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

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THE TEXAS TECH NEWS MAGAZINE TECH AFFAIRS by Freda McVay Office of Public Information NATIONAL TELEVISION, state government and local improvements — all played their parts on the contem- porary scene at Texas Tech, 1962-63. HIGHLIGHTS of the year included Tech ' s G. E. College Bowl team and their showing on national television in the spring. The team, after weeks of practicing, was barely nudged out by Drexel Institute on a tricky question in the last few seconds of play. But they did bring back a sizeable scholarship fund for Tech, and a lot of additional national attention. Also on the national side, it was business as usual for Tech ' s crops judging team, which once again swept honors in national competition. IN JANUARY, Texas Tech ' s band and choir converged on the state capital for the Inauguration festivities for Gov. John Connally. The band was invited to march in the gala inaugural parade, while the choir performed that night in the Senate chambers before estimated thousands attending the open house in the Capitol Building. Later, the scene was reversed, and Lubbock resembled Austin for awhile this spring, as Governor Connally, Lt. Gov. Smith and key members of the legislature convened on campus for a look at the state parks projects assembled by Tech ' s department of horticulture and park management. ENROLLMENT again broke records for both fall (11,183) and spring (10,638) semesters, culminated by 1,056 graduates for commencement exercises in June. FACULTY members were frequently in the news this year, in activities, losses and acquisitions. Notable among these was the announcement that the last of Tech ' s original faculty members would retire. Dean of the Graduate School William Bryan Gates, and Dr. Eunice Joiner Gates, professor of foreign lan- guages, who came to Tech as bride and groom in 1925, both disclosed retirement plans for the end of the school year. Also Mrs. Louise C. Allen, associate professor in the journalism department for more than 30 years, and Warren Yocum, professor of horticulture and park management for 26 years, re- tired at the end of the spring semester. Earlier, long-time purchasing agent Seth Cummings retired, after 36 years at Tech. ON THE CREDIT SIDE OF THE LEDGER, Tech obtained Dr. Fred D. Rigby, deputy director of the U. S. Office of Naval Research, to become dean of the Graduate School July 1; two award-winning political scientists for the government department; four asso- ciate professors for Business Adminis- tration; two new department heads for Home Economics and one for Agricul- ture; a top newsman and AP staffer for the journalism department; and many others. Tech also regained its geosciences head, when Dr. Alton Wade returned Jan. 30 from four months of explora- tions in the Anarctica. CONTINUOUS CONSTRUCTION at Tech has become as traditional as the Double-T — and a lot more indispensable. This year saw the official dedication ceremonies for the new library; ground- breaking for the half-million-dollar Kill- gore Beef Cattle Center at the Tech Research Farm near Amarillo; awarding of contracts and ground breaking for the new speech and psychology build- ings; and the contract was awarded and ground broken for two new massive (combined capacity 1,862) residence halls on the campus. GRANTS, GIFTS and research were also predominant in the news. W. H. Butterfield, vice president for develop- ment, announced in February that Tech received a new all-time high of $638,048.81 in private gifts and grants during 1962. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration selected Tech in January as one of the 88 colleges and universities in the U.S. to receive graduate training grants. In April, the Board of Directors accepted the $101,600 from NASA for six predoctoral students studying space- oriented subjects. Also in January, the Robert A. Welch Foundation approved two additional grants-in-aid for Tech chemistry profes- sors, bringing to 11.5 million dollars the total the Foundation has approved for chemical research in Texas. The seismological observatory, the museum, other departments and many, many scholarship funds all received gifts and grants so vital .and necessary to a dynamic, growing Texas Tech in specific, and undernourished higher education funds in general. MILESTONES — A new era in campus convenience, with phones in the rooms of the residence halls at the beginning of the fall semester . . . Sixteenth an- nual Willson Lectures featuring Dr. Charles L. Allen of Houston . . . Tech ' s election to membership in the Associa- tion of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges . . . The advent of educational television in October with Tech ' s new KTXT-TV ... Dr. J. Way- land Bennett ' s step up to associate dean of agriculture from head of agricultural economics . . . Reorganization to broaden the base of administration, with Marshall Pennington becoming Vice President of Business Affairs; John Taylor, Business Manager; Bob Price, comptroller; Dean Smith, purchasing agent; and Hollis Smith, chief accountant . . . Beginning of modernization program for Textile Research Labs, toward the goal of Best in the U.S. . . . Appointment of two new Board members and re-appointment of a third, with Roy Furr of Lubbock and Herbert Allen of Houston beginning their first terms, and Harold Hinn of Plainview named to another six-year term . . . Summer ' s more-than-ever Institutes, workshops, short courses . . . The Tech Union achieves a new high in participa- tion, enthusiasm and educational value with the sponsorship of the Model UN ... The TOREADOR goes daily— and makes it through the year . . . Academic recruiting and honors programs pick up steam . . . The College Loyalty Alumni Support Program by the exes gained even greater momentum in Tech ' s third year of participation . . . Athletics — wait ' til next year . . . 10

