball. They made 21 points in the first quarter. All but three scores in the game were made with the wind. Micheli added that critical mistakes in the Lobo kicking game helped defeat them. The 42-18 record-breaking win against Mc- Murry closed out the season. Runningback Bubba Jones rushed for 287 yards and set a new school and conference record. He scored four touch¬ downs for the game, tying the Sul Ross and TIAA records. We controlled the game well offensively, Micheli said. The defense probably played the best game since Howard Payne. It was a good way to end the season. We’ll try to build on that for next year. We are losing several key players this year, Micheli said, but I feel we have the nucleus of returning players plus red-shirted players that will make us competitive. Just how competitive will be determined by how hard we work in the off-season and during the August preseason. Football Practice Makes Perfect -- Michael Martin prac¬ tices throwing the football at a practice session. Protection- In an offensive running play against Austin College, Handel Collins (29) blocks while Darryl Holden (34) is tackled by AC Roos. Time Out — Offensive lineman Lloyd Caldwell gets a welcome drink of water on the sidelines. Surrender — Chris Henson (47), David Staples (33), and Lawrence Montegut (68) surround a Midwestern State Indian to stop the play. Football Darren Taylor 61 DL Larry Hartwick 62 OG Gerry Morgan 63 OT Henry Long 64 LB Chris Simpson 65 LB Ismael Castro 66 DL Damon Williams 67 C Lawrence Montegut 68 LB Jack Wilson 70 OG Steven Saldivar 72 OT John Decker 73 C John Martinez 74 OG Joe Ponce 75 OL Johnny Lopez 76 LB Phillip Sanders 77 OT Peter Espinosa 78 LB Bryan Johnson 80 SE P Oscar Payne 82 WR Bubba Ross 83 DE Gary Lay 84 DE Robert Weaver 85 TE Kevin Thomas 86 TE Jeff Jones 87 TE Brett Rowley 88 DB Roberto Valadez 89 TE Thomas Johnson 90 LB Marcus Mayberry 91 DE Lee Rakun 75 LB Joe Kotara 57 DE Ralph Micheli, Head Coach Bob Moran, Asst. Coach Terry Breitbach, Asst. Coach John Steger, Asst. Coach Mike Smith, Asst. Coach Ronnie DuBose, Grad. Asst Todd McVey, Grad. Asst Mike Jacobs, Grad. Asst Steve Cobb, Grad. Asst David Stickles, Student Asst Andre DuBose, Student Asst Joe Perrin, Student Asst Eddie Sanchez, Student Asst John Gallagher, Trainer Lisa Massey, Trainer Charles Horton, Manager Football I .safiiK - jJkiLJL olleyball Young Team Faces Difficulties Coach Kay Whitley’s volleyball team got off to a slow start this year. Playing high ranking teams at the beginning of the season was a determining factor, Whitley said, and having a young team also added to the difficulty. The nucleus of the team was formed by returning players Celina Carrasco, Eastern New Mexico U. L UT Permian Basin L Western New Mexico U. L UT Permian Basin L Schreiner College L St. Edwards L Southwestern U. L Texas Women’s U. L McMurry College W Lubbock Christian U. L McMurry College L Lubbock Christian U. L Whittier College W Trinity University W Eastern New Mexico U. L Austin College W Tarleton State U. W New Mexico Highlands W Western New Mexico U. W Howard Payne U. L Hardin-Simmons U. L McMurry College L Lubbock Christian U. L Austin College W Tarleton State U. L McMurry College W Howard Payne U. L Western New Mexico U. L Melinda Carrasco, Gina Acosta, Holly Tartar and Jo Elda Polanco. Selena Moreno, an Alpine High School graduate, transferred from St. Phillips, ) Volleyball I Got It! — Ready to spike, Selena Moreno is caught in mid-air as other team members anxiously await the outcome of the play. Take That! - Melinda Carrasco serves the ball to the opposing team. Just A Minute - Gina Acosta hurriedly sets to send the ball back to the opposing team. Blair killed in freakaccident Sul Ross State University freshman Misty Dawn Blair, 18, died in Odessa’s Medical Center Hospital Friday from injuries received in an automobile acci¬ dent 15 miles south of Interstate 10 on Highway 67. Injured in the accident were Sul Ross sophomore Holly Tarter, 19, of Colorado City and Blair’s sister, T.J. McPeak, 13, of Alpine. Tarter and McPeak were treated for bruises and abrasions at Pecos County Memorial Hospital in Fort Stockton. According to Department of Public Safety reports, Blair was a passenger in a car driven by Tarter that was traveling north on Highway 67. The right rear tire on a south-bound tractor trailer rig broke off, bounced into the air and struck the automobile on the top of the passenger side. Blair was born May 22,1970, in Alpine. She was a May graduate of Alpine High school where she was a member of the AHS cham¬ pionship volleyball team. Blair enrolled at Sul Ross this fall and was a member of the SRSU Lady Lobo volleyball team. A Misty Blair Scholarship Fund has been established at Sul Ross with the proceeds of the fund going to scholarships for academically qualified volleyball players. Excerpted from The Sul Ross Skyline, September 22, 1988. Kay Whitley Head Coach Gina Acosta 10 Sophomore Marina Ochoa 11 Freshman Ann Carroll 12 Freshman Alicia O’Quinn 13 Freshman Veronica Alvarado 14 Freshman Jo Elda Polanco 16 Sophomore Melinda Carrasco 18 Sophomore Celina Carrasco 19 Senior Holly Tarter 20 Sophomore Christy Dart 21 Freshman Jennifer Stice 22 Freshman Selena Moreno 24 Junior Chris Seelig 26 Freshman Dolores Cano Manager Volleyball r V K ' oV mrj a L 1 Get It Over — Selena Moreno sets up the ball as teammates, both on the floor and on the sidelines, wait to sec if any help is needed. Bending Over Backwards - Ronnie Alvarado uses acrobatics in her volleyball playing style. Volleyball Talking It Over — Coach Kay Whitley discusses the game against Eastern New Mexico University with members of the volleyball team. olleyball Young Team (cont.) completing the center. These up¬ perclassmen were supported by seven freshmen. Since the team was so young (only one senior and one junior), it took time to pull things together. This is, however, the best rounded team in a long time, Whitley said. With so many talented players, it took patience waiting for playing time. This year’s team placed second in the conference. Tarleton State University and Howard Payne University tied for first. As far as win-loss ratios, we weren’t very impressive, Whitley said, but we played a lot of good matches. Whitley said the team has matured, and if those playing this year return for another season, the team will be a lot tougher. They are a good bunch of girls, Whitley said. The team was a close knit group due to unfortunate circumstances. One of the members was lost in an automobile acci¬ dent, and the team worked to overcome that tragedy and play well throughout the season. -Charlotte Mueller Up And Over - Cclina Carrasco returns a high volley as Chris Scclig prepares to defend a block. Same To Ya’ - Setting up the play, Jennifer Stice hits the ball as Cclina Carrasco and Ronnie Al¬ varado prepare to provide support. Volleyball What Do You Think? - T.C. McElroy patiently waits with his horse before going into the arena. Help! — Wesley Crye tries to get away from the bull’s horns while Ron Abner and Jim Hibbcrt try to distract it. Time Out -- Jimmy Hale, T.C. McElroy, Monty Snow, Wesley Crye, and Seth Herman listen to instructions before riding. Quick Action - Niki Moist hurriedly jumps off the horse during the goat tying competition. A Moment Of Silence -- A lone cowboy silently prays before going out to the arena. ' .V •v The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association was organized on the Sul Ross campus in 1949, and Sul Ross is the site of the NIRA Hall of Fame. In past years, Sul Ross cowboys and cow¬ girls have been a dominant force in the NIRA, bringing home several national titles. But this season the riding has been rough for the Sul Ross teams. The men’s team consists of six members and the women’s team has three members. Each team is chosen by Rodeo Coach Les Middleton right before competition. Any number of SRSU cowboys and cow¬ girls may compete, but only the scores of those chosen for the team count for the team score. FALL SEMESTER Eastern New Mexico Univ. Sept. 22-25 Sul Ross State Univ. Oct. 6-9 Vernon Junior College Oct. 13-16 Texas Tech Univ. Oct. 20-23 SPRING SEMESTER Odessa College West Texas State Howard College Western Texas Hardin-Simmons Tarleton State Mar. 23-26 Mar. 30-Apr. 2 Apr. 6-9 April 13-16 April 20-22 April 27-30 In the first rodeo of the season at East¬ ern New Mexico University, the men’s team placed sixth while the women’s team tied for fifth and sixth place. The 43rd annual Sul Ross NIRA rodeo fol¬ lowed the disappointing loss at ENMU. Rodeo The 22 member schools in the NIRA ' s Southwestern Region were competing for points as they tried to qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo held each June in Bozeman, Montana. In addition to points and prize money, the contestants rode for buckles and all- around trophy saddles which were given at Sul Ross by First National Bank in Alpine and Valley Distributors. The men ' s team trophy Was given by Watson Jewelers, and the women ' s team trophy was donated by G L Weld¬ ing. The men ' s team placed third in the Sul Ross rodeo while Western Texas College took home the men ' s first place trophy and Tarleton State University went home with the women ' s trophy. One of the bright spots for the home team was Adam Brewster who won the buckle in the bareback riding event. The Sul Ross rodeo was followed by the Vernon Regional Junior College rodeo where the women came in fifth and the men placed sixth. Coach Middleton had hopes that the teams would do better on the spring circuit. Everybody is healthy and hanging in there. The race to win regionals is pretty close, and it will be interesting to see who goes to the na¬ tional finals, he said. According to Middleton, there are some pretty consistent riders on the team. Bill Berry is second in the region in bareback riding, Adam Brewster has been consistent in bull and bareback riding, and Wesley Henderson has placed three out of four times in saddle bronc riding. A big loss to the team was member Mike Carrillo whose four years of eligibility ran out last season. Mike is now competing on the professional rodeo circuit. But before leaving he branded his mark on rodeo competition by finishing third in the nation at the NIRA finals in June, 1988, at Bozeman. Sul Ross was awarded two Copen¬ hagen Skoal Scholarships totaling $1,000 in Mike’s name. The scholarship funds were used for students actively participating in the rodeo program. -Alma Dominguez A Helping Hand — Bobbie Acton puts slide boots on her horse before she goes to practice calf roping. Take That - Crazy Jane gives rider Randy Dworaczyk a cold back and bucks him off. Clowning Around — Jim Hibbert takes his job of protecting the cowboys seriously but in between rides, anything goes. Getting The Feel - Danny Kinsces tics Smokcy Wisam’s rigging before finally tightening him down, wrapping his ropes, and opening the chute. Rodeo Careful Observation -- Randy Dworaczyk watch es from the chutes while other cowboys ride. Hot Pursuit — Team roping partners chase one of the steers which are brought in each semester for cowboys to practice roping techniques. Rodeo aseball Players Begin With High Hopes With nerves on edge, Head Baseball Coach Byron Brooks awaited the start of the first home baseball games of the season at Kokernot Field. The op¬ ponent was Lubbock Christian College. The team was ready for a change of pace after a four-game loss season opener at the College of the Southwest the week before. College of the Southwest Lubbock Christian U. College of the Southwest Howard Payne University Bellevue College St. Edwards University Emporia State U. Concordia Lutheran Southwestern U. University of Texas Tarleton State U. Austin College Texas Tech Howard Payne U. Tarleton State U. Austin College Lubbock Christian U District 8 Playoffs Feb. 10-11 Feb. 17-18 Feb. 24-25 March 3-4 March 10 March 10-11 March 11 March 17 March 18 March 19 March 24-25 March 31-April 1 April 4 April 7-8 April 14-15 April 21-22 April 28-29 May 3-6 Full Blast Burhl Daly stretches his stride to reach first base before being tagged out. The team opened the season with hopes of repeating last year’s berth in the NAIA District 8 playoffs. Many returning players such as Donnie Mc- Natt, Terry Parsons, and assistant coaches Jeff Pannell and Santos Al¬ varado hoped to lead the team to victory as they had in previous years. Of the five seasons Brooks has coached at Sul Ross, the team has made it to playoffs three times. Safe! — Rio Acosta slides safely into home during a May playoff game. The Lobos won the game against Jarvis Christian College. Rio Acosta 1 Shortstop Sammy Ramos 2 Pitcher Brent Harris 4 Right Field Donald Gonzales 46 Third Base Pete Serna 7 Pitcher Opie Parsons 8 Center Field Jesse Tapia 9 Center Field Elias Payan 10 First Base Vince Lavallee 12 Second Base Jay Trees 13 Left Field Glen Llanez 14 Pitcher Adam Martinez 16 Pitcher Baseball To Swing Or Not To Swing — Everyone waits to see whether batter Brent Harris will try for this particular pitch. aseball High Hopes (cont.) Manuel Alvarado 17 Third Base George Ramirez 18 Pitcher Wally Chavez 21 Second Base Craig Gutierrez 22 Third Base Gilbert Rojas 23 Right Field Brian Sasser 24 Pitcher Burhl Daly 25 Catcher Richard Zamora 27 Shortstop Skylor Hearn 28 Catcher Robert Thomas 31 Pitcher George Solis 32 First Base Lance Jackson 33 Pitcher ' SSIJOT 4 %, 1 lit 18T 1 i ' ‘ l ■r Last year’s playoffs were held at Su Ross at Kokernot Field and were ar exciting event for the school and the town. The first game for the Lobos wa; against Jarvis Christian. The Lobos were victorious over Jarvis but were defeated by Dallas Baptist in theii second game in extra innings. Dallas Baptist won the tournament and was named fifth in the nation. The 1989 team has better talent anc more good hitters according to Coacl Brooks. The pitchers are a strong par: of the team but lack depth.” The assis, tant coaching staff is also a plus, bu| the head coach is a weakness,” Brooks said jokingly. Asked if the school wide budget cuts had hurt the baseball program, Brook said that it had not had much of ar impact on the baseball team. The money needed to maintain the basebal program was raised by the player themselves. This year the team raiser $2,500 through fundraising activities t( keep on track. Year round weight lifting am preseason practice keeps the team ir shape, Brooks said. Grades are als( kept up and play an important role ir being a member of the team. Ever though the team got off to a slow start hopes were high for a good season and the players enthusiastic. -Charlotte Mueller Smiling Smiley Relaxing above the dugout Kyle Smiley talks with teammates while awaiting his turn to bat. Baseball It’s A Race Against The Ball — Rio Acosta races toward the base where a Lubbock Christian player waits to tag him out. f r $ ,m im , Immnrn -• ' s . ■? r - ■ •■■ ■-� •-- � ■ • ' All Warmed Up -- Lobo baseball players stretch out and warm up before a game against Lubbock Christian. David Young 34 Left Field Albert Lopez 35 First Base Kyle Smiley 36 Right Field Donnie McNatt 40 Pitcher Michael Gonzales 41 Pitcher Ralph Ramon 4 i Manager Jeff Pannell Student Assistant , Santos Alvarado Js Student Assistant Byron Brooks Head Baseball Coach Baseball asketball Lobos Close Matches Provide Experience With a second season under his belt, head basketball coach Dr. Roger Grant feels the men’s basketball team is progressing. This year’s Sul Ross Lobo basketball team is still relatively young, with only four returning players, but it looks better than last year’s team. SR Opponent 104 U. of Dallas 84 76 Concordia College 63 64 Incarnate Word 68 63 Lubbock Christian 68 67 Western N.M.U. 86 76 Lubbock Christian 91 103 McMurry College 89 62 Tarleton State 61 64 Eastern N.M.U. 91 74 Schreiner Univ. 80 79 Incarnate Word 87 90 Austin College 92 95 Howard Payne 90 92 McMurry College 90 82 Austin College 84 75 Concordia College 88 64 Tarleton State 86 75 Western N.M.U 81 64 Howard Payne 68 85 McMurry College 99 Austin College Schreiner Univ. Tarleton State Howard Payne U. of Dallas The 1988-1989 season was not one of winning games but of close matches providing experience. Several close games were won while others were not. Men’s Basketball High In The Sky — Lobo Jim Ruth tries for two against Tarleton State. Just Try It - A Concordia Lutheran player blocks as Lobo Carl Pennington looks for an open man. 10 Greg McWilliams 12 Carl Pennington 14 Ricky Garcia 20 Tony Timmons 22 Jim Ruth 24 Jesus Barrio 30 Joe Donaldson 42 Russell Murray 52 Richard Villanueva 54 Andre Carter Coach Roger Grant Coach Steve Sparks Men’s Basketball asketball Lobos Close Matches (cont.) Of the 18 games played by early February, the team had won four, lost 10 others by five points or less, and played four into overtime. The team did not have enough ex¬ perience to win those close games but has improved, said Coach Grant. The returning juniors, Jim Ruth and Carl Pennington, made their place last year taking slots in the leading scorer lineup for district 8 conferences and TIAA con¬ ferences. Jim Ruth was also named most valuable player last season. The.rest of the team consists of two sophomores and the rest are freshmen. Of the newcomers, two freshmen are on the starting team. If these players stay with the team and the system, the team will be much stronger next year. We will finally have a couple of seniors, said Grant. Players are also students. Courses, grades, and graduation are the main objectives of school. We talk about win¬ ning basketball games, but academics are important too, says Dr. Grant. Last year Greg McWilliams was named to the all-academic conference team. To be given this honor the player must have a 3.3 gpa or higher. This shows the stress placed on education. Though the team won few games this season, the future seasons look bright. Experience will finally be a part of the Lobo basketball team. -Charlotte Mueller Up For Action - Going for two, Andre Carter, 54, aims for a jump shot against the Tarleton Texans. Off To A Running Start - Carl Pennington, Coach Roger Grant and Jim Ruth join the rest of the Lobo basketball team for some words of advice from Grant in a game against Concordia Lutheran. It’s Out Of My Hands - Lobo Ken Flue shoots fcr two in a game against Concordia Lutheran. Men’s Basketball Free Throw - Edna Ramos goes for her free shot after being fouled by an opposing team member. Hot Shot -- Lady Lobo Rachel Holloway goes over a Western New Mexico University player for two points. 