Texas Techsan July/August 1985

Texas Tech Ex-Students Association

, July-August 1985

INTRODUCING ...

The Texas Tech Red Raider in Bronze The Texas Tech Ex-Students Association cordially invites you to be among a select group of two hundred to ever own a new and exciting bronze sculpture of the Texas Tech Red Raider, captured in full glory by renowned Western Artist Terry S. Gilbreth of Snyder.

The famous masked rider has been created in two limited editions of 100 each, one depicting the Red Raider galloping, the other with the horse rearing. Both bronzes sit on an American Walnut swivel base.

Each sculpture is individually signed, numbered and authenticated by Mr. Gilbreth, as well as being registered and copyrighted. According to some well known artists' opinions of Mr. Gilbreth's work, each bronze is expected to appreciate at least 10°/o annually. When each edition has been cast, the molds wi II be destroyed.

The total cost of each sculpture is $2,800.00, including tax and handling charges. Each bronze will be cast, and numbers assigned, as orders and payment are received. Your sc~lpture(s) will be personally delivered in approximately 6· 8 weeks after receipt of your order.

Make your check for the Red Raider in Bronze to Texas Tech Specialties, Inc. Please use the Red Raider Gift Shop order form and indicate which ·bronze-galloping or rearing-that you wish to order.

THE ARTIST Born in 1946, Terry S. Gilbreth is the fifth of six children.

His father and mother operated a general store in rural Tye, Texas just outside of Aqilene.

The parade of personalities who frequented the Gilbreth's store seemed to heighten the young artist's interest in people.

Farmers, ranchers, truck drivers, roughnecks and Mexican migrant workers all served as inspiration. Their individual personalities and their life styles in genera~ became the . subject matter for most of Gilbreth's artwork. .

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After gradua~ing from McMurry College with a degree in Art and History _he began a: short five-year teaching career in Odessa high· schools and . Odessa Junior College. ·He left teaching wh~n demand for his work exceeded time available for it. ..

Warrior Creek Studio and Foundry in Snyder now serves as Gilbreth's base of operation, from which he both creates his artwork and oversees the castings of his bronzes. Until recently, he served as Director of the Diamond M Foundation Museum of Snyder, which contains one of the finest collections of art . . in the Southwest. .

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Where To Find It Class of '35 Celebrates Anniversary 100 members of Golden Anniversaty class return for reunion.

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'85 Distinguished Alumni To Be Recognized Oct. 4 8 D.A. dinner moves to luncheon this year as four outstanding men are inducted.

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Home economists find new career opportunities working with elderly.

ROTC To Celebrate 50th Anniversary

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History unfolds through records of Tech's military science department.

Reunion plans for Homecoming undetWay. About Face Intricate transformations take cast members from "before" to "after" in preparation for The Mikado.

Jennings Shoots For Career In Basketball Hard work, dedication pay off for Tech's "All-American" boy.

Sharp Shooters Aim To Help Athletes Women's basketball teams establish support group to help student-athletes.

Thomas Selmon: Triple Sport 1breat Track, football and baseball brought letters to this three-sport athlete.

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DEPARTMENTS

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Letters Association News Endowed Scholarship Donor-Mr. Jim Ratliff New Century Club Members Tech Today

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Class Notes Texas Tech In Retrospect

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ABOUT 1HE COVER-

Student and faculty members of the ROTC department at Tech show a variety of their uniforms to help us focus on the 50th anniversary of the program at the University, to be celebrated Nov. 9 during Homecoming activities. (Photo by Darrel Thomas)

PRESIDENT Bert Pope '62, Temple PRESIDENT-ELECT William L. (Bill) Adair '50, Houston IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Dr. David Carr '71, Austin

Glynda McClure '70, San Antonio llah Merriman '57, Dallas Mark Noble '76, Bullard Jim Ratliff '61, Lubbock Keller Smith '68, Fort Worth Jack Swallow '74, Midland Dr. Kenneth Talkington '61, Arlington Keith Williams '75, San Antonio

ATHLETIC COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE John Sims '65, Lubbock ·

ASSOCIATION STAFF

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Bill Dean '61 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Jim Douglass '69 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Peggy E. Pearce '70 ALUMNI SERVICES COORDINATOR Jean Finley

BtU Dean '61, Lubbock

DIRECTORS M~ouf Abraham '34, Canadian 5.htrley Cary '5_8, Little Rock t:my Dayis '68, Dimmitt b Dyer 60, Houston ~ayle Earls '58, Dallas obert Gantt '68, Dallas Lloyd Robe Glover '35, Pharr rt Gossett '70, Carrollton George Harrison '66, San Ange Io D id :.

Toav .Hassler '73 , El p aso K mmte Hatch '51 Lubbock arolyn lively '64,' Austin

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MAGAZINE STAFF PUBUSHER Bill Dean '61 EDITOR Marsha Gustafson '76 ADVERTISING DIRECTOR June Gould '80

CLASS NOTES EDITOR June Gould '80 ARTIST Rick Sales '79 PHOTOGRAPHER Darrel Thomas '70 Printed by Texas Tech_Press

The Ex-Students Association is an independent organization of Texas Tech University former students, cooperating with and working in behalf of the university, but not affiliated with it. The Texas Techsan is the official publication of the Association.

Copyright 1985. Texas Tech Ex-Students Association.

The Texas Techsan (ISSN 0040-4721) is published bi-monthly in February, April, june, August, October and December by the Ex-Students Association of Texas Tech University. Annual membership is $25, of which $5 is allocated for a subscription to The Texas Techsan. Single copies are available for $1. Editorial and advertising office: P.O. Box 4009, Lubbock, TX 79409. Telephone (806) 742-3641. Second-class postage paid at Lubbock POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Texas Techsan, P.O. Box 4009, Lubbock, TX 79409.

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LEITERS . m le of the letters we have received over the past few months. If you would like to vo.ice an opinion about the The fo!lowtng are a sdaents P Assocta . t'ton and its activities , or Texas Tech ' please address your letters To The Edttor, Box 4009, Lubbock, magaztne, the Ex-Stu TX 79409.

Sports Illustrated Replies (to Dr. David Carr, ESA President) Thank you for your letter to Sports Illustrated regarding Douglas S. Looney's article in our 1984 College & Pro Football Spectacular, "Inside Slant On The Colleges.'' Please excuse the delay in getting back to you.

We are sony to learn you were upset

by Looney's awarding of "ugiiest campus" honors to Texas Tech. Although you disagree with his assessment of the school's aesthetic attractiveness, we would like t<fmake two points concerning the matter. First, we feel that the style and character of the article clearly indicate that the evaluations therein reflect only the personal points of view of the writer.

Secondly, opinions concerning such things as prettiest campus, best-looking uniforms, worst bands, and the like are, of course, subjective. It is not surprising, therefore, that you, Bill Dean, and other Red Raider enthusiasts have a profoundly different view of the Texas Tech campus.

Nonetheless, we regret that you found the description offensive and inappropriate. We are somewhat surprised to hear you vow never to re-subscribe to the magazine and certainly hope that you will reconsider this decision. In any case, . we appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts with us. james H. Mion Sports Illustrated Magazine

Designer Sends Thanks The article·in the Sept. I Oct. issue ("laura Lyon: ·on being 'labeled'") was wonderful. I can't thank you enough for your time and interest. It means a great deal to me to·be recognized by Texas Tech. . · The store in Lubbock that carries my label ("Sister~") began receiving customers looking·for my clothes shortly after the magazine· came out. It is very possible I will be doing a trunk showing there soon. (She did this past winter.)

Thank you again. laura Graves Lyon '80 Dallas, Texas

Distinguished Alum Enjoys Stay We can never thank you enough for the excellent write-up and news coverJULY·AUGUST 1985

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age given Charlie (Charles L. Harris Jr. '47) for the Distinguished Alumnus for 1984 honor he received from Tech. We have enjoyed each issue of the Texas Techsan for many years.

Our accommodations at the University City Club were most comfortable and v:e truly enjoyed every minute of our stay tn Lubbock.

Gratefully yours, Bobbie Harris (Mrs. Charles) Opelika, Alabama

Unidentified Twice I am one of the persons in the Alumni Quiz picture first shown in your MarchApril 1984 issue. I was mis-named in the November-December issue.

Rather than being Betty Jo]ackson on the second row, kneeling, I am Bettye Boulter, and also the date is summer 1946.

My picture was in the same 1984 November-December issue twice in the article about Ko Sharis (Texas Tech in Retrospect), once identified and in the second picture I am on the ladder, unidentified. It is unusual in itself that there would be three pictures of a person after 39 years, but the thing that has really amazed me are the number of people who sent me copies of the picture of your Alumni Quiz, besides .the ones that mentioned it to me personally. To date, I have received 13 copies of the magazine page, each with some sort of a note.

These have come from contemporaries of the period, from people I have since met, and one from a niece living in

Austin saying, "Isn't that you, Aunt Bettye?"

It has been fun for me, but it also shows how carefully your subscribers read your magazine, which is a compliment to you and your staff.

Thanks for a lot of fun.

Bettye Boulter Weaver '43 Lubbock, Texas

Something Of The Past For some time, I have been planning to write to you about the magnificent March-April 1985 issue of The Texas Techsan. It had everything-something of the past, something of the future and present, and those long and painstakingly compiled lists of exes. It also provided a view of Tech in the context of financial problems of the state government. Congratulations to you and your co-workers.

One additional thing is on my mind which I should like to mention. A few weeks ago I received an interesting post card which announced that, at the next Homecoming in November, there would be special recognition to alumni who have played in the band.

I was an undistinguished trumpet player in 1936, 1937 and 1938. But my cousin, Tex Satterwhite, who played trombone in 1937 and 1938, was "some· thing else." I would like for him to be given proper recognition as a musical performer.

He and I grew up together in Eastland.

He studied electrical engineering at Tech for a couple of years and then headed for New Orleans (partly on the advice of Ned Bradley and Dewey Wiley), where he quickly got into the bigtime with the Dorseys, et. al.

Enclosed are some clippings about hls career. (See Obituary, this issue.) I shall appreciate it very much if you will pass. on to the individual or group involved m planning for the band portion of the Homecoming program these items for their consideration.

Earl B. Braly, '39, '46 Fort Monroe, Virginia

Editor's Note: The clippings were used for an obituary notice then sent to the head of the music department, Dr. Harold Luce. Thank you for taking the time to writ.e us and for you_r thoughtfu: 1~ ness regardtng Mr. Satterwhtte.

A330CI~ION NEWS

Increasing our visibility

BY JIM DOUGlASS

In order to create interest in both Texas Tech and the Ex-

Students Association by our future alumni, the Association has initiated several programs and projects to raise our visibility with the undergraduates.

Programs with speakers and slide shows are taken to many of the freshman classes. These presentations illustrate the history of Texas Tech and stress the importance of a strong alumni program in the development of a strong university.

In the fall, the Association hosts a Leadership Luncheon for the presidents of all campus organizations to express our appreciation for their campus involvement and to familiarize them with the workings of the Ex-Students Association.

In May, the Association hosted the first "Great Texas Tech Ex-it," a farewell dinner for all graduating seniors.

The honorees were encouraged to get involved with local chapter activities wherever they relocate after graduation.

In addition, they were given a gift from the Association and a short orientation on other Ex-Students' projects throughout the year.

events are open to Tech students as well as the general . public.

We feel these activities and efforts will help us go a long way in developing future leaders of our Association, as well as increasing the support that is so necessary to our success. Today's students are tomorrow's alumni.

Smith, Lady Bird to be guests at CenturyClub Dinner

Gov. Preston Smith

Kent Hance (center) addressed the first annual Great Texas Tech Ex~it, a "going-away" dinner for graduating seniors at Tech. At the head table (from left) are President and Mrs. Cavazos; Bill Dean, executive director of the Ex-Students Association; David Seim, president of Southwest Lubbock National Bank, sponsor of the Ex-it; and Jim Noble, president of the Student Association. Former Congressman Hance was guest speaker at the event.

The Association is also visible in several Homecoming activities. The lOK Road Race and 5K Fun Run are sponsored by the Ex-Students Association, as are the pregame (or post-game, as the time of the football game may be) barbecue in the Coliseum. Both of these social

Lady Bird Johnson

Texas Tech Distinguished Alumnus and former Texas Governor Preston Smith will be guest of honor on Sept.

8 at the annual Century Club dinner, highlighting Homecoming Weekend.

Gov. Smith will be donating his professional and historical papers to the University during the dinner. In addition, lady Bird johnson, former first lady during the presidency of Lyndon B. johnson, and Dr. Robert Kemble, chairman of the Council of University Presidents, will dedicate a life-size statue of Smith, which is being donated to the University.

The statue, sculpted by Tech-ex Glenna Goodacre, will be erected just south of the Administration Building near the Double T bench.

The public is invited to the unveiling ceremony at 5 p.m. Admission to the dinner and reception following at 6 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom, is restricted to members of the Century Club.

The organization is comprised of Tech-exes and friends ofTech who have donated a minimum of$100 to the Ex-Students Association. If you are interested in attending the Century Club dinner but are not as yet members, contact Mrs. Peggy Pearce at the Association office (806) 742-3641. lt 3 JULY-AUGUST 1985

Members of the Class of 1935: (front row, from left) John Lowry, lloyd Glover, Mary Watson Nettleton, Agnes Abernathy Hicks, Tom Chesser, Judith English Morehead, Homer L. Brumley, Jennings Lewis, Alvin R. Crews; (second row) John Wilson, Gertrude Samson Morse, Newetta Cleveland Loyd, Velma Anderson Matthews, Geraldine Lawrence Roberson, Lois Mangum Palmquist, Theo "Pete" Cheaney; (back row) Harold Welch, William Nelle, Wmnelle Ward Nelle, Margaret King Stalnaker, H.L. "Button" Roberson and Lomer Nelson.

ass o ' celebrates anniversary

BY PEGGY PEARCE

The Tech class of 1935 was reunited during its 50th Anniversary May 9-10.

