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

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CASHING IN ON CAMPUS First National ' s move to the UC mal(es baniting convenient. By Michael Sanchez Among the many newcomers to Tech was First National Bank. The new Tech branch opened up in the University Center next to the check-cash- ing booth and across from the conve- nience store. According to Christopher P. Rosser, a junior management information systems majorfrom Arlington, the bank was conve- nient. Being able to walk on campus and deposit or withdraw money is a lot better than having to get your car and drive to the bank, Rosser said. First National Bank was staffed by Tom Nichols, president; Chip Gilmour, senior operations manager; and Dorothy Smith, vice president and new accounts manag- er. The bank also was staffed by several tellers and other bank employees. Because students often do not have a lot of money, student accounts were avail- able. With an account of $400 or more, a depositor would not be charged monthly. There was a minimum $100 required to open a personal checking account. First National also offered a money market account for balances over $2,500, and there was an interest checking ac- count with a $1,000 minimum deposit. Steven E. Twaddle, a sophomore bio- chemistry major from Grand Prairie, said, I like having a bank on campus. Not everyone has a car, so it is a little harder to make transactions off campus. First National banking hours were set to accommodate students, with the bank realizing not all students can make it in before 3 p.m. The schedule allowed stu- dents a little time to breathe as far as bank matters are concerned. tudents stand outside the new First National Bank in the UC. (Photo by Barry Johnson) Making a transaction, Tech student Norm Smith makes use of the First National Bank branch at the UC. Kim Beauchamp works behind the coun- ter as a cashier. (Photo by Barry Johnson) 16 — On-Campus Banking

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NEW HOME COMING EVENTS FOCUS ON This year ' s homecoming theme, Take Off ' 89 - Touchdown ' 90, carried with it many new beginnings, such as crowning the queen at halftime, as well as old traditions, such as the annual bonfire and parade. A homecoming first was the Oct. 12 fashion show. In previous years, the show took place the Monday before homecoming, and the committee in charge assisted in choreographing and designing the event. This year, it was moved four days and produced by the student fashion show committee. The Saddle Tramps began building the tradi- tional bonfire on Sunday, Oct. 8, using donated wooden pallets, and fin- ished the 45-foot struc- ture five days later. Four thousand spirited spec- tators were quickly warmed Friday night when the Masked Rider threw the torch that light- ed the wooden tower. The Saturday morning parade, one of Tech ' s oldest homecoming traditions, followed the standard route beginning at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, proceeding down Broadway and ending at the Texas Tech entrance. The parade ' s 68 entries were led by the grand marshal, the Masked Rider, cheerleaders, the Coin ' Band and the Saddle Tramps. The judges deter- mined that Theta Chi fra- ternity and Chi Omega sorority were the Greek winners and the overall best float entry. The groups claimed the first place title with a colorful space shuttle perched on top of Tech ' s Double T Sigma Phi Epsilon and Kappa Delta entered an outstanding float which featured all the Southwest Conference mascots. THE 1990s By Melissa Valentine Delta Sigma Phi fraternity combined forces with Fashion Board on a homecoming float entry to make an appearance together in the 1989 parade. (Photo by Corby Roberts) band director, marches with the Goin ' Band during halftime. (Photo by Greg Humphries) 18 — Homecoming