10 Juana Garcia 12 Edna Ramos 15 Dorothy Ramirez Team Advances To Playoffs When you work hard, good things happen, said Lady Lobos’ basketball Coach Chet Sample. And good things certainly happened to the women’s team this season. With a 1-6 win loss record at the end of the fall semester, the Ladies didn’t give up but kept on playing hard. Coach Sample said, We were barely losing in those six games. I kept telling the girls we were a little way from winning. asketball Lady Lobos 20 Joanna Oyerbides 21 Rachel Holloway 22 Michelle Spriggs 25 Shauna Perkins 31 Briana Haggard 32 Kim Castillo 33 Stephanie Edgar 34 Lara Gaydon Manager Troy Hinds SR Opponent • 66 Western N.M.U. 71 68 St. Mary’s 64 65 Western N.M.U. 81 45 Lubbock Christian 54 54 McMurry College 55 47 Tarleton State 59 75 Incarnate Word 83 73 St. Mary’s 71 66 Lubbock Christian 64 86 Incarnate Word 66 55 Texas Lutheran 53 77 Austin College 55 62 Howard Payne 59 60 McMurry 68 91 Austin College 78 70 Concordia College 55 77 Tarleton State U. 72 65 Howard Payne 69 65 McMurry 64 80 Austin College 55 67 Texas Lutheran 66 63 Tarleton State 74 80 Howard Payne 65 Then Kim Castillo became eligible to play, and this seemed to be one of the turning points for the team. Going from 1-5 in December to looking for their seventh straight win on January 19, Sample said, Castillo is a good player Women’s Basketball A Few Pointers — Coach Chet Sample advises the Lady Lobo basketball team during a break in the action. Up, Up, And Away - Lady Lobo Kim Castillo goes up for a two point layout in the game against McMurry. In Control - Passing a McMurry player, Juana Garcia brings the ball down to the home court. Looking For An Opening -- Kim Castillo sear¬ ches for a free player, either Rachel Holloway or Juana Garcia, to pass the ball to. Women’s Basketball asketball Lady Lobos A Leg Up — To block a McMurry Indian pass, Joanna Oyerbides catches some air. Playoffs (cont.) and has brought a lot of confidence to the team. Buthe added that the turningpointfor the team was a combination of a lot of things falling into place. He said that the younger players started playingbet- ter and things started rolling. At the end of the conference season in February, the Lady Lobos had 14 wins for the season, were second place in conference, and were headed for the playoffs. At their last conference home game, senior Rachel Holloway finished her col¬ legiate career with a bang against the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets scoring 18 points and getting 13 rebounds. I ' ve been as proud of them as any team IVe coached, said Coach Sample, Their defense and hustle is what really won the games. Every year, at least ten coaches ask me how I get my girls to hustle so much. We have no great scorers on the team, but they all hustle and work hard. Castillo averaged about 15 points per game, Stephanie Edgar followed with 11, and Rachel Holloway and Edna Ramos were close behind with 10 points per game. Coach Sample said, We probably had more overall balance than weVe ever had before on the team. Castillo, Edgar, Holloway and Ramos all scored over 200 points for the season. Juana Garcia broke the season ' s assist record. Castillo made the First Team All-Con¬ ference, Edgar the Second Team All- Conference, and Garcia got Honorable Mention. Looking to next year ' s season, Coach Sample said, We ' ll come back strong and ready. -Alma Dominguez Women’s Basketball enms Team Looks For Good Season Don’t Forget - Coach Kay Whitley reminds ten¬ nis team members of practice times and dates. Good One — Tennis team member Lana Grubb gives another member ' s shot a thumbs-up. Ready For Action - Alpine freshman Jennifer Stice works out in preparation for her first col¬ legiate tennis matches. Last season the Sul Ross University women ' s tennis team swept the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association crown, winning the title with 53 points. The women placed eight singles and doubles on TIAA honor squads. Daila Scranton took first team all-conference honors in No. 2 singles, Hilda Galindo was all-TIAA in No. 4 singles, and Paula Dannheim was all-conference in No. 6 singles. Named to the second team all- TIAA were Abby Dominguez and Paula Brown Coffman. In doubles competition, Scranton and Coffman were No. 2 first team all-TIAA picks. Second team all-conference were Dominguez and Galindo, No. 1, and Dannheim and Nelda Fores. In the men ' s division, Sul Ross placed fourth. Mike Kelly was named to the academic all-conference tennis team. He was a junior business administra¬ tion major from Iraan who maintained a 3.12 gpa. Tennis Coach Kay Whitley feels that this year again the team has a good chance to win. I have some real die- hards out on the court, plus we won conference which adds a little bit of con¬ fidence to the team, Whitley said. In some ways Whitley feels that this year is going to be a rebuilding year because of the new members on the team. There are some returning mem¬ bers from last year. I think we can do pretty well, but McMurry is going to be tough to beat, Whitley said. It ' s hard to say so early in the season, but we do have some experienced players coming back. On the women ' s team returning players were Abby Dominguez, who was using her last year of eligibility; Daila Scranton, second year; and Nelda Flores, using her third year of eligibility. Newcomers to the team were Jennifer Stice, Alpine freshman; Ann Carroll, freshman from Dilley; and Trinity Junior Varsity Feb. 17 St. Mary’s University Feb. 18 Incarnate Word Feb. 18 New Mexico State Univ. (Men only) Mar. 4 Denver University (Men only) Mar. 4 Tarleton State Univ. Mar. 6 (conference match) Eastern New Mexic U. (Women only) Mar. 10 McMurry College (Conference match) Mar. 11 Howard Payne (Conference match) Mar. 31 McMurry College Apr. 1 Midwestern State Univ. Apr. 1 Eastern New Mexico Univ. (Women only) Apr. 7,8 Austin College (Conference match) Apr. 14 Concordia Lutheran Coll. Apr. 15 TIAA Finals Apr. 21,22 District NAIA Apr. 29,30 Alicia O’Quinn, freshman from El Paso. Whitley said, I was really surprised this year because I usually get girls from the basketball team who want to play tennis, and this year they came from volleyball. On the men’s team, returning players were Larvell Blanks, using his last semester of eligibility; Byron Wright, using his third; John Brenneman, second year; and Mike Kelly, second. According to Whitley, This year should be a good year for Blanks. New men on the team were Rusty Bray, freshman from Dallas; Greg Fuentes, and David Delgado from Castorville. I feel that the men are looking pretty good, and we ought to have a pretty tough team this year, Whitley said. -Alma Dominguez Good Job — Larvell Blanks, using his last semester of tennis eligibility, practices hard in hopes of a good season. Stre-e-etch - Greg Fuentes goes for a return while practicing in anticipation of his first match against Trinity Junior Varsity players. Larvell Blanks Rusty Bray John Brenneman Ann Carroll David Delago Abigail Dominguez Greg Fuentes Lana Grubb John Keller Mike Kelly Alicia O’Quinn Daila Scranton Tennis Who’s Next - At the spring golf competition last year, teams await instructions and the schedule for the day’s matches. Shot Through The Dirt - Quinn Westerman aims for the hole with a hard shot during practice at the Alpine Country Club. Patience — Ken Carter plays a round at the Alpine Country Club, preparing for the first golf meet which was sponsored by Abilene Christian. 88-’89 Golf Team — Harvey Portwood, Scott Akers, Coach Bob Moran, Ken Carter, Quinn Westerman. Budget Cuts Cut Deep Budget cuts have hit the Sul Ross golf team hard this year, according to golf coach Bob Moran. Recruitment is dif¬ ficult because the team only plays in four tournaments. Transportation costs, Moran said, are the main ex¬ pense. Last year the team placed last in Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association con¬ ference play, but this year looks a little more hopeful, Moran said. This will be a year of rebuilding. There are two returning players, Harvey Portwood and Arthur Gonzalez, as well as three new players, Kenneth Carter, Quin Westerman, and Scott Acres. Abilene Christian Feb. 22 San Antonio April 3 Howard Payne April 10 Tarleton State April 21 Usually there are qualifying matches to determine which five will go to the tournaments but with such a small team this year, the members will com¬ pete only for placing. There isn ' t a lot of competition to be on the team, Moran said. The team to beat this year is Howard Payne, Moran said. HPU won four of five matches at last year ' s conference tournament. To gain experience in tournament playing, the team will begin the season in Abilene in a non¬ conference tournament. Sul Ross ' participation in the final tournament will depend on how we do in conference play and the funds avail¬ able for travel, Moran said. -Charlotte Mueller Transportation Greatest Challenge With no budget and few returning members, the 1989 Su l Ross track team has a tough season ahead of them. Though they have little money, Coach John Steger says they are training for out-of-town meets. The twenty-member team is made up of twelve men and eight women. Of those, only five are returning par¬ ticipants. Briana Haggard, javelin; Tammy Hubbard, high jump; and Kim Flue, 800 meter race are the returning women. New Mexico State U. Feb. 25 McMurry College March 31 Tarleton State U. April 21-22 At last year’s conference competition at McMurry, Haggard took first place in the javelin. The returning men are Greg Baker, 400 meter, and Lloyd Caldwell, discus and shot put. With only these returning members the team will be relatively young and inexperienced. Real competition may be seen in the sprint relay, Steger said. Ron Rogers, Eric Garrett, Artist Covington, and James Showers seem to be quick and make up the team. All are freshmen except Ron Rogers who is a transfer student. There are two pole vaulters, Oscar Payne and Russ Dacy. Joel Baker and Juaquin Rodriguez run distance. This year will test the spirit and deter¬ mination of Sul Ross team members and supporters alike. Competitions began February 1 at New Mexico State University. -Charlotte Mueller Making Good Time - Other track team mem¬ bers give Darryl Bolden a run for his money in a trip around the Sul Ross track. Track In The Fast Lane - Freshman Sylvia Serrato trains for the relay team which will attend their first track meet at New Mexico State University. Take That! — Lloyd Caldwell prepares to perfect his shot putting techniques during an afternoon practice. S-T-R-E-T-C-H - Track team member Darryl Bolden helps a fellow member loosen up and stretch out during practice. Joel Baker Darryl Bolden Artist Covington Cedric Drones John Hope Tammy Hubbard Francis Jones Charles Oliver Oscar Payne Lee Rakun Rahn Rogers Sylvia Serrato James Showers Coach John Steger Coach Ronnie DuBose Track f People Sul Boss is armed — loaded wfth a variety of people with unique per¬ sonalities. Hailing fron all over TVxas (and other parts of the forld), students hava been drawn (o Sul Ross, each eady to con¬ tribute to the caliber of Old Sully. The vastness of backgrounds ar interests triggers a unity a d friendliness felt all over campu l Professors anA staff member add to the uniqueness of the university with their wi lingness to si pport and communi :ate with stude ats. 4 5 u 6 By the end c ' the year, the manjr differences hive been chan bered together undei our Brand, anfl a lit¬ tle of the LoboVpirit is apparent in each of us. Caps Off To Su Ross - Marit BlantW saxophone player fc the Sul Ross band, goo j off as an elephant. Sf salutes the football tearr with the trunk of her cak What’s So Funny? -- DrVim Richerson, Dr. Al Tucker, and Dr. Rex WilsonUnave fun before re¬ hearsals for The King andV Richerson and Tucker played french horn anc rombone in the orchestra, and Wilson kept the piW) tuned. . de ’Em Cowboy -- Mike Carrillo, ocKstanding barrack rider, was awarded two scholarships and flWished third in national competition. Lorcna Acosta, Presidio Erika Adams, Kermit Jose Amaya, El Paso Daniel Andrade, Odessa Elizabeth Armstrong, Pecos Jeff Bacon, Wonder Lake, IL Lynda Baker, Tow Robert Baker, Tow Sutichai Bannawat, Thailand Elizabeth Barriga, Presidio George Bartuska, Alpine Ira Blanton Jr., Alpine Mark Bloom, St. Paul, MN Rebecca Brewster, Van Horn Gary Brown, Alpine Lissa Brown, Alpine Charles Buckingham, Midland Annop Burasai, Thailand Beth Caldwell, Alpine Jean Cargo, Alpine Seta Carter, Alpine Ruben Cervantes Jr., Alpine Steve Cobb, Jemison, AL Susie Cooke, Alpine Leo Coombs, Alpine John Doyle, Newfoundland, Canada Andy DuBose, Brazoria Ronald DuBose, El Paso Wayne Dyess, Fort Stockton Pornpcn Ejamsumarng,Thailand Monroe Elms, Alpine Bruce Eloff, Alpine Norma Felix, Mexico Charles Fellers, Alpine Lance Forsythe, Alpine Pamela Gaddis, Alpine Dccna Gantt, Alpine Randy Garmon, Balmorhea Peter Gruaseah, Liberia Jinde Guo, China John Hall, Alpine Cathy Havins, Ft. Stockton Carey Headrick, Alpine Alice Hcmpel, Richmond Arthur Herrera, El Paso Johnnie Holbrooks, Spur Rebecca Hollander, Alpine -Graduates Robert Hoyle, Valentine Jarimraajit Intapun, Thailand Michael Jacob, Sumner, IA Richard Joachim, Alpine Kenneth Johnson, Fostor ia, OH Patrick Johnson, Alpine James Koostra, Bowling Green, KY Glen Kramer, Alpine Shih-Lian Kuo, Taiwan Raymond Kwcrepe, Botswana Mark Land, Pittsburg En-ticn Liu, Taiwan Jp ormer Free Spirits Somethi ng to Cheer About was the theme of this year ' s Homecoming and in keeping with this theme, the cheer¬ leaders, past and present, were honored. This year Homecoming was special, with a reception for the cheerleaders Friday night followed by the bonfire pep rally where they were introduced to the crowd. Among the numerous exes was Betty Hicks Prude, a cheerleader in 1948-49 and originally from Snyder, who now lives in Ft. Davis. After teaching 37 years, she is now retired. We didn’t doall the gymnastics that the cheerleaders do now. Our squad of six had three boys and three girls. Back then we were called yell leaders, Prude recalled. When there were out of town games, we traveled with the band. Dan Blocker was on the football team. He was always the first one off the bus. Because of his size, he would always say, ’If you think I’m big, you ought to see the guys behind me,’ Prude said. She was referring to Sul Ross’ most famous alumnus who played Hoss on the hit television series, Bonanza. One of the 1968-69 yell leaders, Jack Cooper, recalled that his squad had an enormous amount of school spirit and was always trying to start new tradi¬ tions. They started the short-lived tradi¬ tion of the spirit fire. They got a bar¬ rel, filled it with kerosene and put it on the mall each Thursday before every Friday home game. Then the cheerleaders would light it and let it burn. They would light torches from the barrel fire and carry them to the bonfire to light it. This squad also attempted to start a tradition of firing a cannon between each class the Thursday and Friday before a home game. It was not Go Big Red - Former cheerleaders join in the Homecoming Parade, renewing old acquaintances on a float of their own. repeated. Elise Slaughter Grant, who wore the mascot uniform in 1963-64, now lives in Ft. Worth where she works as a registered nurse. She recalled Miss Sully, the lobo in residence at Sul Ross from 1966 until the wolfs death in November, 1974. Sheliked Homecoming and going to the games, but what she really loved was to eat the mums! Grant said. Members of the 1973 squad attend¬ ing were Susie Herring Richters, now a registered nurse in Eldorado; Susan Hahn Mannecke, now of Carlsbad, N.M.; and Janey Lynn, now ofSan An¬ tonio. This squad was the first all-girl squad at Sul Ross. When I was a cheerleader, Sally Barrera Garza of the 1981-82 squad said, we would bake food for the foot- ball players whenever they went to an out of town game. Garza is a first grade teacher in Rio Grande City. Kathy Kish Pavlovsky, a cheer¬ leader from 1981-85, echoed the senti¬ ments of all those returning for Homecoming. Itis agood feelingtobe back and talk with other cheerleaders about then and now. She is an ac¬ countant in Jourdanton. Leslie Dunbaugh Glenn, cheer¬ leader from 1983-85, remembers the first spring sports pep rally held in 1983. Baseball had just returned, so we held a pep rally on the baseball field. Being a cheerleader was great. You develop lifetime friendships and hold on to great memories. -Beth Gray Graduates Hillary Loring, Alpine ® Jere Madison, Alpine Tony Marek, Missouri City Chris Marquart, Fredericksburg Sidney McCarson, Sonora Brian McDaniel, Bayonne, NJ Todd McVey, Cibolo John Mee, Midland Michael Michalski, Carrizo Springs William Miller, Ft. Davis Ali Mohamed, Alpine Vicki Morris, Alpine Barney Nelson, Alpine Amon Ngamchaipisit, Thailand Maria O’Bryant, Ft. Stockton Verl O’Bryant, Ft. Stockton Yassir Omer-Eliman, Sudan Panupan Prasertkaew, Thailand Debbie Quade, Alpine Karen Quick, Alpine Danny Reseck, El Paso Salvador Rivas III, El Paso Jennifer Roberts, Ft. Worth Emma Rodriguez, Alpine Frederico Rodriguez, Alpine Ruben Rodriguez, Alpine Brenda Ross, Alpine Suravut Sanercome, Thailand Lauren Satterwhite, Alpine Frank Schneider Jr., San Antonio Gennie Schuller, Fabens Lizett Shaw, El Paso John Skillern, Houston Bobbette Singleton, El Paso Suthinun Siriphol, Thailand Weerasak Sittiwakin, Thailand Mike Smith, San Antonio Steven Sparks, Sanger James Squires, Alpine Mary Jo Stegman, Leominster, MA Kurt Stropoli, Alpine Methakittragul Ta watchai, Thailand Rex Thee, Alpine John Tyler, Denver, CO Claudia Villalobos, St. Johns, FL Lee Waldrop, Pecos Josephine Wallace, El Paso Robert Ward, Alpine Graduates JN Lodern Mountain Man Scott Lerich is a rare modern pecan pie, loves to dance and feels man who feels he was bom 200 as comfortable in a tuxedo as he years too late. does in his boots and jeans. He cooks a mouth-watering A naturalist who likes to be out¬ doors more than in, Lerich said, I should have been one. of the first men over the mountains. I could live in the middle of nowhere. This vision of yesterday is one of the reasons that Lerich enjoys being here at Sul Ross. To be able to look out the window and sec the mountains and the desert and the deer, that is what keeps me going. Born in San Antonio 24 years ago, Lerich grew up in Adkins in East Bexar County. He is the sixth generation of his family to live in that county. After graduating from East Central High School, Lerich worked on contract for South¬ western Bell installing pay phones. Then he worked for a metal building erection company in Scguin but as he said, I got tired of working for a living, so I came to school. I picked Sul Ross because of its strong Biology Department and its location. Presently a sophomore, Lerich feels, Nearly every faculty mem¬ ber has been helpful to me but not the administration. I think the direction of the school is back¬ wards, some of the administra¬ tion don’t understand the fact that students are the most impor¬ tant people on this- campus. Without us, there wouldn’t be a campus. Lerich is the resident director of Ferguson Apartments. He said of this job, I like working with the people. The residents are great, but sometimes they ask before they think, like