Campus tours, a dinner, luncheon, receptions and walks through the University museum and Ranching Heritage Center highlighted the weekend for the more than 100 members of the class and their guests.

Tom Chesser (left) of Plainview and Jennings Lewis of Blackwell stand before one of the museum exhibits.

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The museum docent (right) gives a tour explanation to Lois Mangum Palmquist, Viola Crews (center) and Mabel Glover.

lloyd Glover rests in the bench donated by the 1934 class, which now sports a new sign, courtesy of a member of the class who returned for last year's 50-year reunion. Glover is reunion chairman of the '35 get-together.

Agroup touring the Ranching Heritage Center stops for aphoto.

Homer Brumley of Hereford and his sister, Vrrgol Joiner of Lubbock, look through the Tech Museum's prehistoric section.

Je~gs Lewis (left) talks with John Lowry and Uoyd Glover during the cocktail party at the University.. City Club.

Mabel Glover and Lomer Nelson (right) enjoy the tour information provided by Ranch Host Phil Nickel at the Ranching Lfl Heritage Center.

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Recognizing our new members

CENTURY CLUB BY}UNE GOUlD

Mr. john F Ammons '76 Mr. Chester B. Banks '51 Mr. PeterS. Boecher '79 Mr. jerry R. Butler '82 Mr. and Mrs. Bradley W Carr '76

(Marsha Bowers '78)

The Century Club is a division of the Texas Tech Loyalty Fund set aside for $100 and above contributors. Membership in this group entitles the individual to privileges reserved for our special donors, such as the Century Club dinner and program at Homecoming each year.

Membership may be obtained in one single contribution, or over a period of months. Join today and help insure the continued excellence of Texas Tech University.

Mr. and Mrs. W Michael Driver '73 (Brendajohns '73)

Mr. and Mrs. David L. Nelson '67 (Martie Lowry '67)

Mr. john D. Elmore '81

Mr. Nicky L. Olson '79

Mr. David W Foster '70

Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Pitts '75

Mr. Jeff L. Garrison '58 Mr. B. Wayne Gibbens '59

Mr. George H. Chaffee '67

Mr. Charles E. Gillispie '81

Mr. A Nick Chase '80

Mr. Arden Hawkins

Mrs. Barbara Gilly Christian '79 Mr. Charles M. Cole Jr. '51

Mr. R. Scott Collins '84 Mr. Harold B. Combs Jr. '77

(Friend of Tech) Mr. H. Brad Herbert '83 Mr. Meyer L. Herndon Jr. '76

Dr. Leete jackson III '65

(Kathy Williams '76) Mrs. Peggy )ones Robertson '73 Mr. and Mrs. Richard). Rogers '81

(Evelyn Ruff '83) Mrs. Cyd Cheatham Seideman '76 Ms. Holly Christianson Spires '78 Mr. Larry D. Sullenger '70 Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Taylor Jr. '71

Oan Smith '67)

Dr. Gary S. Jennings '77

Mr. C. John Thompson '75

Mrs. Oleta Cole King '38

Mr. DA. Thompson '46

Mrs. Lea Ann Landers Conway '81

Mr. E. Lee Kral '77

Mr. Fred H. Timberlake Jr. '68

Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Cox '83 (Denise Broussard '82)

Mr. and Mrs. Kelly D. Latimer '79 (Diane Woodward '79)

Mr. and Mrs. Marc L. Tindall '77

Dr. Catherine Barnett Crawford '48

Mr. Presley T Lomax '76

Mr. Mark A Townsend '36

Mr. Henry E. Crawford Jr. '83

Mr. Charles R. McCoy '63

Mr. Irvin Welch '49

Mr. Dan M. Daniel '78

Mr. WO. "Bill" McDonaldJr. '74

Mr. and Mrs. john L. Wilson '74

Mr. and Mrs. William B. Connell '64 (Sandra Amis '64)

· Mr. C. Lyn Davis '67

Mr. Anthony R. Downey '81

Mr. and Mrs. Glen McDowell '59

(Evelyn Ray '59)

(Terri McKinney '83)

(Connie Turner '85) Mr. john B. Wolf '83

Mr. Buster G. McDuff'51

Mr. David S. Womak '83

Mr. and Mrs. Clay G. Mitchell '82

Mr. Roger B. Yandell '76

(Linda Bruno '81)

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1985 Distinguished umni To Be Recognized Oct. 4 Texas Tech University's top award, the designation of Distin-

BY MARSHA GUSTAFSON

DR. MARION E BAUMGARDNER

Baumgardner has been professor of agronomy at Purdue University since 1973 and director of the laboratory for Applications of Remote Sensing at Purdue since 1982. He has been associated with the lab in various capacities since 1980.

After earning a master of science degree from Purdue in 1955, Baumgardner spent the next year in special study at Yale University. His Ph.D. degree in 1963 was from Purdue and an honorary doctor of science degree was awarded from DePauw University in 1980.

The holder of such titles as Distinguished Agriculture Alumnus in 1983 and Fellow in the Soil Conservation Society of America in 1983, Baumgardner has been recognized for his extensive work in the area of soil science, soil resources and productivity with emphasis on food production.

He has traveled extensively in 70 countries. His background in semi-arid agricultural conditions in West Texas provided him with an excellent base from which to attack problems of development in some of the poorest countries of the world.

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guished Alumnus, will be presented during formal ceremonies Oct. 4, 1985, to four outstanding graduates.

Chosen on the basis of significant contributions to society through their lives and their work were Dr. Marion Fisher Baumgardner '50, West lafayette, Ind.; Kent Hance '65, Lubbock; Arch Lamb '39, Lubbock; and Dr. Gerald R. Seemann '59, Hacienda Heights, Calif.

The annual Distinguished Alumni dinner is being moved to a luncheon this year, beginning at noon in the University Center Ballroom. An 11:30 a.m. reception in the Courtyard will precede the luncheon.

Tickets for the affair are $10 each, available only by reservation with the Ex-Students Association office.

A brief description of each Distinguished Alumnus for 1985-86 follows:

in agriculture for the Ford Foundation, traveling extensively throughout latin America.

He has served as a consultant on numerous projects, including lecturer to the Food and Agriculture Organization and the United Nations Outer Space .

Affairs Division for seminars on the use of remote sensing in international devel. opment. This assignment took him to Rome in 1971; Cairo, Egypt, in 1974; and England in 1976.

In the mid-1970s, Baumgardner toured Europe on a sabbatical leave from Purdue.

Baumgardner was the project officer on the com blight problem in the 1960s.

He was consultant to Bulgaria for six weeks each summer for several years on soil degradation and reclamation.

In his assignment with the laboratory for Application of Remote Sensing at Purdue, in addition.to his early project on the com blight, Baumgardner first satellite-mapped the southwest region of the United States. His detailed work with many other nations has resulted in similar laboratories being established in those countries.

The value of these worldwide earth/ soil surveys and studies is the inventory and monitoring of resources as they relate to food production, soil resources and productivity of rangelands, taking into account the rate of land degradation caused by wind and water erosion and

salinization.

Baumgardner is one of eight children, all of whom graduated from Texas Tech University. Six of the eight Baumgardner's spouses are Tech-exes, and from one to five of their children at any given time have been students at Tech, with some even graduating with their doctoral degrees.

Baumgardner is an active member of his church, St. Andrews United Methodist, teaching an adult Bible class since 1968, serving as associate lay leader since 1980, as chairman of the funding and pledge campaign for the last year, and as a member of the administrative board, the pastor-parish committee and chair of the refugee family resettlement committee.

He also takes an active role in the Uni· ted Methodist Committee on Relief, board of global ministries, research and development committee, and mission interpreter, giving presentations in 15 to 20 churches per year to interpret the problems of world hunger and poverty.

His list of civic and professional involvements is lengthy. Baumgardner has been recognized world-wide for his con· tributions to the betterment of mankind through his knowledge and work He is married to the former Maralee Speer, and the couple has three children: j Timothy David, 28; jonathan Maynes, 25: and Mary Baumgardner Raub, 23.

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KENT HANCE

Former U.S. Congressman Hance is active in state and national politics and is currently a partner in the Texas-based law firm of Boyd, Veigel and Hance.

In 1983, following two-and-a-half terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, Hance announced his candidacy for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. John Tower. After a hard-fought primary, Hance came in first, then lost the run-off by less than 1,500 votes out of almost one million votes cast.

Following a professional career of 11 years as a Democrat, on May 3, 1985, Hance announced a change in affiliation . to the Republican party.

His career began immediately after completing law school at the University of Texas in 1968. He started his own law firm in Lubbock, growing to a fourlawyer practice by 1974. Simultaneously, Hance served as a business law professor at Texas Tech from 1968~73.

A year later, Hance was elected to the State Senate at age 31, defeating the heavily-favored incumbent in the Democratic Primary with 54 percent of the vote. He won the general election with 75 percent of the vote and was named to · the prestigious State Senate Finance and State Affairs committees.

In 1978, Hance was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for the 19th Co?gressional District, following the retirement of Congressman George Mahon. Hance won the Democratic Primary with 63 percent of the vote. He defeated Republican George W Bush, son of the Vice President, in the general election by a 53-47 percent margin.

Hance was named chairman of the freshman Democratic Caucus and served on the Agriculture and Science and Technology committees.

Re-elected to Congress with 94 per-

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cent of the vote in the general election, Hance defeated a libertarian opponent.

He ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary and won a seat on the taxwriting Ways and Means Committee, one of the most powerful groups in Congress.

With fellow Southern Democrats, he formed the Conservative Democratic Forum. He became one of the leading advocates in Congress for reducing spending and achieving a balanced federal budget. In the summer of 1981, Hante authored the largest tax-cut bill in the nation's history. He not only authored the bill, he successfully fought for its passage on the floor of the House of Representatives.

Hance was re-elected to a third term in 1982 with 82 percent of the vote, running against two opponents-a Republican and _a libertarian. He ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary.

Recognition for Hance's leadership and effectiveness has followed him from his hometown of Dimmitt, Texas, where he was president of his high school student body and co-captain of his state finalist basketball teams. He has been singled out as an exemplary student, lawyer, teacher, legislator, public speaker and civic leader.

As a student at Tech, Hance was vice president of the Student Association, president of the Uf Student Bar Association, class president and recipient of the Counsel Award.

In 1972, then-Governor Preston Smith named Hance to the board of regents of West Texas State University, making him one of the youngest men to serve in such a capacity at a state university in Texas.

Hance is married to the former Carol Hays, also of Dimmitt, and they have two children: a son, Ron, and daughter, Susan.

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ARCH G. LAMB Although lamb claims to have "retired," he has farm investments and is quite active as owner/manager of Lamb's Farm in West Lubbock. He is known widely for his community service as an elected official and as founder of the Saddle Tramps organization at Texas Tech.

Born on a tenant farm near Coolidge in limestone County, lamb came to Tech in 1934 to major in dairy products manufacturing. He worked as a student assistant and operated a ''shine chair'' to offset his college expenses.

Becoming well known on campus, I.amb was elected as a cheerleader and trained himself in the art and execution of leading the student body in enthusiasm at sporting events.

A few students were not easily led and instead went on their own to collect "debris" from area fences, tool sheds and fireplace stacks. They formed a shirttail parade down Broadway, blocking traffic and causing an uproar.

This led lamb to feel that such energy was misdirected and should be focused on citizenship and favorable promotion of Texas Tech.

He and three men from each division of the college got together to design such an organization. They chose the name "Saddle Tramps" as representative of the western habit of many young men in the early 1900s who traveled from ranch to ranch, stopping to help, learn and acquire new skills, then move on.

The Saddle Tramps organization has been a major credit to the role of students in the University and an example of most credible student leadership.

Upon gradtiating in 1939, Lamb worked for Harvey Milk and Ice Cream Co. in Fort Worth. From there he moved to Abilene's Banner Creamery, which had the milk products contract for the 9 JULY-AUGUST 1985

military training bases from Fort Worth to El Paso during World War II. The military deferred Lamb from active duty to keep him on the job for the durating of the war.

During this time, in 1941, Iamb married Mina Marie Wolf, a Tech graduate who taught at the University. She had earned a Ph.D. at Columbia University and was teaching food and nutrition, later to become head of the department from 1955-70.

After going into a private dairy business in Lubbock, which he began in 1947, Lamb was encouraged by friends to seek elected office. He ran for county commissioner of Lubbock and was elected to that position in 1954.

After 19 years as commissioner, Lubbock County became debt-free. Among Lamb's many awards for outstanding service during his 22 years as commissioner were the Rotary's "Good Egg Award," given only twice before; Texas State Highway Department's "Road Hand Award," Good Roads Association's "Meritorious SeiVice Award"; and honorary membership in the Texas Tech Foundation.

In 1975, Dr. Lamb retired from Texas Tech as a Professor Emerita, and in 1976, Lamb decided not to run for re-election.

Since then, he and his family have operated Lamb's Mule Farm, consisting of jacks, jennets, Belgium stallions and several mules, among them "Parker," the biggest mule in Texas.

The lambs have one son, Arch Karl, who earned a degree at Tech in 1973 in agricultural economics.

DR. GERALD R. SEEMANN

Seemann is vice president and general manager of Lear Siegler Inc. in the developmental sciences, astronics division.

The company is actively engaged in robotic vehicle systems, aviation ground power units and composite materials products.

He was co-founder and president of Developmental Sciences Inc. until April 1984. Seemann managed the business, which conducted research, development and engineering related to remotely piloted vehicles, surface effect vehicles and aircraft composite parts.

He guided the company to the $7 million-in-sales level with 100 employees.

