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

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HOME- COMING COSTS ADD UP By Melissa Valentine Homecoming and its costs can take a large chunk out of a col- lege student ' s budget — just ask any Tech student who participated in the annual festivities. Mums, roses and garters all are a part of homecoming, and their prices easily can exceed a set budget. The House of Flowers built a mum that cost $160, but the average price was $40 or $50 per mum. Some homecoming patrons experi- enced long waits as lines were out the door at area restaurants such as the 50 Yard Line and Mesquite ' s. The average cost of dinner for two was around $30. The cost for the weekend already to- taled $70 to $80 for flowers and food, and alcohol has yet to be mentioned. A case of beer or bottle of liquor aver- aged $12 to $15. Add in $30 for game tickets, and the grand total for this weekend of fun was $130 for the guy. Girls ' expenses could be around the same amount, because many girls purchased new outfits. There was one good thing about a Dee Eddy, Laura Perry and Susan Granberry work on the float just days before homecom- ing. Delta Delta Delta spent $340 for its float, which placed third. (Photo by Greg Humphries) 1 during ichele Richardson, a House of Flowers em- , ployee and a Tech student, creates mums during the busy homecoming season. Most mums were priced at $40, (Photo by Corby Roberts) girl ' s expense: the outfit could be worn again and again. Homecoming weekend was not a thrifty two days, but if it was enjoyable, the money may not be missed. Jennifer Lundgren and Brian Everett enjoy their homecoming meal. Dinner for two at the 50 Yard Line can cost anywhere from $10 to $40. (Photo by Cindi Faulkner) 22 — The Cost of Homecoming

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The Masked Rider, Tanya Tinnin, riding Midnight Raider, threw the first torch that lighted the 45- foot bonfire tower. (Photo by Greg Humphries) jL 1 i The first Blanket Bonfire Concert, sponsored by the Saddle Tramps, attracted a large crowd early to the bonfire event. (Photo by Greg Hump- hries) Chi Omega sorority and Theta Chi fraternity teamed up to place first in the fraternity sorority division of the homecoming parade. They also placed first overall. (Photo by Greg Humphries) Designed by Lota Luiz Homecoming — 21

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HOMECOMING QUEEN 1989 Andra Jackson of San Angelo made headlines when she was crowned as Texas Tech ' s homecoming queen on Oct. 13. Local papers as well as San Angelo and New York newspapers reported Jackson ' s coronation. She is a family studies major and a Tech senior. Jackson was sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega, Kappa Sigma, Delta Chi and Chi Psi. She is a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She said she was overwhelmed by the support the organizations gave her. Jackson said her first reaction when her name was called was one of shock. My knees buckled and I almost passed out, she said. Jackson ' s family was present at the cere- mony, and she was escorted by her fiance, Dean Taylor. Jackson ' s plans after graduation are to attend the Texas Tech School of Law, spe- cializing in family law. — Alisa Dismuke Designed by Lora LuH Homecoming Queen — 23