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Mrs. Louise C. Allen sponsor THETA SIGMA PHI by Alayne Kornblueh Service and entertainment projects are synonymous with the name Theta Sigma Phi, women ' s journalism fraternity. The group is made up of those women who have a 3.0 in journalism with a 2.5 overall average. Their big project in the fall is Club Scarlet, the mock night club where Tech ' s Most Handsome Man is chosen. Skits are presented by interested organizations and the winners are awarded prizes. This year ' s winner was Pi Beta Phi and the most handsome man award went to Ronnie Malone. A tea for entertaining freshmen was co-sponsored with Sigma Delta Chi, men ' s journalism fraternity and Theta Sigs helped hostess a departmental coffee for ex-students at Homecoming. Equally active in the spring, members handle all the work which goes into the Women ' s Day issue of the Toreador besides publish 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 a woman ' s fancy turns to fashions and Theta Sigs oblige Tech coeds with a Best Dressed Contest complete with style show. Clairie Adamson was the winner of this year ' s contest. Theta Sigs sponsor another contest for the best written Toreador stories-feature, editorial, news and the best news- photo of the year. The names of the winners in these four cate- gories are inscribed on a plaque hung in the journalism con- ference room. The big event of the spring is when members commemorate the founding date with an April Matrix Table Banquet which, this year honored Mrs. Louise C. Allen, retiring journalism professor and faculty advisor for the group. Mrs. Emily Lovell, whose New Mexico paper was judged the best weekly in the U.S. edited by a woman by the National Press Association, was guest speaker. Most Theta Sigs are active on the college publications and some have worked during the summers on professional papers and magazines. Throughout the year, the Theta Sigs work with Sigma Delta Chi, men ' s journalism society in various projects. .«- i ' 6»a: .: ■; :. kjbjn U lai-p Theta Sigma Phi Officers L. to R.: Jeannie Bookout, Alayne Kornblueh, Konnie Clearman. Members Lynn Buckingham and Gayle Machen at noon luncheon.

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RELIGION Christmas Party At Mt. Gilead Church During Friday Night Missions. BSU ' s Mid-Winter Retreat At Glorieta Held Be- tween Semesters. BAPTIST STUDENT CENTER t) ACTIVITIES: Students participating in the program at Texas Tech ' s Baptist Student Union are in for many hours of fun-filled activities throughout the year. Planned programs afford the student with a va- riety of different functions designed to please the young college man or woman. The annual BSU Roundup was held in the spring at McKenzie Park, as one of the highlights of the year. A western type meal was served and entertainment and games were provided. A special all-church fellowship is conducted each semester, when students from ail Baptist churches in Lubbock meet at the Baptist Student Center, 2401 13th St. The Center comes alive with the happy voices of students shar- ing a common interest in each other ' s college life. Entertainment is provided by Techsans, Lubbockites or foreign students studying in America. A new feature during the 1962-63 school year included noon forums, when students met at the Center for lunch. A speaker would discuss the life and teachings of a notable religious leader from the past, followed by a discussion period. The Center itself is a place to retreat from the campus for moments of fun, relaxation, music, prayer, games, study or just quiet meditation. A classroom affords a place for Bible courses taught for college credit by BSU Director S. L. Harris. Certainly important are the inspira- tional moments spent at the Baptist Student Center. Morning devotionals are observed at 7:30 prior to classes each morning. Evening vespers are at 6:30 daily. The Friday Night Missions program offers students still another type of ac- tivity. They meet at the Center, divide Executive Committee Decisions and MORE Decisions. Tree Decoration During Annual Christmas Party. into groups, and drive to various churches in the Latin American and Queen City sections of Lubbock, where they direct children in crafts, singing and worship. Other big moments include the an nual BSU Banquet and the Trimmin ' O ' The Tree Party, when students meet at the center to decorate for Christ- mas. SPECIAL PROGRAMS include several retreats and conferences. Highlight of the fall semester was a Texas BSU convention held in San Antonio and attended by Baptist students from the entire state. The Mid-winter Retreat, at- tended by T-echsans only, was at Glorieta Baptist Encampment, Glorieta, N.M., between semesters. Baptist students from colleges throughout West Texas joined those from Tech ' s BSU at Leuter ' s En- campment, Abilene, for a religious con- ference during the spring semester. Tech ' s Baptist students also participate in a Summer Missions Program. Tech- sans are selected to work as missionaries in different places during the three sum- mer months. In 1963 Dwight Young served in Mexico and Bill Golightly worked in the Asian New Life Move- ment, a missionary endeavor sponsored by Texas Baptists during the spring and ORGANIZATION of the Baptist Stu- dent Union is divided into several well- defined committees, each with its own definite responsibilities. The Greater Council is composed of each student working on a committee. Executive Council includes the three executive of- ficers, plus the chairman of each com- mittee. Executive officers during the fall sem- ester were: Bill Golightly, president; Debra Ferguson, vice president; and LaNell Short, secretary. Those serving in these positions during the spring semester were Jim Richardson, Diane Yarbrough and Linda Burke, respec- tively. II