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

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MEN IN JOURNALISM Fred Canske, Sigma Delta Chi member, ' interviews Carolyn 0 Dell, Arnold Air Society ' s candidate in the 1969 La Venlana Miss Mademoiselle Contest. The judges have the best view of the contest Rhonda Lewis, the 1967-68 Miss Play- mate, pins the glit- tering title on Linda Baker, Dallas sopho- more and Miss Mademoiselle for 1969. Decision of the judges SIGMA DELTA CHI Literary Tradition Traditional and functional de- scribes Sigma Delta Chi, national pro- fessional journalism society for men. The Tech tradition began with its campus founding in 1958. It is open to male journalism majors or minors maintaining a high grade point aver- age and an interest in the field of journalism. The growing chapter doubled in size since last year. Sigma Delta Chi has established a tradition through the years of spo nsor- ing the annual contests to choose Miss Playmate and Miss Mademoiselle. Over 250 Tech girls vied for the title in 1969. Linda Baker, Dallas sophomore, was crowned Miss Mademoiselle, and Judy Lightfoot, Lubbock junior, was chosen Miss Playmate. Both girls were hon- ored in the La Ventana. The proceeds of the contest went to a special scholar- ship fund which aids male journalism students. In charge of this year ' s Sigma Delta Chi functions was Ronnie Lott, president. Assisting him were Tom Love, vice president; Burk Whitten- burg, secretary; and Gary Stephenson, treasurer. Another tradition sponsored and initiated by Sigma Delta Chi is a special edition newspaper which sa- lutes 15 outstanding faculty members. This year Sigma Delta Chi spon- sored Darrel Thomas, photography director for the La Ventana, in a na- tional contest in which he won top honors. I Judy Lightfoot, Lubbock junior, was chosen as Miss Playmate for 1969 in the annual contest. you have it, flaunt it The Court of Miss Mademoiselle — These twenty-five finalists were selected to compete for the coveted title and fashionable spot on the cover of Mademoiselle in the La Ventana. Texas Tech cover girls 2 — Tyme

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• I TYME TECH ' S NEWSMAGAZINE Tyme Editor Carol Cloyd Tyme Staff Nancy Shotten, Ruth Burney, Patty McKinney, Jaci Crook LA VENTANA STAFF CO-EDITORS Ronnie Lott and Mary Margaret Monarch ART EDITOR Ken Little SECTION EDITORS Carol Cloyd, Tyme and Sophomore View; Peggy Tipton, Town and Coun- try and Junior View; Jim Snowden, Sports Illustrated; Barbara Hansen, Senior View; Donna Johnstone, Play- boy; Christy Chapman, Freshman View and Index; Sheila Looney, Post; Carla Dunn, L ife; Tom Scott, Future and; Elaine Saul, Mademoiselle. STAFF Dave Ammons, Cindy Caldwell, Karen Carlson, Mary Anne Carrol, Carol Chil- dress, Monte Dodd, Anne Donegan, Judy Durham, Sherre Enninga, Jim Ferguson, June Garrison, Linda Guinn, Barbara Hagerman, Amy Hammer, Cindy Henderson, Dixie Howell, Laurie Ingle, Karen Jessup, Eren Johnson, Joan Levere, Stephen Maddox, Vance Muse, Diane Myers, Billie Jo Poage, Sharon Smith, Gary Stephenson, Linda Stewart, Ruth Studer, Sue Walker, Denise Welch, Debbie Wright. PHOTOGRAPHERS Darrel Thomas, head; Milton Adams, Larry Fisackerly, John Palm, Danny Weir DIRECTOR OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Bill Dean SECRETARY Jean Finley A letter from the PUBLISHER In 1959 an idea was born that has become a way of life for those who- work on La Ventana. That idea was presented by W. E. Carets, head of the journalism department. Mr. Carets reasoned that a yearbook divided into 12 magazines would have more appeal on campus and would provide workers with better training. That was 11 years ago and now the La Ventana is recognized across the collegiate land as an innovator. Down through the years La Ven- tana, because of its great flexibility, has attempted to reflect our changing world. This past year is no exception. From the name change fight to dorm housing to another near miss in SWC football, our staff has attempted to present a comprehensive view of his- tory as it was made this year. Due to the fact that fall registra- tion is to begin the last week in Au- gust, deadlines for this year ' s book had to be pushed up one month in order to deliver on time. This has made a hard job even harder. This year ' s staff has been an out- standing one — probably our best ever. To them and to all the others who shared in the planning, production and distribution of La Ventana 1969, we offer thanks. But especially to you, the reader and subscriber, go our thanks. Thanks for buying the book and thanks for al- lowing us to put you in it. xJZje a . ouyu VAiik INDEX Air Force ROTC 18-21 Angel Flight 25 Army ROTC .... 26-27 Arnold Air Society 22-24 Baptist Student Union 39 Christian Science . . 40 Corpsdettes 36 Counter Guerrilla . . 28 Disciples of Fellowship 40 Double T Rifle Team 30 Kappa Kappa Psi . . 11 La Ventana 4-5 Mu Phi Epsilon 12 Orchestra 15 Phi Mu Alpha 10 Publications Committee and Public Info. . . 3 Campus Advance . . 37 Scabbard and Blade 32 Sigma Delta Chi .... 2 Tau Beta Sigma .... 13 Tech Choir 14 Theta Sigma Phi 16-17 Tyrian Rifles ... 34-35 University Daily . . . 6-7 Wesley Foundation . 38 Tyme — 1

