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

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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

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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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RELIGION .» CAMPUS ADVANCE Unique Student Fellowship Campus Advance is a fellowship of Christian students on the campus at Texas Tech. The students all share in a unique fellowship which reaches out from the group to the campus and the community. Students find a more real meaning in their lives through Jesus Christ and strive to make it relevant to their lives now. Dorm and apartment devotionals have been set up during the school year which have helped increase the meaning in the lives of many students. Every Monday and Friday night devo- Mike Paden entertains with folk music at the Campus Advance International Banquet. I 1 • tionals are held for the students at the Texas Tech Bible Chair. This year a unique group session was initiated called Fred. The purpose of this group was to open more real and mean- ingful communications between one an- other. An unusual opportunity was of- fered Campus Advance this year to work with the children at the Lubbock State School. The students realize the need to share with others around them and make their lives more meaningful. Campus Advance is students who share a common concern, work and play together under varied circum- stances, and most of all who want to grow closer to Jesus Christ while they study and prepare for the future. One Campus Advance member looks un- decidedly at the serving table during the International Banquet. c:£t.rr-tpLJs a.c v.anc© Dave Woodruff and Karen Knieriem enjoy an evening meal in the fellowship of the Texas Tech Bible Chair. Tyme—17