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

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DISCIPLES OF STUDENT FELLOWSHIP The Disciples of Student Fellowship, like other student church centers, is theoretically composed of all Texas Techsans who are members of the Christian Church. It may seem somewhat misleading to title the or- ganization The Disciples of Student Fellow- ship but in some areas, the Christian Church also bears the denominational name of the Disciples of Christ. Purposes, goals, and functions of the Fel- lowship are similar to those of the Disciple groups on other campuses throughout the country. The primary aim is to provide the college student with enjoyable and varied activities, valuable trainers, and inspiring worship. Bible teacher. The foundation ' s faculty sponsor is Rev. Robert M. Piatt. Rev. Piatt through his position as campus minister has led the Texas Tech Christian Foundation for the last three years. He has been instru- mental in creating and developing many of the successful functions of the group. His in- fluence has reached many Techsans — not only through the direct activities of the Christian Center, but also by the religion courses that he has taught. Each semester students come to the Center and take col- lege accredited courses in religion which are sponsored by the United Bible Chair. Each day at the Foundation students may find several programs which correspond with their interests. There are daily prayer groups, and for those who have a creative vein, a religious theatre group is available. This year students have worked on seasonal service programs such as a ministry to mi- grants. An annual feature of the year ' s rec- reational events is a ski trip to New Mexico between semesters. The highlight of each week is the various Sunday presentations of the Center. Sun- day morning classes, Sunday evening snacks, and forums are always well attended. • DISCIPLES OF STUDENT FELLOWSHIP OFFICERS Head the many religious activities. Executive Cabinet Bobby Brick President Gary Caffee Vice President Dorene Drake Treasurer Judy Morton Secretary Committee Chairmen: James Holder, Roy Hinkley, Joyce Smith, Jeneane Price, Jim Fisher and Phyllis Reed f • 14

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CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION The Canterbury Association represents the Episcopalian Church and ministry at Texas Tech. Seeking to unify not only the Tech students, faculty, and staff but all interested persons in the three-fold aim of devotion, education and service, the Association pre- scribes a program of worship, study, and service. The core of worship is participation in the services at St. Paul ' s on the Plains, host par- ish to the organization. Members of the As- sociation assist as lay readers, church school teachers, choir members, and as ushers at this parish by the campus. Wednesday mornings witness a college Holy Commu- nion Service at St. Paul ' s with women of the parish serving breakfast afterwards to the students. On Sunday night an Evening Prayer is conducted by the students in the student center chapel preceeding the Associ- ation meeting in Seaman Hall. First ' Union. ' Seaman Hall is the Epis- copalian student center at 2407 16th which was built in 1932 as a gift from the National Churchwoman ' s organization. This hall, the oldest established religious student center at Texas Tech, has served in past times as the unofficial Tech Union of the newly estab- lished college. Many students found Seaman HEADQUARTERS FOR CANTERBURY OFFICERS Is Seaman Hall across from the Campus. Hall a pleasant place to study or to gather for conversation. Sunday evenings the Hall is used for the Evening Prayer Service and where supper is prepared and served by the students. Two series of programs presented during the past year which the students found beneficial concerned study of different Christian de- nominations and a series of lectures on Christian marriage, its meanings, duties, and privileges. These programs were of great help as an aid to the student ' s attempt to understand and to fulfill his Christian duty in the home and in contemporary society. As a further attempt to include all persons in the Association a new group composed of married couples was formed This group, organized last spring, meets monthly for dinner and discussion. Chaplain. Since 1959 the Rev. Ralph E. Macy, assistant rector at St. Paul ' s, has been Episcopal chaplain and representative of his church to Texas Tech. Assisting him in the capacity of faculty advisor is Dr. Ralph M. Durham head of the department of animal husbandry at Tech. The Association ' s of- ficers were: Tommy Mackin, president; Rich- ard Agrudin, vice president; Jan Sanders, sec- retary and John Evans, treasurer. Canterbury Officers Tommy Mackin President Richard Argudin .... Vice President Jan Sanders Se cretary Rev. Ralph Macy Chaplain 13

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GAMMA DELTA Gamma Delta had its birth in 1928, when the Synodical Conference became aware of the need for a student religious organization at the university level, and formed the Stu- dent District of the International Walther League. This was a temporary expedient until something more permanent could be provided. In 1934, delegates from twelve colleges and universities effected its dissolu- tion and organized Gamma Delta, the Inter- national Association of Lutheran Students. quet on Oct. 30, 1959. Another activity of Gamma Delta was the sending of toys to children at an orphan ' s home during Christ- mas. This was made possible through the combined efforts of the members of Gamma Delta. Christmas provided the setting of another annual activity of Gamma Delta. Jovial members gathered at the youth center and went Christmas caroling. Socials and business. The student cen- ter is the core of all activities including Sun- day morning Bible class and Sunday evening suppers. Social functions this year included back-yard parties, bowling, and picnics. In- spiring ideas for new programs are gathered at the preconvention in Huntsville and at the state convention at College Station. This year ' s sponsor was Ernie Kiesling. Officers included Bill Brandt, president; Leon Graybaun, vice president; Doris Frerking, secretary; Ada Jane Meissner, treasurer; Bob Slough, social chairman; Edward Furr, edi- tor; and Pastor Neunabor of Redeemer Lu- theran Church as pastoral advisor. Officers Bill Brandt President Leon Grabaum Vice President Doris Frerking Secretary Ada Jane Meissner Treasurer Growth. The growth of Gamma Delta has increased steadily. During the next fif- teen years, after 1934, Gamma Delta de- veloped from twelve chapters to an organi- zation consisting of ninety chapters. This growth in chapters caused the necessity of adopting a Regional plan of control. On November 12, 1949, at Minneapolis, Minne- sota, the present form was adopted in order to enable greater inter-collegiate and inter- national participation by the chapters. Ad- vancement continued until the present time and there are currently ten regions which head 130 chapters. Traditions of Gamma Delta include the extra-friendly greeting accorded a fellow Gamma Deltan, late gatherings in which voices are lifted in song, ceremonies, relig- ious topic discussions, and vesper services. Lutheran goals. The Greek letters, Gamma and Delta, mean Christian knowl- edge and Christian service. Gamma Delta is a group of Lutheran College students whose purposes are to promote the study of the Bible, to assist in keeping students within the church, to maintain and increase active participation in church endeavors and to provide Christian participation in church endeavors and to provide Christian fellow- ship for students away from home. Develop- ment of local and inter-campus fellowship among students of their faith is also of great importance. In order to serve the student ' s needs the chapter sponsors a program of gatherings — songs, picnics, parties, and athletics. None of these are mere additions to the program to make it attractive, they are parts of it. One of the activities of Beta Rho, chapter for this year, was the annual initiation ban- 15