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

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PHI MU ALPHA Serenading Group Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is an honorary music fraternity which was founded on Oc- tober 6, 1898, and unfolded into chapter after chapter on campuses across America. By May 22, 1953, Tech ' s chapter, Zeta Sigma, was installed as the 147th chapter of Phi Mu Alpha. Membership is composed of men who show a love for music as either a profession or vocation, but who are not necessarily music majors. Chapter purpose. The Zeta Sigma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha has as its goal and purpose the furthering of the cause of music in America. Members also strive to foster the mutual welfare and brotherhood of students of music. In an effort to de- velop the truest fraternal spirit among its members, the chapter encourages loyalty to the alma mater and gives recognition to outstanding worth in musical activities. Glee club. An active and well organized group of Phi Mu Alpha members is the Glee Club which sings for the women ' s dorms, at churches, pep rallies, television programs, and various other places. An- other fine musical band of Phi Mu Alpha is the brass ensemble which performs at nu- merous functions. The annual presentation of the Tim Magness Award to a deserving Sinfonian in memory of the first chapter president is also an outstanding chapter activity. 26 elfin FIRST ROW: B. Almond, B. Baldwin, D. Bunday, T. Chapman, C. Cook, J. Devine, E. Fitz, J. Forbes, B. Franco. SECOND ROW: J. Gilbert, J. Godbey, J. Hering, T. Hilger, D. Howell, J. Ing- ham, B. Lemon, J. Lewis, J. Metze, M. Metze. THIRD ROW: J. Owens, J. Pickens, T. J. Poole, H. Reddell, P. Reynolds, T. Sims, J. Sudduth, J. Wall. Phi Mu Alpha sponsors the annual Inter- fraternity Sing which all sorority and fra- ternity groups enter. Practice begins several months in advance and competition is keen. A big event of Phi Mu Alpha is its an- nual selection of a sweetheart. The sweet- heart this year was Marilyn Campbell, sophomore music major from Lubbock. Chapter officers. Officers of the Zeta Sigma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha are John Gilbert, president, and Rex Pope, vice presi- dent. Secretary of the fraternity is Mike Metze; John Devine is treasurer. Dick Tolley, instructor, is Phi Mu Alpha ' s sponsor. Tolley, who is the brass instructor at Tech, also directs one of the entertaining groups of Zeta Sigma, the brass ensemble. Tolley comes from Binghamton, N. Y. He attended the University of Illinois where he received his degrees. MARILYN CAMPBELL Fraternity Sweetheart

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TAU BETA SIGMA FIRST ROW: Betty Ay res, Nancy Castle- berry, Frances Dietrich, Temetia Fields. SECOND ROW: Norma Harter, Jill Jost, Billye King, Jeanne Newman. THIRD ROW: Carol Squires, Daisy Stande- fer, Deana Ward, Ann Marie Wilking. L ! ' • Birth Of A Sorority In May, 1946, a charter was given to an organization on Texas Tech ' s campus that marked the founding of a national honorary sorority for outstanding bandswomen. The Beta chapter of Tau Beta Sigma was founded as a sister organization to Kappa Kappa Psi, national band fraternity. Their goals are similar — to honor men and women in the band to help in its betterment. Throughout the year, Tau Beta Sigma members work to advance the band. They entertain bandswomen from visiting schools during the football season and co-sponsor a Homecoming banquet for the alumni. Spring means pledges to the active mem- bers of Tau Beta Sigma. Any girl, displaying high qualities of bandsmanship, maintaining a 1.0 grade average and who has completed one semester of band, is eligible for member- ship. Other spring activities include a Band Dance and Club Finale. These and the general program of service to the band are planned jointly with Kappa Kappa Psi. Officers Jill Jost President Jeannie Newman ... 1st Vice President Deana Ward .... 2nd Vice President Marcia Standefer Secretary Norma Harter Treasurer Frances Dietrich . AWS-BSO Representative An Introduction It is not always What ' s up front that counts, but in the case of the Texas Tech Red Raider Band the vivacious coeds with the twirling batons add a lively and re- freshed appearance to the group. Leading the way in all marching activities, these six young women present in their twirling routines an air of accuracy and precision that is extended throughout the band. Not only do these high steppers add to the appearance of the marching band, but are scattered throughout the band in the concert season to blend the tones of their music abil- ity with those of the other musicians. Since this group of six young coeds is so often seen in the lead of the Big Red, we feel that it is appropriate to put them in the lead again in introducing to you the 1959- 1960 Texas Tech Red Raider Band. TEXAS TECH MAJORETTES Sharp and stylish. 25

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- AIR FORCE ROTC Academic Program Since its organization in 1947 the Air Force Reserve Officers ' Training Corps at Texas Technological College has grown to a present enrollment of over 500 — the sec- ond largest unit in the Southwest Confer- ence. The AFROTC offers varied opportunities for any ambitious young college man. The initial motivation to serve as career officers in the United States Air Force is one prime objective of the overall program. An airman may investigate any of the various fields offered. Each year he has the opportunity to advance into more complex areas of his interests. Freshman year. The first year consists of a general survey of air power designed to provide the student with an understanding of the elements of air power and basic aero- nautical science. It includes fundamentals of air power, military air powers of the world, military research and development, air vehicle industries, airlines and airways, general aviation, elements of an aircraft and aerodynamics. The studies of aircraft control, navigation and propulsion systems, space vehicles, military instruments of na- tional security, and professional opportuni- ties in the United States Air Force are also covered. Sophomore year. The sophomore year of Air Science is a survey of tne appii.-a.iou of air power in time of war, and covers the roots and development of aerial warfare — emphasizing principles of war, concept of employment of air forces, and the impact of changing weapon systems. The treatment of AIR FORCE ROTC Top brass. aerial warfare is undertaken to include tar- gets and weapons, aircraft and missiles, bases and facilities and operations. During the freshman and sophomore years trips are taken to Reese Air Force Base, west of Lubbock. Here they receive academic supplement and are afforded the opportunity to fly in different types of air- craft. Completion of the first two years in ROTC ends the cadet ' s Basic Air Science studies. Before enrolling in the advanced course he must meet mental, physical and aptitude requirements of the Air Force and be accepted for the program by a selection committee during his sophomore year. Junior year. The junior program con- sists of the study of knowledge and skills required of a junior officer in the United States Air Force. Principles and practices of leadership include the basic psychology of leadership, the military justice system, and application of problem-solving techniques and leadership theory to Air Force prob- lems. The summer between the junior and sen- ior years advanced cadets must attend a four-week summer camp at an Air Force base. During this period cadets are familiar- ized with actual operation of a base and the Air Force in general. While at camp cadets receive rides in jets as well as con- ventional types of aircraft. Senior year. During the fourth and fi- nal year the potential Air Force officer studies such subjects as weather, navigation, international relations, and the military as- pects of world political geography. A study of major factors underlying international tensions is included. Senior cadets qualified for pilot training receive flight instruction in Piper Tri-Pacer airplanes. Upon the completion of this flight instruction program he receives a pri- vate pilot ' s license. When cadets enter the active Air Force they may receive second lieutenant com- missions in any of several fields, including engineering, mathematics, physics, chemis- try, business administration, accounting, languages and others. Flying opportunities are those of pilot, navigator or crew mem- ber on larger aircraft such as the B-52 or B-58. Some of the non-flying jobs an officer may be assigned to are research and devel- opment, missile development, weather, maintenance, supply, transportation, intelli- gence or administration. • CADETS ON REVIEW. Drill every Thursday. 27