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

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PEOPLE (!• BEST-DRESSED COED Mitzi Sutton Texas Tech ' s Best-Dressed Coed for the 1969-70 school year was Mitzi Sutton, freshman, fashion merchandis- ing major, from Dallas. She was chosen the best-dressed coed in the annual fall contest, spon- sored by Theta Sigma Phi, from a field of 153 girls. Judging was based on three cat- egories. All 153 contestants modeled in the schoolwear division. Out of this number, 50 were selected to model sportswear. Then the 25 semi-finalists modeled formal apparel. From these students ten finalists were chosen and then the runners-up and Miss Best-Dressed Coed were named. First runner-up for the best- dressed title was Roma Sue Egen- bacher, freshman, from Knox City. Second runner-up was Janis Jones, jun- ior, from Raton, N. M. r y r - MOST HANDSOME MAN Ken Kattner The Most Handsome Man contest was sponsored this year by Gamma Alpha Chi and Alpha Delta Sigma, advertising fraterni- ties, for the purpose of raising money to recruit minority groups to Texas Tech. The penny a vote balloting continued for three days and finally Ken Kattner was elected Tech ' s Most Handsome Man for the 1969-70 school year. Kattner was sponsored by Alphi Phi sorority and netted a total of $175.95 out of the nearly $600 raised by the entire drive. Other candidates in the ballot- ing were Ken Foley, Robert Coker, Vince Baldino, Doug Hill, Ed Hughes and Curt Jones. Also in the running were Steve Knight, Ray Owens, Gerald Purdy, Jay Rigsby and Bill Thompson. Tyme — IS

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THETA SIGMA PHI Women In the News Theta Sigma Phi was founded in 1909 by seven women students at the University of Washington in Seattle. The fivefold purpose of this fraternity for women in the field of communica- tions is to work for a free and re- sponsible press; to unite women en- gaged in all fields of communication; to recognize distinguished achievements of women journalists; to maintain high professional standards; and to en- courage members to greater individual effort. During the 1969-70 school year, the Alpha Upsilon chapter created a scholarship in addition to its Louise Allen Scholarship. The W. E. Carets Scholarship was created in honor of the chairman of the journalism depart- ment at Texas Tech. These two schol- arships are awarded each year to out- standing women in the communica- tions field. In the fall of this school year Theta Sigma Phi sponsored the Best Dressed Coed contest. Out of 150 en- tries, Mitzi Sutton was named Tech ' s Best Dressed Coed. In the spring, Miss Lloyd Stewart, National President of Theta Sigma Phi, was the guest speaker at the an- nual Matrix Table Banquet, sponsored in conjunction with the local profes- sional chapter. Christy Chapman, president of the student chapter, was named Woman of the Year in Journalism. Winners in the writing contest, sponsored by the organization, were also announced at this time. Other activities of Theta Sigma Phi members for the 1969-70 school year included a trip to Dallas for the annual Careers Clinic, sponsored by the Dallas and Fort Worth chapters, and the selling of red balloons for All I See is Red Day at one home foot- ball game. Officers of Theta Sigma Phi for this year were Christy Chapman, pres- ident; Rebecca Young, vice-president; Julie McCabe, treasurer; and Kathy Rhoads, secretary. • Claire Bluemel Page Calhoun Kathy Carpenter I Christy Chapman Caynell Doehne Lynn Green Carol Jones Katherine Jones Julie McCabe Diana Millin Stormy Newsome Clara Porter Cheryln Reast Kathy Rhoads Debbie Seguin Myra Setliff Rebecca Young 14-Ty7ne

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KAPPA TAU ALPHA Elite Society Kappa Tau Alpha is a na- tional honorary fraternity dedi- cated to the recognition of scholar- ship in the field of journalism. The society, active in almost 50 colleges and universities across the . nation, is in its third year at Texas Tech. Members of Kappa Tau Alpha are selected by the journalism faculty and come from the upper ten per cent of journalism students. Activities include a spring luncheon and the presentation of the Minneapolis Star Scholarship to the journalism student with the highest grade point. This year the group presented a special award to its sponsor, Wally Carets, in appreciation for his work. Officers for 1969-70 were Claire Blumel, president; Kathy Weaver, vice-presi ' dent ; and Peggy Tipton, secretary-treasurer. Ui Ff ( ofCl Outgoing members of Kappa Tau Alpha, Virginia Balrh, Claire Blumel and Peggy Tipton, discuss plans for initiation of new members with their sponsor, Mr. Wally Carets. CATALYST AIMS AT STUDENT APATHY As unrest continued on cam- puses across the country, Tech remained calm. The Catalyst, in an attempt to present a different side from that of The University Daily — set out in September to re- port their side. The underground newspaper, in its last issue stated we have managed to insult or alienate near- ly everyone. We apologize to anyone we might have spared. But, the Catalyst ' s criticism led them to trouble with the Tech administration when the new foot- ball coach, Jim Carlen, arrived at Tech early in 1970. Because of an article about the new coach that particular issue was banned from campus by the administration. But, the problem was left up to the ACLU and the courts. The tabloid newspaper, con- tained in-depth, informative stories on such things as the women ' s liberation front, marijuana, and the Greek system. The paper served apathetic students in presenting another side to Tech ' s problems. LuAnn Combs, junior, purchases the latest edition of the Catalyst from staff member and newsboy John McCIung at the intersection of Broadway and University. I Dili Bilk lii—TyrM