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

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Registration proves to be more paperwork for one Tech student Opening — 9

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New kids in town Suds Pouring soap into the fountdir pranksters. was a favorite pastime for There were many new faces in leadership positions at Tech. John Bradford, former dean of the College of Engineering, was named vice president for Develop- ment. He promised to increase university endow- ment. John Darling, new vice president for Academic Affairs, came to Tech from Southern Illinois Universi- ty and immediately began efforts to strengthen academic standards. Eugene Payne became vice president for Finance and Administration. The College of Home Economics and the Tech Law School received new deans in Elizabeth Haley and Byron Fullerton, respectively. Following the resignation of Dean Killion in the spring of 1981, James Sudduth, a former member of I the Tech band, took over the reins of the Coin ' Band. ; 8 — Opening

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Rock lobster New wave fans bop to the beat of the B-52s at the Lubbock Municipal Col- iseum in February, (photo by Mark Rogers) Student life Classes and studies were obviously a large part of the Tech student ' s life. Still, life outside the classroom was essential. The statistics tests or the architecture projects weren ' t always the main worries of the students; there were also hours of free time to fill. Whether it was watching the latest episode of General Hospital, playing Pac-Man, or working out in the Rec Center, a Tech student ' s life was diverse. Somehow, college life wouldn ' t be the same without visiting a friend in the library basement or downing a few brews at J. Patrick O ' Malley ' s. The beaches of Port Aransas and the slopes of Sierra Blanca lured Tech students away from the dusty plains of Lubbock during spring break. Others went home to relax and get away from boring lectures and dorm food. Between registration for the fall semester in August and finals in May were new experiences, new friends and new opportunities in the lives of Tech students. 10 — SluderU Life