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

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Designed by Amy Kumatz Homecoming Bonfire — 21

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UP IN FLAMES Bonfire Reaches New Heights Members of the Saddle Tramps organi- zation spent almost six days during homecoming week building the tradition- al bonfire, which had a 50x50 — foot base and towered to a whopping 60 feet this year. The bonfire gets bigger every year, said bonfire co-chairman Russell King, a ju- nior animal science major from San Ant- onio. He said last year ' s bonfire was only 25x25 and 50 feet tall. On Friday afternoon members of the Goin ' Band from Raiderland drummed their way up and down the halls of vari- ous buildings on campus encouraging people to attend the 8 p.m. lighting of the bonfire behind the Rec Center. Students, fans and alumni gathered with the cheerleaders and the band for an old-fashioned pep rally to cheer the Red Raiders on to victory. The bonfire was torched by Saddle Tramps members and Arch Lamb, the organization ' s founder. The inferno burned brightly against the smoke-filled sky and within minutes the structure came crashing to the ground, destroying Baylor ' s mascot which adorned the top of the pile. — By Laura Waldusky A cheerleader jumps high above the i flames. Below, Raider Red and new ' friend hang out before the pep rally. (Photo by Sam Magee) 20 — Homecoming Bonfire

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1929 Queen sits tall in her throne with a beautiful staff and crown. (Photo from Southwest Col- - lection) .? ■■|f-i ' f ' ' l Homecoming Queen 1990 When Sheryl Cheatham reminisces in future years about her reign as the 1990 homecoming queen, the se nior medical technology major from Piano said she will remember the year as a special time in her Hfe. Escorted onto the field by her father, Cheatham was crowned the university ' s homecoming queen during a pre-game ceremony September 29 prior to the Red Raiders ' game against the Baylor Bears. I never thought it would happen. It is the biggest honor to be homecoming queen, Cheatham said. I will remember this as a very special time in my life. Cheatham was nominated by the Delta Delta Delta sorority and sponsored by the sorority, Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon Little Sisters organi- zation and Farmhouse fraternity. Expecting to graduate in May of 1992, Cheatham is planning a career in pedi- atric medicine. She is president of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Little Sisters, a member of Gold- en Key n ational honor society and a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta, the pre- med honor society. She said her hobbies include water skiing, snow skiing and aerobics. As homecoming queen, Cheatham rep- resented the university in the 1990 Cot- ton Bowl Classic. Representatives were from each Southwest Conference school to attend receptions and participate in the annual parade. — By Jamie Stewart 22 — Homecoming Queen