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

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Not even bad weather could stop the participants from running in the an- nual Red Raider Road Race. Wendy Storbeck leads the students in a Raider spirit chant during the homecoming pep rally and bonfire. Holly Griffin and escort Eric Meyers express their excitement as Griffin is announced as the 1985 homecoming queen. Designed by Tuny Heme Homecoming — 1

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Organizations fill homecoming week with activities Every day is a holiday ' TCU who? As construction tion, the Student Associa- mixer in the UC Ballroom, confetti, noisemakers and paper footballs, megaphones tion, High Riders, the while Wednesday gave paint dominated the once- and Double T ' s went up Panhellenic Association, the students a chance to bare walls to emphasize the around campus, evidence of Intrafraternity Council and celebrate Mardi Gras Day. importance of student par- revenge against the TCU the Saddle Tramps. Sponsored by the ticipation during Killer Frogs was apparent. Events during homecoming homecoming committee, the homecoming. The homecoming commit- week included holiday- fashion show Wednesday, Encouraged to wear the tee, made up of 11 campus related activities, movies and night gave Tech students an school colors on Friday organizations, declared mixers. To help celebrate opportunity to see the students displayed their Every Day is a Holiday as Tech ' s 60th anniversary, a homecoming queen can- school spirit by donning ap- the homecoming theme. The group of photos entitled, didates. Twenty-five women propriate articles of clothing committee consisted of the Tech through the Decades, competed for the prestigious for Red and Black Day. ' Spirit Coordinating Commit- was displayed in the Univer- title that was announced dur- Later that day, a bronze tee, Women ' s Service sity Center Courtyard. i n g halftime of the Tech- statue of former Gov. Prestor Organization, Alpha Phi Movies such as The Karate Omega, UC Programs, the Kid, The Great Gatsby, TCU game Saturday. Smith was unveiled by the Omega, UC Programs, the Kid, The Great Gatsby, Throughout the residence Double T bench on the south Residence Halls Association, An Affair to Remember halls, competition between side of the administration the Ex-Students ' Associa- and North by Northwest wings and floors prevailed as building. Voting for were playing at the Allen residents diligently produced homecoming queen also tool entered itsToat into thfhomeco Theatre for avid moviegoers, theme related decorations to place Friday at voting booths ing parade under the parade ' s theme, On Tuesday night, RHA try to win the first place around campus. Every day is a holiday. sponsored a talent show and prize. Balloons, streamers, continued on page 2C lo — Homecoming

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Activities fill homecoming week When it came to choosing flowers for wearing to the homecoming game, mums dominated the order lists. All over town, flower shops geared up for one of their busiest times of the year and provided students with 19 styles of mums ranging from the Tech Basic to the elaborate Homecoming Queen. Drawing nearer to the mo- ment of truth, the cheer- leaders, Pompon Squad, band, Saddle Tramps and High Riders led the annual During the homecoming parade, FIJI members show their Raider spirit as they point their guns. pep rally and bonfire at the Southwest Conference Circle. Despite predictions of warm weather, a low student turn- out resulted from cold weather and strong winds. Beginning from the north- east corner of Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, traveling down Avenue Q to Broadway and continuing on the Tech campus, the homecoming parade Satur- day morning featured 18 floats and more than 70 en- tries by various campus organizations, area busi- nesses and high school bands. A pre-parade breakfast, the Red Raider Road Race and homecoming buffets pre- ceded the Nov. 9 homecom- ing game between the Red Raiders and the Horned Frogs. Finally, the place to be was Jones Stadium. Ending Tech ' s five-game losing streak, the Red Raiders defeated TCU 63-7, extend- ing TCU ' s Southwest Con- ference losing streak to eight games. Breaking the school record for touchdown recep- tions, Ansel Cole caught five touchdown passes that helped Tech lead 42-7 by the third quarter. Freshman quarterback Billy Joe Tolliver released 43 passes and completed 26 that led to the Raiders ' win. In his first start as quarterback, r set numerous school by passing for 422 yaj five touchdowns, ai yardage total w Southwest Confe record. Breaking for ha President Lauro C presented Holly Griff roses after she was c the 1985 Homec Queen. A third-year communication st Griffin represented 1 various events, con Tech ' s tradition of exc and achievement. — Rocio 1 James Rt 20 — Homecoming