what are the library hours. Or they have phone calls at three in the morn¬ ing, or I have people knocking on my door at midnight. The likability of Lerich also has given him the honor of the of¬ fice of president of the campus Wildlife Society. Under Lerich, the membership has grown and the number of activities is up. We just did the CDRI banquet and on the twelfth we went to the Rosillios Mountains for a day, Lerich said. The Society promotes things that are of inter¬ est to me, like conservation. Lerich wants to pursue a career in wildlife restoration, because, I see the encroachment of civilization and the raping of the land by humans, habitat destruc¬ tion and the mismanagement of land. I hate the introduction of exotic species, plant or animal. I see the lack of waste manage¬ ment and feel it probably won’t be turned around until it is too late. Lerich hopes to earn his master’s at the University of Arizona at Tuscon and do field work under Dr. Paul Krausman, a biologist who works with Desert Big Horns. For recreation, besides danc¬ ing, Lerich likes to hike and to hunt for meat. I don’t hunt just to kill for the trophy, he said. Eventually Lerich would like to get married but hasn’t yet be¬ cause, No one has ever asked me to get married. This rare gentleman’s outlook on life is as beautiful as his smile. I feel real good about myself, where I’m going and what I want to do. I know that anything I need to do, I can do it. . Karo n Green A Different Era - Scott Lerich is an 80’s guy who wishes he had been born in the 1780’s. Frank Woodward, Alpine Annette Yates, Alpine Randy Yates, Alpine Oscar Ybarra, Alpine Lee Chong Yen, Alpine Judy York, Odessa Graduates Jean Abercrombie, Kingwood Cindy Acosta, Midland Eras mo Acosta, Pecos Jesse Acosta, Alpine Marty Acton, Ozona Mark Adams, Hondo Fahad Al-Balhan, Kuwait Manuel Alvarado, Victoria Santos Alvarado Jr., Victoria Morgan Anderson, Ft. Davis Catherine Aranda, Ft. Davis Maritza Armcndariz, Presidio Greg Baker, Houston Elida Barriga, Presidio Willa Bartuska, Alpine Lorannc Bean, El Paso Charles Benavides, Ft. Stockton Bill Berry, Alpine Gloria Blackman, Alpine Larvell Blanks, Del Rio Marit Blanton, Midland Dale Burns, Alpine Bryan Burt, San Antonio Lloyd Caldwell, Richmond Darnell Cameron, Carlsbad, NM Peter Camfield, Amarillo Dolores Cano, Midland Cclina Carrasco, Andrews Sergio Carrasco, Andrews Juan Carrillo, Alpine Dorina Celaya, Marathon Maria Celaya, Alpine Jose Cervantes, Alpine Jami Chavarria, Alpine Lee-Karen Christensen, Alpine Raymond Cobos, Marfa Paula Coffman, Odessa Irma Contreras, Alpine Nelson Cooke, Sanderson William Cormier, Pettas Steven Courts, San Antonio Shanna Cowell, Alpine Mike Cox, Alpine Jamie Crisp, Ft. Davis Linda Daly, Alpine John Damin, El Paso Susan Davis, Alpine Seniors Seniors Tripp Davenport, Uvalde James Day, Midland Dan Decker, Del Rio Teresa Dotson, Alpine Ray Douglas, Houston Eileen Dubey, Lebanon, CN Dogic Dulaney, Alpine Brian Eller, El Paso Bobby Elliot, Alpine Vicky Ellis, Ft. Davis Ida Estrada, El Paso Kevin Farrer, Alpine Nclda Flores, Alpine Tracie Fore, Waco Martha Franks, Schlegel Isac Fucntez, Ft. Stocktofi Yvette Gallcgo, Alpine Pete Galvan, Ft. Stockton Evangelina Garcia, Alpine Loretta Garcia, Marathon Sherie Gee, Big Lake Frances Glenn, Peco6 James Goff, Alpine Yvonne Gomez, San Saba Arthur Gonzalez, Ft. Stockton Dolores Gonzalez, Ft. Stockton Michael Gonzalez, Midland Clifford Gordon, Pecos Joanie Grainger, Odessa Laura Granado, Alpine Ray Granado, El Paso Kristen Grant, MidkifT Kelly Gray, Alpine Karen Green, Alpine Twyla Greenfield, Odessa Johnny Guerrero, San Antonio Jonathan Haber, Ft. Worth Brent Harris, Johnson City Sabrina Harris, Cut and Shoot Larry Hartwick, Ft. Davis Trish Henderson, Sanderson Aldo Hernandez, Eagle Pass Marcelo Hernandez, Ozona Leah Hincsley, Grandbury Brad Hooker, Magnolia Martha Hurst, Alpine Andrew Jackson, Austin Mona Lisa Jimenez, Alpine Johnny Kingston, Balmorhea Dana Kohl, Big Spring Joseph LaFollette, Presidio Joe Lane, Alpine Lu Lara, Alpine Marty Lara, Ft. Davis Linda Leal, Alpine Ted Leps, Midland John Lewis, Willis Laura Little, Boeme Doug Lively, Alpine Mark Lockwood, Lorenzo Laura Lopez, Houston Maria Alicia Lopez, Alpine Evelyn Losoya, Alpine Ruebcn Losoya, Alpine Luke Luckey, Rosenberg Elva Lujan, Ft. Stockton Robert Lujan, Van Horn Kami Jo Maninger, Ft. Stockton Jarret Mar quart, Comfort Dena Massey, Wickett Janet McCollum, Alpine Sandra McCutchen, Van Horn Greg McKenna, Austin Donnie McNatt, Odessa Rebecca McNeel, Eagle Pass Carol McVey, Alpine Selena Meyen, Alpine Niki Moist, Caldwell, ID Martha Molina, Mexico Susie Molinar, Alpine Carm ' da Montalvo, Sanderson Sonia Morales, Eagle Pass Lisa Morales, Alpine Gerry Morgan, San Antonio Mara Mowbray, Alvarado Mark Murphey, Penwell Brian Murphree, Midland Lori Nixon, Millersview Neal Novosad, Kingwood Elaine Olibas, Monahans Danny Owen, Alpine John Palmer, Ft Davis Jeff Panncll, Lubbock JanaBeth Parker, Breckenridge Kent Parr, Lubbock Seniors Terry Parsons, Uvalde Frances Pattillo, Ft. Davis Victor Patton, Alpine Elias Payan, Pecos Larry Peck, Crane Marc Pehl, Alpine Joe Perrin, Houston Rodney Polston, Alpine Carl Porter, Eldorado David Portillo, El Paso Harvey Portwood, Lubbock Bart Price, Laguna Beach, CA The Right Road to Success If statistics are right, Burnett Williams should not be a student here at Sul Ross-he should be on drugs, in jail, a school drop-out, involved in a gang or perhaps the casualty of a drug war. But, be¬ cause of his aggressiveness, determination and struggle to make it to the top, Burnett’s story is one of success. It was very difficult changing my ways andbeing different from most of my friends, because I realized this wouldn’t be the type of environment I would like to bring my own kids up in. Burnett was born in the Fifth Ward section of Houston, Oct. 19, 1964, to Joyce Williams. He has two older brothers and one younger sister. Older brother Eric is a freshman here at Sul Ross. In order to have a definite direc¬ tion in his life, Burnett took up spoils as a child. Because of his great height and aggressive style of play, he has succeeded. When he was a fifth grader at Tuffy Park Elementary School, Burnett started to play minor league football. His football coach had a lasting impact on his young player’s life. He acted as a father figure and gave me an interest in coaching and also showed me that by achieving in sports I could repay people for all the help they had given in my life, Burnett said of Coach Hall. Burnett attended Phyllis Wheatley High School in Hous¬ ton. He was offered many scholarships for college. His out¬ standing performance in high school competitions assured that he could go to college. But, Bur¬ nett refused them because he was making very good money as a longshoreman. Eventually Burnett decided to go on with his education. He came to Sul Ross. During his freshman year he worked for the P.E. Department and was Fresh¬ man of the Year, All Conference football and basketball, and a member of the track team. He also made First Team All Conference football and basket¬ ball duringhis sophomore, junior and senior years. Burnett received his degree, majoring in physical education and minoring in business ad¬ ministration. He is currently working on his master’s degree. Today, Burnett is a student as¬ sistant coach for the basketball team, the assistant R.A. of Gravcs-Picrcc, a member of the Program Council and the presi¬ dent of the Black Student As¬ sociation. When I first got here I was mainly concerned with participa¬ tion in sports...then later I real¬ ized that sports would end someday, and I would have to as- sume the responsibility for myself and my family. I decided I better continue my education until I feel I am competent and able to fulfill my long term goals. One of the main secrets of Burnett’s success is his mother. My mother is a very caring and loving person. She always under¬ stands, and she is very open. Burnett considers himself a symbol of the right road to suc¬ cess for other black students. -Kris Green Wrong Side Of Town — Though his beginnings were rough, Burnett Williams’ aggressiveness, determination and struggle to make it to the top have put him on the right track. Seniors Dawn Quent, New Braunfels Ricky Quintela, Alpine George Ramirez, Andrews Imelda Ramirez, Alpine Cami Renfroe, Marfa Randy Ridgway, Alpine Robert Robertson, Houston Elva Rodriguez, Sndereon Maria Rodriguez, Rio Grande City Carl Russworm, Burnet Nanci Saenz, Andrews Juan Saldivar Jr., San Benito Virginia Salgado, Marfa Rick Salvo, San Antonio Danny Sanchez, Pearsall Juan Sanchez, Eagle Pass Laura Sanchez, Presidio Melba Sanchez, Ft. Stockton Sofia Sanchez, Alpine Lorcna Sanders, Hempstead Tonya Sennc, Brackctville Lyn Schackelford, Alpine Gregory Shannon, San Angelo Robert Skillcrn, Houston Carroll Smith, Ft. Davis Diana A. Smith, El Paso Dini Smith, Monahans June Smith, Alpine Rohn Smith, Alpine James Sodcrholtz, Alpine Alfredo Sozo, Alpine Greg Spence, Fabens Karen Spence, Alpine Gregory Stallcup, Monahans Robert Stanley, Ben Bolt Cleat Stephens, Marfa Paul Stewart, Alpine David Stickcls, Pecos Jeremiah Stock, La Porte Lance Storer, Sutherland, NE Newell Summerlin, San Antonio Susan Tanner, Gardendale Ruby Tavarcz, Presidio Darren Taylor, Rosenberg Cindy Tomson, Pecos Yvette Truitt, El Paso Alma Ureta, Ft. Stockton Seniors Seniors IN Eagazine of Creativity Most Sul Ross students are familiar with the student newspaper The Skyline and The Brand yearbook, but Sul Ross also has a third student pub¬ lication, The Sage, which is a magazine of creative thought. The magazine, published each April, is a showcase for student artwork, photography, prose, and poetry. It is completely prepared by students and sent to the publisher came ra-ready. This year’s staff members were Editor Cindy Holochwost; Assis¬ tant Editor Melody Mock; volun¬ teers Sam Ponce, Christie Wood, and Johnny Kingston; and Ad¬ visor Barbara Richerson. The Sage gives students the opportunity to have their work published, often for the first time, in a quality magazine. A majority of the prose and poetry is con¬ tributed from Ur. Roland Sodowsk s creative writing clas¬ ses, and most of the artwork comes from Art Department clas¬ ses. The staff was assisted in the fall by Charles Bell’s Advertising Art class. The students designed posters that were posted on cam¬ pus and downtown Alpine. They also designed Sage ads that ran in The Skyline, illustrated poems and stories and designed covers. Staff member Melody Mock was in the class and coordinated the efforts of the class as well as set¬ ting the type for the posters and ads. The Sage budget, which was cut again this year, was supple¬ mented by a $1,000 grant from The Trull F oundation of Palacios. Rcgucsts for grants were sent to about 70 foundations in an effort to increase the working budget. The Sage has won a number of awards in Texas Intercol¬ legiate Press Association com¬ petition. Three of the past four issues have been named Best All- Around Literary Magazine. In addition, awards have been given in other categories including il¬ lustration, cover design, short story, poetry, typography, layout and design, and photography. The first Sage was mimeographed and issued by the Press Club in 1936. Since that issue the magazine has greatly improved in style. In more recent years, emphasis has been placed on publishing artwork and photography in addition to the literary aspect of the magazine. -Melody Mock Creations - Cindy Holochwost and Melody Mock work on the 1989 Sage. Karl Wilson, Corpus Christi Darrell Woods, Boerne Byron Wright, Dallas James Valdez, Odessa Richard Vasqucz, Marfa Sylvia Villalba, Ft. Stockton Bertha Villalobos, Fabens Bettye Warnock, Ft. Stockton Steve Warren, El Paso Rose Washington, Monahans Shane Wells, Eldorado Sharon Wcycrts, Alpine Burnett Williams, Houston Damon Williams, Rosenberg William Willis, Livingston Seniors I Lupita Ascvcdo, Sinton JoAnna Avalos, Mesquite Han Bederski, Peru Martin Bermudez, Alpine Leslie Bise, Marathon Don Bishop, Crane Cori Blanco, Marfa George Boynton, Round Rock Aaron Brandenburg, Grandfalls James Braun, Alpine John Brcnncman, Garden City Adam Brewster, Snyder Grisclda Brito, Presidio Darryl Burton, Crane Clay Bush, Fabcns Smirna Cabrales, Port Arthur Lawrence Campbell, Alpine George Cantu, Alice Elizabeth Carrasco, Presidio Kevin Carroll, El Paso Barbara Cash, Marfa Ellen Casteel, Alpine Kimberly Castillo, Terlingua Martha Cervantes, Alpine Florence Child, Ft. Stockton Heather Clairmont, Alpine Pat Cobos, Alpine Leonard Coleman, Corpus Christi Randell Collins, Midland Paul Conner, Pecos Escquicl Contreras, Alpine Roger Criddle, Alpine Terri Determan, Marshalltown, IA Jennifer Dixon, Marfa Minerva Dominguez, Marfa Marina Donaldson, Marfa Cedric Drones, Crane Andrew Dyba, El Paso Steve Dyba, El Paso Angela Elliott, Pecos E.Ariel Elliott, Midland Mitzi Ellis, Odessa Cody Everett, Ozona Robert Fifer, Alamo, NM Cary Floyd, Monahans Ken Flue, Cleveland Craig Foster, Sterling City Juniors Juniors Leah Foxworth, Warren Sherry French, Memphis, AR Raul Galindo, Ft. Stockton Victoria Galindo, Alpine Jimmy Gal lego, Alpine Pamela Galvan, Ft. Stockton Juana Garcia, Clint Fonda Glover, Pettus Lety Gonzales, Alpine Lana Grubb, Ft. Davis Eddie Guicharnaud, San Antonio Kristy Gwartney, Jacksonville Internationally Speaking imagine living in a foreign country with a bicycle as your only transportation. Such is the situation of Sul Ross student Hans J. Bcderski, a na¬ tive of Lima, Peru. Being so far away from home is hard for him, and so is trying to adjust to the various lifestyles here in the United States. Hans arrived in the U.S. in 1986 to attend the University of California at Riverside. Here he .was involved in the Intensive ' English Language Program. When I first came to the U.S., I could hardly speak orunderstand English, only what I had learned while I was in high school in Peru. I was so shocked that Americans eat pizza, ham¬ burgers and sandwiches with their fingers. In Peru we eat them with a knife and fork, Bcderski said. I got so used to eating the same way Americans do, that when I went home last Christmas, my mother really got upset with me when I started to cat pizza with my fingers. Once I was here in the U.S., I was so busy trying to get adapted to the different kinds of lifestyles here, I hardly had any time to think about going back home to Peru. I do miss my friends and rela¬ tives every now and then, since I only get to go home once a year during the Christmas holidays, but I do talk to my parents once a month and receive a letter from them every week, he said. Currently Bcderski is a junior range science major at Sul Ross. He is very involved coaching soc¬ cer with the American Youth Soc¬ cer Organization in Alpine. He is a member of the Baptist Student Union where he serves as chair¬ man of the International Student Committee. He is also a member of the Collegiate FFA, the Big Bend Dairy Goat Association and on the Sul Ross tennis team. My dad always wanted me to get an education here in the U.S., he said. I read an article in the ’National Geographic’ one time, and Alpine and Sul Ross were both mentioned in it. From the time I received the first letter from Sul Ross, I knew right there and then that I wanted to attend Sul Ross. Bcderski said that he wanted to start his education at a small col¬ lege and then transfer to a bigger university his sophomore year. After livi ng here in Alpine for two years, he decided to stay and pur¬ sue his degree. I chose Sul Ross, because its climate and environment are similar to Peru, he said. Bcderski enjoys all kinds of sports, but his favorite ones are soccer, volleyball, tennis and surfing. After he completes this degree, he would like to work for an in¬ ternational development agency for a few years and then return home to Peru. In Peru he will work with his father on their farm and start a goat breeding project. -Freddy Cordova Long Way From Home — Hans Bcderski from Peru fills his extra time with coaching soccer in Alpine. Juniors Michele Hackman, Alpine Clint Hamby, Alpine Julie Harris, Alice Pamela Harris, Johnson City Stacy Harris, Victor Mike Hawley, Ft. Stockton Lora Head, Alpine Samantha Headstrcam, Quartzside, AZ Wesley Henderson, Dusty, NM Nikki Hensley, Odessa Jodie Heyen, Hondo Darwin Hobbs, Denver City Susan Hogwood, Belton Valerie Holland, Houston Russ Hollida, Andrews Cynthia Holochwost, El Paso Trent Holtkort, Midland Charles Horton, Needville Steven Hunt, Grandfalls Martha Hynes, Van Mark Jaquez, Alpine Wayland Jenkins, Midland Jennifer Jones, Richardson Niccole Joseph, Chicago, IL Michael Kelly, Iraan Richard Kolas, Alpine Chris Kolodziejczyk, Temple Tish Lane, Odessa Ray Leyva, Alpine Lance Lcathcrwood, Colorado City Albert Lopez, Poteet Ana Lozano, O’Donnell Leoel Madrid, Presidio Lisa Massey, Campwood Marla Massey, Dallas Ronda McCollum, Alpine Karla McCullough, Houston Lisa McNew, Snyder Greg McWilliams, Lubbock Tom Messick, Blackwell Melody Mock, Alpine Kim Molinar, Alpine Jesse Montoya, Andrews Cindy Moor, Helena, OK Alan Morales, Menard Anna Moreno, Alpine Selena Moreno, Alpine Charlotte Mueller, El Paso Juniors rade-Off All American Dream — Sul Ross student Larvell Blanks traded the big leagues for the life of a student, but says if I got the call, I’d leave today. Almost every boy in America, and maybe the whole world, at one time or another, has dreamed of being a ballplayer in the big leagues. Larvell Blanks, a senior major¬ ing in physical education with a minor in biology and seeking secondary certification, made it to the big leagues. Blanks joined the Atlanta Braves on their Rookie League franchise in Twin Falls, Idaho, immediately after graduating from Del Rio’s San Felipe High School in 1969. The next year he moved up to Atlanta’s Class A farm team in Greenwood, S.C., where he won the Most Valuable Player Award. The following year he moved up again, to Class AA in Savannah, Ga. Halfway through his second season with Savannah, he got that magic phone call, telling him to report to the Atlanta Braves. He finished out that season with the Braves, but was sent down to their Class AAA team in Rich¬ mond, Va., the following year. Blanks stayed with Richmond for two seasons before being recalled to the Braves in 1975. Then he was traded to the Cleveland Indians, playing shortstop and second base for them for three seasons. He was traded again, to the Texas Rangers this time, and again, back to Atlanta. Blanks was caught in the free agent con¬ troversy, ending his career in the majors, and, finally, playing in the Mexican League for three seasons. Growing tired of travelling all the time, living out of a suitcase, and sleeping in hotels, Blanks retired from or¬ ganized baseball in 1985. Now he is a full-time student, working hard for his degree and teaching certificate. I want to coach in high school here in Texas, preferably baseball. Since Texas has a mania for football, I expect being a baseball coach will be a secondary position. Asked if he would ever go back to organized baseball, he replies, I’d leave the same day if I ever got that phone call again. Larvell is married to the former Rosemary Fay of Del Rio and has three children, Jeffrey Wayne, Debra Lyn and Asuleyna Rogerae. Jeff is a freshman at Brenham Junior College in Brenham. Debra is a senior at Del Rio High School, and Rogerae is a sixth grader. He says, The toughest part of going to college is being away from my family in Del Rio. -Dan Decker Balbina Naverrette, Alpine Kara Nehring, Pyote Kristin Neill, Carlsbad, NM Mark Nelson, Hereford, OR Robb Nixon, Sequin Sara Norris, Van Horn Tracey Novak, Alpine Armando Ochoa, El Paso Jeff Parker, Breck Sar,a Parrish, Alpine Joe Pasqua, Ft. Stockton Julie Payne, Alpine Juniors Sam Ponce, El Paso Lissa Porterfield, Alpine Charlie Quintela, Alpine Francisco Ramirez Jr., Garden City Jaime Ramirez, Alpine Ralph Ramon, Lubbock Sammy Ramos, Alpine Melissa Ray os, Pecos Brett Rea, El Paso Jeff Reed, Big Spring Jill Richardson, El Paso Ramon Rodriguez, Kermit Tomas Rodriguez, Ft. Stockton Guillermo Romero, Alpine Shawn Rowan, Temple Brett Rowley, Richmond Jim Ruth, Lubbock Robyn Rutherford, Hondo Sam Saenz, Alpine Stephanie Saenz, Alpine Chris Salas, Alpine Steven Saldivar, Eldorado Maribcl Salgado, Presidio Rosella Salmon, Alpine Elva Sanchez, Presidio Teresa Sanchez, Van Horn Phillip Sanders, Loraine Manuel Santos, San Antonio Karen Santry, Alpine Randy Satterwhite, Ft. Stockton Mary Beth Serrano, Van Horn Katherine Jo Shafer, San Antonio Julie Simmons, Scroggins Jerry Sloan, Odessa Kevin Snedecor, Alpine Rick Spradlcy, Alpine John Stice, Alpine Charles Tclehany, El Paso Laura Thee, Alpine Ann Tyler, Alpine Dolores Upchurch, Van Horn Luis Valdez, Alpine Patricia Valdez, El Paso Richard Valenzuela, Victoria Richard Villanueva, Alpine Sylvia Villanueva, Alpine Juniors Juniors Looking Good --Student Health Center nurse Arline Olazaba checks out SRSU student Tony Moreno during a routine examination. Taking Care The Sul Ross Student Health Center, a minor injury and treat¬ ment facility, has undergone several changes this year. The hours have been expanded and new personnel hired. The center is now open 8 a.m.