Prior to this, he was chief of the thermo-optics section in the thermophysics branch of the Aero/Thermodynamics and Nuclear Effects Department of McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co. Seemann directed basic and applied research on gaseous radiation, rarefied gas dynamics, thermo-optics and other infrared radiation phenomena. The thermo-optics laboratories were also under his supervision.

His career included positions with Flight Dynamics Research Corp. and Space Sciences Laboratories, Litton Systems Inc. Following completion of his B.S. degree in mechanical engineering at Tech, Seemann earned an M.S. in 1960 from Oklahoma State University a year later. Within three years, he had completed his Ph.D in mechanical engineering and astronautical sciences at North-

western University. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of California.

He has published over 75 papers on aerospace sciences and engineering sue jects during his career and holds sever~ outstanding academic awards. These include the Distinguished Engineer designation by Texas Tech's College of Engineering in 1978; The Gustus L. L1r· son Memorial Award in 1979, presented by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; and Laurels for 1983, fromAv ation Week and Space Technology in 1984.

Seemann has lectured both in the US and in Europe, and he has been feature< on such television shows as Ted Koppel's "Niteline'' in 1983 and 'Jack Ander son's Confidential'' in 1982. He was inte1 viewed for a Forbe's Magazine article in September 1983.

Seemann belongs to numerous profes sional and honorary societies, and is listed in American Men and Women of Science, Who's Who in Engineering, in Technology and in the West.

He is past national president of the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Sys· terns, Associate Fellow in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Fellow of the Institute for the Advancement of Engineering.

In his free time, Seemann enjoys coaching youth soccer, jogging, swim· ming, reading and collecting books on Western and French Impressionist art.

He and his wife, Lorraine, have three children: Michelle, 11; Scott, 8; and Chri~ topher, 1.

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I would like to attend the Distinguished Alumnus Banquet on Friday, Nov. 4, 1985, at 12:00 noon.

I have enclosed$_ _ {or _ _ ticket(s) at $10 each.

Name _________________________________ Address ____________________________ City, Stq.te, Zip _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Mail to: Mrs. Patti Walsh Ex-Students Association Texas Tech University P.O. Box 4009 Lubbock, TX 79409 or call (806) 742-3641 {or reservations.

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Beyond the traditional image (:.is the elderly population increases, the job opportunities will increase also-and the home economics major will be ready. ~~

BY REBECCA GLOVER

Home economics is changing, and as it changes, so does the profession of the home economics graduate. In the past, the term "home economist" brought visions of awell-organized housewife tending to her threebedroom, two-car-garage home and her 2.5 children.

Today, the home economist is both male and female and building careers involving design and manufacturing, energy resources, food services, human services, public relations, personnel, marketing, merchandising and sales.

Another area is the elderly. In Lubbock, several graduates of the college are applying their skills in nursing homes and retirement villages.

Carol Anderson '83 majored in home and family life and graduated from what is now called the department of human development and family studies. She is manager of the Lubbock Retirement Village. Anderson also acquired sufficient hours for a minor in restaurant, hotel and institutional management, another program in the College of Home Economics.

Together, the two backgrounds meshed and provided Anderson with what she has found to be an excellent preparation for a person in her occupation.

Also employed there are Kay Kuhne, dietary supervisor, and Kim Heaton, assistant dietary supervisor. Both are Tech graduates with majors in food and nutrition.

Because Lubbock Retirement Village is design~d for those individuals not yet in need of daily medical care, yet whose ability to care for themselves has reached the point where a little bit of "extra service" is needed, Anderson feels her job is perfect for utilizing her prior training.

"Of the number of people in nursing homes, some 30 to 50 percent do not require the full-time aid provided

them," she said. "Lubbock Retirement Village provides only minimal assistance."

The Village consists of 138 units comprised of efficiencies and one- and two-bedroom apartments, each with a full kitchen. Residents of the facility are provided with services including local transportation, bi-weekly maid service, some planned recreational activities and assistance and involvement with community service needs, among several others.

"Many of our residents work with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at Texas Tech,'l Anderson added.

Persons willing to work in care of the elderly are in need of the following types of skills: The ability to communicate and be understanding of the needs of both the individual and his/ her family, knowledgeable of human development (i.e. the cycle of life), food service management, and business skills.

"In addition, these individuals need to be able to reach out and touch the person where he or she is, that is, the elderly person who can no longer function independently and who may be suffering from loss of role identity, job identity, usefulness and several emotional needs," Anderson explained.

"Then, there is also the child of the retired person who must now function as 'parent,' dealing with a new situation and/ or feelings of guilt, perhaps, about placing the parent in a 'home.' " Anderson views management of and employment with retirement centers as combining the skills acquired by the student in home economics and considers this as a new area open to graduates of such colleges.

"As the elderly population increases, the job opportunities will increase, also, and the home economics gradu!Il ate will be ready," she said.

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Military training at Texas Tech is as old as the University itself. However, it wasn't until1936 that the War Department approved Tech's application for an official Reserve Officer Training Corps unit.

This academic year, 1985-86, marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of ROTC instruction at Tech. The department of military scie~ce is making preparations now for that observance. ..· LCL Gary H. Potts, chairman of the department, said Tech is supporting the efforts of military science faculty to welcome back all alumni commissioned through the ROTC program at Tech through the years. · Official celebration date is Homecoming, Nov. 9, 1985.

A reception is planned in the military science department that morning, then a dinner for all ROTC alumni and their dates and spouses will highlight the evening in th¢ University Center Ballroom. . .HWe would like to celebrate our anniversary in a special way with various other activities which are in the plWning stages at this time,, Potts said. "We'd also like to compile an accurate list of ROTC-alumni." (see attached form) · ROTC provides over 70 percent of the officers for the total Army-the active Army, the U.S. Army Reserves and the Army National Guard, according to Potts.

"From the very beginning of Texas Technological College, the legislature recognized the importance of military training to the Army and stipulated that all male students attending the college would be required to receive instruction in military science and tactics. It was first offered in September 1926 when classes began at Tech," he explained.

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Teaching future officers the skills necessary to become effective leaders in the armed services is not an easy job, but it's one that has been done with pride for the last 50 years at Texas Tech.

1926 The program was called ''Military Training," and the sole instructor was a young reserve infantry first lieutenant from Shallowater, Hugh Edward Killin.

This original military training program included such subjects as close-order drill, command and leadership, military courtesy, military hygiene and first aid, scouting and_patrolling, musketry, interior guard duty, map reading and map making. · . .· . · ·· . Courses were taker) in the students' freshman an_d · sophomore years in lieu of, and given the same aca,. demic credit as; physical training. Uniforms were worn and could be purchased at the book store.

During that first year, enrollment averaged about 80 cadets who were quite active; a cadet officer's club was organized, a rifle range was built under the east wing of 13 JULY-AUGUST1985

erful competition to the Engineer and Aggie Football Teams, which had several hundred students from which to choose their players.

the Administration Building, a military band was organized and played during drills and parades.

The "Cadet Corps" of those clays consisted of a single company of three platoons. Members of each platoon elected sweethearts (in those days called "sponsors"), as did the band.

1932 Killin left Tech at the close of the school year and his place was taken by COL Charles A. Davis, commanding officer of the 131st Field Artillery Battalion.

He was given the official title of professor of military science and tactics. The cadet organization was changed to that of a provisional artillery battalion of four letter bat· teries and a cadet military band of 30 pieces.

The Military Ball had, by now, become a well established annual affair and during these early years was held in the ballroom of the Caprock Hotel or the National Guard Armory on Washington's birthday.

1927 There was little change in either the size or activities of the military unit at Tech. Killin remained the sole instructor, and in spite of his heavy duties, began taking courses leading to a BA degree.

1928 Reserve captain Rhodes lngerton joined Killin as a military instructor. He was listed in the Tech catalog also as assistant professor of physical training and coach of the freshman football and basketball teams.

He organized a polo team and club and encouraged as many cadets as were willing to learn the game. later, when the Lubbock National Guard and the Tech Cadet Corps came under common leadership, the cadets organized their own polo team using mounts and draft horses from the 131st FA Battalion.

1933 The Cadet Corps enrollment took a sharp upswing during the years 1932 and 1933, growing from about 35 in 1931 to over 200 in 1933.

1934 The Army began modernizing the 131st by shipping in motor vehicles to replace the horses, much to the disgust of Davis and the majority of the Tech military students. The first such equipment to arrive were four trucks towing four French 75-millimeter field pieces.

1929 The next year brought a stock market crash to the nation and a BA degree to Killin. It also brought an expansion of the cadet program to include junior and senior year courses. The junior course was a study of machine gun. organizations and principles, a real step toward modernization.

The senior course was a study of minor tactics supplemented by special lectures in service-related fields. This brought the Tech military curriculum in line with the Infantry ROTC program offered at other schools.

1935 By midsummer, the 131st was completely motorized and the stables stood vacant and ignored by everyone. Davis, however, could be seen wandering about the empty building, his personal mount grazing some yards away.

During this period, the annual summer camp was held at Camp Hulen near Palacioss, Texas.

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The Military Training Department sponsored an intramural rifle team competition which saw the aggies take first place and the engineers second (ag majors and engineering majors). The 1930 La Ventana shows a picture of "The Unit" with only 22 members. Apparently the enrollment had shown somewhat of a decrease since 1926 due to the stock market crash and "hard times."

1931 lngerton left Tech this year and Killin became a captain.

The military department became the Office of Military Science, and a number of new courses were added. The department adopted the motto, "Let's Get The Job Done."

The rifle team decided to sponsor a girls' rifle club and acquired the motto, "Hold 'Em and Squeeze 'Em." The 1931 La Ventana shows a picture of the group with 37 members.

The department also fielded an intramural football team dubbed "Brave 01' Army Team," which placed five members on the All-Star team that year. During this year and those immediately following, the department, which never numbered more than about 75 students, gave powJULY-AUGUST 1985

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The annual catalog states, "The Board and the Administration of the college now announce that the college has secured a regularly established Senior Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit in Engineering, hoping to make this . the beginning of a thoroughly organized and broadened training in military science and tactics at Texas Tech."

The training in military science was now an elective and not a required subject. CPT Frank A Pettit, Corps of Engineers, a graduate of the Military Academy and holder of a BS degree in civil engineering from the Uni· versity of California, was assigned to this new ROTC unit.

He received two assistants, 1LT Harral V. Skidmore and SGT William B. Richards.

The federal government supplied uniforms, arms, equipment, instruments and other facilities for instruc· tion. The new advance course was open only to students regularly enrolled in the College of Engineering, however.

A new building was erected and the military division moved out of the Ad Building. This building was a "tern· porary" wooden structure north of the Engineering Building and west of the Textile Building. It had a rifle range beneath it.

1942 The military building was enlarged to house some of the administrative offices of the 309th College Training Detachment ( aircrew) commonly referred to as the ''PreFlight" detachment. The first contingent of 625 air crew students arrived on the campus in March 1943.

The annual report of President Jones dated November 1942 contains a black-edged page showing the names of ex -students killed in action, as well as seven pages of graduates and ex-students of Tech then in service.

Finch's assignment to Tech lasted less than a year when he was replaced by M1\J Charles H. Swick, who was in turn replaced in 1944 by Charles E. Hartmen, an infantry major who held an MA degree from the.University of Texas.

1945 By the war's end, the duties of the military science and tactics program were taken almost completely by the Pre-Flight detachment.

The advance courses had long since phased out and there were only a few students in the two years of basic ROTC which was still being offered.

Post-World War II 1937 Another sergeant was added to the regular Army personnel assigned to the unit. He was Leonard R. Day and is listed in the catalog of that year as an assistant instructor in military science and tactics.

1938 The unit was rated "excellent" as a result of the federal inspection at the end of its first year of operation. During the years 1936 to 1942 when the unit was strictly engineers, it never received a rating of less than excellent.

1940 This year, the Lubbock Chapter of the Reserve Officer's Association began awarding a sabre to the best qualified junior enrolled in Military Science and Tactics. Selection was based on scholastic grades, military appearance, rank hel<;i, attendance, interest and proficiency.

Bruce Douglas Rindlaub replaced Skidmore. A note in the Tech catalog for 1940 called attention to the fact that "Under the Selective Service and Training Act of 1940, students who are m embers of this course in Senior ROTC Units are exe mpt from registration."

The WarYears-1941-1945 Almost immediately after the Declaration of War in December 1941, Rindlaub and Lt. Weston received orders reassigning them to combat units. They were replaced by COL He nry A. Finch and CPT Frank Edward Hangs, both veteran engineer officers who kept the unit functioning.

Many of the military science students left school to enlist in the various armed forces. The first-year basic course in military science was offered to all qualified male students during the acade mic year 1942-43.

The Engineer and Signal Corps advance courses of ROTC, which had been suspended during the years of the war were reactivated in the fall semester of 1946. The criteria for enrolling in the engineer program were the same as those established in 1936.

Students who desired to enroll in the signal corps program had to graduate in the department of electrical engineering.

1946 The catalog said, ''Application for an infantry and an air corps unit has been made to the War Department. If that request is honored, enrollment in the advance course may be extended to the divisions of agriculture, com- . merce, and arts and science."

1947 The Air Force and infantry advance courses were initiated in September 1947 and were open to students in all divisions of the college.

A number of new officers joined the unit immediately after the war, including LTC Ludlow Calhoun Adams and LTC Robert Polk Riordan and MAJ John McCoy Goodman, the assistants for air corps and signal corps respectively.

The subsiste nce allowance was increased to 79-cents per day. A great deal of training equipment was acquired, including M-1 rifles, pistols, carbines, machine guns, automatic rifles, mortars, 20mm, 57mm and 75mm guns, trucks, tractors, fire control instruments, radar, radio, telegraph and teletype equipment, visual signal equipment, bomb sights and bomb racks.

1948 The ROTC band, which had also been disbanded during the war, was reorganized and numbered some 28 pieces 15 JULY-AUGUST 1985

this year.

