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

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PRAYER All of the weekly Newman Club meetings begin with the rosary in the club chapel. ENTERTAINMENT After the meeting, there is always time for a little relaxation in the form of music. Newman Club Tech ' s Catholic students seek spiritual and social stimulation through their Newman Club. Op- erating through its center, the club strives to enrich the religious, intellectual and social lives of its members. The center provides students with a place to escape from the constant bustle of campus life. Students can relax in the comfort- able lounge and take in an inter- esting T.V. program, or relieve tensions with a lively game of ping-pong or perhaps take a spir- itual break in the center ' s chapel. If the member is just look- ing for good company and inter- esting conversation, he most like- ly can find both at the Newman Center. Members frequently en- gage in spirited discussions at the center. Newmanittes have an opportun- ity to worship together at their 10 a.m. Mass said every Sunday in the chapel. This hour of wor- ship draws members into a closer spiritual union. Sunday nights Newmanites gather in the center for business meetings and interesting pro- grams. Discussion topics range from the new liturgy of the Mass to Church marriage laws. Often, campus leaders and faculty mem- bers appear on these Sunday pro- grams. One such program featured a student forum discussing the Wellborn articles about Tech — a series in a Texas magazine. The sessions are usually followed by socials. Newmanites enjoyed dances, banquets, hayrides and after- game parties during the year. Ini- tiation of new members is always a solemn occasion and is followed by a banquet and dance honoring the new members. Other social events for the year were the Christmas formal and the annual Spaghetti Supper in November. The latter is held in the St. Eliza- beth ' s Church hall and is open to the public. The Newman Center also offers Bible classes for college credit, discussion groups and inquiry classes for non-Catholics. Club sponsor is Father Patrick O ' Dwyer, an Irish priest, who is always available to discuss stu- dents ' problems. WORK Keeping the center in tip-top condition is the responsibility of all members including club president Jim Zimmerman and Maureen Malley. REFRESHMENTS Father O ' Dwyer, Newman Club chaplain, waits for a cup of punch after one of the meetings while Landy Senchack (right) awaits his turn. t ' ' tie

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I ' ll .1 -Tl ktke ■rt ami- eChtf %: SINGIN6 CHERUB A small child gets in the lively spirit of the weekly Baptist Student Union missions program. Baptist Student Union Action is a word that describes the Baptist Student Union. Students are active in the ser- vice to the local community as well as the Tech campus. Some of its service activities are : • Friday night missions. About 125 students work with 500 Negro, Latin American and Anglo children each week in 18 different areas of Lubbock. In conjunction with missions, these students al- so work in a literacy program — teaching adults to read and write — visit local convalescent homes, sponsor teen clubs and assist with Faith City Mission — a rescue mis- sion in down-town Lubbock. • Vespers. Four times a week current relevant problems in Christianity, the church, the na- tion and the world are explored and discussed in Vespers. Some of the topics discussed in the fall were the Christian ' s responsibility in race relations, the presidential election, international student re- lationships and moral problems on campus. • Noon forums and Coffee Breaks. Outstanding ministers, professors and students speak at monthly noon forums and Coffee Breaks. • Extension Trips. BSUers pre- sent programs and participate in Sunday services in chuches and organizations in the Lubbock area. • Summer Missions. Tech BSU- ers served during the summer as student missionaries in the Phil- ippines, Nevada, Alaska, Arizona, Oregon, California, Texas and Ohio. BIBLE STUDY CLASS Coeds Carol Burchfield, Lynn Harvey and Jacque Gill instruct their girls ' class concerning different aspects of the Bible during a missions session. • Dorm Bible Studies. Weekly Bible studies in dorms are direct- ed by BSU members. Also prayer- mates and individual daily devo- tions are encouraged. • Fine Arts, Dramas and dra- matic readings are presented monthly in Vespers. Music recitals and choir programs are also given. Opportunities for student fel- lowship are also a part of the Baptist Student Union. State con- vention in W co hosted about 70 Tech Baptist students in October. About 100-150 students attend Mid- Winter Retreat each year at Glorieta, New Mexico. Socials are given each month. Special events are Round-Up and the Christmas Dinner party. The BSU sponsors athletic teams in intramurals. John Moeser, Tech BSU presi- dent, was also named state BSU president for 1964. Director of the BSU is S. L. Harris, graduate of Howard Payne College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Associate director is Miss Mary Elizabeth Bush, 1963 graduate of Baylor University. Harris also instructs Bible courses, accredited by the college. Activities of the BSU are co- ordinated by the 14-member Ex- ecutive Council and the Freshman Council. EVERYBODY SINGS Karen Hampton (background) and Mary Alice Brown (right) lead children in singing at weekly missions program. BSU PRESIDENT John Moeser, leader of Tech ' s BSU and also state BSU president, served during the summer as a mis- sionary to the Philippines. 15

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i !| 1 m : F ii . i i f ' Bg saBffct -rf htiia STUDENT CENTER The new modern Lutheran Student Center was put into use during the spring semester after completion. GAMMA DELTA Gamma Delta attracts Tech ' s Lutheran students of the Missouri Synod with its varied program. Affihated with the national or- ganization of the same name, Gamma Delta strives to provide Christian fellowship for its mem- bers. In February of 1965, Gamma Delta moved into its new student center. The center gives the stu- dents a place to go for work or play. Members study in the cen- ter ' s library. If he is looking for fun and good fellowship, the stu- dent can take advantage of the center ' s recreation room or watch television in the lobby. Other stu- dents prefer to spend a few peace- ful minutes of meditation in the center ' s chapel. Lutheran students gather for worship services in the center on Sundays with Bible classes taught after the service. Sunday nights, the Lutheran Student Center serves a free sup- per to its members. The meal is usually followed by a program on current issues of interest to the students. Gamma Delta sponsors an out- ing for its members each year. This past year the Lutherans journeyed to Palo Duro Canyon. The organization also sponsored a hayride in the spring. The 1964-65 officers of Gamma Delta were Glen Hobratsehk, pres- ident; Karen Adams, vice presi- dent; Sherilyn Shoppa, secretary; and Greg Haussler, treasurer. Dr. George F. Roberts, Tech history professor, was faculty sponsor. Working with Gamma Delta were Rev. Elmer Nuenaber of Redeem- er Lutheran Church and Rev. Kenneth Bihenkin of Our Savior Lutheran Church. RELAXATION The new student center provides space for student relaxation after classes or over weekends. STUDENT CHAPEL The new center also has a student chapel where students can get together for services. 17