- noon and 1 -5 p.m. weekdays. Sul Ross graduate Arline Olazaba, a licensed vocational nurse, was hired as full time nurse. She came to Sul Ross from Methodist Hospital in Lubbock where she specialized as a cardiovascular .nurse. While there she assisted in the first artificial heart im¬ plantation in Texas. Dr. Alan Byrd, a local pysician, was contracted for five hours a week and was in the center at 8 a.m. each morning to see stu¬ dents. He was also contracted to be at all Lobo football games at Jackson Field and to handle all physicals for the Sul Ross ath¬ letes. In order to get a prescription medicine, students had to see the doctor. The nurse was able to dis¬ pense over the counter medica¬ tion and fill prescriptions if the medicine was in stock. Aspirin, cough syrup, and other cold related medicines were available. Services available were blood pressure checks and TB tests as well as suture removal, allergy shots as directed by the doctor, and distribution of hot or cold packs and ace bandages. The nurse could dress cuts and burns. Over the counter pain medication, urine tests, and ear and eye drops were also avail¬ able. Plans for improvement in¬ cluded adding at least two more beds. The center had only one bed in the fall. The center was also working on the possibility of providing rides to the offices of local doctors for those students without cars. The center also had plans to present health awareness programs in the residence halls and in conjunction with other programs on campus. -Karen Green Kim Young, Midland Kristin Youngblood, El Paso James Zaring, Borger Tara Zaring, Round Rock Efrain Vizcaino, Alpine Neva Ward, Ft. Stockton Pat Watters, San Antonio Chriss Webb, Alpine James Webb, Marfa Charles Wesson, Beeville Quinn Westerman, Alpine Parker Wiemcrs, Marfa Johnny Willis, Sierra Blanca Christie Wood, Alpine Phillip Wright, Alpine Manuel Ybarra, Alpine Juniors Martha Abrego, Marathon Sammy Acosta, Alpine Timothy Adams, San Angelo Gerry Alba, Springwood David Alonzo Jr., San Antonio Albert Alvidrez, Pecos Gregory Andrade, San Antonio Jess Annunciation, Alpine Amy Atkins, Whitewright Lonny Avery, Marathon Elsa Baeza, Valentine Richard Balderas, Round Rock Jim Bales, Marfa Luz Barrandey, Balmorhea LeRoy Barriga, Presidio Brandon Barrow, Odessa Geoff Bister, Hartford, CT Laurel Boblick, Alpine Darryl Bolden, Dallas Landon Boston, Del Rio Elaine Brooks, Alpine Isidra Brooks, Corsicana William Brooks, Corsicana Andrew Bush, Burleson Elizabeth Buster, Ft. Stockton Virginia Caballero, Alpine Monica Campos, San Antonio Hilda Casas, Odessa James Casey, Alpi: Kim Castillo, El Paso Ismael Castro, El Paso Donee Chance, Balmorhea Tracy Childress, Mertzon Donna Clark, Crane Chuck Cluck, College Station Freida Cochran, Alpine Kimberly Cook, Ft. Stockton Freddy Cordova, Midland Kelly Corkins, Alpine Janie Davis, Alpine Gil Dean, Hutto Michael DeMore, El Paso Sheri Denton, Pecos Theresa Dick, Odessa Alma Dominguez, Comstock Michael Dominguez, Ft. Davis Sophomores Sophomores Marsha Douglas, Alpine Lyndon Downs, Brownsville Tooter Draper, Crane Virginia Easterling, El Paso Anna Edmiston, Midland Peggy Elliott, Ft. Stockton Shannon Ellis, Houston Liza Escamilla, Slaton Olimpia Fausett, Presidio Kim Flue, Cleveland Anita Frederick, Alpine Elda Fucntcs, Marathon Alonzo Garcia, Pecos Carolina Garcia, Alpine Ruben Garcia, Alpine Sarah Garcia, Marfa Mindy Garland, Sugarland Teresa Garvinl, Ft. Stockton Lara Gaydon, Lubbock Rory Gesch, San Angelo David Gheen, Houston Traci Golden, Alpine Cynthia Gomez, Presidio Donald Gonzales, Menard Escquicl Gonzales, El Paso Melissa Gonzales, El Paso Robert Gonzales, Marathon Charlie Good, San Angelo Sherry Goodman, Alpine Donna Gordon, Alpine Manuel Granado, Alpine Daniel Gutierrez, Ozona Donald Gutierrez, Ozona David Halliburton, Sanderson Patrick Hardaway, San Angelo Laura Harmon, El Paso Jackie Harrell, Odessa Todd Harris, Imperial Yolanda Hartnett, Ozona Marty Hernandez, Balmorhea Roxie Hernandez, Ft. Stockton Tommy Hernandez, Marfa Enrique Herrera, El Paso Joe Hines, Moore Tamara Hubbard, Harlingen David Hughes, Ft. Davis Rebecca Jaqucz, Alpine John Jasck, Bay City Sophomores John Jimemez, Alpine Angela Johnson, Midland Kelly Johnson, Pixon, NM Penny Johnson, San Antonio Brandi Jones, Tom Bean Katherine Kemp, Wink Tom Kerley, Odessa Karen Kerr, Ft. Stockton Kristin Calk, Alpine Laura Langham, Ft. Davis Dianna Lannom, Ft. Stockton Leo Lara Jr., Alpine Vince Lavallee, Ft. Davis Marvin Lee, Poet Jeanne Lewis, Alpine Ken Lilley, Dallas Heather Mack, Houston Abelardo Madrid, Garden City Monica Madrid, San Antonio Patricia Mancha, Eagle Pass Cissy Martinec, San Angelo Nelida Martinez, Marfa Rodger McDonald, Seven Points Bert McFadin, Sanderson Teresa McGuire, Marathon Pamela McLaren, Imperial Kenneth Merrill, Baytown Mary Merriman, Alpine Melody Milner, El Paso Monica Molinar, Alpine Jimmy Moore, San Antonio- Suzan Monk, Ft. Stockton Laura Montalvo, Sanderson Adam Morales, Ft. Davis Greg Morgan, Tilden Alicia Nieto, Ft. Stockton Lisa Nigrelle, Marathon Tony Nolan, Eldorado Jay O’Harrow, Eldorado Sean Oubre, Alpine Gregg Parker, Sonora Carl Pennington, Lamcsa Jo Elda Polanco, Alpine Bethany Poppenhagen, Alpine Ismael Ramirez, Sierra Blanca Julian Ramirez Jr., Alpine Sophomores Sophomores inning Against All Odds Her ability to overcome the worst that life can dish out is ap¬ parent the first time your eyes light on Rose Mary Washington. Rose was the sixth of seven children born to Charlie and Mary Lou Washington of Monahans. While playing in a storage house with two of her sisters and her 9-year-old brother Charlie, Charlie decided that it was too cold and threw gasoline onto a stove to start a fire. The stove exploded. Her brother and sisters escaped un¬ harmed, but 5-year-old Rose was trapped. When she was rescued, she had third degree burns from head to toe and eventually slipped into a coma which lasted for six months. She recovered enough to start her education one year late. My parents and me, myself kept me going... Rose said. When I first was burned, I wanted to live. I know I was put on this earth for a purpose. At 12, Rose was diagnosed as having scoliosis. She has had eight major surgeries for her burns and five for her back. On her 16th birthday, her mother died of a stroke. When she was 19, her father died of cancer. Rose and her brothers and sisters were given a home by close friends, Barbara and Gloyd Welsh of Monahans. The Welsh’s already had two children. In high school, Rose was voted class favorite her freshman and senior years. She graduated from Monahans High in 1984, receiv¬ ing a $2,000 scholarship from the Texas Chamber of Commerce of Monahans and an additional scholarship from the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Rose feels her hard early life and the trials she went through helped her look at life from a more adult point of view. Once something disfigures you, you have to grow up. When I was small, it didn’t bother me. I knew I had to live with this. Now it bothers me more be¬ cause other adults still stare. I feel you have to prove yourself especially if you are disfigured or handicapped. Currently she is a graduating senior at Sul Ross, majoring in criminal justice and minoring in psychology and communication. She is employed at the University Police Department as a dis¬ patcher and a telephone operator. Positive thinking is Rose’s motto. I feel that people can con¬ quer anything in life. Rose is active in school affairs. She holds a seat on the student senate, is a member of the Ap¬ peals Committee for Housing and is the treasurer for the Black Stu¬ dent Association. After graduation Rose hopes to become a Federal Probation Of¬ ficer and use the money she earns to attend law school. Eventually she plans to run for the United States Senate. Rose’s best advice is a reflection of her own power to overcome, God never puts more on anyone than they can bear, and that’s the honest truth. -Kris Green Ability To Overcome - The tough life of Rose Washington made it necessary for her early in her childhood to view life through the eyes of an adult. Rodolfo Ramirez, Terlingua Alfonso Ramos, Alpine Edna Ramos, Rocksprings Manucla Ramos, Alpine Mike Reyes, El Paso Thad Richardson, Southlake Joseph Roberto, Marathon Fernando Rodriguez, Marathon Rosa Irma Rodriguez, El Paso Rick Romero, Dallas John Ryan, Alpine Stephanie Sampson, Lorena Sophomores Steven Sanders, Victoria Rebecca Schrier, Eldorado Daila Scranton, San Angelo Sonia Shelton, Round Rock Glenn Short, Presidio James Showers, San Antonio Mark Sides, Goldthwaite Clay Simon, Junction Charles Simonis, San Antonio Chris Simpson, Trent Christine Smith, Alpine Jacklyn Smith, Uvalde Venus Snedccor, Alpine Lorina Soza, Alpine Charles Spicak, Victoria Michelle Spriggs, Alpine Lorraine Squires, Monahans Rene Stacy, Austin Holly Tarter, Colorado City Eloy Tavarez, Marfa Kevin Thorp, Mertzon Sue Timmerman, Falfurrias Elva Torres, Alpine Thomas Turnbow, Van Horn Laura Beth Turner, Marfa Samuel Valadez, El Paso Shelley Vanek, El Paso Tavi Vasquez, Marfa Rodolfo Vasquez Jr., Del Rio Eduardo Vega, Alpine Jamie Villancuva, Barstow Nora Villarreal, Marfa Juan Vizcaino, Ft. Stockton Cindy Wall, Pasadena Kelley Ward, Palmer Charles Wendt, Alpine Elma White, Alpine Scott White, Bryan Eric Williams, Houston James Williams, Monahans Stacie Williams, Burnet Mickey Wilson, Austin Rachclle Wink, Marathon Adrian Wisian, Del Rio James Wright, Alpine David Young, El Paso Sophomores Sophomores rom Athletics to Computers The year is 1930, and the crowds are anxiously awaiting the grand opening of the Sul Ross State University Gym. More eager than the crowd is the team itself, sitting and wait¬ ing while the last seconds mark the beginning of a memorable event. The crowd begins to roar, and the fresh sounds of a basketball game echo through the field house. The Lobos go on to victory and an unforgettable season marked by many more wins. Now, the Old Gym stands struc¬ turally sound but silent since 1966 when the newer Graves- Pierce Gym was completed. All the quietness is about to end, though. In August, the Board of Regents, Texas State University System, approved a contract for the renovation and conversion of the old building into an academic and computer resource center containing various facilities. Construction was scheduled for mid-September. The exterior of the building will not be changed, but the windows that arc bricked over will be res¬ tored. A new roof will be con¬ structed, and the electrical and mechanical systems will be renovated. The interior wall ar¬ rangement will also be changed. The first floor will include com¬ puter processing facilities, math¬ ematics department and faculty offices, and spaces for assess-, ment testing and remediation. The second floor will contain criminal justice offices along with a lab for criminal justice. There will also be a computer tutorial laboratory, a computer graphics facility, a multimedia room with seating for 90 students, and a general classroom. The building will be equipped with an elevator. The Old Gym, located at the southwest comer of the academic area, served as a secondary gym for practice, but that came to a halt four years ago when a water leak caused the floor to buckle. The building was also used for a few graduate assistant offices last year as well as by the Com¬ munication and Theatre Depart¬ ment for a scene shop. The in¬ dustrial technology drafting room was located in the building. The only hot experience since the gym’s heydays as a sports palace occurred three years ago when a steam line rupture caused temperatures in the Old Gym to exceed 200 degrees. This last act almost brought the house down when electric clocks melted, adhesive loosened from the ceiling and drafting tables came apart. -Beth Gray Rejuvenating The Old - The Old Gym, silent in recent years, was the scene of a lot of noise and dust as the guts were ripped out and the building completely renovated. Sophomores Priscilla Aguilar, Alpine Trinidad Aguilar, Crane Zenja Aguilar, Marathon Pablo Aguillon, Crystal City Teofilo Alvarado, Del Rio Veronica Alvarado, El Paso Michael Anderson, San Angelo Tomas Arispc, Alpine Tory Arnold, Shallowater Lupe Arzate, Van Horn Howell Atkins , Whitewright Alberto Aviles, Olton Esther Bacza, Alpine William Baker, Odessa Rebecca Barrera, Marfa Jesus Barrio, El Paso Kevin Bell, Crystal City Ana Jo Benavidez, Marfa Shannon Berry, Alpine Monty Bohanan, McCamey Gayla Bolling, Toyah Lauren Boston, Del Rio Rodney Boyd, Canadian Karl Von Brandenburg, Grandfalls Derek Bridgford, Abilene Jeff Brooks, Corpus Christi Bryan Brown, Alpine Johnny Brown, Kyle Margaret Brown, Grandfalls Marilo Brown, Alpine Sara Brunken, Farmcrsville Thomas Bryan, San Angelo Shawn Burford, Alpine Ross Burling, Alpine Melissa Burney, Everman Alice Carranza, Mercedes Dennis Carrillo, Alpine Robert Carrillo, Alpine Ann Marie Carroll, Dilley Andre Carter, El Paso Lisa Caruso, El Paso Catherine Castillo, El Paso Juan Castillo, Saragosa Mario Castrejon, El Paso Rey Castrejon, El Paso Pam Celaya, Alpine Angelica Cervantes, Alpine Freshmen HHH Freshmen Wally Chavez, Flainview Glen Clark, San Antonio Jana Clarke, Alpine Gloria Cobos, Alpine Shiloh Coleman, Alpine Gina Marie Collins, Alpine Dwight Conway, Denver City Jerry Coplcn, Aspermont Jorge Correa, El Paso Jennifer Craven, Gonzales Wesley Crye, Coleman Amber Cummings, Lamcsa Nick Dacy, Eldorado Russell Dacy, Eldorado Christy Dart, Alpine Audrey Dawdy, Grandfalls Susan Deans, Alpine John Decker, San Antonio Michelle Dehart, Alpine David Delgado, Hondo Gerald Dcming, Austin Walter Dennis, Dallas Joe Donaldson, WolfTorth Robert Dunagan, Ft. Stockton Frank Earney, Marfa Stephanie Edgar, Brownwood Doug Elley, Seguin Teddy Ellison, Round Rock LaWanna Jo Ennis, Mineral Wells. Ramon Espinoza, Alpine Ricky Evaro, Pecos Nancy Everett, Ft. Stockton Antoinette Fausett, Presidio Laura Feare, Van Horn Ferel Gage, Florence Brett Ferguson, Coppell Manuel Fierro, Alpine Yvonne Fierro, El Paso Jeff Fitzgerald, Ft. Davis Paul Francis, Webster Roy Franco, Seagravcs LcAnn Foster, Midland AnnaBelle Fucntez, Alpine John Gallagher, Pecos Mark Gallcgo, Alpine Cynthia Galindo, Ft. Stockton Sonya Galvan, Marfa Robert Gamez Jr., Crystal City Freshmen Adolfo Garcia, Marathon Joe Garcia, Balmorhea Juan Garcia Jr., Falfurrias Sandra Garland, Del Rio Melinda Garrett, Houston Michelle Garza, Goliad Billy Gatlin, Alpine Tim Glover, Fabens Donna Gomez, Ft. Stockton Jaime Gomez, El Paso Leticia Gomez, El Paso Luis Gomez, Marfa Sandra Gonzalez, Cedar Creek Kriscan Green, Alpine Kyle Green, Sebring Lance Green, Uvalde Rhonda Gregg, Alpine Paul Griffen, Mabank Ronald Griffen, Ft. Stockton Joe Guevara, Marfa Andy Gutierrez, Goliad Michael Hackfeld, Loraine Gary Hall, Alpine Shala Hammond, Ft. Stockton Jo M. Hanks, Midland DeWayne Hagans, El Paso Rhea Hardaway, Marathon Cole Hardin, El Paso Cindy Hardy, Alpine James Harper, Van Horn Melissa Harris, Merkel Paul Harris, San Antonio Terri Harris, Imperial James Harwell, Odessa Donny Hearn, Colorado City Sky lor Hearn, Winnie Kathleen Henderson, Alpine Anthony Hernandez, Alpine Griselda Hernandez, Ozona Guillermo Hernandez, Raymondville James Hernandez, San Antonio Nancy Hernandez, Van Horn Dana Hillger, Garden City Natalia Hinojos, Alpine Eddie Hinojosa, Cotullo Martin Hinojosa, Olmito Anthony Holmes, Alpine Darlene Holsenbeck, Alpine Freshmen Freshmen Christina Lee Holzhcuscr, Marfa Bruce Howard, San Felipe David Huertas, Grandfalls Terri Hughes, Seminole Donna Humphries, Balmorhea Lara Lynn Hurst, Eden Amy Hutchinson, Alpine Jose Luis Inigucz, Alpine Shahida Islam, Alpine Brian Johnson, San Antonio Bryan Johnson, Eden Lisa Johnson, Ft. Stockton ative Wine Operation Grapes - Workers construct a greenhouse to be used for native grape rootstock research conducted by the Biology Department. Has anyone not driven down Highway 90 West to sneak a peek at the vineyard located across from the Range Animal Science Center? So what is going on at the vineyard? It has now been 6 months since the Texas Higher Education Coordinat¬ ing Board awarded Sul Ross a $90,000 grant for native grape rootstock research. Says Pat Johnson, SR biol¬ ogy grad student whose master’s thesis looks at the potential of using native rootstocks for growing wine grapes, A lot has been done since April. Namely, a research vineyard consisting of 20 rows of 42 plants each has been constructed. Ultimate¬ ly, there ' will be 40 rows, making for a sizable vineyard. Dr. Richard A. Hil- senbeck, assistant biology prof, is project director. He accredits the success of the 1988 grant proposal