1949 The first mention made in any college publication of distinguished military students was found in the catalog this year. It said: "Distinguished military students are so designated by the PMST (professor of military science and tactics) with the concurrence of the Prestdent of the College.,, . .

The Military Science Division was redestgnated the Air and Military Science and Tactics Division with separate departments of Air Force, Engineers, Signal, and Infantry.

Also in this year·, subsistence was raised to 90-cents per day.

1950 The catalog read: "A student so selected and who continues to do the same quality of work until graduation is at that time designated distinguished military graduate which makes him eligible to be considered for a regular Army commission."

LTC White replaced Adams as head of the department.

The Years 1950-1960s By 1950, the Army had lost the Air Corps as a branch and found itself in friendly competition. Army ROTC alone had a staff of tactical officers totaling five men, while four officers supeiVised the Air Force ROTC unit.

Army ROTC was once again up to regimental strength and was commanded by Cadet COL Elbert Gilder Jr. His command included seven companies and the band, plus an extra contingent, the Sam Houston Rifles, which had been organized at Tech in 1948.

During the early years of the 1950s, the ROTC at Tech saw the formation of new clubs for its cadets. The Society of American Military Engineers in 1951, the Infantry Club in 1953, organized to promote the military, the Tech Rifle Club in 1953, and Scabbard and Blade in 1954.

ROTC became geared toward promoting the interests of its students and encouraging competition within the brigade, both at drill and in classes, to build an esprit de corps within the members of the unit.

ROTC personnel were placed on a stipend basis and were eligible for scholarships from a number of government and private sources.

As the Corps moved into the 1960s, the need for high level instruction and performance grew in proportion to the growing turmoil in Southeast Asia, the conflict in the Middle East, unrest in the African states and dissention in South America.

The Army, realizing the ROTC was the chief source of needed officers in the event of a national emergency, built up the ROTC program even more.

COL Hampton L Green became head in 1953 and remained untill955 when the position was taken over

by COL Henry G. Douglas.

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manded by Cadet COL Gerald Brown, who was selected as one of the top ten ROTC cadets in the nation.

Subsequent commanders endeavored to retain this mark of excellence with the Corps, and Cadet Brown was followed, in turn, by a line of excellent commanders: Russel Denison and T. A. Cox in 1964; John Newsome in 1965; Jan Beer in 1966; Jerry Peek and Robert Hatton in 1967; and]. F. Carter in 1968.

Each cadet, whether a Cadet Colonel or a Cadet Private, could look forward to training under the supervision of well-trained, efficient, highly-motivated cadre.

The men of military science were well acquainted with the demands of today's modem Army: COL]ames B. Carvey, COL William M. Brown, COLB. W. Paden and COL M. C. Murphey directed the Tech ROTC men for eight years. COL William L. Hodges became professor of military science in 1970 and remained until1972 when the position was taken over

by COL Albert]. Geraci.

1972 Under the direction of Geraci, a satellite program was created at Lubbock Christian College, South Plains College at Levelland, Midland College, Odessa College and the University of Texas at Permian Basin.

One officer, MAJ William L. Mathes, and one NCO, SGT First Class Billy Martin, were stationed in the Midland-Odessa area to direct the instruction and administrative work.

This program was thriving and growing each year, and several officers were commissioned. LTC George T Kimbro was selected for professor of military science to replace Geraci upon his retirement, with duties to begin in 1975.

1976 At the end of the spring semester, at the end of Mathes's tour of duty, U.S. Army Third ROTC Region in Fort Riley, Kansas, did not station another officer in the MidlandOdessa area, thus causing the termination of the satellite program in that area.

During the professorship of Kimbro, the minor program in military studies that had been a major project for some time, became a reality.

The military studies minor in arts and sciences under the College of Arts and Sciences was approved in September 1975 and the military studies minor in business under the College of Business Administration was approved in October 1975. The minor programs became effective in the fall semester of 1976.

Vietnam-Late Stages During the late stages of the Vietnam War, and with the cessation of the Selective Service Draft Program, the student enrollment in ROTC began to drop. The allvolunteer Army did nothing to aid in students' enrollment.

By 1977, the total enrollment had dropped so low, and the number of junior and senior level cadets was so small, the Texas Tech ROTC detachment was placed on

"evaluation status" by Region 3 ROTC Headquarters. The program remained on this status for the 1977-78 school year, during which time the enrollment inceased to 277.

1978 LTC Clayton S. Roberson assumed command effective Sept. 15, 1978, and Ki.m bro became a spec~al assistant until his retirement on Dec. 31. The combtned enrollment efforts of the entire ROTC detachment resulted in 443 students being enrolled in the fall 1978, the largest enrollment since 1963.

The "Red Raider Special" idea, conceived by CPT B. B. Bell to attract and enroll freshmen students, which began in 1977-78, was used again: Many minor changes were made in the curriculum in post-September 1978.

The Present LTC Tom Hamilton took over direction of the program in June 1981, and he was followed by the current professor of military science, LTC Potts, in July 1984.

In September 1984, total enrollment was 231, and in January 1985, it was 150. The number of commissionees has averaged about 15 per calendar year since 1975.

The Army ROTC Detachment has implemented a recruiting and retention plan aimed at .increasing freshman/ sophomore students. The plan is designed to primarily attract students to explore the career opportunity ROTC offers.

Mandatory wear of uniforms, satisfactory haircuts, a cadet battalion organization with regular formations and a cadet chain of command have been re-established.

Opportunities for commissioned officers in the "Total Army" are excellent, according to Potts. Selection for active duty is becoming competitive, and cadets today may choose the option of being guaranteed an assignment to a Resetve or National Guard unit. Career goals, whether they be military or civilian, and setvice to the nation are compatible.

Leaders are made, not born, it has been said, and as Potts concludes, "Teaching future officers the skills necessary to become effective leaders in the armed services is not an easy job. But it is one that has been done with pride at Tech for the last 49 years."

Department offices are located in the east end of the Math Building, Room 003. Telephone number is (806) 742-2141 or 2142. l!l

RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS

50th Anniversary Year at Texas Tech To all ROTC alumni:

Please fill out and return the attached form so we can compile an accurate listing of our alumni for the anniversary celebration. Please return by Sept. 15 or telephone (806) 742-2141.

Nrune______________________________ Address______________________________ City_______________________________ State_________ Zip,_______ Commissioned through: Years Service:

___Army ROTC

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Force ROTC

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Civilian Occupation::_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Comments:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Return to: LTC Gary H. Potts Military Science Department Texas Tech University P.O. Box 4029 Lubbock, TX 79409 17

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OUTFACE Intricate transformations take cast from ''before'' to ''after''· in preparation for "The Mikado"

BY GAIL U1TLETON Photos By Dan-el Thomas

Lubbock Summer Repertory cast members for "The Mikado" gathered in June to learn make-up procedures and techniques from the show's costume coordinator I make-up designer, Francis Fuselier.

While photographer Darrel Thomas followed the step-by-step transformations, Fuselier gave make-up instructions, using cast members Emily Brunson and Charles Platten to demonstrate.

Brunson, Platten and other members of the production were then responsible for doing their own make-up for The Mikado's two performances in July at the Memorial Civic Center Theatre.

"The Mikado" was one of the three Lubbock Summer Rep '85 productions. Also presented were "Merrily We Roll Along" and "Gypsy."

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19 JULY-AUGUST 1985

ennings shoots for career in basketball

BY CHERYLE LOCKE and

MARSHA GUSTAFSON

The immediate future offers Bubba Jennings '85 several choices. Within a matter of months, he could be playing basketball with Athletes in Action. Or he could accept a graduate assistantship to coach with Kentucky's Eddie Sutton. For that matter, he could remain at Texas Tech and begin work on a master's degree. Or he could "go pro."

Playing pro basketball has always been a dream of the 5-foot 10-inch fascination from New Mexico.

There's no doubt that he put on a show for the pros during the 198485 basketball season at Texas Tech.

Jennings, who earned All-Everything honors waited patiently at his parents' home in Clovis to see what happened in the pro draft on June 18.

Actually, he was playing golf when the call came to his mother, who promptly relayed the news.

Jennings had been drafted in the 4th round by the Dallas Mavericks.

He was the 86th player drafted. Fellow Red Raider Quentin Anderson went in the 6th round to the Bucks.

While playing at Tech, Jennings became more than a well-known basketball player. He became someone for Tech-exes all across the country to cheer for. He became someone for young children to admire, expecially short children.

"It flatters me to know that people recognize me and care about the things I do," he said. "One lady from my hometown who is about 76 years old wrote me a letter at Tech and said I'd done good and that I had set a good example for the children in New Mexico. That made me feel 2 really good.

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take our places and make the sacrifices.

"I got mad sometimes, though, because some people don't realize the sacrifices we had to make. People don't know what it's all about. I wasn't given any advantages in the classroom and didn't want any.

"It's not that hard to make your grades. If you make time to study you can do it. I don't really think it's that hard to be an athlete and a student, too, especially during offseason. I think it's a cop-out when people say they can't make their grades because of athletics. It's just , an excuse.

The SWC Player of the Year managed to keep his grade point average above a 3.0 as well as maintaining his All-America image.

1984 Homecoming Queen Karen Mayfield with Bubba.

(1'm possessive when it comes to Karen. It

bothers her that I am~ but it,s just that she,s friendly with everyone and it bothers me. SheS real special to me~ and I,m proud to be associated with her.,, Jennings didn't seem to mind his less-than-large stature. He said he always has been short and always has been challenged by players much bigger than himself.

Although he wound up being shorter than most basketball players, Jennings got a head start in his career when he was 2 years old. Brooks Jennings, Bubba's dad, never allowed his son to miss an opportunity to practice the sport.

Jennings' father, then the basketball coach at Clovis High School, nailed a coffee can to a wall and let his son practice shooting a tennis ball through the can.

One of the main reasons Jennings chose to play for Tech was its closeness to his home and parents; they could come to see him play. He said he also liked the people in Lubbock.

They took an interest in him when Tech recruited him. Almost every school in the SWC recruited jennings, but he said Tech was an

obvious choice for him.

He admits that he tends to be shy in large groups of people whom he does n·or know well. In his spare time, he enjoys playing backgammon and watching "Late Night with David Letterman." He also likes to shoot baskets.

Even more than David Letterman and backgammon, Jennings enjoys spending his free time with his AllAmerica Sweetheart, Tech's 1984 Homecoming Queen Karen Mayfield.

Their romance is almost the equivalent of Prince Charles and Lady Di- a definite press heyday and a fairy tale story.

Jennings and Mayfield met five years ago when she was a senior in high school and he was about to start his freshman year at Tech. Jennings was at basketball camp in Santa Fe, Mayfield's home city. · The coach at the camp knew Mayfield and set her and Jennings up on

a blind date.

"I guess we just fell in love at first sight," Jennings said. "We went out and had a really good date. I saw her most of the week. After the camp was over, the next day when I got home she called me. It really surprised me, and I figured that she must have really liked me since she called."

During Jennings' first year at Tech, Mayfield came up to Lubbock quite often to visit him and to see him play. During her visits to Tech, they spent a great deal of time together, but Jennings said she never got in the way ·of his obligation to the basketball team.

"We saw each other a lot, at night mostly. We saw each other whenever we could the whole time we were at Tech, when I wasn't busy with basketball. And of course, she was busy a lot, too," Jennings said.

"She's never gotten i~ the way of my basketball. She's never pressured me to stay out late or influenced me to do things the coach wouldn't like.

"I'm possessive when it comes to her. It bothers her that I am, but it's just that she's friendly with everyone and it bothers me. We've talked about'getting married. We'll probably get engageq in December: She's real special to me, and I'm proud to be associated with her."

Considering himself to be a perfectionist, Jennings said he never minded the constant hours of practice in front of the net.

"Basketball just kind of grew on me," he said. "I've just done it for so long. At times in high school when I wasn't practicing, my dad would let me know that there was always someone else out there who was practicing and getting better.

"I didn't mind all the practice during high school. I figured I'd be better off playing basketball than out messing around."

Jennings had figured right. He earned more individual and collective honors in his career at Texas Tech than anyone cari remember.

N.o w his opportunity to tty out with the pros is merely another testimonial to his ability and dedication to the sport. Moreso, it is a tribute to his desire to just do well at whatever he attempts. · IIl 21 JULY-AUGUST1985

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Wendell Mayes Jr.

pus organization founded in 1984 to support non-traditional or "older than average" students at Tech. The group is called Continuum Concern.

Honorees were nominated by their academic deans as an outstanding nontraditional student. The average age of students attending was 36 and the average grade point average was 3.6 on a 4. scale. · Each student received a certificate Dr. William McGee from Dr. Larry Ludewig, associate vice president for Student Affairs and Dean of

Students.

One of the students, Karen Hildebrand, said she returned to college for a special reason. She had made a difficult decision to place her daughter in the Austin State School because of her special needs, and thus chose mechanical engineering as a major to keep her mind off her daughter. In interviewing, she found that companies were excited to hire a mature student and she will be one of the highest paid female engineers at Boeing in September.

Gov. White names two to board of regents Two new members of the Tech Board of Regents have begun their terms, and one member was nominated for a third term.

New members are Austin broadcaster Wendell Mayes Jr. and Dr. William Gordon McGee of El Paso.

Recently retired president and chief executive officer of Texas Instruments,].

Fred Bucy, has begun his third term as a regent. All three men will serve until Jan. 31, 1991.

Bucy, 56, was first appointed to the board of regents in 1973. A graduate of Texas Tech and the University of Texas at Austin, Bucy is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the Woodrow Wilson Center Council and the Society for Exploration Geophysicists.

