Texas A and M University - El Rancho Yearbook (Kingsville, TX)

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January Spring registration began January 15 this year and classes began Fri- day, January 18, Students with 8:00 courses walked to classes in the morning dark because of the coun- try’s switch to Daylight Savings Time. Clocks were set forward one hour to allow for more economical use of energy. The Young Americans appeared as a Kingsville Community Concert Association presentation in Jones Auditorium in January, The group is known for its television appear- ances, foreign tours, recordings, and a motion picture. They were chosen for combined vocal, instrumental, dancing and academic abilities, from 200 high schools and colleges in Southern California. The Texas A I University Open Chess Tournament was held in the SUB in mid-January. Dr. Jack Hardy, A I mathematics professor, and Tom Weaver of Corpus Christi, an official U.S, Chess Federation tour- nament director, directed the meet. Seven Texas A I speech students participated in the 41st annual Wild- cat Speech Tournament January 25- 26 on the Abilene Christian College campus. Areas entered were debate, impromptu and oration. Student fill out and organize cards during Spring registration. One of the Richard Davis works present in the art gallery is the Trojan Horse. 28

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The Kings Rifles Drill Tearn of A I won all five first place trophies at a Drill meet at the University of Houston. Area Journalism students heard from journalist such as Tony DeHaro KRIS-TV; and other on the Broadcast Media Day.

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Lieutenant Colonel Wittman administers the oath of office to five recently commissioned second lieutenants in the United States Army. 29 Concert band prepares for spring tour.