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

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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

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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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MUSIC DR. GENE HEMMLE Department Head Music Department If music be the food of life, play ort, play on, play on, so said William Shakespeare, and so too might be the motto for Tech ' s music department, which now ranks third in the state in enrollment. Co-ordinating the work of the various organizations making up the depart- ment is the primary concern of Dr. Gene Hemmle, who has been the music department head for 15 years. Dr. Hemmle has watched his department blossom from a faculty comprised of four full-time staff members in 1949 to its present size of 29. Upon arriv- ing at Tech Dr. Hemmle served as both department head and director of Tech choir, but when the administrative duties became too time consuming and complex in 1956, he turned the choirs over to Dr. Gene Kenney. DEAN KILLION Marlin Dean Killion has achiev- ed national recognition for his work with the Tech band program during the past six years. Kil- lion has seen his single band of 90 students grow into five bands utilizing 300 students. Tech ' s band not only has achieved recognition as a show unit on the football field but also excels in concert performances. BANDS In 1963-64 band concerts en- gaged 1,777 students as perform- ers and attracted a total audience of 8,880. Statistics for 1964-65 concerts should be similar accord- ing to Killion. In addition to this work with the Tech band, Killion is a band clinician throughout the South- west. The department, in addition to pro- viding a qualitative program of music theory, music literature and music ed- ucation, places great emphasis on musi- cal performances by both faculty and students. Performing organizations composed of students include the Tech Symphony Orchestra, Tech Band, Stage Band, Brass Choir, String Quartet, Tech Singers, Chamber Orchestra, Baroque Ensemble, Tech Choir, Madrigal Singers, Opera Theater and Choral Belles. Faculty groups include the Piano Trio, Woodwind Quintet and the Brass Quartet. Music education is stressed at Tech and the department is well-known throughout the state and the South- west for its excellent teachers, choir directors and band directors. According to Dr. Hemmle, The entire music faculty believes that music has lifelong values; and instruction at Tech is so designed to allow every student to develop his understandings and capa- bilities in music. I I PAUL ELLSWORTH The Tech Symphony Orchestra has been directed for the past 11 years by Paul Ellsworth. Composed of 90 students, the orches- tra has undergone several significant changes since Ellsworth took over the directorship and had to utilize local high school performers to even have an orchestra. ORCHESTRA One of the more recent innovations was the formation of the Tech Chamber Orchestra, composed of select students who play early and contemporary works. The Orchestra not only presents con- certs throughout the academic year but performs with Tech choral organiza- tions and the Opera Theater by provid- ing string music for their productions. GENE KENNEY: CHOIRS When Dr. Hemmle resigned as Tech choir director to devote more time to administrative duties sev- en years ago, Gene Kenney be- came director of the widely known South Plains choir. In addition to conducting all choral activities, Kenney has been a guest conductor for high school choirs throughout the South and the Southwest. During the past year he directed the all-state chorus of Alabama and a number of choirs at regional festivals. Among Tech Choir ' s most not- able performances in 1964 were the appearance at Town Hall in New York City and at the 1964 World ' s Fair. 18