Mayes, 61, owns radio stations in Midland, Snyder and Victoria. He also serves on the board of directors of the Texas (Front row, from left) Stephanie Finley, accounting, Lawton, Okla; linda Smith Strick· Commerce Bank in Austin. He graduated . lin, family finance, Lubbock; Pam Grace, elementary education, Anton; Sally Weimer, in 1949 from Texas Tech and was named ornamental horticulture, Bloomfield, Iowa; Ann Claypool, general studies, Lubbock; a Distinguished Alumnus of the UniverLou Harper, president, Continuum Concern; (second row) W. Steve Carder, civil sity in 1981. engineering, Borger; Allen McDonald, MIS & accounting, Broadview, N.M.; John McGee, 51, is a director of laboratories McNerney, food & nutrition, Lubbock; Ray D. Taylor, agricultural economics, Tatum, at Hotel Dieu Medical Center in El Paso.

N.M.; Kent Morrison, vice president, Continuum Concern; (back row) Karen Hilde· He is a member of the clinical faculty of brand, mechanical engineering, Snyder; Randall Fleming, finance, Lubbock; E. Ellen the Health Sciences Center branch camThomas, assistant to the dean of students at Tech; and Lanny Hughes, secondary edu· pus in El Paso. cation, Welch, Texas.

He is a pathologist and holds degrees from liT and the Southwestern Medical rillo, Odessa, El Paso and Junction under School in Dallas. He served his interna central administrative umbrella similar ship and residency at Parkland Memorial to those in place at UT and A&M. Hospital in Dallas.

Mike Sanders, legislative liaison for McGee is president of the Texas MediA bill to establish a University and Health Tech, said the measure was killed pend· cal Foundation and vice president of the Sciences Center administrative system ing the development of a statewide com· Texas Medical Association board of died in the Texas Legislature in May. mittee on higher education, similar to directors.

Although the Texas Tech System bill the H. Ross Perot-headed panel that de· passed the Senate, the measure was not ve loped a reform package (House Bill allowed to leave a higher education com72) in 1984 for the state's public elemen· mittee in the House. taty and seconda.Iy institutions of Tech regents had requested legislative education.

Outstanding non-traditional students approval of the measure, which would "Legislative leaders wanted to wait were honored during a luncheon this have drawn control of the University, until this study was completed before spring. The students were part of a camHSC and their satellite campuses in Amaanymore systems were established."

House panel kills Tech systems bill

Top non-traditional students recognized

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Marie Tyler first

woman to receive Golden Spur Award North Dakota livestock leader Marie

Tyler, called by her peers "the first lady of beef production,, has been named recipient of the 1984 National Golden Spur Award.

She becomes the first woman to receive the award, sponsored by the nation's major livestock organizations.

But for Tyler, this is another in a long line of "firsts" that she has accomplished in her ardent support of the livestock industry.

In 1978, she was elected chairman of the National Live Stock and Meat Board, the first woman to serve in that position in the board's 63-year history. Tyler was the first woman to chair a committee in the National Cattlemen's Association, first woman officer for the U.S. Meat Export Federation and first woman officer of the livestock Merchandising Institute.

Tyler will be presented the award during the National Golden Spur Award and Prairie Party Sept. 20 in Lubbock. She will be the eighth recipient of the nationally sponsored award.

She was born and raised on a cattle and grain farm in Moffet, N.D., near Bismarck, her current home. For 30 years, she and her late husband james W Tyler ranched near Bismarck. They were the first to introduce Santa Gertrudis cattle to North Dakota and among the first to raise registered Quarter Horses in the state.

Under her leadership, the National livestock and Meat Board vastly expanded advertising, research and education, especially dealing with red meat, diet and related health issues. She had begun sounding warnings in the '50s to her fellow cattle producers, challenging them to support voluntary efforts to ~nance research, education and promotton programs.

Historical marker honors Tech leader The late Dr. Bradford Knapp, Tech's second president, who rode horseback around campus in the manner of an oldtime circuit rider to keep an eye on col~ege activities and projects, was honored tn April with a Texas Historical Marker at his grave in the City of Lubbock Cemetery.

Dr. laura Cavazos, current president, recalled Knapp's presidency, updated the story of the college and how Knapp fought to keep it open during the Great Depression.

The new marker by his headstone lauds Knapp for his leadership in agricultural education as first director of the U.S. Cooperative Extension Service, as · dean of agriculture at the University of Arkansas and as president of universities now known as Oklahoma State, Auburn and Texas Tech.

Supporting data from the Lubbock County Historical Commission for the ~arker noted that despite the depresston, Knapp left an enviable record: 61 percent increase in total enrollment, 100 percent increase in upper level enrollment, 75 percent increase in agriculture and the sciences, and the addition of permanent buildings.

When he arrived in 1932, Tech was fighting to survive against state cutbacks.

His first job was to defend Tech before the legislature.

Author Ruth Hom Andrews describes Knapp as a man of tremendous energy and vitality.

Pioneers' lifestyle hampered femininity The rugged lifestyle of a Texas frontier woman hampered femininity, but women still concerned themselves with clothes, fashion and "making a decent appearance."

The dress and lifestyle of the Texas pioneer woman has been studied indepth by Betty]. Mills, curator of costumes and textiles for The Museum of Texas Tech University. Mills is publishing her findings in a book titled, "Calico Chronicle," published this spring by Texas .Tech Press.

Mill~ began her research after receiving many inquiries about clothing of Texas pioneer days. She found that little was recorded about what the women wore, and for good reason. Necessity forced the women to convert garments into another useful item, or the clothes were worn out. Consequently, the record ts sparse.

"Frontier women had just one good dress and one or two for everyday," Mills said. 'They usually carried their good things in a trunk. A woman would take out her one good silk dress only for special occasions. The good dress had to last many years., A simple indigo blue, one-piece dress made of Iinsey-woolsey represents the typical pioneer dress, Mills said. An apron and shawl were items almost always worn by the early settler.

Linsey-woolsey was named for the linen and wool combination in the homespun fabric. Indigo grew wild on the Texas frontier and was often used to dye homespun fabrics, Mills said.

For economy, clothes were simply made. The bodice had little shaping and the skirt was plain and sleeves long and full. Skirts often had a false hem to save fabric. Facing was sewed around the inside to give the appearance of a hem.

The skirt was "fulled onto the waist," as the pioneer called gathering. Extra pieces of fabric were often sewed into the waist to make allowances for maternity wear.

After the 1890s, calico was a common fabric, pur~hased from a traveling salesman or at the mercantile for 5 cents a yard. The sewing machine was invented in the 1840s, but was uncommon in many Texas homes until the latter part of the 19th century.

By the 1890s, women could mail order a few patterns. Fashion magazines, such as Godey's Ladies Book and Magazines and Peterson's Magazine, offered women small drawings of patterns that still had to be enlarged to life size.

"Even in remote outposts, women cared how they looked," Mills said. "It was a mark of their upbringing to make a decent appearance."

For information on ordering a copy of "Calico Chronicle," contact the Tech Press Sales Office, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409.

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Declining land values reduce farmers' wealth Farmers who bought land in the past decade to fulfill their dreams of farming success .are now finding themselves in a nightmare of declining collateral and profits.

Ag economics professor Dr. Gary D. Condra said sharply declining land values are not only reducing the farmer's wealth, but are also limiting any ability to get credit.

"The value of a farmer's land is the basis of an ability to get a loan," Condra said. ''If a farmer has 1,000 acres worth $1,000 per acre when he bought it and it's decreased to $750, he has lost $250,000. That's a lot of collateral to lose."

Condra said the value of all U.S. farmland, which until recently has risen steadily since the 1930s, increased sharply in the 1970s with real value increasing by $465 billion. Because credit was easy to get, even though interest rates were high, many young farmers bought land that is now decreasing in value as quickly as it increased.

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In the 1980s, interest rates and production costs increased, export demands decreased and land values began a sharp decline. Condra said the real value of U.S. farmland decreased by $149 billion from 1980 to 1983. ''We don't have the figures for 1984 and 1985 yet, but I suspect the numbers for 1980 through 1985 will rival those of the 70s, only on the negative side. The thing that worries me is that we ?on~t , know where the bottom is on thts shde.

Condra pointed out that while the farmer is being seriously hurt by declining land values, a ripple effect is occurring that touches the economic situation of many other people.

A recent survey reported for every one farm job there are 1.7 other jobs that depend on the existence of that farm position. The Tech professor doesn't see any relief in the next five years unless there is a change in the current farm policy.

"I don't know what's going to happen, but I do know we need a farm program that will recognize the fact that everyone has a stake in the future of agriculture."

Students design park for Lake Worth area Designing a park from 6,700 acres of lake, sandy beaches and natural wildlands should be enough to spark the imagination of any aspiring landscape · architect.

But when the park is in the city limits of a major metropolitan area, the project takes on the added significance of being a refuge for the populace as well a5 the flora and fauna.

Thirty Tech students spent six weeks this spring designing concepts that may eventually find a place in the future development of the lake Worth area of Fort Worth. The students were participating in Garrett Gill's junior design landscape architecture class.

They were charged not only with preserving the open space of the area, but also with creating revenue-producing recreational facilities and urbanizing the undeveloped areas surrounding the lake.

Because the students did not have to worry with the financial or political implications, they were free to create concepts to make city officials think about the area's future possibilities instead of designs that could be implemented tomorrow, Gill said.

Five different proposals were prepared and presented to 75 people, including the mayor, representatives of the Fort .

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social sanctuary that people living in the city need," Gill said. "Most people need and enjoy the opportunity to walk in the solitude and serenity a park brings.

"What the students tried to do was take the eight or so·existing parks and the old structures and combine them into a single unit to preserve the area's natural beauty. After all, as the city grows, if we don't preserve our wildlands now, there may not be any in the future."

New cotton planting method results in reduced evaporation Rising production costs coupled with declining prices are causing West Texas cotton farmers to re-examine the effectiveness of some of their cultivation practices.

Dr. Dan Krieg of the plant and soil science faculty believes those practices hinder cotton production and quality in the short growing season of the Southern High Plains.

Traditionally, farmers plant too many seeds per acre resulting in excessive plants per acre on their 40-inch rows, he said.

"Our goal is to make more of the total water resource available to the plants and not lose much to evaporation from the bare soil."

In 1983 and 1984, Krieg studied three planting patterns using about 40,000 plants per acre. He compared the traditional 40-inch row spacing to two narrow row patterns 30 inches apart. · With the first modified spacing pat. tern, he planted cotton in rows 30 inches apart. The second pattern used two rows, 12 inches apart on 40-inch beds. Both methods allowed better utilization of existing water supplies and produced about 20-2 5 percent more lint of a better quality.

Krieg's techniques allow the cotton plants to spread out providing more shade on the soil- and reducing evaporation loss. He was originally concerned about the plants producing too much leaf area, which would use the water rapidly, but he found the narrow rows had less leaf area than the traditional rows.

"The reason for the reduced leaf area was that we had fruiting seven to 10 days earlier than on the narrow rows," Krieg said. 'This is particularly important because as we get later into the growing season, cool September temperatures greatly reduce fiber maturity and quality. " I have seen fields with 80,000 to 90,000 plants, where the first fruiting position is on the lOth or 11th node

instead of the sixth node where it should be. It may strip better, but if you don't have anything to strip, it doesn't matter how good it strips."

Krieg emphasized farmers need to carefully match the cotton variety they select to the amount of water they have available.

Fire proves effective for range management Of all the land and animal management techniques available to a rancher, fire can be one of the most effective, according to a Tech researcher.

Range and wildlife management chair· man Dr. Henry W Wright said fire can accomplish many range management objectives simultaneously.

Wright, who began working with fire management in Texas 18 years ago, said, "My students and I found in 1968 that we could burn down standing dead mes· quite. This was a major breakthrough for ranchers because even dead brush is a major obstacle in gathering and handling livestock.''

Wright has also found that fire is bene· ficial in short-term control of annual broomweed and will kill around 70 per· cent of prickly pear. Fire also enhances the growth of coarse grasses such as tobosagrass; "Because fire raises the soil tempera· ture, bacteria are able to increase 10 to 20-fold,'' he said. "The bacteria break down soil organic matter and increase the supply of nitrogen which will increase grass production."

Wright's fire research has also focused on the effect burning can have on wild· life populations.

Because bobwhite quail, deer and turkey depend on mesquite and other brush along river bottom areas as cover, roosts and winter feeding, at least 5 per· cent of the brush should be preseiVed, Wright said.

"Hunting leases in Texas have become extremely profitable for many ranchers.

While burning can make it easier for the hunter to work his dogs and get to crippled birds, the burning can also reduce the amount of wildlife available.

So we need to look at all the consequen· ces and try to strike an even balance."

ARTS 8c SCIENCES Maynard elected to board of carilloneurs Music faculty member Dr. Judson May· nard has been elected to the board of

directors of the Guild of Carilloneurs in North America, an international organization of over 500 members.

He will serve a three-year term on the nine-member board.

Maynard passed his advancement recital in 1979, making him one of 105 full members presently on the guild's roster.

Classes of membership include carilloneur, student, associate and honoraty.

The latter three groups are not voting members.

Haragan named as interim A&S dean

Dr. Ronald R. Haragan, associate dean for research and development in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named interim dean for the college, effective July 1.

Haragan will replace Dean William Conroy,_ who is leaving Tech to become executive vice president at New Mexico State un-iversity. Haragan will serve in the interim position while a search is conducted to find a new dean.

Dr. Len Ainsworth, associate vice president for academic affairs, said Haragan was the ideal choice as interim dean because of his knowledge of the broad spectrum of the college.

Haragan came to Tech in 1969 as a member of the geosciences faculty. In 1972 he was named chairman of the department of geosciences and was in charge of the atmospheric sciences group at Tech. He was named an associate dean in the college in 1983.

He earned bachelor's and doctoral degrees at the University of Texas and his master's degree at Texas A&M.

Married people found to be more satisfied with life than singles There are large numbers of bright, motivated, young minority people who want a challenging profession in which they can contribute to the general well being of others, but few see journalism as the route to their goals.