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» • ( Back: DR. E. A. GILLIS, COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, DR. BILL LOCKHART, RALPH SELL- MEYER, BILL DEAN, DR. REGINALD RUSHING, JEAN FINLEY, RITA WILLIAMS. Center: GARY HARROD. Front: DR. RAE HARRIS, ROB GENTRY, DR. KATHERINE EVANS. High literary and ethical standards INFORMATION SERVICES Public Relations Keeping Texas Tech on the map is the duty of the Division of Infor- mation Services. Their public infor- mation bulletins are released nation- ally and continually. This year the Division of Infor- mation Services began a series of TV documents produced by Donna Axum, information specialist, to provide cam- pus news with a feature angle to area viewers. She also gave spot reports on Tech news on various radio broad- casts throughout the year. John Petty, acting director, has the continuous job of informing the world about constantly progressing Tech. Petty is assisted by other news publications and photographic bu- reaus. The division is composed of 19 persons who write, publish, and distribute news stories to students, faculty, and other interested parties on a national and international basis. Dan Tarpley, in charge of news releases; Jerry Kelly, publications manager; Judy Luker, secretary; Ellis Finch, head photographer and seven student employees make up the staff. Some of the duties of the divi- sion include publishing the campus directory, campus maps, Tech Times, Icasal Newsletters, and Texas Tech Reports. The division is also in charge of conducting public relations tours of the Tech campus. PUBLICATIONS Committee Control The Publication Committee is responsible for the general supervi- sion of all student publications, and it sees that high literary and ethical standards are maintained. Members of the committee have the duties of selecting editors, con- trolling the budget, and determining the canons of good journalism to which the University Daily and La Venlana subscribe. The 1968-69 committee had six faculty members, four student mem- bers, and two non-voting members, Bill Dean, student publications direc- tor, and Jean Finley, business man- ager. Members of the committee are: Ralph Sellmeyer, associate professor of journalism; Dr. E. A. Gillis, chair- man of English department; Dr. Rae Harris, associate professor of geosci- ence; Dr. Bill Lockhart, chairman of art; Dr. Reginald Rushing, interim dean of School of Business; Dr. L. K. Evans, acting chairman of elementary education. Students serving on the commit- tee were: Rob Gentry, junior; Gary Harrod, sophomore; June Waggoner, sophomore; and Rita Williams, senior. DAN TARPLEY, ELLIS FINCH, JOHN PETTY, JERRY KELLY Keeping Tech on the map Ik Tyme-3