to the recent boom of the Texas wine industry. Dr. A. Michael Powell, Biol¬ ogy Department chair, and Hilsenbeck developed the grant which was funded be¬ cause of its economic benefit to the state. Also, the Biology Depart¬ ment winemaking class is in its second semester and has grown considerably. The class consists of lectures and field work, most of which is done at the Blue Mountain Vineyard in Fort Davis. The 23 class members have done everything by hand, Johnson said. Much manual labor and some heavy lifting is involved in winemaking, not to men¬ tion the job of fighting off wasps, which comes with the territory! The Davis Mountains Region was dubbed the most outstanding area of the s tate for commercial wine growing production in a recent report by Texas A M University. Johnson, one of the few who has tasted the wine made by last year’s class, says, It’s good. It’s quite good. Looking to the future, Johnson and Hilsenbeck hope for two advances to be made: 1) the construction of an ex¬ perimental vineyard which would be ideally located on campus and 2) the development of a program that would lead to a degree in winemaking. -Dixie Valdez Freshmen Thomas Johnson, El Paso Brooks Jones, Alpine Helen Jones, El Paso Jeff Jones, Wink Teresa Juarez, Marfa Gerrald Karcher, San Angelo John Keller, El Paso Birl Kctchum, Richmond Kathy Kilpatric, Alpine Joyce Klaus, Alpine Brian Koenig, Corpus Christi Mark Kozodziejski, San Antonio Catherine Kuchn, Cameron Tina LaBaume, Ft. Davis Brett Lackey, Ft. Davis Irene Lagunas, El Paso Jim Lane, Ft. Davis Tommy Langford, Cleburne Alfred Lara, Odessa Veronica Latham, Marfa David Lawyer, El Paso Emilio Leal, McAllen Ruben Leal, Mission Bennie Lee, San Antonio Jack Lesley, Palacios Anita Leyva, Ft. Stockton Glenn Llancz, Alpine Iscla Loera, El Paso Gregory Long, Winslow, AZ Lori Long, Andrews Joe Lopez, Balmorhea Juan Lopez, Pharr Roxanne Lopez, Poteet Robert Losoya, Alpine Ronnie Lozano, O’Donnell Nancy Luna, Marfa Cynthia Madrid, Marfa Melinda Maldonado, Sanderson Ricardo Maldonado, Sanderson Michael Martin, San Antonio Fabian Martinez, El Paso Teofila Martinez, Presidio Billy Massingill, Big Spring Shelly Joe Mazurek, Fredericksburg Mitch McAda, San Angelo Marcus Mayberry, Midland Philip McClinton, Alpine Freshmen Freshmen Exception to the Rule If a legally blind person is said to have a handicap, senior Frederick Martin Gibson, alias Gib, is the exception to the rule. Shortly after his birth in Har- rigate, England, Gib was diag¬ nosed as having cataracts in both eyes. At two years of age, he had the cataracts removed along with both the lenses. At that point, Gib had total blindness in his left eye and 20 300 in his right eye. But don’t think this has stopped Gib. After his family moved to the Houston area, Gib learned to read both print and Braille at the early age of four. As a freshman at Alief High School in Houston, Gib began playing the guitar. That same year he joined the choir and says, I knew from that point that I wanted to make music my life’s work. After graduating from Alief in 1980, Gib attended the Univer¬ sity of Houston for two semesters. But he was tired of Houston. I had cousins in Marathon who attended Sul Boss, so I decided to visit Alpine. At that point, I fell in love with the campus. Gib is a music major, an expert guitarist, a member of the Sul Ross choir and the choir director at St. James Episcopal Church. But, as Gib makes it clear, none of these talents mean as much to him as his relationship to Jesus Christ. Before I became a Chris¬ tian, I had been in the New Age movement. The New Age think¬ ing embraces every sort of occul¬ tism and every sort of psychic phenomenon from palmistry and astrology to telepathy and rein¬ carnation. A week before I came to Sul Ross, everything the people in the New Age movement had taught, fell apart. At Sul Ross, I met people who had something I didn’t have. They would have the same problems that I did, but those problems didn’t tear them apart. After a couple months, I found out that what made the dif¬ ference in their lives was Jesus Christ. Since accepting Christ into my heart, my life has never been the same. I had the same mind, the same personality and the same body, but the source of my exist¬ ence had changed. I no longer lived for myself, but God lived within me, and He still does. When Gib graduates, he is in¬ terested in becoming a Christian recording artist and eventually wants to go into counseling. -Trent Holtkort Artistic Anomaly — A talented Frederick Martin Gibson, alias Gib, may be considered legally blind, but his handicap has not stopped this courageous student. Susan McClinton, Alpine Ruthie McGregor, Lewisville Kcndell McGuire, Snyder Connie McMillion, Abilene Nancy Menzies, Eldorado Joel Mikow, Presidio Tamela Mitchel, Brady Robert Mitchell, Marathon Orlando Molinar, Alpine Silvia Molinar, El Paso Andres Monreal, Eagle Pass Alicia Montgomery, Pecos Freshmen Ana Montoya, El Paso Manuel Montoya, Midland Monica Montoya, El Paso Tony Moreno, Sinton Javier Morin, Crystal City Craig Morton, Wilson Mark Mueller, El Paso Christi Murray, Alpine Russell Murray, El Paso Leo Navarette, Alpine Jeff Neff, Colorado City Paula Neely, Alpine Elizabeth Neth, Hebronville Debra Nunez, Marfa Joscfina Ochoa, Alpine Marina Ochoa, Dilley Scott O’Kclly, Trent Tino Olivas, Alpine Charles Oliver, Simonton Kevin O’Neill, Alpine Alicia O’Quinn, El Paso Jaime Ordonez, El Paso Joanna Oycrbidcs, El Paso Jason Palmer, Ft. Davis John Pate, El Paso John Paul, Brazoria Becky Pena, Kermit Raymond Pena Jr., Plainview Eliaza Perez, San Antonio Isela Perez, El Paso Shauna Perkins, Zephur Chyrell Pocnisch, Marfa Marie Ponce, Del Rio Bobby Pritchard, Santa Anna Shelly Pritchard, Santa Anna Jennifer Probst, Ozona Velvet Procter, Temple Russell Prot, Mabank Robin Pyle, Midland Maribel Quintcla, Alpine Viola Quiroz, Marfa Brandy Rainey, Marathon Lee Rakun, San Antonio Lili Ann Ramirez, El Paso Dorothy Ramirez, Clint Rosario Ramirez, Van Horn Veronica Ramirez, Sanderson Jo Anna Ramos, Alpine Freshmen Freshmen Yolanda Razo, Marfa Michelle Reeves, Monahans Lucila Renteria, Presidio Scott Rcnz, Alpine Robert Richardson, Dell City Lisa Rinehart, Eldorado Christopher Ring, Houston Bernardo Rivera, Van Horn Racccne Robertson, Denver City Jo Ann Robles, El Paso Rosalba Rodela, El Paso Elisa Rodriguez, Odessa Henry Rodriguez Jr., Eagle Pass Jennifer Rodriguez, Balmorhea Juaquin Rodriguez, Grandfalls Eddie Rubio, Marfa Jana Russell, McCamey Michael Ryan, Marfa Fermin Salas, Alpine Noel Salas, Alpine Julie Sanchez, Alpine Jeff Sanders, San Angelo Greg Schretter, Alpine Henry Schwandner, Brackettville Shane Shrauner, Andrews Sylvia Serrato, Lamesa Mary Sides, Goldthwaite Marc Simon, Roosevelt Cristy Sims, Kermit Nancy Sipes, Imperial Kyle Smiley, Abilene Debra Smith, Alpine George Solis, El Paso Rachel Sotelo, Marfa Kristy Smith, Alpine Russell Sprague, Uvalde Mark Sprinkle, Big Spring Stephanie Stevens, El Paso Terry Stevens, Alpine Kellie Stewart, El Paso Jamie Stone, Alpine Jill Story, Spring John Stovcll, Alpine John Sublett, Alpine Clinton Swisher, Austin Jack Sykes, Sonora Jesse Tapia, Crystal City Troy Tate, La Marque Freshmen Phyllis Taylor, Ft. Davis Glen Thomas, Richmond Robert Thomas, El Paso Tony Timmons, Brownfield James Tindol, Odessa Ann Marie Torres, Alpine John Robert Torres, Donna Pamela Torres, Alpine Janien Trees, San Antonio Jacquc Trischitti, Alpine Louis Tudyk, Pleasanton Shannon Turner, El Paso Yolanda Urias, Van Horn Robert Valadez, El Paso Antonio Valdez, Andrews Dixie Valdez, Comstock Joe Valdez, Alpine Elizabeth Valenzuela, Alpine Mario Valenzuela, Marfa Melissa Valtejo, Ozona Dale Vanassc, Boulder City, NV Ann-Michclle Vance, Hondo Tom Vanzant, Houston Pasqual Vasquez, Grandfalls Hugh Vaughn, Alpine William Vest, Ashburn Adriana Villa, El Paso Jesse Villa, Alpine Gracie Villanueva, Alpine Lupita Villanueva, Alpine Richard Villanueva, El Paso Carolyn Wagner, Marathon Darden Wall Jr., Floresville Joe Wall, Wink Judd Walle, Taylor Shari Walters, Lubbock Robert Weaver, Odessa Robert Webb, Marfa Carla White, Crane Joleta Wilkinson, Morgan City, LA Tina Wright, Marathon Alma Ybarra, Alpine Chila Ybarra, Alpine Diana Yoho, Monahans Robert Young, Seguin Fidel Yzaguirre III, Robstown John Zamora, Pleasanton Freshmen E eflection in the Wall John Ryan of Marfa is a Viet¬ nam veteran who graduated from Marfa High School in 1972. He remembers going to the funeral of high school friend Mario Mendez, a Vietnam casulty, and how he felt angry and helpless at the loss of Mario and others. He made the decision to delay enlist in March of1972 andbegan his active duty in May after his graduation. When John toured Reflection in the Wall, a photographic ex¬ hibit shown at the Museum of the Big Bend in October, he was sub¬ dued and reflective at first. The exhibit covered a reunion of vets and families at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. which lists the names of all killed in Vietnam. He has wanted to vist Washington and see the Wall but has been unable to go yet. John served in Vietnam in 1973 for six months with the 86th Tactical Fighter Wingon classified duty. Boys growing up out here in West Texas just naturally learn to shoot a gun, he said, and I was good at it, so I got picked. Technically, no one was being sent at this time (1973), because Nixon and Kissinger had signed the first tentative treaty with North Vietnam to pull out in 60 days. But the intent was to inflict ' as much damage as possible ' as the United States pulled out. So John and others like him, all sharpshooters, were dropped in as snipers to assassinate North Vietnamese field officers. By the time they had been on 30 or 40 of these missions in the Central Highlands, he and the other two members of his team didn’t trust anyone, not even each other. On each mission there were two members of the team up front waiting for a member of their target (North Vietnamese Army camp) to salute someone so A Lone Soldier — John Ryan, a Vietnam veteran, tours the travelling exhibit of photographs on the Washington, D.C. Vietnam War Memorial at the Museum of the Big Bend. they would know who the officers were. At the same time, the third member of their own patrol was behind them, poised to kill his own teammates if they were in danger of being overrun. For this reason, they rotated being the Third Man, Ryan said. To require one man to bear this burden on every patrol would have been inhuman. After his discharge, John went to the University of New Mexico, became a paramedic, was in the Air National Guard and later the Army National Guard. He was a member of a Med-Evac Unit where he says for the first time he felt he really belonged. The other members had all been in Vietnam, also. John started school at Sul Ross in the spring of 1987, majoring in political science. The biggest obstacle I had to work my way through, he said, was the attitude of civilians back home toward the returning veterans. It was not one of gratitude or respect. Movies on the Vietnam War have taken the form of therapy for me, Ryan said, although the realism of some scared the hell out of me. Even though the movies are hype, to some degree, Ryan said he appreciates every¬ thing that has been done to validate the efforts of the United States in Southeast Asia. John felt the exhibit on the wall was very well done, very graphic. It brought the living together with the memory of the missing and the dead in a very vivid way. -Carroll Smith Crcscncio Zuniga Jr., Donna Gcnne Zurfluh, San Angelo Freshmen President Merry Christmas — President Jack Humphries wishes everyone a happy holiday at the annual Christmas Recep¬ tion and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Future Plans After four years of serving as President at Sul Ross State Univer¬ sity, Dr. Jack W. Humphries is still putting a lot of his energy into the vital task of securing funding for many areas at the university in¬ cluding faculty salaries, building renovations, and endowment funds. The Sul Ross Agenda for Excel¬ lence summarizes the goals Sul Ross has set for itself and the plans to put the goals into reality in the near future. According to Humphries, We want to make the best possible case at the Texas Legislative session in January to obtain these essential fundings. Other goals include the old gym renovation which began early in the fall semester. Computers and computer labs will fill the building which will move Sul Ross closer to a complete and up-to-date com¬ puter system. A continuing goal, Humphries said, is to analyze and manage the enrollment. Our enrollment growth of more than 6.3 percent this past year was great but will be an un¬ realistic goal to maintain. One or two percent growth each year is outstanding since we live in a region that grows very little. Another goal is the continued growth of the endowment fund which is provided by sources other than from the state, Humphries said. Sixty-two percent of the fund goes directly to scholarships while the other 38 percent is un¬ restricted. One final major goal Humphries said, is to keep strong the constant maintenance and upkeep of the university. A well-kept campus is noticed little compared to a campus that is not well maintained, Humphries said. -Trent Holtkort Board of Regents Decisions, Decisions The Board of Regents, Texas State University System, governs Sul Ross, Angelo State University, Sam Houston State University and Southwest Texas State University. The Board of Regents is the policy making body for these universities. During the fall semester, among other decisions, the Board of Regents approved a rent increase, a new service fee and the renaming of buildings. The board approved an increase in residence hall room rates that averages 1.7 percent. The increase will be effective here for the 1989 fall semester and applies to Moun¬ tainside, Morelock and Graves- Pierce. At the same time, an increase of an average of $5 per month in rent will become effective for married students ' housing. The board also approved a $1.50 per semester credit hour Computer Access Fee for all students effective with the beginning of the fall semester to provide academic sup¬ port services for the operation, maintenance and replacement of computer hardware and software. The board also approved name changes on two Sul Ross buildings. Morelock Hall is now Thomas J. Fletcher Hall. The Educa¬ tion Liberal Arts Building is now the Horace W. Morelock Academic Building. In other Sul Ross related busi¬ ness, the board approved the ap¬ pointment of Charleas R. Hext as chairman of the Art Department and authorized the university to develop vocational nursing cooperative agreements with Thomason General Hospital in El Paso and the Texas Department of Health in Alpine. The board approved a resolution recognizing the support of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. in the university ' s agriculture programs and acknowledged grants, gifts and contributions of more than $150,000. The board also rescinded its ruling on the dispensing of con¬ traceptives on the campuses it governs. This ruling reversed the one made by the board last May and June that banned the sale, distribution or prescription of contraceptives. That ban not only affected Sul Ross but all the system ' s universities. The new policy allows each university the option of deciding whether to institute a program to dispense contraceptives through the campus health centers at a dis¬ count to students. If adopted, a counseling program must also be adopted and developed for students requesting contraceptives. Voice of Experience — Board of Regent member Ruben Escobedo intro¬ duces the commencement speaker to graduates and their families at the May graduation. The 1988-1989 Board of Regents, Texas State University System Katherine S. Lowry Austin Ruben M. Escobedo San Antonio Lee Drain Dallas Sheila Clark Houston Edmund M. Longcope San Marcos Jack L. Martin Chairman Austin W.C. Perry Waco Norman D. Elder Vice Chairman Del Rio George William Worth San Antonio Board of Regents University Staff Lorcna Acosta, Sec. II, Person nel Payroll Kathleen Barclay, Libr.Asst. II, Barbara Barnes, Admin. Sec., Ed. Angela Bermudez, Mail Serv. Supervisor Charles E. Boyd, Chief, UPD Don Boyd, Print Operator III Terry Breitbach, Admissions Counselor, Football Coach M. Ray Brown, VP for Academic Affairs Dale Burns, Supt. Grounds, Physical Plant Robbie Burns, Admin. Sec, Physical Plant Virginia Carrillo, Sec. II, Acad. Affairs Jacqueline Casey, Stud. Asst., Carl Cogar, Dir., Physical Plant Linda Coleman, Clerk III, Admissions Cindy Davis, Dir., Res. Living Sally Farrcr, Sec. II, Admissions Recruiting Rowena Gallcgo, Sec. II, Biol. Rita Gordon, Comm. Sup., UPD Telephone Serv. Bob Hardin, Dir., Admissions Recruiting Mickey Havens, VP for Bus. Affairs Brenda Hendryx, Comp. Worker II, Typograph. Serv. Vic Hoffman, Systems Analyst, Comp. Serv. Sylvia Inman, Dir., Advising Testing George Keller, Supt. Utilities, Physical Plant Belinda Kinzie, Clerk II, Bookstore Marsha Kocpp, Clerk Typist II, Ed. Tommy Kuric, Police Officer, UPD Scott Lerich, Dir., Ferguson Apts. Dorothy Lilley, Admin. Asst., Acad. Affairs Mary Helen Lomax, Ref. Librarian Ramona Lucero, Clerk Typist I, Registrar Del Mathis, Clerk III, Registrar R. Vrc Morgan, Exec. Asst, to Pres. Juda McCollum, Library Asst. II Maggie Miller, Coord., Campus Activities Stair ( ffl l Counselor Kerri L. Nelson, Coord., Analytical Lab Bill Northcut, Gen. Serv. Supt., Physical Plant Paul Olsen, Dir., Print Shop Theresa G. Painter, Sec. II, Pres. the Winner is... And The Associated Writing Program honored a member of the Sul Ross Department of Languages and Literature in the fall. Dr. Roland Sodowsky, as¬ sociate professor, won the AWP’s 1988 National Award Series competition in short fiction for his collection of short stories and a novella, Things We Lose. His book will be published by the University of Missouri Press in the fall of 1989. The award also includes a $1,000 honorarium, and Sodowsky, along with the AWP winners in poetry, non¬ fiction and the novel, will be featured readers during the 1990 AWP national conven¬ tion which follows the publi¬ cation of the winning manuscripts. AWP is a national service organization for programs in creative writing with 154 col¬ leges and university mem¬ bers. The organization is for American writers and crea¬ tive writing teachers in general, with approximately 10,000 individual members. The Award Series competi¬ tion is open to all writers writing in English, with the winners published by univer¬ sity presses. Sodowsky’s manuscript was chosen first out of over 300 entrants in the short fiction competition, according to David Daniel, the AWP Publications manager. AWP uses a blind-judging system, Sodowsky said. The manuscripts are assigned a number, and the writer’s name doesn’t appear anywhere on them. A group of screeners--first readers- selects