This is the summary of three professors who conducted extensive research on why minorities do not choose journalism as a career. At Texas Tech, the professor was Dr. David B. Buller, a member of the speech faculty.

The researchers emphasized the need for increased recruiting efforts, beginning in junior high and high school.

"The study findings also debunk several myths about minorities and their decision making," Buller said.

One of these is that minorities have severely deficient language or writing skills and so avoid professions requiring these abilities.

"There are a large number of collegebound minorities with good writing skills, but they reject journalism for reasons that have nothing to do with personal skill defects," according to the report.

Another myth, Buller said, is that low pay turns minorities from journalism.

"To suggest that salary is a major reason for the lack of minorities in the profession is to oversimplify beyond what is warranted by the data," he said.

The main problem, according to Buller, is that journalists and journalism educat.o rs fail to tell young minority students making decisions about the future just what a career in journalism can offer.

Few minority students enroll in mass comm Despite its detractors, marriage remains for many a major source of happiness and satisfaction with life. In a national survey, married men and women reported to be significantly more satisfied with life than those who had never been married.

The study by sociology professor Dr. George B. Lowe said marriage brought happiness to both men and women but had the more positive impact on men.

Women had the highest satisfaction in Lowe's study. However, the gap in satisfaction between never-married and married men was greater than between never-married and married women.

"Never-married men scored the lowest in satisfaction, but they are not unusually

bad-off, as compared to widows or divorced people who were not covered in the study."

Lowe's information came from a sample of 8,600 men and women. The respondents were asked about their satisfaction with city of residence, nonworking activities, family life, friendships and health and physical condition.

The method used to question the people is based on the idea that mental well-being is associated with happiness and life satisfaction, Lowe noted. The measure is a good proxy for mental health, he said. Past studies have found that people satisfied with life also have good psychological health.

"The reason that marriage brings satisfaction is largely because of the social support spouses give each other,'' Lowe said. "Plus, children also bring a degree of satisfaction.''

Book traces life of Lewis B. Hershey and the selective service Fron1 before Pearl Harbor to the height of the nation's tnost unpopular war, Lewis B. Hershey stood atop the bureaucracy that provided the United States 14.5 rnillion soldiers, sailors and airn1en.

The rise and fall of Hershey, a n1an who n1olded the Selective Service System in his in1age of Ainerica, is chronicled in "Lewis B. Hershey, Mr. Selective Service,''

by Tech histoty professor Dr. George Q. Flynn. Published by the University of Notth Carolina Press, the hook is the first historical study of Hershey and the draft.

Believing the Selective Service System was "an application of practical democracy," Hershey directed the estahlishn1ent of n1ore than 6,000 local draft boards in the early 1940s to conscript n1en for the tnilitaty. Under six presidents fron1 1940 to 1970, Hershey headed the system. His policies became standard operating procedures.

A career Army officer, He rshey had adn1inistrative talents which served him well. Hershey's administrative flexibility helps account for a longevity rarely matched among government agency heads. He got along well with Congress and the administration in power.

Hershey was intelligent and possessed a high level of integrity. No major scandal ever tainted his 6,000 draft boards or the system's 40,000 employees.

Then came Vietnam. "As an old man with the job of drafting young men," Flynn wrote, "Hershey symbolized to many the failure of the establishment."

In 1970, President Nixon removed him from his position as director of the Selec25 JULY-AUGUST 1985

tive Service System. Hershey was 76 and without him his system would survive only three more years.

Though the draft came to be vilified by many during the Vietnam war, Flynn said his five years researching Hershey and the draft pointed out several advantages, even to a democracy, of conscription.

Perhaps the most significant consequence of eliminating the draft is its implications on n1ilitary involvement, Flynn said. ·~The draft made the rnilitary a less flexible instrun1ent for foreign policy adventures," Flynn said. "The political consequences of using a draft army are much n1ore severe than using an all-volunteer, an all-professional army."

remember that attorneys aren't sharks out to feed off the body of the medical profession," he said.

Accounting honors Distinguished Alum

Five accounting firms fund professorships

New B.A. department addresses malpractice It is when the physician breaches his

duty to exercise ordinary care that malpractice occurs, according to business law professor Dr. Clayton Trotter. ~~Physicians don't guarantee successful treatment or even that the patient will recover. They only promise, by the fact that they have taken state licensure examinations, that they possess minimum skills and will use those skills to the best of their ability."

Trotter, who has worked on malpractice cases, holds a joint appointment in Tech's new health organization managetnent department. It is a cooperative venture between the College of Business Administration and the Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. The department seeks to address the management and organizational needs of the health care industry. ~'Physicians have to remember that n1alpractice negligence cases are hard to defend because a jury of 12 average citizens with normal sympathies makes those decisions," Trotter said.

The large malpractice settlements handed down by juries in the last few years reflect jury sympathy for a plaintiffs lost earnings, medical expenses and most importantly pain and suffering, he added.

Trotter said ifs important for physicians and attorneys to work together to begin to reduce the costs to society that malpractice suits bring. 'lawyers need to remember that doctors aren't practicing only to make a lot of money and physicians need to JULY-AUGUST 1985

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endowment we will be able to provide name professorships, graduate assistantships, scholarships and other faculty research support," Wilkes said.

The institute will also sponsor a continuing market executive-in-residence program to bring senior executives and other representatives from the marketing field to campus for discussions with students and faculty.

A student career information system will be established to assist institute supporters in effectively recruiting students.

Short courses and seminars on topics of current interest to marketing professionals, teachers and students will also be offered through the institute.

Jimmie Lee Mason Jimmie Lee Mason, president of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, has been named the 1985 Distinguished Accounting Alurnnus.

Mason, who earned bachelor's and master's of business administration degrees from Tech, began his accounting career with Cosden Petrole um Corp in Big Spring. In 1963 he opened his own firm in Lubbock and in 1968 formed his current company, Mason, Ni~kels and Warner.

He has been president of the Southwest Center for Accounting Education, chairman of the Texas Tech Accounting Advisory Council and president of the Tech Tax Institute.

He has also served as president of the Lubbock chapter of CPAs, on more than 11 committees of the Texas Society of CPAs, and on the council of the American Institute of CPAs.

Marketing Institute to promote the field The Institute for Marketing Studies has been established at Texas Tech to promote education, research and leadership in the field. Institute director is Dr. Robert E. Wilkes.

The institute has been established to address the rapid changes in the industry by attracting top teachers and students to the college's marketing area.

"By establishing at least a $500,000

Five national accounting firms have donated funds for professionals and faculty fellow awards to the area of accounting.

Dr. Frank Collins has been named the Arthur Andersen and Co. Professor of Accounting; Dr. Herschel Mann, the Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co. Professor of Accounting; Dr. lane K. Anderson, the Ernst and Whinney Faculty Fellow in Accounting; Dr. Donald· K. Clancy, the Main Hurdman Faculty Fellow in Accounting; and Dr. Mary Sue Gately, the Haskell Taylor Faculty Fellow in Accounting.

"The recipients were selected for these awards for their superior teaching, research and professional service,, said Dr. Gary E. White, director of accounting programs.

"The five firms that donated term endowments for these awards are aware that for business schools to produce quality graduates, the faculty must be of top quality. These awards help us keep superior professors."

EDUCATION Educators learning to work with businesses A new mission is unfolding for colleges of education across the country-training educators to work in business and industry. .

Educators who work as trainers in bust· ness and industry require many of the same skills as a school teacher, according to research by Dr. Gene E. Rooze and Dean Richard E. Ishler. _ The two surveyed a random sample ot businesses to determine what qualities a ·trainer needs. They refer to the position

for educators in business as a Human Research awards were presented to Resource Development Specialist Drs. P Ernesto Fischer of chemical engi(HRDS). neering, Martin Hardwick of computer "The field is receiving more attention science, William]. Kolarik of industrial in the '80s because our society is changengineering, and Aik-Siong Koh of ing from industrial-based to informationmechanical engineering. based," Rooze said.

The awards are funded by a contribu"More educators are working in industion from the Halliburton Foundation. try and business than in public schools," Ishler noted. "A college of education has a lot to offer these people."

To meet the demand for educators in business, a college can package education courses from other areas to form an interdisciplinary program.

According to their research, a HRDS should be able to: • analyze performance problems and determine training solutions, • identify training needs through job analysis, • determine training content, • conduct training programs, • and use a variety of training techniques.

The trainer should also learn the organization, establish rapport and credibility, write and speak effectively, gather and organize data, plan and organize, set priorities and use time effectively, solve it problems, use group processes and have 0 a knowledge of training resources. ~ A small percentage of colleges have incorporated the courses to train educators for business, Ishler said. To include training, colleges will need to redefine Dr. Magne Kristiansen, Horn Professor of their mission ·to educate more than pubelectrical engineering, has been prelic school teachers. sented the Meritorious Civilian Service Award of the U.S. Air Force.

Kristiansen, who is completing a fouryear term on the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, has conducted funded research for the Air Force for the past 15 years. He is also project director for the $3.9 million Strategic Defense Initiative Organization grant being negotiated Ten awards for outstanding teaching and between Tech and the Department of four mo~e to new faculty for exceptional Defense. research programs have been presented A Texas Tech faculty member since to faculty in the College of Engineering.

1966, Kristiansen has done extensive The Halliburton Awards were presresearch in the area of pulsed power ented to recipients by Dean Mason H. technology, plasma dynamics and quanSomerville. Teaching awards carry a tum electronics. $1,500 honorarium and the research He is a fellow of the Institu~e of Electriawards, $500. cal and Electronics Engineers and of the Recipients of the teaching awards American Physical Society. were Drs. Marvin J. Dvoracek of agricul-

Kristiansen receives prestigious award

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ENGINEERING

Halliburton Awards presented to faculty

ture engineering, Uzi Mann of chemical engineering, Kishor C. Mehta of civil engineering, A. Kathleen Hennessey of computer science, Edgar A. O'Hair of electrical engineering, William M. Marcy of industrial engineering, james H. Lawrence and Jerry R. Dunn of mechanical engineering and Robert E. Carlile and John]. Kowalski of petroleum engineering.

Atcheson, a part-time instructor in the engineering technology department, has developed a calculation process using differential elevation lines instead of the traditional cross section method.

Accurate earthwork estimates are important because miscalculating earthwork quantities by as little as an eighth of an inch can lead to big headaches and cost overruns for contractors, he said.

For instance, on a construction site 750 feet by 750 feet, that eighth of an inch miscalculation in earth fill or removal requirements can mean a difference of 208 cubic yards or more than 17 average dumptruck loads.

In the paperbound book, "Estimating Earthwork Quantities," Atcheson has published his method of cutting the margin of error in site work. The book is available for $22.95 plus Texas sales tax and $3.80 postage and handling from Norseman Publishing Co., 3203 26th St., Lubbock, TX 79410.

HOME ECONOMICS Master's degree in gerontology approved The College of Home Economics hopes to help solve problems of the elderly with a new master's degree program in gerontology. The program was approved by the Coordinating Board and will begin this fall.

The nation's growing population of older adults created the need for the program. Based on current population projections, the number of people 65 and over will double by the year 2030.

The coursework of the new program will prepare gerontologists to work with the special needs of the rural older adult.

The interdisciplinary program will consist of a core of courses, a thesis and an internship. Supporting courses will come from home economics, education, business administration, sociology, psychology, health education and economics.

Careers requiring knowledge of gerontology may be nursing home and retirement personnel, professional staff and officers of churches, banks and other financial institutions, government agencies such as Social Security and area agencies on aging.

New method found to estimate earthwork Distinguished Service quantities on-site Award presented

Daniel Atcheson thinks he has come up with an improved method for estimating earthwork quantities at construction sites.

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sor Billie Wolfe for outstanding service to the college.

The a\vard \Vas presented by Dean Elizabeth Haley during spring graduation ccren1ontes. ~'olfe earned a B.S. degree in 1937 fron1 the University of Texas and one year later con1pleted \vork tO\\. ard a nlaster of science in food and nutrition . She then did post-n1aster's level \vork at Texas \Von1an's, Cornell, Iv1ichigan State, Oklahon1a State, Iowa State and Texas Tech.

She accepted a faculty position in the College of Hon1e Econotnics in 1955.

Wolfe was also instrun1ental in developing a harp prograrn in the n1usic departnlent. Her retiretnent fron1 the University can1e in 1975.

Wolfe recently raised n1orc than $5,000 for an endowed scholarship fund in honor of Lila Allred Kinchen, a colleague who also taught in the college.

Baylor professor named new law dean

the legal profession throughout the state. " Newton earned the J.D. degree cun1 laude at Baylor in 1967. He was class president, vice president of the student body, a n1en1ber of the interscholastic n1oot court tean1 and editor of the Baylor Law Review.

He earned his n1aster's degrees at New York University and Colun1bia University schools of law, concentrating his interest in public international law. He was, at New York University, editor of the journal of International Law and Politics.

In 1968, Newton was an associate of Stubben1an, McRae, Sealy, laughlin and Browder law finn in Midland and in 1969-72, he served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve. For one year he was defense counsel in the Legal Center, Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, and for two years, a n1ember of the Presidential Task Force on the law of the Sea in Washington, D.C. He is editor of the book, "Texas Consunler Litigation," and co-editor of "Creditors' Rights in Texas.''

MEDICINE Medical pioneer given honorary Tech degree

Dr. W Frank Newton

W Frank Newton, a men1ber of the Baylor law School faculty, has been named dean of the Tech School of law, effective Sept. 1. He succeeds Byron Fullerton, who has served as dean since 1981.

Fullerton earlier announced his retirernent fron1 the deanship to pursue personal interests. Dr. john Darling, vice president for Academic Affairs, said that Newton "has strong support from the law School faculty and from members of JULY-AUGUST 1985

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There are few n1edical peaks that, at age 94, Dr. May Owen hasn't clin1bed. Now that the Tech School of Medicine has awarded her an honorary l)octor of Hun1ane Letters degree, she has reached another sun1n1it-a degree from a Texas n1edical school.

