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

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! Theta Sigma Phi members discuss the forthcoming MATRIX TABLE BANQUFT Theta Sigma Phi, women ' s journalism fraternity, is made up of those women in the profession who have a 2.0 in journalism courses. The Group is active on several projects each year. Theta Sigs handle all of the work which goes into the Women ' s Day issue. They pub- lish Tech Tips, the handbook for women students sent to all incoming freshmen, under the auspices of the Dean of Women ' s office, in the spring. They put on a mock nightclub, Club Scarlet, in the fall and choose a Most Handsome man. Skits are presented by interested organizations and prizes are awarded to the winners. This year ' s winner was Pi Beta Phi who presented Lubbock Is My Home. ' ' Theta Sigs sponsor another contest for the best written Toreador Stories — fea- ture, editorial, news and the best news- photo of the year. The names of the winners in these four categories are in- scribed on a plaque hung in the jour- nalism conference room. The big event of the year is Matrix Table in the spring. This year ' s speaker is Jay Milner. He is an editorial writ- er for the New York Herald-Tribune. He has just completed his second novel, Yonder Mountain, to be published in the fall. Most Theta Sigs are active on the college publications and some have worked during the summers on pro- fessional papers and magazines. Journal- ism as a profession is a requirement for eligibility for membership in Theta Sigma Phi. Throughout the year, the Theta Sigs work with Sigma Delta Chi, men ' s journalism fraternity, in various projects. Jeanie Bookout, Marjie Sanders, and Elaine Korn- blueh get set to work. THETA SIGMA PHI Theta Sigma Phi sponsor, Mrs. Louise Allen. Theta Sig members Freda McVay, Shirly Vernon, Konnie Clearman, Jeanie Bookout, Dorothy Bowles, Ann Balzer, Elaine Kornblueh, and Marjie Sanders.

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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE TECH PRESS John Doe was elected president of the Tech student body. Soon after the elec- tion, his mother sent him the article about it clipped from their hometown newspaper. He received letters of con- gratulations from aunts and uncles in various towns. How did they all find out? PIO — Public Information Office, headed by Adrian Vaughan, supplied his home and area newspapers, radio and television stations details concern- ing his election. John Doe was only one of the 1,000 students and faculty who were lauded in their hometown newspapers after campus or state-wide recognition. In this capacity, PIO serves the func- tion of keeping the outside informed of honors, offices, and achievements by all Tech residents. Whether a student is elected to an office or a faculty member receives a research grant, all information goes to interested parties through this office. Most of the stories are general in nature. They usually include lists of officers, group functions and activities. Last year 165 specific stories about in- dividuals were released. The monumental task of covering the entire campus falls to a staff of three full time workers — Vaughan, John Roppolo and Mrs. Joy Holloway. Student typists are employed to write hometown stories, type news re- leases and work in the mail room. A dark room student assistant takes some pictures jand handles the developing pro- cess. Both Vaughan and Roppolo cover campus beats and take pictures for local and area news media. The student assistants make use of the Toreador news sources, Vaughan said. It is easier on the staff to rely Tommy Keith; Adrian Vaughn, Director of Joy Hollaway — PIO staff members. on the coverage of the paper for campus news involving students. The staff supplements their news coverage from routine calls to depart- ment heads and volunteered informa- tion from the heads. These releases go to regional, weekly, regular daily, fine arts daily and farm daily newspapers, while there are regional and southwest radio and tele- vision lists. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, the local radio and television stations and a nine-county area surrounding Tech are regular subscribers to the PIO releases. Glossy pictures and telops accompany many of the releases. Other than just sending out stories and taking pictures, this limited staff assists in publishing Dad ' s News, a newspaper for parents, Agriculture In- dustry Reports and the Home Economics ' Tips and Topics. The secretary edits the bi-monthly Tech Times, which con- tains pertinent news to the Tech ad- ministration, faculty and employees. Other activities of PIO include cover- ing conventions and meetings, helping departments with their brochures, sup- plying biographical material and pic- tures of Tech people who are speakers and lecturers, and handling special stories for magazines and newspapers. One of the greatest undertakings is furnishing an information booth during the regional Interscholastic League meet at Tech. More than 2,000 high school students from the Panhandle and South Plains compete in events and their hometown newspapers call the booth for results of their high school. According to Vaughan, the function of his service is a democratic philosophy. His job is to see that the news is not suppressed. Public Information; John Roppolo; and Mrs. As has been the experience of many college presses, production has had to take preference over a teaching pro- fession. In the early years of the Tech Press, its facilities were used for a laboratory for typography, advertising, and other journalism classes. The Press has out- grown its usefulness in this direction be- cause of the demands for printing placed on it by offices and departments of Tech. The Tech Press is now strictly a production shop. Planning for the Press began im- mediately after the college opened. A committee was organized including Cecil Home, head of the journalism depart- ment, and Houston Harte, publisher of the San Angelo Standard Times. In 1941, the need for one specific locality was recognized because the question Where is the journalism de- partment? was continually being asked. Equipment and offices were scattered over the campus. Plans were put in progress for a journalism building con- sisting of classrooms, staff offices, and the Press room. The final cost of the building was $75,000 paid for by the La Ventana and Tech Press. On May 15, 1961, the Tech Press was again moved to a larger location because of its increasing growth of pro- duction. Room could not be found to house the new equipment in the crowded press room of the journalism building. From its beginning, the Tech Press has done all college printing including record forms, booklets, catalogs, pro- grams, and advertising material. The Tech Press now does the needed book- binding on campus. This includes work for the library, new books published by them, and any other professional book- binding. • • t Benge R. Daniel, Manager of Tech Press.

