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

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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

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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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RELIGION BAPTIST STUDENT UNION The Baptist Student Union of Texas Tech was organized in 1925. BSU ac- tivities were held in facilities of the First Baptist Church of Lubbock. Through the years, meetings were held in various places in town and on the campus. In 1951 the present Baptist Student Union Center, located at 13th and Avenue X, was built with funds pro- vided by churches in the area and by the Student Department of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The cen- ter is equipped with lounges for assem- blies, game rooms, and a class room in which Bible courses are taught. There is a library, a prayer room, snack bar, a workroom, and office space also. BSU activities are basically weekday affairs. A program designed to meet the spiritual and social needs of each Baptist student on the campus is planned and placed into operation each semester by the officers of the BSU. Assistance is available in all matters by the Baptist Student Director. The BSU program includes the daily worship services, morning watch and vespers; weekly mission projects; social and recreational activities; courses of in- struction in the Bible which are accre- dited by the college for elective credit toward degree work; and special retreats, assemblies, and meetings emphasizing the religious life. Members of Baptist Student Union share fellowship in many ways. Fall officers of BSU. Spring officers. II