the finalists which are passed on to the Award Series judge for the final selection. The competition is pretty stiff. Last year’s short fiction winner was out of Stanford, and the 1986 winner was from the Iowa Writer’s Workshop, which is supposed to be the best in the country. This year’s short fiction judge was David Huddle, a Vermont poet and fiction writer and teacher at the Breadloaf School of English. This year marks the sixth or seventh, maybe eighth time Sodowsky has entered the competition, he said. I’ve lost track. I kept trying to im¬ prove the collection, taking out stories I felt weren’t as strong as others. This year I finally had enough stories with a West African setting to make a col¬ lection that was more unified in that sense. Maybe that helped. The title story of the collec¬ tion, Things We Lose, is a 30,000 word novella with a contemporary Nigerian set¬ ting. Sodowsky, who taught at the University of Calabar, Nigeria, for two and one-half years in 1978-1980, said, The narrator-protagonist is a Texan, but he could be from almost anywhere in the States. He’s not a stereotypi¬ cal Texan in any sense. There are a couple of short scenes set in Austin, but most of the story takes place in Nigeria near the mouth of a river-it could be the Niger where a harbor-dredging operation is being run by for¬ eigners. The novella’s themes involve cross-cultural bar¬ riers and racial exploitation. The other stories in the col¬ lection include Landlady, which won the Texas In¬ stitute of Letters award for the best short story by a Texas writer in 1982 as well as the national Coordinating Council of Literary Magazines-General Electric fiction award in 1983. Another story, Witch, is a revision of one Sodowsky first published in Nigeria. It deals with an American who finds out he doesn’t know as much as he thought about the local culture, Sodowsky said. Squashgirl is a story about a naive and indecisive white American being taken to the cleaners; it’s a kind of reverse-discrimination story. And The Running Score, the last story, places Creative Competition English prof Ur. Roland Sodowsky took first place in the Associated Writing Program’s 1988 National Award Series in short fiction. a woman who’s missed out on the feminist revolution in a 1980’s relationship for a few weeks. It’s about sexual ex¬ ploitation, or maybe institu¬ tional oppression--the institution being marriage- and how one individual has coped with it. This will be Sodowsky’s first published book of fiction, al¬ though he published a textbook, Reading and Writ¬ ing about Fiction, ten years ago. A second book of his fiction, tentatively entitled Undue West: An Imaginative Social History of Cowboying, Windmills, Rodeos, Brands, Pickups, Horse-Trailing, and Much, Much More, is scheduled for publication by Corona Press of San Antonio in the fall of 1989. Trouble Makers — Wanting to be different, Purchasing Office per¬ sonnel Jo Loehle, R.S. Slight, and Carol Parr pose as a group for their Brand picture. University Staff Hugh Pankcy, Dir., Wesley Center JanaBcth Parker, Sec. II, Bus. Adm. Laura Parsons, Cashier III, Controllers Judy A- Perry, Dir., Pcrson- nel Payroll Kenneth Perry, Dir., Museum Ar¬ chives Deann Randle, Cashier I, Controllers Barbara Richcrson, Asst. Dir., News Info Rosella Salmon, Sec. II, Fin. Asst Belinda Sample, Acct. Clerk III, Person nel Payrol 1 Rita Sanchez, Cashier I, Controllers Kristin Sayre, Dir., Student Development Lee Sleeper, Dir., News Info LaNell Spears, Acct. Clerk II, Per¬ sonnel Payroll Norman Spears, Dir., Learning Resources Judy Stokes, Clerk III, Admissions Leigh Anne Sutton, Mgr., Bookstore Joslyn Tucker, Asst. Coord., Cam¬ pus Activities Ceasar Valenzuela, Controller Barbara Valenzuela, Sec. II, Registrar Sylvia Vega, Sec. II, Museum Steve Warren, Comm. Op., UPD Beth Wassom, Acct. Clerk I, Ac¬ counting Kathleen Williams, Clerk Typist II, Voc. Nurs. Sherec Williams, Catalog Lib., Library Virginia Wulfkuhlc, Curator, Museum Sue Zukowski, Libr. Asst., Library Staff 5 — Asad Al-Ghalith Ph.D., Asst. Prof., Lang. Lit Allen Anthony Ph.D., Prof., Geog- raphy Histoiy Abelardo Baeza Ph.D., Prof., Lang. Lit.; Dir., Minority Affaire Ira Blanton Jr. MA, Lecturer, Lang. Lit Ellen Boyd MA, Asst. Prof., Music George Bradley Ph.D., Assoc. Prof., Chair, Comm. Theatre Mary Bryan MA, Lecturer, Math Beverly Case MA, Lecturer, Lang. Lit. Jim Case Ph.D., Assoc., Prof., Pol. Set. Dale ChristophersenPh.D., Prof., Pol. Sci. David Cockrum Ph.D., Prof., Chair, Pol. Sci. Samuel Davis Ed.D., Prof., Chair, Music, Roy Dodson Ed.D., Prof., Art Earl Elam Ph.D., Prof., History; Dir., Center BBS John Faraone M.Ed., Dir. of Bands, Lecturer, Music Lance Forsythe B.S., Geology Adalbcrto Garcia Ph.D., Asst Prof., Lang. Lit. Robic Golden M.Ed., Lecturer, In¬ terim Chair, Math Barbara Hazlewood Ph.D., Prof., Pol. Sci. Charles R. Hext M.F.A., Assoc. Prof., Chair, Art Sharon Hileman Ph.D., Asst. Prof., Lang. Lit. Richard Hilscnbeck Ph.D., Asst. Prof., Biology Robert Hollander Ph.D., Lec¬ turer, Biology James Houston Ph.D., Prof., Chair, Chemistry Mahbub Hussain Ph.D., Asst. Prof., Geology Paul Lister Ph.D., Prof., Chair, Lang. Lit. G.M. Moller Ph.D., Prof., Math Judith Parsons MA, Asst. Prof., History; Special Asst, to Pres. A. Michael Powell Ph.D., Prof., Chair, Biology Jim Richerson Ph.D., Assoc. Prof., Biology Bob Rogers M.E., Instructor, Comm. Theatre David Rohr Ph.D., Assoc. Prof., Geology Nelson Sager Ph.D., Prof., Lang. Lit.; Dean, School of A S Gregory Schwab MA, Lecturer, Comm. Theatre James Scudday Ph.D., Prof., Biol Arts and Sciences School of Arts and Sciences appy Anniversary Quincentary -- A grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities was given to the Sul Ross Center for Big Bend Studies and its director Dr. Earl Elam to plan symposia to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Chris¬ topher Columbus’ arrival in America. The 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus ' ar¬ rival in America will be celebrated in Alpine. In the fall, the National En¬ dowment for the Humanities granted $21,024 to the Sul Ross State University Center for Big Bend Studies and its director, Dr. Earl Elam, to provide for the planning phase of symposia to observe the Columbian Quincenten¬ ary. This grant was the first to be given by the National En¬ dowment for any sort of regional proposals for the celebration. The Columbian Quincentenary celebration is to be of national proportions, similar to the 200th anniver¬ sary of the Constitution. It was quite an honor to have our proposal selected, Elam said. It is a model that can be used elsewhere be¬ cause of its regional em¬ phasis. The general theme of the celebration here will be accul¬ turation processes from the 16th century to the present in the Rio Grande borderlands region of the United States. This is a distinctive area, with a distinctiveness that extends to its people and their lifestyles. No other river boundary in the United States is as long as the Rio Grande Boun¬ dary...the section em¬ phasized in the grant is about 400 miles in length, ex¬ plained Elam. I elected to put together this proposal to plan programs for public par¬ ticipation. Three symposia are tentatively planned, one in the spring of 1990, one in the fall or spring of 1991, and one in the fall or spring of 1992. The planning phase of sym¬ posia kicked off at Sul Ross in late October. A number of consultants participated and presented papers based on their research and experien¬ ces in the region. Presenta¬ tions the first day were open to the public with the public encouraged to share their comments and ideas on what should be done. Attending the planning con¬ ference at Sul Ross were faculty members from the University of Texas at El Paso, University of New Mexico, University of Nebraska, Texas Tech, University of Oklahoma, St. Mary ' s University and Pan American University. Representatives from the Texas General Land Office, Texas Historical Commis¬ sion, Big Bend National Park and Fort Davis National His¬ toric Site also participated in the meetings. The rest of the planning ses¬ sions, Elam said, will be by invitation only. The major task ahead is to consider the themes and topics for the symposia which will enhance public understanding of the region, promote appreciation for cultural diversity, en¬ courage further study and at¬ tract the widest audience. I think this focuses on the university and its historic role as the center of the Trans-Pecos region, Elam said. He hopes that the sym¬ posia will promote this region and make people throughout the area more aware of the complexity of society along the river borderlands. An article was planned for the Texas Journal of Ideas, History and Culture, describing the project. Elam went to Washington, D.C. in September to meet with the senior program officers of the Public Programs Division of the National Endowment of the Humanities and to take part in a meeting with 15 other project directors being issued grants. -Karen Green Wayne Sheehan Ph.D., Prof., Chair, History Roland Sodowsky Ph.D., Assoc. Prof., Lang. Lit. Janies Wcrchan M.A., Lecturer, Lang. Lit. J.L. Whitford-Stark Ph.D., Assoc. lYof., Chair, Geology Rex Wilson Ph.D., Assoc. Prof., Music Don Wisencr M.S., Asst. Prof., Math ' Arts and Sciences Robert Bowden M.Ed., Asst. Prof., Industrial Tech. Marvie Burton R.N., Lecturer, Voc. Nursing Karla Carmichael Ph.D., Assoc. Prof., Ed. William Daugherty Ph.D., Prof., B.A. Roger Grant Ed.D., Head Basket¬ ball Coach, Assoc. Prof., P.E. John Hudgens MA, Asst. Prof., Chair, C.J. Gary Jackson Ph.D., Prof., Chair, B.A. Raymond Kessler J.D., Asst. Prof., C.J. Dorothy Leavitt MA., Asst. Prof., B.A.; Registrar William Leavitt Ed.D., Prof, I.T. James Mancill Ed.D., Assoc. Prof., Ed. Edward Marcin Ph.D., Prof., B.A. Linda McAnally M.BA, Lecturer, B.A. Ralph Micheli Ed.D., Assoc. Prof., Ed., Head Football Coach Bob Moran M.Ed., Asst. Football Coach, Lecturer, P.E. tistic Acquisitions The Sul Ross Art Department has found another way to in¬ crease the funds available for art scholarships and special art programs. A special reception and silent art auction was held in the fall that raised $3,800. The money was added to the Sul Ross State University Art En¬ dowment and Excellence Fund. Each year a fundraiser is held to increase the endowment. Liz Sibley of Alpine headed the spe¬ cial committee that organized the auction. The event was held at the home of Alpine resident John Has- senflu. Local and area artists as well as businesses donated items to the auction. Wine and hors d’oeuvres were served before the auction began with a donation of $10 per person and $15 per couple collected for the reception. The donated artwork took many forms from fabric designs, watercolors, oil paintings and ceramics to weavings, jewelry and wood sculptures. Area busi¬ nesses donated numerous items and services such as free dinners at restaurants, pedicures and manicures, and a one-day river trip. The art endowment is a per¬ manent fund that was estab¬ lished by private contributions from alumni and other friends. The interest earned from the fund provides student art scholarships and achievement awards, art equipment and sup¬ plies, special art programs, art student recruitment, graduate ssistantships, academic program development, and teaching excellence awards. A Prospective Buyer — A visitor admires artwork to be sold at the Art E ndo wment fundraiser in the fall which raised $3,800. Professional Studies School of Professional Studies Sue Pan noil Ph.D., Assoc. Prof., Ed.; Asst. V.P. Acad. Affairs; Interim Dean, Prof. Studies Chet Sample Ed.D., Assoc. Prof., Chair, P.E., Athletic Dir. Dolores Smith Ed.D., Asst. Prof., Roy Smith Ed.D., Assoc. Prof, Chair, I.T. Steve Sparks B.S., Teaching Asst., P.E. A1 Tucker Ed.D., Assoc. Prof., Chair, Ed. Mary Ann Weinacht Ed.D., Asst. Prof, Ed. Jack Whisenhunt C.P.A., Assoc. Prof., B.A. Kay Whitley M.S., Instructor, Head Volleyball, Tennis Coach, P.E. Mazie Will C.P.S., Asst. Prof., B.A reat Reward A Helping Hand - Dr. William Leavitt enjoys teaching in the class¬ room and says his greatest reward comes from helping young people learn and developing close, quality relationships with my students. The old saying goes that be¬ hind every good man there is a good woman. The same could be said about every good student. Somewhere down the line a good teacher was there to lend that helping hand, to give the extra push needed, or to simply be a friend. Dr. William Leavitt has given 35 years of his life to be that good teacher standing behind those students. I didn’t intend to be a teacher. I just fell into it after I started college, he said. My greatest reward has come from helping young people learn and developing close, quality relationships with some of my students. Dr. Leavitt came to Sul Ross in 1956 after teaching in public schools in Tennessee. He earned his B.S. and M.S. from Middle Tennessee State University and his E.Ed. from North Texas State University. He was chairman of the In¬ dustrial Technology Department from 1965 until this August when he stepped down from the posi¬ tion. I simply wanted to go back to full-time teaching, he said. Leavitt is a tough instructor according to current students and one you learn a lot from. Students know that he is there for them. The IT Department has had numerous awards and successes under Leavitt’s guidance. Two of the Man of the Year awards from the last three years have gone to IT majors. All in all, In¬ dustrial Technology has claimed seven Man of the Year and one Woman of the Year awards. Leavitt has worked to gradual¬ ly update the equipment in the department. The machine shop, which had three old worn out lathes in 1956, now has 19 lathes, five milling machines and a foundry unit. The woods lab has acquired all new equipment in the last 20 years, and the welding lab has grown from five work stations to 24. The drafting lab is improved, Leavitt said, but moving it to the IT Building from the Old Gym, which is being renovated, re¬ quired eliminating the crafts program. The crafts work area is now the drafting lab. Leavitt has hopes of adding computer-aided drafting, robotics, electricity and electronics courses to the cur¬ riculum. But his main goal, he said, is to continue to meet the needs of the students. -Kara Nchring ;ssional Studies a Virginia Cogar Ph.D., Asst. Prof., R.A.S. Martin Estrada M.S., Lecturer, R.A.S. Les Middleton M.S., Stud. Act. Coord., Lecturer, R.A.S. Ernest Reesing D.V.N., Assoc. Prof., R.A.S. s imulated Rumen Tests Grasses The latest development in the graduate laboratory at the Turner Range Animal Science Center is an artificially simu¬ lated stomach. The more technical terminology would be an ‘artificial rumen The process itself is old hat to animal science folks, but the use of the process is new and very beneficial at Sul Ross. What we have is a laboratory setup that artificially simulates the processes which occur in the first of three fore-stomachs (the rumen) in which a ruminant (cat¬ tle, sheep, deer, etc.) uses in the digestive process. With the use of this artificial rumen, Dr. Del Davis, RAS Direc¬ tor, and the graduate students are able to experiment with the digestibility of grasses, the protein content, and many other aspects of grass utilization. By using this artificial rumen, as opposed to the use of live animals, expense and time are greatly reduced and accuracy and details are increased significant- iy- A certain amount of actual digestive fluids from a ruminant are necessary to simulate this ar¬ tificial digestive process. These are obtained from the ‘fistulated’ steer Sul Ross purchased from New Mexico State in 1986. Fistula means an abnormal passage. By a surgical process this steer had a permanent open¬ ing cut from the outside into the rumen so that fluids and other matter could be removed for use Test Tube Tummy -- Ali Mohammed checks a test tube in the artificial rumen at RAS. in research. So how is this artificial rumen actually being utilized by Sul Ross? Ali Mohammed, a graduate student from Somalia, Africa, is about to complete his thesis determining the protein content and digestibility of area grasses. Mohammed is using four native grass species, blue grama, alkai sacetor, tobosa grass, and buffalo grass in controlled plots. He collects grass from the plot, air dries the grass, and finally grinds it. He can then run the protein content from the species of grass and its plot. To determine the digestibility of the different grasses, he col¬ lects the fluids from the fistu¬ lated steer and quickly returns to the lab and the artificial rumen. After the test tubes are prepared, they are placed in the artificial rumen which in blunt terms consists of nothing more than a water bath. Mohammed explained that, this bath must be kept at 39.9 degrees Celsius, the test tubes must be shaken every six hours, and they must remain in the bath for about 48 hours with no excep¬ tions. The protein analyses for my thesis have been completed and the burned and fertilized plots are preliminarily showing more nitrogen content, said Mohammed. Much more research will be performed by other students to utilize this artificial rumen and benefit the area. According to Dr. Davis the screening of large numbers of na¬ tive grass species to determine those of greater digestibility are already being performed. -Martha Hynes Range Animal Science Range Animal Science Center Hard Worker -- Dr. Abe Baeza works hard in as well as out of the classroom. Writing novels and plays and weightlifting all form part of his repertoire. Teaching has never been the surest route to fame or fortune, but for Dr. Abelardo Baeza, doors in the teaching field have opened wide, giving him a successful and rewarding career. Baeza became chairman of the Spanish Department and was named associate profes¬ sor of English and Spanish, positions he held until 1987. That year he became profes¬ sor of Languages and Litera¬ ture and director of Minority Affairs. All my fields have been within five-year intervals, he says. He has served on the Alpine ISD school board as a trustee M an of Talent for a three-year term. To me it was like taking a course in public school law, he said. One thing that I am very concerned with is that we need a bilingual program here in Alpine. It is very im¬ portant. Probably the most exciting thing this year, Baeza says, is a phone call he received from Gibb Smith, president of Peregrine Smith Publishers in Layton, Utah, publishers of many popular novels. I’m very excited that they are interested in looking at my manuscript. I have been working on this novel for three years, and I was told that the hardest problem would be to find a publisher, Baeza said. Baeza likes to bring special guest speakers to his class¬ rooms, and one of his favorites is Jake Brisbin, Jr. Jake and I have been friends ever since high school. His experiences in Vietnam cap¬ tivate me. I want