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SIGMA DELTA CHI Three years ago a small group of men, bound together by a common pro- fessional interest, formed the Texas Tech chapter of Sigma Delta Chi. Today this group has grown into a successful, active organization which pro- vides its members with the background and experience so vital in the field of journalism. Under the capable leadership of Presi- dent Bob Taylor, SDX has sponsored and assisted in many activities through- out the year. The school year opened with a reception for journalism students, sponsored by SDX. This was designed to acquaint the students with their fel- low workers in the department. Also in the fall, the chapter helped with Editor ' s Day. This was a gather- ing of editors from all over this area. Members also assisted in Journalism Day, which honored area high school journalism students. In February Tech students flocked to see the SDX-sponsored LA VENT ANA Beauty Pageant. Here, from an array of lovely coeds, Tech ' s Most Beautiful Girl and Miss Playmate were selected. Participation in the rollicking Gridiron Show was on the agenda for SDX members in March. On this venture they cooperated with the West Texas professional chapter to provide laughs aplenty for those present. One of the high spots of the year ' s program was the SDX regional conven- tion which the Tech chapter hosted in April. The work involved in planning the event was well rewarded, for it was a real success. Later in the spring, the chapter pub- lished the SDX Awards Issue. This was a section of the Toreador devoted to recognizing people who had made out- standing contributions to the Tech cam- pus. For the second year, the W. E. Garets Award was presented to the outstanding male senior. The award, in the form of an engraved plaque, is named for the head of the Tech Journalism De- partment. Spring also saw the initiation of five pledges. They were Bill Heard, Charles Richards, Bill McGee, Jim Richardson and Lane Crockett. The chapter was led through its third and most successful year by the follow- ing officers: Bob Taylor, president; John Petty, vice-president; and Travis Peterson, secretary-treasurer. Faculty sponsor for the fraternity is Ralph Sell- meyer, assistant professor of journalism. • Bob Taylor, president of Sigma Delta Chi. ,11111111111 I11II1HI1II1 SDX members, FIRST ROW: Jamie Anderson, Bill McGee, Travis Peterson; SECOND ROW: Jim Richardson, Julian Rodriguez, John Petty, STANDING, Charles Richards, Bob Taylor. SDX SPONSORS BEAUTY EXTRAVAGANZA An Around the World theme sur- rounded Tech ' s ten top beauties as Patti Ayers was crowned Miss Mademoiselle of 1962 at the La Ventana Extrava- ganza. Miss Ayers, a sophomore from Corpus Christi, was crowned by Mrs. Joan Wienke Weaver, 1961 Miss Mademoiselle. Tana Tolleson. freshman from Dallas, was selected Miss Playmate. Twenty-nine contestants first appeared before the audience in swim-suits to the lilting tune of Around the World. Later Tech ' s top lovelies, wearing long ' formals, came on stage from behind a large globe. Named as finalists in the grand finale w ere Dorothy Gates, Lady Jane Henry, Donna King, Jan Mayo, Betty Mosher, Linda Nolan, Judith Roberts, Brenda Rogers, and Nan Taylor. I 10