"It's the top of the n1ountain for n1e.

I've always wanted a degree from a Texas n1edical school ," she said during graduation exercises for the Health Sciences Center. All her medical practice has been in Texas afte r graduating from the Louisville Medical School in 192 1.

Still handling a 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. work schedule as a practicing pathologist in Fort Worth, Dr. Owen's list of firsts crosses both genders as a pioneer in her profession.

In 1945, she became the first woman elected president of the Texas Society of Pathologists; in 1947, the first elected president of the Tarrant County Medical Society; and in 1960, the first e lected president of the Texas Medical A5sociation.

She was also the only femal e in her all-male graduating medical class.

Dr. Owen had received a degree in chemistry from Texas Christian University in 1917, and after completing medi cal school she ventured into a residency

program at the prestigious Mayo Clinic.

"I'n1 not sure why they accepted me,,, she said. ''I can1e fron1 such a sn1all school, and they were n1ostly accepting Harvard graduates. '' During her 60-plus years as apracticing pathol ogist, she has provided financial assistance to n1ore than 200 nursing, n1edical, dental and law students, before setting up a trust fund to provide scholarships for another 200 students.

Also during the cotnn1encernent ceren1onies, the eleventh for the HSC, Dr. Jan1es Harris San1n1ons, executive vice president of the A111erican Medical A5sociation , addressed the 142 degree recipients. Graduates of n1edical technology, physical therapy and occupational therapy received degrees in the School of Allied Health's first graduation.

Dr. San1n1ons was also presented with an honorary Doctor of Hun1ane Letters.

NURSING Minority enrollment steady at 10 percent "Practicing what it preaches" n1ight well be the n1axim for the School of Nursing in two in1portant areas-nursing and treatment of tninority stude nts.

Holisn1, approaching the patient as an integrated whole w ith physical, e motional, and spiritual needs, is the watchword for the nursing curriculum at the Health Scie nces Center.

Holisn1 is also the watchword for the school's treatment of n1inority students-approaching the individual as an integrated whole with rnany needs, but not as sin1ply a minority of race, creed, sex or national origin.

Since accepting its first students in the fall of 1981 , the school has averaged an ethnic n1ino rity enrollment of 10.7 percent of its first eight sen1esters, which is reflective of the application pool for ethnic tninorities.

Of that 10.7 p ercent, 5.5 percent has been Hispanic, 3.2 perce nt has been Black, 1.5 pe rcent Asian, and 0.50 percent Alaskan o r American Indian.

The School of Nursing has so far graduated 24 students. Of those 24, five ( 20.8 percent ) persons we re n1ino rities.

The school admits Registe red Nurses, students w ith no previous nursing expe· rience, and transfe r students from other colleges o r nursing programs.

For additional information , contact Kathy Quillian1, coordinator of student services, TrUHSC School of Nursing, C103 Thompson Hall , Lubbock, TX ~ 79430, or call (806) 743-2737. llJ

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This organization will be helping to provide scholarships, books and housing to the women's basketball student-athletes.

The women's intercollegiate athletic program at Tech is financed primarily through student service fees and private donations. Many people do not know that in Texas, state appropriated funds may not be used for athletic program expenses.

The effort to provide funding has been difficult. Recent legislative action will further strain the scholarship budget in women's athletics. ~e~;year head coach Marsha Sharp satd, We have to look for alternative ways to fund our scholarship requirements. The Sharp Shooters will help us do that., '!he women's basketball program fintshed the 1984-85 season with a

BY DEBI PURVIS

24-8 record. Three of the losses were to number 1 ranked Texas and one loss was to Final Four contender, Georgia. The women's basketball team was ranked in the national Top 20 for 16 consecutive weeks and finished the year ranked #19.

The Raiders finished second in the conference behind Texas but were snubbed by the NCA Tournament Selection Committee. The team was asked to enter the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) and seeded #1.

Junior transfer Tricia Clay wound up the year as the Raider's top scorer with 536 points in 32 games. She was also the top rebounder with 216. Clay was named "Southwest Conference Player of the Week" three times.

Other valuable contributors to the winning season under Coach Sharp were Sharon Cain named to the

Southwest Conference All Tournament Team, tying with Clay for the Dallas Morning News "Newcomer of the Year" award, and Camille Franklin, awarded most valuable player award at a Double T Connection . . ptcntc. lady Raider fans are already looking fotward to next year when the Raiders will field an all-veteran line up. "We had a great recruiting season this year and were able to get the top Junior College prospect in the countty," Sharp said.

With the new Sharp Shooters group providing the basketball program with a sense of security about the future, the team will no longer be limited by economics. Anyone can join the support group and become eligible for the many benefits of being a Sharp Shooter. For more information call the Women's Athletic Department, (8o6) 742-3360 and ask for Debi Putvis.

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reat It's not really an unusual occasion to see the sports greats of today become two-sport stars. Willie Gault was a world class hurdler and now plays wide receiver for the Chicago Bears.

Kirk Gibson was an All-American defensive back for the Michigan Wolverines and now he's one of the top outfielders in major league baseball as a member of the Detroit Tigers.

Dave Winfield of the New York Yankees was such a gifted all-around athlete in college at Minnesota that he was drafted by the NFL, the NBA and major league baseball.

All those individuals have one thing in common with former Texas Tech and Snyder High School star athlete Thomas Lynn Selmon. Each of the aforementioned have shown they possess the athletic ability and mental toughness it takes to be star performers in more than one sport.

While Selmon isn't yet making the six-figure income that the other three are, he has accomplished a feat that only a select few before him have done-earn letters in three different sports at Texas Tech. Selmon was a four-year letterman in track, a one-year letterman in football and a one-year letterman in baseball for the Red Raiders.

Ever since he can remember, Selmon has never really stood out in a · crowd. He's always been a member of a group of good athletes. But it was always someone else who drew the spotlight away from him. That's what makes his accomplishment of three-sport letters so special.

"I'm very proud of the things I've accomplished at Texas Tech," said JULY-AUGUST 1985

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Selmon, a 1980 Snyder High School graduate. "I don't have any regrets about coming to school here because this University and athletic department ar~ among the best in the country. I've grown to love everything about this place, the people who are here and the coaches and athletes I've been able to come to know."

Selmon came to Tech because of his abilities on the track. He wasn't _heavily recruited after his .career with the Snyder Tigers, but a few junior colleges did offer him a scholarship in football. He felt like he was a good enough athlete to compete on the major college level, despite his 5-8, 150 pound frame.

Instead of taking one of the ]UCO offers in football, Selmon elected to wait until the track season was over and see what other offers came his way. In his senior year he long jumped 23-71!2 (still a Snyder school record), but that didn't attract too many big school co(}ches, either.

In that summer following his senior year, he hit a personal best of 24-0lJ4 at a meet in Lubbock. That, he says, was the turning point in his athletic life because it brought interest from major college coaches. ''I had just hit a personal best in the long jump at the TAAF (Texas Amateur Athletic Federation) meet

in Lubbock," Selmon recalled.

"Tech's assistant coach (Mike Roberts) came up and asked my coach (Winfred Shipp) if I had signed with anyone and if I would be interested in coming to Tech.

Coach Shipp told him that I was sit· ting in front of him and to ask me himself.''

The rest is pretty much history as Selmon did sign with the Red Raiders and came to Texas Tech in the fall of 1980. He went on to earn AllAmerica status in 1982 after finishing sixth in the NCAA Indoor Championships in the long jump. He also established the current Tech school record with a jump of 26-93/4 in the Angelo Relays of 1984. That jump, one of the longest in the nation in '84, qualified Selmon for the NCM Championships, but a pulled leg muscle after his first jump caused him to finish just 13th.

It was in the fall of '84 that Selmon lettered in football, his second sport to letter in. He had decided to walk-on with the football team in 1983 and did so after not playing since his senior year in high school.

Selmon returned to the gridiron for his senior season in 1984 and moved up to play for the varsity.

Although playing time was sparse for "Chili," he returned three punts for 26 yards and earned a letter for his grid efforts.

That, Selmon thought, was his final chance at glory as a Red Raider.

With all of his track eligibility expired he was put on the track staff as a graduate assistant coach for head coach Corky Oglesby. It was because of that position with the track team that Selmon happened into his third sport at Tech.

After the football season he had to

As a wide-receiver/defensive back

for the Tigers, Selmon was one of the top players in West Texas. He was a two-year letterman for SHS and was All-West Texas as a defensive back following his senior year.

Those credentials plus a competitive spirit that lives in Selmon, spurred him on to success as a member of the Tech Junior Varsity in 1983.

"I had a great deal of fun that first year in football," said Selmon. "My teammates all thought I was crazy for even trying to play after laying _out so long, but I had the urge to give it a try and it worked out okay."

That urge turned into excitement for all those who had the opportunity to see Selmon in action for the Picadors. His exploits as a wide receiver were not bad (four receptions for 63 yards), but it was his punt return ability that brought the sparse JV crowds to a frenzy.

Selmon returned 12 punts for the Picadors in 1983 and totaled 203 yards for the year, which was a 17yard average. Included in that total was a 95-yard TD return against Cisco Junior College which established a record for the longest punt return ever by a Red Raider player.

He also returned a 43-yarder for a 1D against West Texas State.

"Returning punts was fun to me," Selmon said. "It was like an adventure every time you touch the ball.

The blocking was usually super, but sometimes you just have to make up some moves and that's the fun part of it."

Thomas Selmon- in football, track and baseball roles.

off and when to lean and what pitch was good for stealing on and also the signs from the coaches. But, it was fun being a part· of the team and _ doing something different."

Along the way Selmon stole four bases in four tries and he also scored six runs. Coach Ashby lettered him because of the successes he had when he played and the effort he put forth in practice each day.

The three-sport letterman at Texas Tech is not a non-existent group, but according to the documentation available, Selmon is the first to do so in the la5t ten years. It should also be pointed out that Selmon becomes the first black three-sport letterman in Tech history.

"Being a three-sport letterman is quite a thrill for me," Selmon admitted. "But, without the opportunities that I was given at Texas Tech it wouldn't have been pos~ible. I'd like to thank Coach (Athletic Director john) Conley for letting me continue on scholarship to get my degree this December and thank all the coaches who gave me the chance to play for them: Coach Oglesby in track, Coach Moore in football and Coach Ashby in baseball."

Selmon hopes to complete his degree in physical education in December.

"I'd like to someday return to Tech as a coach," Selmon said.

"Maybe I could coach a three-sport letterman myself, then."

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have arthroscopic knee surgery and was on crutches for most of the early spring semester. After recuperating from the knee problem Selmon was approached by Texas Tech baseball coach Gary Ashby about coming out for the baseball team as a pinch runner. Selmon seized the opportunity to compete again and set out to learn as much as possible about the techniques of running the base paths. .

"Believe it or not, runntng the bases isn't quite as easy as I thought it would be," said Selmon, whose only previous baseball exper~ence was in his little League days tn Snyder. "I had to learn when to lead 31

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SPORTS SHORTS Conley resigns post as athletic director

offices, and with the upgrading of ]ones Stadium in 1977.

Since taking over the AD duties from Dick Tamburo in July 1980, Conley has been instrumental in the refurbishing of the Municipal Coliseum where Tech plays basketball, the total remodeling of the football locker room and the resurfacing of R. P. Fuller Track. The construction of a new baseball diamond and the allpurpose indoor practice facility were also spurred by Conley.

He came to Tech in January 1961 as a member of first-year head coachJf King's football coaching staff. He remained an assistant coach through 1969 and was a valuable member of Jim Carlen's staff from 1970 through 1974, when he was named assistant athletic director.

Men's golf coach turns in resignation John Conley

John Conley, a ftxture in the Tech athletic department for the last 25 years, and men's athletic director since 1980, resigned his position effective Aug. 31.

Conley, 62, said he had been considering retirement for several years and had said earlier this year that he might step down as athletic director as soon as construction began on Tech's indoor practice facility. Work on the complex has been going on since the first week of May. The timing of the resignation may also be linked to philosophical differences between Conley and the Tech administration concerning the future of the Red Raider men's and women's athletic departments.

Operating financially and managerially independent of each other since 1975 when Tech began women's intercollegiate competition, there has been growing speculation that the two departments soon will be merged under one athletic director. Conley has been opposed to such a merger since the feasibility of the move was studied by Tech officials three years ago.

Conley has been a catalyst for much of Tech's athletic facility development and improvement since he was named assistant AD in 1974. He is credited with playing a large role in the building of the Ticket Office/Lettermen's Lounge, with the renovation of the ~thletic department JULY-AUGUST 1985

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Gregg Reynolds ended his stint as Tech head golf coach in May to pursue other business interests.

The 25-year-old Reynolds took over the golf program in 1982, joining the Tech staff after playing on an 0 klahoma team that reached the NCAA tournament two straight years.

Reynolds led Tech to a fourth-place Southwest Conference finish in his first year at the helm and coached all-SWC selection Adam Kase.

Hired as interim golf coach was highly successful amateur Tommy Wilson. He has earned the reputation of being one of West Texas' top players over the past 26 years. He has been an inactive competitor and a tournament official. Wilson is a two-time past president of the West Texas Golf Association and is currently on the board of directors of the organization.

Tech softball player takes 3rd in javelin .Tech fifth year senior Natalie Lee recorded the Raider's highest finish at the SWC Track and Field Championships with a third place showing in the javelin.

Lee, Tech's first ever four-year letterwinner in so~ball, opted to join the track team for her final year of eligibility and picked up a javelin for the first time last fall. She recorded a career high mark of 138'8" at the SWC meet and was in second place prior to Houston Olympian Carol Lewis' toss of 139'1 ".