students to hear a story told by the author. Students should hear things as they are, all aspects of life, whether good or bad, Baeza adds. According to Baeza, Richard Rodriguez, author and jour¬ nalist, came to Alpine and spoke to a Hispanic con¬ ference on the Sul Ross cam¬ pus. It attracted a lot of attention. I think we should bring more authors to cam¬ pus so students can meet the authors of the books they read. This academic school year Baeza is trying to bring Judy Blume to Sul Ross. She would attract teachers from all over the area, because her books are read in school, Baeza said. Meeting an author makes a book more believable. I met Joseph Heller, author of Catch 22 and Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., author of Slaughterhouse Five. Currently, Baeza teaches Modern American Litera¬ ture, Children’s Literature, Southwestern Literature, Chicano Literature, Modern Drama, and Teaching Spanish in High School. I stress creativity in all my classes. I want students to use their imagination to create attractive projects. I want to instill a love for literature and writing in all the students who take my classes. When he is not teaching, Baeza likes to take part in dif¬ ferent activities. I lift weights, jog and do aerobics. I’ve been interested in com¬ puter science and would like to work on an M.B.A. My dream is to someday own my own health spa, Baeza said. He is also inter¬ ested in all types of literature and collecting first editions of books. Baeza received his B.A. and M.A. from Sul Ross, graduat¬ ing with honors, and was hired by Sul Ross after com¬ pleting his master’s degree. He earned a Ph.D. from Texas Tech University with the help of a Ford Foundation Fellow¬ ship. Baeza said that while work¬ ing on his Ph.D., he realized how important the relation¬ ship between professor and student is. Professors do a lot for students, and they don’t even realize it. -Freddy Cordova Faculty Aaron, Terry, 90,104,150 Abercrombie, Gary, 156 Abercrombie, Jean, 84,87,150 Abercrombie, Karen, 162 Abner, Ron, 122,162 Abrego, Martha, 162 Abu Alghanam, Ahmed, 97,146 Acosta, Cindy, 41,70,76,77,82,102,150 Acosta, Erasmo, 150 Acosta, Frank, 41,76 Acosta, Gina, 77,108,119,168 Acosta, Jesse, 150 Acosta, Lorena, 146,181 Acosta, Rio, 108,126,127,129 Acosta, Sammy, 162 Acton, Bobbie., 124 Acton, Marty, 60,78,94,100,150 Adams, Erika, 146 Adams, Mark, 74,75,82, 98,102,150 Adams, Matt, 99 Adams, Timothy, 162 Adridge, Shawna, 85 Aguilar, Priscilla, 168 Aguilar, Trinidad, 168 Aguilar, Zenja,168 Aguillon, Pablo, 168 Akers, Scott, 141 Al-Balhan, Fahad, 150 Al-Ghalith, Asad, 184 Alba, Gerry, 106,162 Alford, Russell, 100 Alonzo, David, 113,162 Alonzo, Frank, 106 Alvarado, Manuel, 128,150 Alvarado, Santos, 129 Alvarado, Santos Jr., 150 Alvarado, Teofilo, 106,168 Alvarado, Veronica, 119,120,121,168 Alvidrez, Albert, 94,162 Amaya, Jose, 92,146 Anderson, Michael, 168 Anderson, Morgan, 150 Andrade, Daniel, 146 Andrade, Gregory, 162 Angle, Ted, 87 Annunciation, Jess, 100,162 Anthony, Allen, 184 Aranda, Catherine, 150 Arispe, Tomas, 168 Armendariz, Frank, 90 Armendariz, Maritza, 90,150 Armstrong, Elizabeth, 102,146 Armstrong, Sam,77 Arnold, Tony, 168 Arzate, Lupe, 168 Asevedo, Lupita, 100,156 Atkins, Amy, 162 Atkins, Howell, 168 Avalos, JoAnna, 24,87,93,156 Avery, Lonny, 162 Aviles, Alberto, 168 B Bacon, Jeff, 146 Baeza, Abelardo, 96,184,189 Baeza, Elsa, 162 Baeza, Esther, 102,168 Baker, Greg, 113,150 Baker, Joel, 113,143 Baker, Kelly, 84,94 Baker, Lynda, 146 Baker, Robert, 146 Baker, William, 168 Balderas, Richard, 162 Baldwin, James, 106 Bankston, Martin, 10,113 Bannawat, Sutichai,146 Barclay, Katy, 97,102,181 Barksdale, Joe, 64 Barnes, Barbara, 181 Barnes, George, 45 Barrandey, Luz, 162 Barrera, Irma, 102 1989 Brand Index Barrera, Rebecca, 104,168 Barriga,Elida,150 Barriga, Elizabeth, 146 Barriga, LeRoy, 94,162 Barrio, Jesus, 131,168 Barrow, Brandon, 162 Bartts, Tamara, 86 Bartuska, George, 146 Bartuska, Willa, 78,84,100,150 Bean, Lorraine, 87,150 Bederski, Hans, 92,156,157 Bell, Kevin, 92,100,168 Benad, Bonnie, 69 Benavides, Charles, 150 Benavidez, Ana Jo, 168 Bererly, Steve, 91 Bermudez, Angela, 181 Bermudez, Martin, 156 Berry, Bill, 100,150 Berry, Shannon, 168 Bise, Leslie, 156 Bishop, Don, 156 Bister, Geoff, 21,162 Bixler, Hazle, 92 Black, Robert, 78,94 Blackman, Gloria, 150 Blair, Misty, 119 Blanco, Con, 77,84,87,93,156 Blanks, Larvell, 139,150,159 Blanton, Ira, 98,146,184 Blanton, Marit, 97,106,144,150 Bloom, Mark, 146 Boblick, Allison, 94 Boblick, Laurel, 162 Bohanan, Monty, 56,57,90,100,168 Bolden, Darryl, 108,113,115,142,143,162 Bolling, Gayla, 168 Bollinger, Charlotte, 100 Boston, Landon, 162 Boston, Lauren, 168 Boston, Tammye, 87,104 Bowden, Robert, 186 Boyd, Charles E., 181 Boyd, Don, 181 Boyd, Ellen, 184 Boyd, Rodney, 168 Boynton, George, 51,156 Bradley, George, 15,41,184 Bradley, Heather, 15,41,77,91 Brandenburg, Aaron, 156 Brandenburg, Karl, 94,168 Braun, James, 98,156 Braun, Jim, 104 Bray, Rusty, 139 Breitbach, Terry, 116,181 Brenneman, John, 100,139,156 Brewster, Adam, 156 Brewster, Rebecca, 146 Bridgford, Derek, 168 Briscoe, Dolph, 10,66 Brito, Griselda, 156 Brooks, Byron, 129 Brooks, Cyndi, 86 Brooks, Elaine, 162 Brooks, Isidra, 86,162 Brooks, JefT, 106,168 Brooks, Jim, 100 Brooks, William, 162 Brown, Bryan, 168 Brown, Davy, 86,91 Brown, Gary, 146 Brown, Johnny, 168 Brown, Lissa,146 Brown, M. Ray, 181 Brown, Margaret, 85,168 Brown, Marib, 86,104 Brown, Marilo, 168 Brunken, Sara, 168 Bryan, Mary, 184 Bryan, Thomas, 168 Buckingham, Charles, 146 Burasai, Annop, 146 Burford, Shawn, 168 Burkholder, Bob, 60 Burling, Ross, 168 Burney, MeliBsa, 168 Bums, Dale, 150,181 Bums, Robbie, 181 Burt, Bryan, 150 Burton, Darryl, 156 Burton, Marvie, 87,104,186 Bush, Andy, 38,162 Bush, Clay, 156,197 Buster, Elizabeth, 162 Byrd, Alan, 86 C Caballero, Virginia, 162 Cabrales, Smima, 156 Caldwell, Beth, 146 Caldwell, Lloyd, 30,113,115,143,150 Calk, Crockett, 90,92 Calk, Kristin, 164 Cameron, Darnell, 150 Camfield, Peter, 150 Campbell, Larry, 39,94,156 Campos, Monica, 162 Cano, Dolores, 119,150 Cantu, George, 156 Cantu, Trinidad, 99 Cargo, Jean, 97,146 Carmichael, Karla, 98,186 Carpenter, John, 104 Carranza, Alice, 168 Carrasco, Celina, 119,121,150 Carrasco, Elizabeth, 102,156 Carrasco, Guillermo, 113 Carrasco, Melinda, 108,119 Carrasco, Sergio, 47,98,102,150 Carrillo, Dennis, 168 Carrillo, Juan, 150 Carrillo, Mike, 144 Carrillo, Robert, 168 Carrillo, Virgina, 181 Carroll, Ann, 119,139,168 Carroll, Kevin, 156 Carter, Andre, 131,133,168 Index Carter, Jeff, 100 Carter, Kenneth, 32,104,141 Carter, Seta, 146 Caruso, Lisa, 168 Casas, Hilda, 162 Case, Beverly, 184 Case, Jim, 58,84,92,97,184 Casey, Jacqueline, 181 Casey, James, 162 Cash, Barbara, 156 Casper, Dan, 91 Casteel, Ellen, 90,156 Castillo, Catherine, 106,168 Castillo, Juan, 3,168 Castillo, Kim, 134,136 Castillo, Kimberly, 156,162 Castrejon, Mario, 168 Castrejon, Rey, 168 Castro, Ismael, 116,162 Castro, Jose, 106 Cedillo, Rolando, 67 Celaya, Dorina, 150 Celaya, Maria, 150 Celaya, Pam, 168 Cervantes, Angelica, 168 Cervantes, Jose, 150 Cervantes, Martha, 156 Cervantes, Ruben, 146 Chance, Donee, 6,162 Chavarria, Jami, 150 Chavez, Felipe, 105 Chavez, Wally, 75,128,169 Child, Florence, 156 Childress, Tracy, 162 Christensen, Lee-Karen, 150 Christophersen, Dale, 58,98,184 Clairmont, Heather, 22,33,156 Clark, Donna, 162 Clark, Glen, 169 Clark,Jay, 98 Clarke, Jana, 169 Cluck, Chuck, 87,162 Cobb, Charles, 78 Cobb, Steve, 116,146 Cobos, Dora, 156 Cobos, Gloria, 169 Cobos, Raymond, 97,150 Cochran, Freida, 162 Cockrum, David, 58,184 Coflman, Paula, 150 Cogar, Carl, 181 Cogar, Virginia, 188 Coker, Cathey, 100 Coleman, Leonard, 156 Coleman, Linda, 181 Coleman, Shiloh, 91,169 Collins, Gina, 85,169 Collins, Randel, 18,113,115,156 Comer, DeLa wnie, 106 Conner, Paul, 156 Contreras, Esequiel, 156 Contreras, Irma, 150 Conway, Dwight, 169 Cook, Billy, 56,57,90 Cook, Kimberly, 162 Cooke, Nelson, 150 Cooke, Susie, 94,146 Cooley, Philip, 106 Coombs, Leo, 101,146 Coplen, Jerry, 65,100,169 Corbin, David, 54,55,87 Cordova, Freddy, 24,162 Corkins, Kelly, 162 Cormier, William, 150 Comelison, Sawyer, 8 Correa, Jorge, 169 Cosper, Dan, 113 Courts, Steve, 97 Courts, Steven, 21,38,150 Covington, Artist, 113,143 Cowell, Shanna, 78,79,150 Cox, Debbie, 78,79,86,91 Cox, Mike, 6,20,64,74,78,92,104,150 Craven, Jennifer, 169 Criddle, Roger, 156 Crisp, Jamie, 86,94,97,102,103,105,150 Crockett, Vernon, 91,92 Crye, Wesley, 100,122,169 Cummings, Amber, 107,169 Dacy, Nick, 169 Dacy.RuB sell, 169 Daly, Burhl, 126,128 Daly, Linda, 94,150 Damin, John, 150 Dart, Christy, 119,169 Dart, Mickey, 86 Daugherty, William, 186 Davenport, Tripp, 21,74,98,102,151 Davis, Cindy, 27,37,181 Davis, Janie, 162 Davis, Samuel, 184 Davis, Susan, 150 Dawdy, Audrey, 106,169 Day, James, 151 Dean, Gil, 38,162 Deans, Susan, 169 Decker, Dan, 78,97,98,102,104,105,151 Decker, John, 116,169 Dehart, Michelle, 11,47,169 Delago, David, 139 Delgado, David, 169 Deming, Gerald, 169 DeMore, Michael, 106,162 DeMore, Mike, 99 Dennis, Walter, 113,169 Denton, Sheri, 162 Determan, Terri, 34,42,87,156 Dexter, Carl, 5 Diaz, Pedro, 92 Dick, Theresa, 87,162 DiGrappa, Robert, 16 Dixon, Jennifer, 106,156 Dod8on,Roy, 184 Dominguez, Abigail, 139 Dominguez, Alma, 61,102,162,197 Dominguez, Michael, 104,162 Dominguez, Minerva, 156 Donaldson, Joe, 131,169 Donaldson, Marina, 156 Donowho, Clayton, 106 Dotson, Teresa, 151 Douglas, Marsha, 163 Douglas, Ray, 94,151 Downs, Lyndon, 163 Doyle, John, 92,146 Draper, Tooter, 163 Drones, Cedric, 143,156 Drones, Jackie, 77 Dubey, Eileen, 151 DuBose, Andre, 116 DuBose, Andy, 146 DuBose, Ronnie, 116,143,146 Dulaney, Dogie, 151 Dumas, Eric, 113 Dunagan, Robert, 169 Duorczy k, Randy, 100 Dworaczyk, Randy, 124,125 Dyba, Andrew, 21,72,74,156 Dyba, Andy, 84,89,98,112,113 Dyba, Steve, 156 Dyess, Wayne, 146 Eamey, Frank, 169 Easterling, Virginia, 163 Edgar, Stephanie, 134,169 Edmiston, Anna, 163 Eiamsumarng, Benjawan, 92 Eichler, Greg, 62 Ejamsumamg, Pompen, 146 Elam, Earl, 105,184,185 Elimann, Yassir, 101 Eller, Brian, 151 Elley, Doug, 169 Elley, Douglas, 113 Elliot, Bobby, 151 Elliott, Angela, 156 Elliott, E. Ariel, 156 Elliott, Peggy, 163 Ellis, Mitzi, 156 Ellis, Shannon, 163 Ellis, Vicky, 79,151 Ellison, Teddy, 169 Elms, Monroe, 146 Eloff, Bruce, 101,146 Ennis, Jo, 90 Ennis, LaWanna, 169 Escamilla, Liza, 163 Escobedo, Ruben, 180 Espinosa, Peter, 116 Espinoza, Ramon, 169 Estrada, Ida, 74,84,151 Estrada, Martin, 188 Evaro, Ricky, 169 Everett, Cody, 156 Everett, Cody Bob, 100 Everett, Nancy, 169 Faraone, John, 107,184 Farrer, Kevin, 151 Farrer, Sally, 181 Fausett, Antoinette, 169 Fausett, Olimpia, 97,163 Feare, Laura, 24,169 Felix, Norma, 146 Fellers, Charles, 105,146 Ferel, Gage, 169 Ferguson, Brett, 169 Fields, Pies, 113 Fierro, Manuel, 169 Fierro, Yvonne, 169 Fifer, Robert, 156 Fitzgerald, Jeff, 99,169 Flores, Nelda, 10,33,151 Floyd, Cary, 106,156 Floyd, James, 100 Index Flue, Ken, 133,156 Flue, Kim, 163 Fore, Trade, 151 Forsythe, Lance, 146,184 Foster, Craig, 156 Foster, LeAnn, 169 FouldB, Alvin, 100 Foxworth, Leah, 100,157 Franco, Roy, 169 Franks, Martha, 151 Frederick, Anita, 163 French, Donna, 94,106 French, Sherry, 4,107,157 Fuentes.Elda, 163 Fuentes, Greg, 139 Fuentez, AnnaBelle, 169 Fuentez, Isaac, 97,151 Q Gaddis, Pamela, 146 Gage, Ferel Ray, 99 Gage, Fred, 18 Galindo, Cynthia, 169 Galindo, Raul, 157 Galindo, Vicki, 106 Galindo, Victoria, 157 Gallagher, John, 116,169 Gallego, Jimmy, 157 Gallego, Mark, 169 Gallego, Rowena, 181 Gallego, Yvette, 151 Galvan, Pamela, 157 Galvan, Pete, 151 Galvan, Sonya, 86,104,169 Gamez, Robert Jr., 169 Gantt, Deena, 146 Garcia, Adalberto, 11,47,184 Garcia, Adolfo, 170 Garcia, Alonzo, 163 Garcia, Beto, 92,97,98 Garcia, Carolina, 163 Garcia, Evangelina, 94,151 Garcia, Joe, 170 Garcia, John, 100 Garcia, Juan Jr., 170 Garcia, Juana, 134,136,157 Garcia, Loretta, 151 Garcia, Ricky, 12,131 Garcia, Ruben, 98,163 Garcia, Sarah, 163 Garland, Mindy, 57,90,100,163 Garland, Sandra, 170 Garmon, Randy, 146 Garrett, Melinda, 46,170 Garrett, Mindy, 95 Garvinl, Teresa, 163 Garza, Luis, 92 Garza, Michelle, 29,106,170 Garza, Sylvia, 32 Gatlin, Billy, 170 Gaydon, Lara, 134,163 Gee, Sherrie, 151 Geiselman, Abby, 179 George, Greg, 111 Gesch, Rory, 113,163 Gheen, David, 163 Gibson, Gib, 173 Gibson, John, 106 Ginithan, Gabriel, 113 Glaze, Mike, 106 Gleen, Marlene, 97 Glenn, Frances, 151 Glover, Fonda, 87,157 Glover, Tim, 170 Goff, James, 151 Golden, Robie, 84,184 Golden, Traci, 163 Gomez, Al, 30,106 Gomez, Cynthia, 163 Gomez, Donna, 170 Gomez, Frank, 106 G omez, Jaime, 170 Gomez, Leticia, 170 Gomez, Letty, 106 Gomez, Luis, 170 Gomez, Tracy, 106 Gomez, Vickie, 96 Gomez, Yvonne, 151 Gonzales, Donald, 163 Gonzales, Esequiel, 163 Gonzales, Lety, 157 Gonzales, Melissa, 77,87,102,106,163 Gonzales, Michael, 84,129 Gonzales, Robert, 102,163 Gonzalez, Arthur, 75,151 Gonzalez, Dolores, 151 Gonzalez, Donald, 126 Gonzalez, Emi, 53 Gonzalez, Sandra, 38,91,170 Gonzalez, Zeke, 62 Good, Charlie, 100,163 Goodman, Sherry, 163 Gordon, Clfford, 151 Gordon, Donna, 163 Gordon, Rita, 181 Grainger, Joanie, 25,87, 97, 98,151 Granado, Laura, 84,151 Hamby, Clint, 158 Hammond, Shala, 170 Hanks, Jo Midland, 170 Hardaway, John, 69 Hardaway, Patrick, 163 Hardaway, Rhea, 91,170 Hardaway, Yadon, 113 Hardin, Bob, 181 Hardin, Cole, 100,170 Hardwell, James, 170 Hardy, Cindy, 170 Harmon, Laura, 163 Hamrittee, Chuchchanu, 92 Harper, James, 13,170 Granado, Manuel, 106,163 Granado, Ray, 151 Grant, Kris, 82 Grant, Kristen, 13,151 Grant, Roger, 131,133,186 Gray, Beth, 11,87 Gray, Kelly, 151 Green, Gator, 90 Green, Karen, 79,97,98,102,104,105,151 Green, Kile, 100 Green, Kris, 75,97,98,170 Green, Kyle, 170 Green, Lance, 170 Greenfield, Twyla, 151 Gregg, Rhonda, 97,170 Griffen, Paul, 170 GrifTen, Ronald, 170 Gruasenh, Peter, 146 Grubb, Lana, 10,16,32,138,139,157 Guerrero, Johnny, 105,151 Guevara, Joe, 14,170 Guichamaud, Eddie, 157 Guo, Jinde, 92,146 Gutierrez, Andy, 85,170 Gutierrez, Craig, 128 Gutierrez, Daniel, 163 Gutierrez, Donald, 94,163 Gutierrez, Frank, 113 Gwartney, Kristy, 157 H Haber, Jonathan, 151 Hackfeld, Michael, 170 Hackfield, Michael, 105 Hackman, Michele, 97,158 Hagans, DeWayne, 170 Haggard, Briana, 134 Hale, Jimmy, 90,95,122 Hall, Gary N.,170 Hall, John, 146 Hallford, Kim, 38,91 Halliburton, David, 163 Harrell, Jack, 90,100,163 Harris, Brent, 126,128,151 Harris, Julie, 158 Harris, Melissa, 170 Harris, Pamela, 158 Harris, Paul, 170 Harris, Sabrina, 151 Harris, Stacy, 113,158 Harris, Terri, 170 Harris, Todd, 56,57,90,163 Hartnett, Yolanda, 106,163 Hart wick, Kristi, 15,53 Hart wick, Larry, 79,116,151 Havens, Amanda, 44 Havens, Mickey, 181 Havins, Cathy, 146 Hawley, Mike, 158 Haynes, Pam, 53 Hazlewood, Barbara, 184 Head, Lora, 80,104,158 Headrick, Carey, 146 Headrick, Jana, 86,87,104 Headstream, Samantha, 158 Hearn, Donny, 90,170 Hearn, Skylor, 75,128,170 heme, Michael, 92, 97,104 Hem pel, Alice, 28,39,146 Henderson, Kathleen, 170 Henderson, Trish, 151 Henderson, Wesley, 158 Hendryx, Brenda, 181 Hensley, Nikki, 74,77,158 Henson, Chris, 113,115 Herman, Seth, 100,122 Hernandez, Aldo, 106,151 Hernandez, Anthony, 170 Hernandez, Griselda, 170 Hernandez, Guillermo, 170 Hernandez, James, 170 Hernandez, Marcelo, 92,151 Hernandez, Marty, 163 Hernandez, Nancy, 170 Hernandez, Roxie, 163 Hernandez, Tommy, 163 Herrera, Arthur, 146 Herrera, Enrique, 163 Hext, Bob, 39,86,94,184 Heyen, Jodie, 158 Index Hibbert, Jim, 122,124 Hileman, Sharon, 61,102,184 Hillger, Dana, 38,91,170 Hilsenbeck, Melinda, 26 Hilsenbeck, Richard, 15,184 Hinds, Troy, 134 Hines, Chico, 100 Hines, Joe, 163 Hinesley, Leah, 151 Hinijosa, Martin, 100 Hinojos, Natalia, 102,170 Hinojosa, Eddie, 170 Hinojosa, Martin, 170 Hobbs, Darwin, 22,113,158 Hoffman, Vic, 181 Hogue, Trigger, 100 Hogwood, Susan, 100,158 Holbrooks, Johnnie, 146 Holida.Ross, 21 Holland, Valerie, 39,158 Hollander, Rebecca, 146 Hollander, Robert, 104,184 Hollida, Russ, 94,158 Holloway, Rachel, 134,135,136 Holman, Nita, 27 Holmes, Anthony, 97,170 Holmes, Tony, 13 Holochwost, Cindy, 155 Holochwost, Cynthia, 55,100,101,102,158 Holquin.Robby, 6 Holsenbeck, Darlene, 170 Holtkort, Trent, 158 Holzheuser, Christina, 171 Hooker, Brad, 151 Hooker, Kristi, 6,87 Hope, John, 113,143 Horton, Charles, 116,158 Houston, James, 184 Howard, Bruce, 113,171 Hoyle, Robert, 146,147 Hubbard, Kathy, 87 Hubbard, Tamara, 163 Hubbard, Tammy, 77,84,87,94,143 Hudgens, John, 84,94,186 Huertas, David, 106,171 Hughes, David, 163 Hughes, Terri, 171 Humphries, Donna, 171 Humphries, Jack, 32,60,61,69,178,179 Hunt, Steven, 158 Hurst, Lara Lynn, 171 Hurst, Martha, 151 Hussain, Mahbub, 184 Hutchinson, Amy, 171 Hynes, Martha, 55,75,90,102,104,158 I Iheme, Michael, 92 Iniguez, Jose Luis, 171 Inman, Sylvia, 181 Islam, Anisul, 92 Islam, Laboni, 92 Islam, Shahida, 92,171 3 Jackson, Andrew, 113,151 Jackson, Gary, 186 Jackson, Lance, 128 Jacobs, Jan, 69 Jacobs, Mike, 116,147 Jacobs, Steve, 69 Jaquez, Mark, 94,158 Jaquez, Rebecca, 102,163 Jasek, John, 90,99,163 JenkinB, Jonathan, 164 JenkinB, Wayland, 74,75,158 Jeter, Randall, 164 Jim Bales, Marfa, 162 Jimemez, John, 164 Jim iez, Mona Lisa, 151 Joachim, Richard, 147 Johnson, Angela, 164 Johnson, Brian, 171 Johnson, Bryan, 20,116,171 Johnson, Kelly, 86, 91,164 Johnson, Kenneth, 101,147 Johnson, Lisa, 91,100,171 Johnson, Mark, 100,113,172 Johnson, Patrick, 104,147 Johnson, Penny, 164 Johnson, Thomas, 116,172 Jones, Brandi, 40,77,87,164 Jones, Brooks, 172 Jones, Bryan, 100 Jones, Bubba,113 Jones, Darlene, 106 Jones, Francis, 110,113,143 Jones, Helen, 172 Jones, Jeff, 91,116,172 Jones, Jennifer, 158 Jones, Wayne, 152 Joseph, Niccole, 77,158 Juarez, Teresa, 172 Justice, Sally, 53 X Karcher, Gerrald, 172 Keller, George, 181 Keller, John, 106,139,172 Kelly, Mike, 139,158 Kemp, Cathy, 57 Kemp, Katherine, 90,164 Kerley, Tom, 86,104,164 Kerr, Karen, 164 Kessler, Ray, 84,94,186 Ketchum, Birl, 172 Kilpatric, Kathy, 172 Kingston, Johnny, 97,102,104,105,152 Kinsees, Danny., 124 Kinucan, Rob, 99 Kinzie, Belinda, 181 Kish, Karla, 86,104 Klaus, Joyce, 172 Koenig, Brian, 99,172 Koepp, Marsha, 105,181 Kohl, Dana, 34,104,152 Kolas, Richard, 158 Kolodziejczyk, Chris, 64,158 Koostra, James, 56,147 Koostra, Jim, 57,91 Kotara, Joe, 116 Kozodziejski, Mark, 172 Kramer, Glen, 147 Kue, Shih-Lian, 147 Kuehn, Catherine, 172 Kurie, Tommy, 181 Kwerepe, Raymond, 97,147 L LaBaume, Tina, 172 Lackey, Brett, 172 LaFollette, Joseph, 97,152 Lagunas, Irene, 172 Land, Mark, 147 Lane, Jim, 172 Lane, Joe, 152 Lane, Tish, 158 Langfitt, Keith, 62 Langfitt, Sherry, 94 Langford, Tommy, 172 Langham, Laura, 164 Lannom, Dianna, 164 Lara, Alfred, 84,172 Lara, Leo Jr., 164 Lara, Lu, 152 Lara, Marty, 152 Latham, Veronica, 172 Lavallee, Vince, 127,164 Lawyer, David, 106,172 Lay, Gary, 116 Leal, Emilio, 172 Leal, Linda, 152 Leal, Ruben, 18,172 Leatherwood, Lance, 158 Leavitt, Dorothy, 87,186 Leavitt, William, 62,186,187 Lee, Bennie, 172 Lee, Marvin, 164 Leps, Ted, 152 Lerich, Scott, 51,144,181 Lesley, Jack, 172 Lethco, Carley, 94 Lewis, Jeanne, 107,164 Lewis, John, 152 Lewis, Kevin, 113 