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

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1985 Texas Tech Homecoming Queen Holly Griffin, a junior design communications major from Virginia, is the 1985 Texas Tech homecoming queen. Griffin is interested in commercial art and has served as an artist for her sorority, Alpha Phi, as well as the other organizations of which she is a member. Prophetic as it may sound, Griffin was in the senior homecoming court in high school and her big sister in her sorority was Casey Horn, the 1983 homecoming queen at Tech. I remember trying on Casey ' s crown, but I never dreamed that one day I would be able to call it my own, Griffin said. The Cotton Bowl festivities from Dec. 29 to Jan. 1 were just one of the activities on her agenda. Her long-term goals in- clude becoming a children ' s book illustrator and eventually getting married. I don ' t consider myself an 80s woman, but rather a traditional and romantic person, Griffin said. I can see myself in the ' Leave It To Beaver ' mother role; that ' s how old-fashioned I am. Life at Tech is what you make it; you can ' t limit your friends or your potential. Strive not to be complacent; I plan to carry this experience not only in honor but as a learning tool for the future. At the same time, I am not taking myself too seriously. Being homecoming queen has not changed me; it has just reminded me of all the valuable growing ex- periences that are in store for me in my life. • — Rocio Briceno signed by Tony Real Homecoming Queen — 21

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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

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Paisley dominates the fashion scene The ' 60s look Paisley, paisley and more paisley. The look that explod- ed on campus this fall can be identified as the Sixties Sen- sation. Girls and guys alike could be seen wearing por- tions of the look around cam- pus, especially the paisley print shirts. For the ladies, stirrup pants were the key silhouette, topped with long, oversized sweaters and tunics in various patterns. Also paired with the enormous tops were miniskirts made of stretch material and tube skirts with rolled-down waists. Varsity cardigans trimmed with plaid on plaid and bold primary- color stripes were another big part of the ' 60s trend. Another hot look in dressing was with knits. Feminine dressing called for blouses with high collars and lace trim, over-sized Shetland sweaters with basic cuffed trousers and blazers trimmed with brass buttons. Impor- tant colors mainly were jade, emerald and fuchsia. Purple and gold were almost always paired with black. Because of its comfort and durability, denim was used for many things other than just the usual jeans. Jackets, dresses, skirts and even some blouses were made of the favorite fabric. The most popular look, however, was the modified western look, in- cluding yoked shirts with up- dated patterns and trimmed with pearl buttons and em- broidered trim. Jackets and tops were accessorized with various pins from rhinestones to pearls. For after-five dressing, Tech ladies found an assort- ment of styles to choose from. Big bows on one shoulder, ruffles, V-backs and skin- snug shapes gave formals a touch of femininity with an emphasis on shine. In the spring, signs of freshness and high spirits emerged with even louder and bolder prints than in the fall. New wave western, a continu- ing theme from fall, turned to rough, romantic looks. Denim and chambray were used, combined with pastels and more pearls. The accessories were bigger and bolder than previous seasons, with pins and silver jewelry in the lead for popularity. The guys also began to take a new interest in what they wore on their bodies. Their pants took a turn with thin, tapered shapes. They also wore large, oversized sweaters with deep V-necks. The sweaters, as well as the shirts the men wore, were in bright colors and patterned with paisley and geometric prints. Stripes made a big hit in the spring, with bright col- ors appearing again in pastels. Lace-up shoes, with the Oxford influence also played an important part in collegiate males ' wardrobes. New accessories that were in- corporated in the look were hats in various styles and suspenders attached to trousers. — Gail Glaser The big, over-sized look is worn with ease by Laura Payne. Bright colors such as red and teal stood out in ladies ' sportswear, and paisley print shirts were a hit. Lana Yarborough wears an oversize Western (lair paired with romantic V-neck sweater with bold plaids an florals makes a denim dress ideal for stripes. Brian Hookes goes preppy i class. Cathy Caldwell enjoys combin- khaki slacks, a button-down oxfor ing low-heeled boots with the dress shirt and suspenders. -. ' . . - 2tA — Fashion Designed by Tuny Renleria