Leyva, Anita, 172 Leyva, Ray, 158 Lilley, Dorothy, 181 Lilley, Ken, 106,164 Lindley, Becky, 80,100,105 Lister, Paul, 44,184 Little, Laura, 152 Liu, En-tien, 92,147 Lively, Doug, 84,152 Llanez, Glen, 127 Llanez, Glenn, 172 Lockwood, Mark, 152 Loehle, Jo, 183 Loera, Isela, 86,172 Lomax, Mary Helen, 181 Long, Elroy, 23 Long, Gregory , 172 Long, Henry, 116 Long, Lori, 172 Lopez, Albert, 129,158 Lopez, Joe, 172 Lopez, Johnny, 116 Lopez, Juan, 172 Lopez, Laura, 152 Lopez, Maria, 97 Lopez, Maria Alicia, 152 Lopez, Roxanne, 98,99,172 Loring, Hillary, 105,148 Losoya, Evelyn, 82,84,87,152 Losoya, Robert, 172 Losoya, Rueben, 152 Love, Carmen, 51 Lowrance, Panchi, 23,104 Lozano, Anal, 158 Lozano, Nellie, 99 Lozano, Ronnie, 172 Lucas, Cheryl, 85 Lucero, Ramona, 181 Lucky, Luke, 111, 113,152 Lqjan,Elva,152 Lvyan, Robert, 34,84,94,152 Luna, Nancy, 172 Lunsford, Brant, 113 Mack, Heather, 87,164 MadiBon, Jere, 148 Madrid, Abelardo, 102,164 Madrid, Cynthia, 104,172 Madrid, Leoel, 158 Madrid, Monica, 164 Maldonado, Melinda, 172 Maldonado, Ricardo, 172 Mancha, Patricia, 3,164 Mancha, Patty, 107 Mancill, James, 186 Maninger, Kami Jo, 152 Marcin, Edward, 186 Marek, Tony, 148 Marquart, Chris, 20,56,92,99,104,148 Marquart, Jarret, 152 Marquart, Mark, 92 Martin, Ilva, 97 Martin, Michael, 113,115,172 Martin, Rex, 2,100,105 Martinec, Cissy, 164 Martinez, Adam, 127 Martinez, Fabian, 106,172 Martinez, John, 116 Martinez, Nelida, 84,164 Martinez, Teofila, 172 Massey, Dena, 74,75,94, 95,100,152 Massey, Lisa, 116,158 Massey, Marla, 74,75,158 Massingil, Billy, 172 Mathis, Del, 27,181 Mayberry, Marcus, 116,172 Mazurek, Shelly, 172 McAda, Mitch, 172 McAnally, Linda, 186 McAnnally, Bill, 91 McCall, Guadalupe, 97 McCarBon, Sidney, 148 McClinton, Philip, 172 McClinton, Susan, 173 McCollum, Janet, 80,94,105,152 McCollum, Juda, 181 McCollum, Ronda, 85,87,93,158 McCullough, Karla, 158 McCutchen, Pam, 106 McCutchen, Sandra, 21,152 McCutchen, Sandy, 82 McDaniel, Brian, 101,148 McDonald, Rodger, 164 McElroy, T.C., 90,91,95,100,122 McFadin, Bert, 164 McGregor, Ruthie, 173 McGuire, Kendell, 173 McGuire, Teresa, 164 McKenna, Greg, 80,152 McLaren, Pamela, 164 McMillion, Connie, 173 McNatt, Donnie, 129,152 McNeel, Rebecca, 92,152 McNew, Lisa, 158 McVey, Carol, 101,152 McVey, Todd, 116,148 McWilliams, Greg, 131,158 Medrano, Bobby, 113 Mee, John, 148 Melendez, Lily, 107 Mendoza, Annette, 94 Menzies, Nancy, 173 Merrill, Kenneth, 164 Merriman, Mary, 164 Messick, Tom, 158 Meyen, Selena, 152 Michalski, Michael, 148 Micheli, Ralph, 15,36,116,186 Middleton, Les, 60,100,188 Mikow, Joel, 86,92,100,173 Miles, Val, 97,102,105 Miller, Maggie, 98,102,181 Miller, William, 148 Milner, Melody, 164 Mitchel, Tamela, 24,106,173 Mitchell, Amber, 71,94,100 Mitchell, Robert, 173 Mock, Melody, 80,94,101,155,158 Mohamed, Ali, 92,148 Mohammed, Ali, 188 Moist, Niki, 61,80,84,100,122,152 Molina, Martha, 152 Molinar, Kim, 87,158 Molinar, Monica, 164 Molinar, Orlando, 173 Molinar, Silvia, 173 Molinar, Susie, 152 Moller, Gunther, 184 Monk, Suzan, 164 Monreal, Andres, 173 Montalvo, Carmela, 152 Montalvo, Laura, 164 Montegut, Lawrence, 34,115,116 Montezuma, Edward, 182 Montgomery, Alicia, 173 Montoya, Ana, 174 Montoya, Jesse, 158 Montoya, Manuel, 174 Montoya, Monica, 86,174 Moor, Cindy, 100,158 Moore, Jimmy, 164 Morales, Adam, 164 Morales, Alan, 158 Morales, Lisa, 152 Morales, Sonia, 152 Moran, Bob, 116,186 Moreno, Anna, 158 Moreno, Selena, 108,118,119,120,158 Moreno, Tony, 35,161,174 Morgan, Gerry, 116,152 Morgan, Greg, 164 Morgan, Vic, 181 Morin, Javier, 174 Morris, Vicki, 107,148 Morton, Craig, 174 Mowbray, Mara, 152 Mueller, Charlene, 100 Mueller, Charlotte, 24,77,87,93,158,197 Mueller, Mark, 174 Murphey, Mark, 56,90,104,152 Murphree, Brian, 152 Murphy, Mark, 86 Murray, Christi, 174 Murray, Russell, 131,174 Navaritte, Leo, 174 Naverrette, Balbina, 159 Neely, Paula, 174 Neff, Jeff, 90,100,174 Nehring, Kara, 21,159 Neill, Kristin, 159 Neiman, Patty, 77 Nelles, Brenda, 104 Nelson, Barney, 148 Nelson, Kerri, 182 Nelson, Mark, 100,159 Neth, Elizabeth, 77,90,174 Neth,Liz Beth, 100 Ngamchaipisit, Amon, 148 Nieto, Alicia, 164 Nigrelle, Lisa, 84,164 Nixon, Lori, 80,94,100,152 Nixon, Robb, 101,113,159 Nolan, Tony, 164 Norris, Sara, 159 Northcut, Bill, 182 Novak, Tracey, 159 Novosad, Neal, 152 ntapun, Jarimmajit, 147 Nunez, Debra, 174 O O ' Bryant, Maria, 148 O ' Bryant, Verl, 148 O’Dell, Kay, 75,80,97 O ' Harrow, Jay, 164 O’Kelly, Scott, 174 O’Neill, Kevin, 174 O’Quinn, Alicia, 119,139,174 Ochoa, Armando, 159 Ochoa, Josefina, 174 Ochoa, Marina, 119,174 Olazaba, Arline, 161 Olibas, Elaine, 152 Oliva, Tino, 174 Olivarri, Joseph, 113 Oliver, Charles, 113,143,174 Olsen, Paul, 182 Omer-Eliman, Yassir, 148 Ordonez, Jaime, 174 Oubre, Sean, 164 Overbides, Joanna, 174 Owen, Danny, 152 Oyerbides, Joanna, 134 (P Painter, Theresa, 182 Palmer, Bubba, 100 Palmer, Jason, 174 Palmer, John, 152 Pankey, Hugh, 105,183 Pannell, Bob, 94,101 Pannell, Jeff, 31,129,152 Pannell, Sue, 51,101,187 Park, Penny, 106 Parker, Gregg, 164 Parker, JanaBeth, 152,183 Parker, Jeff, 159 Parr, Carol, 183 Parr, Kent, 152 Parrish, Charlie, 8 Parrish, Sara, 159 Parsons, Judith, 105,184 Parsons, Laura, 183 Parsons, Opie, 127 Parsons, Terry, 153 Pasqua, Joe, 159 Pasque, Glenda, 53 Pate, John, 174 Pattillo, Frances, 153 Patton, Vic, 84,94 Patton, Victor, 153 Paul, John, 30,85,174 Payan, Elias, 127,153 Payne, James, 99 Payne, Julie, 159 Payne, Oscar, 116,143 Pearce, Leslie, 102,160 Peck, Larry, 153 Pehl, Marc, 153 Pekowski, Robert, 92 Pena, Becky, 174 Pena, Raymond Jr., 174 Pennington, Carl, 131,133,164 Perez, Eliaza,174 Perez, Isela,174 Perez, Melinda, 160 PerkinB, Shauna, 134,174 Perrin, Joe, 116,153 Perry, Judy, 183 Perry, Ken, 45,183 Perry, Rob, 45 Peterson, Troy, 113 Petri, Elise, 86,91 Poenisch, Chyrell, 174 Polanco, Jo Elda,96,119,164 Polston, Rodney, 153 Ponce, Joe, 116 Ponce, Marie, 174 Ponce, Sam, 8,38,86,101,102,160,197 Ponder, Micki, 46 Poppenhagen, Bethany, 164 Porter, Carl, 153 Porterfield, Lissa, 3,90,100,104,160 Portillo, David, 153 Port wood, Harvey, 153 Powell, A. Michael, 28,184 Prasertkaew, Panupan, 148 Price, Bart, 153 Prickett, Ron, 86,94,97,98 Prieto, Teresa, 154 Pritchard, Bobby, 174 Pritchard, Shelly, 174 Probst, Jennifer, 87,92,174 Procter, Velvet, 85,174 Prot, Rus8ell,174 Pyle, Robin, 174 0 , Quade, Debbie, 148 Quent, Dawn, 84,154 Quick, Karen, 148 Quintela, Charlie, 160 Quintela, Maribel, 174 Quintela, Ricky, 154 Quiroz, Viola, 104,174 Rainey, Brandy, 35,87,174 Rakun, Lee, 116,143,174 Ramirez, Dorothy, 134,174 Ramirez, Francisco Jr., 160 Ramirez, Frank, 102 Ramirez, George, 128,154 Ramirez, Imelda, 77,85,102,154 Ramirez, Ismael, 164 Ramirez, Jaime, 160 Ramirez, Jorge, 94 Ramirez, Julian Jr., 164 Ramirez, Lili Ann, 174 Ramirez, Rodolfo, 165 Ramirez, Rosario, 174 Ramirez, Veronica, 174 Ramon, Ralph, 129,160 Ramos, Alfonso, 165 Ramos, Edna, 134,165 Ramos, JoAnna, 174 Ramos, Manuela, 165 Ramos, Sammy, 126,160 Randle, Deann, 183 Rayos, Melissa, 160 Razo, Yolanda, 175 Rea, Brett, 160 Reavis, Cindy , 86 Reed, Jeff, 160 Reesing, Ernest, 86,188 Reeves, Michelle, 107,175 Renfroe, Cami, 154 Renteria, Lucila, 175 Renz, Scott, 175 Reseck, Danny, 148 Reyes, Mike, 165 Richardson, Jill, 77,81,160 Richardson, Robert, 175 Richardson, Thad, 165 Richerson, Barbara, 5,101,102,183,197 Richerson, Jim, 64,104,144,184 Richters, Alex, 36,91,113 Ridgway, Randy, 154 Rinehart, Lisa, 175 Ring, Christopher, 175 Rios, Cayetano, 113 Rios, Danny, 12 Rios, Glen, 106 Salas, Noel, 175 Shackelford, Lyn, 113 Rivas, Salvador HI, 148 Saldivar, Juan Jr., 154 Shafer, Katherine, 160 Rivera, Bernardo, 175 Saldivar, Steven, 116,160 Shannon, Gregory, 154 Roberto, Joseph, 165 Salgado, Maribel, 160 Shaw, Lizett, 148 Roberts, Jennifer, 105,148 Salgado, Virginia, 154 Sheehan, Wayne, 54,97,185 Robertson, Raecene, 5,91,175 Salmon, Emilio, 60 Shelton, Sonia, 166 Robertson, Robert, 154 Salmon, Monica, 45 Short, Glenn, 166 Robles, Jo Ann, 86,175 Salmon, Rosella, 29,160,183 Showers, James, 113,143,166 Rodela, Ropalba, 175 Salvo, Rick, 154 Shrauner, Shane, 175 Rodriguez, Elisa, 175 Sample, Belinda, 183 Sides, Mark, 166 Rodriguez, Elva, 154 Sample, Chet, 134,136,187 Sides, Mary, 90,91,175 Rodriguez, Emma, 148 Sampson, Stephanie, 165 Simmons, Edie, 69 Rodriguez, Fernando, 165 Sanchez, Danny, 38,154 Simmons, Julie, 160 Rodriguez, Frederico, 148 Sanchez, Eddie, 116,166 Simon, Clay, 166 Rodriguez, Henry Jr., 175 Sanchez, Elva, 94,102,160 Simon, Marc, 106,175 Rodriguez, Jauquin, 30 Sanchez, J.C., 84 Simonis, Charles, 166 Rodriguez, Jennifer, 175 Sanchez, Juan, 154 Simpson, Chris, 116,166 Rodriguez, Juaquin, 106,175 Sanchez, Julie, 175 Sims, Cristy, 41,106,175 Rodriguez, Lisa, 3 Sanchez, Laura, 102,154 Singleton, Bobbette, 86,94,97,103,148 Rodriguez, Maria, 154 Sanchez, Mary, 166 Sipes, Nancy, 175 Rodriguez, Ramon, 160 Sanchez, Melba, 154 Siriphol, Suthinun, 92,148 Rodriguez, Rose Irma, 165 Sanchez, Rita, 183 Sittiwakin, Weerasak, 92,148 Rodriguez, Ruben, 148 Sanchez, Sofia, 154 Skillem, John, 148 Rodriguez, Tomas, 160 Sanchez, Teresa, 160 Skillem, Robert, 154 tf Rogers, Bob, 184 Sanders, Jeff, 113,175 Sleeper, Lee, 183 Slight, R.S., 183 Rogers, David, 91 Rogers, Rahn, 143 Rohr, David, 184 Rojas, Gilbert, 128 Romero, Guillermo, 160 Romero, Rick, 165 Ross, Brenda, 148 Ross, Bubba, 116 Rowan, Shawn, 160 Rowley, Brett, 84,116,160 Rubio, Eddie, 175 Russell, Jana, 175 Russworm, Carl, 154 Ruth, Jim, 131,133,160 Rutherford, Robyn, 160 Ryan, John, 35,97,165,177 Ryan, Michael, 175 5 Saenz, Nanci,154 Saenz, Sam, 160 Saenz, Stephanie, 160 Sager, Nelson, 69,184 Salas, Chris, 160 Salas, Fermin, 175 Sanders, Lorena, 154 Sanders, Phillip, 116,160 Sanders, Steven, 97,98,99,166 Sanercome, Suravut, 148 Santos, Manny, 24,160 Santry, Karen, 160 Sasser, Brian, 128 Satterwhite, Lauren, 148 Satterwhite, Randy, 160 Sayre, Kristin, 183 Sayson, JoJo, 92 Schackelford, Lyn, 154 Schaechers, Debbie, 27 Schaefer, Margaret, 97 Scheppler, David, 2 Scheppler, Robert, 46 Schneider, Frank, 92,148 Schretter, Greg, 175 Schrier, Rebecca, 166 Schuller, Gennie, 148 Schwab, Gregory, 184 Schwandner, Henry, 175 Scott, Denisa, 99 Scott, Jeanette, 104 Scown, Russell, 84,94 Scranton, Daila, 139,166 Scudday, James, 104,184 Seelig, Chris, 119,121 Senne, Tonya, 77,81,92,154 Serna, Pete, 99,127 Serrano, Mary Beth, 160 Serrato, Sylvia, 94,143,175 SMiley, Kyle, 129,175 Smith, Carroll, 97,103,105,154 Smith, Christine, 166 Smith, Debra, 175 Smith, Delores, 187 Smith, Diana, 154 Smith, Dini, 99,154 Smith, Jacklyn, 166 Smith, John, 94 Smith, June, 154 Smith, KriBty, 175 Smith, Mike, 116,148 Smith, Rohn, 154 Smith, Roy, 187 Snedecor, Kevin, 160 Snedecor, Venus, 166 Snow, Monty, 122 Soderholtz, James, 104,154 Sodowsky, Roland, 185 Solis, George, 128,175 SongBivilai, Suttirak, 92 Sotelo, Rachel, 175 Soto , Felipe, 81,84,102 Soto, Rosario, 99 Soza, Alfred, 90,154 Soza, Lorina, 86,166 SparkB, Steven, 131,148,187 Spear b, LaNell, 183 Spears, Norman, 183 Spence, Greg, 154 Spence, Karen, 154 Spencer, Chris, 92 Spicak, Charles, 166 Spies, Mona, 94 Spies, Ramona, 106 Spradley, Rick, 160 Sprague, Russell, 175 Spriggs, Michelle, 134,166 Sprinkle, Mark, 175 Spurlock, Megan, 53 Spurlock, Sara, 53 Squires, James, 97,105,148 Squires, Lorraine, 97,166 Stacey, Rene, 77,104 Stacy, Rene, 25,26,31,166 Stallcup, Gregory, 154 Stanley, Robert, 113,154 Staples, David, 113,115 Steger, John, 116,143 Stegman, Mary Jo, 148 Stevens, Cleat, 154 Stevens, Stephanie, 175 Stevens, Terry, 175 Stewart, Kellie, 99,107,175 Stewart, Paul, 154 Stice, Jennifer, 119,121,138,139 Stice, John, 160 Stickles, David, 116,154 Stock, Jeremiah, 154 Stokes, Judy, 15,183 Stone, Jamie, 175 Storer, Lance, 100,154 Story, Jill, 175 Stovall, John, 175 Stropoli, Kurt, 28,148 Stuessey, Virginia, 81 Sublett, John, 175 Sullivan, Austi, 42 Sullivan, Lisa, 42,197 Summerlin, Newell, 154 Sutton, Leigh Anne, 183 Swisher, Andy, 38 Index Swisher, Clinton, 175 Sykes, Jack, 175 1 Tanner, Susan, 42,43,81, 86, 92, 94,154,197 Tapia, Jesse, 127,175 Tarter, Holly, 6,108,119,166 Tate, Troy, 175 Tavarez, Eloy, 166 Tavarez, Rudy, 154 Tawatchai, Methakittragul, 148 Taylor, Camille, 176 Taylor, Darren, 10,30,116,154 Taylor, Phyllis, 86,104,176 Telehany, Charles, 160 Thee, Laura, 160 Thee, Rex, 105,148 Thomas, Glen, 113,176 Thomas, Kevin, 116 Thomas, Robert, 128,176 Thompson, Bruce, 99 Thorpe, Kevin, 20,166 Timmerman, Jo, 100 Timmerman, Sue, 166 Timmons, Tony, 131,176 Tindol, James, 106,176 Tomson, Cindy, 154 Torres, Ann Marie, 176 Torres, Elva, 166 Torres, John Robert, 176 Torres, Pamela, 176 Torrez, .Ann Marie, 102 Trees, Janlen, 26,90,104,176 Trees, Jay, 31,104,127 Trischitti, Jacque, 176 Truitt, Yvette, 154 Tucker, Al, 144,187 Tucker, J.J., 45,102 Tucker, Joselyn, 183 Tudyk, Louis, 176 Tumbow, Thomas, 87,166 Turner, Laura, 77,105,166 Turner, Shannon, 176 Tyler, Ann, 160 Tyler, John, 148 U Upchurch, Dolores, 160 Ureta, Alma, 102,154 Urias, Yolanda, 176 V Valadez, Robert, 116,176 Valadez, Samuel, 166 Valdez, Antonio, 176 Valdez, Dixie, 176 Valdez, James, 84,97,155 Valdez, Joe, 176 Valdez, Liza, 77,97 Valdez, Luis, 97,98,160 Valdez, Pat, 77,81,84,87,160 Valdez, Patsy, 106 Valenzuela, Barbara, 183 Valenzuela, Ceasar, 183 Valenzuela, Elizabeth, 176 Valenzuela, Mario, 176 Valenzuela, Richard, 160 Valtejo, Melissa, 176 Vanasse, Dale, 42,64, 90, 92,100,176 Vance, Ann-Michele, 176 Vanek, Shelley, 166 Vanzant, Tom, 176 Vasquez, Pasqual, 106,176 Vasquez, Richard, 94,155 Vasquez, Rodolfo Jr., 166 Vasquez, Tavi,166 Vaughn, Hugh, 176 Vega, Eduardo, 166 Vega, Sylvia, 183 Vest, William, 176 Villa, Adriana, 176 Villa, Jesse, 176 Villalba, Sylvia, 155 Villalobos, Bertha, 155 Villalobos, Claudia, 148 Villaneuva, Jamie, 166 Villanueva, Grade, 176 Villanueva, Lupita, 176 Villanueva, Richard, 131,160,176 Villanueva, Sylvia, 160 Villarreal, Nora, 166 Vizcaino, Efrain, 161 Vizcaino, Juan, 166 White, Elma, 166 White, Scott, 86,166 Whitefield, Paul, 101 Whitehead, Carol, 81 Whitford-Stark, J.L., 185 Whitford-Stark, James, 101 Whitley, Kay, 119,121,138,139,187 Wiemers, Parker, 161 Wilkinson, Joleta, 176 Will, Elizabeth, 20 Will, Mazie, 97,187 Williams, Burnett, 32,98,100,153,155 Williams, Damon, 116,155 Williams, Eric, 166 Williams, James, 166 Williams, Jim, 106 Williams, Kathleen, 183 Williams, Sheree, 183 Williams, Stacie, 166 Willis, Johnny, 161 Willis, William, 155 WilBon, Chuck, 29,98 Wilson, Jack, 116 Wilson, Karl, 155 Wilson, Mickey, 166 Wilson, Rex, 56,144,185 Wilson, Terrance, 47 Wilson, William, 99,106 Winegart, Eddie, 113 Wink, Rachelle, 87,104,166 Wisam, Smokey., 124 Wisener, Don, 90,185 Wisian, Adrian, 166 Wood, Christie, 94,97,161 Woods, Darrell, 99,155 Woodward, Frank, 86, 94,97,149 W right, Byron, 32,155 Wright, James, 166 Wright, Phillip, 161 Wright, Tina, 176 Wu, Hsiang-Wen, 92 Wulfkuhle, Virginia, 183 Wynn, Adny, 99 Wynn, Andrew, 84 y w Wagner, Carolyn, 176 Waldrop, Lee, 105,148 Walker, Liz Beth, 99 Wall, Cindy, 98,166 Wall, Darden, 176 Wall, Joe, 106,176 Wallace, Josephine, 148 Walle, Judd, 176 Walters, Shani, 91,97 Walters, Shari, 176 Ward, Kelley, 98,166 Ward, Neva, 161 Ward, Robert, 148 Warnock, Bettye, 81,84,155 Warren, Steve, 74,155,183 Washington, Rose, 73,74,155,165 Wassom, Beth, 183 Watters, Pat, 94,161 Watts, Christina, 91 Weaver, Robert, 116,176 Webb, Chriss, 97,98,100,104,161 Webb, James, 97,98,161 Webb, Robert, 176 Weinacht, Mary Ann, 187 Wells, Shane, 155 Wendt, Charles, 166 Wendt, Euneen, 18,97 Werchan, James, 98,185 Wesson, Charles, 161 Westerman, Quinn, 140,161 Weyerts, Paul, 104 Weyerts, Sharon, 155 Whisenhunt, Jack, 187 White, Carla, 176 White, Connie, 97 Yates, Annette, 149 Yates, Randy, 149 Ybarra, Alma, 29,176 Ybarra, Chila, 176 Ybarra, Manuel, 102,161 Ybarra, Oscar, 149 Yen, Lee Chong, 149 Yoho, Diana, 176 York, Judy, 149 Young, David, 129,166 Young, Kimberly, 101,161 Young, Robert, 113,176 Youngblood, Kristin, 161 Yzaguirre, Fidel, 176 Z Zamora, J.J.,113 Zamora, John, 176 Zamora, Richard, 128 Zaring, James, 161 Zaring, Ryan, 87 Zaring, Tara, 87,106,161 Zukowskie, Sue, 183 Zuniga, Chris, 28,91 Zuniga, Cresencio Jr., 177 Zurfluh, Genne, 177 Brand Staff - Alma Dominguez, assistant editor and copy editor; Susan Tanner, editor and layout and design; Barbara Richerson, advisor; and Charlotte Mueller, copy writer. Photography Staff - Clay Bush, Lisa Sul¬ livan, and Sam Ponce. Colophon The 1989 Brand, Volume 67, was prepared by the student staff of Sul Ross State University Student Publi¬ cations in cooperation with Sul Ross Typographical Services and the News and Information Service. The yearbook was printed by Taylor Publishers in their El Paso plant. The company sales representative was Glenn Gerloff of San Angelo. All pages were printed on 80 high gloss enamel paper. The cover for the Brand is black with a silver foil stamped design created by editor Susan Tanner. All layout styles were designed on double page spreads. The staff sub¬ mitted several camera-ready layouts, allowing the staff to use numerous Ventura Program computer generated designs created by Susan Tanner as well as artwork she drew including the guns in the Class Sec¬ tion, bullets in the Academic section, and silhouettes in the Student Life Section. Yearbook copy was printed by the staff using Typographical Services’ Apple Laser Writer. Body copy for the content pages was set in 10 12 New Century School¬ book; captions were set in 8 point with bold lead-ins. Headlines on division pages were set in Playbill. The Wanted on the wanted posters in the Academic section were set in Thunderbird. Class and faculty photos were taken by Nita’s Photography of Alpine. The photo content of the title page and page 16 were designed by Susan Tan¬ ner. Contributing photographers in¬ cluded Keith Langfitt, Freddy Cor¬ dova, Martha Hynes, David Sams and Rolando Cedillo. Contributing copy writers included Carroll Smith, Karen Green, Martha Hynes, Beth Gray, Freddy Cordova, Kara Nehring, Trent Holtkort, Kris Green, Melody Mock, Dan Decker and Dixie Valdez. Colophon etting Our Sights P icking Our Point E jectmg Our Talents Out Our Opponents I gniting Our Spirit iming in the Right Direction L oading Up the Year (ffla) Finally it was over and the shot that was 1988-89 continued to echo in our hearts. We grew a little older and wiser, learning from our experiences at Sul Ross and gaining knowledge which would assist us in other shooting matches that continue to come our way. Always we would carry memories of a winning season for the Lady Lobos basketball team, our first celebra¬ tion of Fat Tuesday at Sul Ross; the opening of McDonald’s; trips to Ruidoso, NM, Mazatlan, Mexico, South Padre Island, and San Antonio for Spring Break; student teaching; rush week for sorirty members; and the dreaded week of finals. All t hese and many more memories would be part of the echo which we would always hear. After the dust had settled and the points tallied, we saw that we had gained more than knowledge. We had made friends and established friendships which would always be remembered as a part of what made Sul Ross so special to each of us during... THE ’89 SPECIAL