Budget cuts put end to softball.progratn' The women's intercollegiate softball program has become a victim·of financial difficulties. Women's athle~ic director Jeannine McHaney announced in june the decision to drop the sport effective immediately.

At the same time, she announced the resignation of head softball coach Kathy Welter, who has accepted a similar posi· tion at Cal-State Bakersfield.

"We're very, very tight budgetarially," McHaney said, "and we had to make some tough decisions. We would have been over budget next year if we hadn't made that move."

The Raider softball program, on the verge of national respectability, was the victim of scheduling problems coupled with rising costs of athletic scholarships.

Tech was one of only three Southwest Conference schools (joining Baylor and A&M) which fielded softball teams last season. West Texas State and Angelo State, past regional opponents, both recently dropped the sport, forcing the Raiders to travel at least 350 miles to the nearest opponent.

Tech also does not have a field on campus and played its four home games and Tech Spring Invitational tournament last season at Reese Air Force Base.

The cost of athletic scholarships for the 1985-86 school year ultimately led to the elimination of softball. Because of an increase in the cost of tuition for in-state and out-of-state students next year, the women's athletic department would need an additional $150,000 to maintain teams in the nine sports it had last year.

The decision was not a total surprise to Welter, who said her resignation did not lead directly to the decision to elimi· nate the softball program.

"I think they were separate incidents," she said. "But the resignation probably hastened the decision. I've known for a long time that, without us being a confer· ence sport, when the cuts came, it would be us first."

Welter guided the Raiders to their only two winning spring seasons in. the five· year history of the Tech softball team.

Tech was 24-14 in 1984 and 21-18 last season, when .the Raiders were ranked as high as 16th nationally. .

Ironically, after losing only one of 13 players to graduation and following a strong recruiting effort, the team was looking forward to perhaps their best year ever next season, Welter said.

The victory over number two seeded Ochoa was the second consecutive upset for Roberts, who was seeded sixth.

Roberts defeated number one seed Robyn Field of Uf 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 to reach the finals.

Roberts also teamed with freshman Paula Brigance to reach the finals of number three doubles action but lost to an SMU pair 6-1, 7-5.

Women athletes score 2. 51 grade point

Carolyn Thompson

Thompson accepts job as high school coach Former Tech All~American basketball player Carolyn Thompson has taken the position of head coach of the Estacado girls basketball team in Lubbock.

Thompson, 22, the most prolific scorer in Tech basketball history, replaces Langston Williams, who resigned at the end of the 1984-85 school year. The Lady Matadors were 3-20 last season, finished last in District 1-4A and lost their final 18 games of the season.

"I think Carolyn will be a great role model for the young ladies at Estacado," said Tech head basketball coach Marsha Sharp. "I think she'll do them a great job because of her maturity level and her skills level.

"I would think she'll use a lot of the same type of fundamental drills we use."

The 6-foot-lf2Thompson said she chose the Estacada job instead of a position as assistant coach at the University of Arkansas.

"I basically wanted a head coaching job out of college," she said. "I want to coach. Being an assistant in college involves a lot of recruiting. It involves some coaching, but not as much as a head position in high school."

Usa Roberts first to win tennis title Sophomore Usa Roberts became the first Tech women's tennis player to win a SWC title when she defeated Marnie Ochoa ofTCU 6-4, 6-3 in the number fi~e singles match during the SWC Tennts Championships in Corpus Christi.

Tech women athletes improved on last fall's 2.51 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) by posting a collective GPA of 2.61 for the spring semester. Thirteen percent of the 85 women athletes recorded GP.Ns of 3.5 and above, while 43 percent posted grades within the 3.0 and 4.0 range.

Cross country and track junior Suzy Martinez, the recipient of the 1984-85 academic excellence award, recorded a perfect 4.0, her fourth since coming to Tech. Martinez, a biology major from Citrus Heights, Calif., currently has a 3.924 GPA. The women athletes also maintained the department's longstanding graduation rate of 91 percent.

Longtime volleyball coach leaves Tech In April, Coach janice Hudson announced her resignation as Tech volleyball coach. She was the only women's volleyball coach Tech has had since the Women's Athletic Department was formed in 1975.

Hudson was the 1984-85 SWC Coach of the Year after leading the Raiders to a 6-4, third-place record and a 25-9 season mark.

"This was an extremely difficult decision for me," Hudson said.

While at Tech, she posted a 10-year collegiate record of 328 match wins and 198 losses for an overall win-loss ratio of .628. Her .735 winning percentage last season was her third best record.

Basketball recruit 'too good to pass up' janice Davis, a 5'8" senior playmaker from Stroman High School in Victoria, has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Tech.

The announcement came as somewhat of a surprise as Head Coach Marsha Sharp, who lost just two players to graduation, had only planned on signing three

scholarship athletes this season. Earlier signees included Sharon Blair, 6'2~' post from Odessa College; Deborah jones, 6'2" post from Amarillo College; and Lynn Kjllough, ·6'3" forward from Weatherford High School.

'Janice is just too good to pass up," Sharp said. "She can give us some height at the playmaker guard position, plays outstanding defense, handles the ball well, can drive the lane and will help us on the boards. You just don't pass that kind of talent by."

1985 Texas Tech Spring Signees BASKETBALL:

Brian Barriere, 6·8, 210, F, Fr-HS, H_ous· ton jones Dwayne Chism, 6-7, 227, F, jr-TR, Dallas Spruce/ Odessa College Sean Gay, 6-3, 180, G, Fr- HS, Houston Madison . · Rodney Henders~n, 7-0, 200, P, Fr-HS, Dallas Adams ~ · Wesley Lowe, 6-10 1/2, 195, F/ P, Fr-HS, West Mesquite ' Scott Whillock, 6-6, 185, G/ F, Fr-HS, Clinton, AR Tracy White, 6-6 1/2, 205, F, Fr-HS, Spring BASEBALL:

Mike Gustafson, 5-11, 180, Infielder, FrHS, Lubbock Monterey Rod Simon, 6-0, 200, Righthanded Pitcher, jr-TR, Portales, NM/ Central Arizona CC Gilbert Salinas, 5-11, 190, Outfielder, JrTR, Alvin JC/ Pharr SanJuan Alamo HS Bryan Roper, 6-0, 185, 1B/ Catcher, Fr-HS, Houston Bellaire Dave Geck, 5-11, 165, Shortstop,Jr-TR, MesaJC/ San Diego Madison Bill Shutt, 6-1, 190, Righthanded Pitcher, jr-TR, Southwestern JC/ El Cajon, CA Christian HS Mike Humphreys, 6-2, 180, Outfielder, Fr-Hs, DeSoto Mark Mathis, 5-10, 170, Catcher, Fr-Hs, Richardson TRACK: Cisco Bob, distance runner, Ruidoso, NM Reggie Senagel, distance runner, Houston Worthing Tim Edwards, discus, Anchorage, AK/ Central Arizona CC Rodney Eleby, quarter, Sherman HS Jimmy jones, quarter, Amarillo Palo Duro Rodney Davis, hurdler, Lubbock Estacada Byron Stroud, sprinter, South Plains College and McAllen Gary Brown, quarter, Mount Sac JC and West Covina, CA GOLF

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at East Texas State University Tournament-Commerce East Texas State West Texas State North Texas State Texas Tech at Eastern Kentucky Classic-Richmond Louisville West Virginia Indiana State Clemson Eastern Kentucky Texas Tech 7:30p.m.

ANGELO STATE UNIVERSilY 7:30p.m. at West Texas State 7:30p.m. at University of Wyoming at Colorado State Classic-Fort Collins Southwest Missouri Washington Colorado State Texas Tech

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UNIVERSilY OF TEXAS atTexasA&M BAYLOR ANGELO STATE UNIVERSI1Y RICE UNIVERSI1Y OF HOUSTON

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7pm 7pm 7pm noon 7pm 7pm noon 1pm 2pm noon 7pm

Lubbock Tulsa Lubbock Waco Lubbock Lubbock Lubbock Austin Lubbock Irving Houston

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1985 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23

at Rice WEST TEXAS STATE at Baylor at University of Texas at Arlington ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSI1Y TEXAS A&M SAN DIEGO STATE at University of Texas at Austin, University of Tennessee (Time tentative) at University of Houston

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Attend these Texas Tech Pre-Football Game Receptions Date

Kick-off

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12 noon 7 p.m.

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Tulsa, OK Waco Austin Irving Houston

Texas SMU Houston

Pre-Game Reception Marriott (41st & South Garnett) Sheraton (1-35 & 4th St.) Sheraton-Crest (1st & Congress) Holiday Inn Brookhollow

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33J.L. Burke Jr. (MED Education), Hobbs, N.M., was the speaker for the main address at the graduation ceremonies of the College of the Southwest in Hobbs. Burke has been a prominent figure in education in Lea County having taught in both Hobbs and jal. He received his EdD in 1961. In 1964 Burke became president of the College of the Southwest and served in that office until 1970. Burke has been honored with Burke Hall and the j.L. Burke Reading Room located in the Southern Baptist Student Union of the College of the Southwest. He is married to the former Joyce Gross ('36 Liberal Arts).

.42 William W Beaver (BS Agricultural Education), Lufkin, has been honored by the Angelina County Chamber of Commerce with an appreciation banquet for his service to the community. He is superintendent of the Lufkin State School, a position he has held since 1%2.

William ~· Parrackjr. (English), Lubbock, has retired after 36 years at RepublicBank Lubbock. He began his career as ateller in 1949 and was vice president and cashier at the time of his retirement.

Parrack is active in both community and civic affairs. He and his wife, Sibyl, have one son.

43 Howard W Swaim (BS Petroleum Engineering), Houston, is a recipient of t?e ].C. Slonneger Award for contributions to the technology of petroleum production. He has been employed by Conoco since 1946 and is currently responsible for developing a long-range plan to provide more effective means of transferring engineering knowledge for Conoco worldwide.

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46•Edward W "Bill" Cartwright Jr. (BAR Architecture/Design), Lubbock, recently attended by special invitation the U.S. Department of Air Force Design Forum 2000 in Dallas. He is manager of AC Associates, the architectural division of Parkhill Smitl) & Cooper Inc. Cartwright is married to the former Marjorie Gilbert ('48 Liberal Arts).

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Fred W Gipson (BS Mechanical Engineering), Houston, is a recipient of the ].C. Slonneger Award for contributions to the technology of petroleum production.

He has worked for Conoco since his graduation from Tech and is currently in the production engineering service department.

50 •Robert E. Hogan (BS Civil Engineering), Dallas, has been elected a vice pres~ ident of the American Consulting Engineers Council at the annual convention in Boston. He is president of Hogan and Rasor, a Dallas engineering firm.

Jess H. Parrish (BM Music Theory, MED '63, EdD '65 Education), Midland, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Tech college of education. Parrish is president of Midland College. He is married to the former Norma Eiring (BM '50 Music Education).

Jerry Thornton (BAR Architecture I Design), San Francisco, is a member of the firm of Crosby Thornton Marshall Architects which was presented the 1985 San Francisco Chamber of Commerce "Innovation in Business" award for its achievements in the field of sports architecture.

Georgia M. Williams (BS Horticulture), Lubbock, was the 40th recipient of the Altrusa Club's Woman of the Year award for her civic accomplishments, community work and devotion to her family. She and her husband, Nat, are the parents of three children.

57 •Hugh R. Fewin (BS, MS '62 Civil Engineering), Oak Brook, Ill., has been elected a vice president of CBI Industries Inc. He was named a Distinguished Engi~ neer in 1980.

59 ·Edwin W GastonJr. (PhD English), Nacogdoches, has been named a Distinguished Alumnus by the department of English. He was recognized for his accomplishments in university administration and his books on style. Gaston is vice president for academic affairs at Stephen F. Austin State University. He is mar~ ried to the former Martha Middlebrook ('55).

61Dan G. Webster III (BBA Finance), 52 Hulan E Bass (General Business), Lubbock, recently qualified for the AG. Edwards Million Dollar Club.

San Angelo, was admitted as a Ufe Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. He 35 JULY-AUGUST 1985

zations helping people with special needs-span several decades. For all his accomplishments, Nicklaus would rather be noted for the ones he's made to education.

The 80-year-old Nicklaus has been quoted as saying, "I spent 41 years in education. I would like to be remembered as a good educator."

Education played an important part in Nicklaus' life from the time he graduated from high school in 1924. He started college at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa., that same year. In 1925, he followed football coach Rhodes Ingerton to Texas Tech in Lubbock.

While at Tech, he received the Amon G. Carter Award given to the athlete with the highest classroom grades. After graduation in 1928, he coached football at Tahoka High School for two years.

He later coached Amarillo College to the state junior college football championship in 1935.

Other coaching assignments took him to Altus (Okla.) junior College, Oklaof homa Baptist University, Borger High School and West Texas State. His tenure A man of firsts. That's how friends desat Altus and Shawnee also led to state cribed the Amarillo Globe-News Man of championships. the Year, WW. "Windy" Nicklaus.

When Nicklaus retired as principal at Nicklaus was captain of the first footPalo Duro High School in 1969, he ball team at Amarillo High School to be began another career in civic service. called the Golden Sandstorm in 1922. He That same spring, he announced he was captain of the first Texas Tech footwould run for a spot on the Amarillo City ball team in 1925. In 1955, he became Commission. He resigned in 1974 for the first principal of the newly opened health reasons, serving again in 1976.

Palo Duro High School.

He is currently involved in several proHis honors include installation in the jects for Amarillo's growing population · Texas Tech Athletic Hall of Honor in of people over 65. A friend who has 1966, Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame in worked with Nicklaus on several commit1966 and Amarillo High School Hall of tees said of him: Fame in 1976.

"I have always had the greatest respect Sports encompass only one facet of for him and his zest for living. His enthuNicklaus' life. His contributions-both as siasm for life is contagious and rubs off a public setvant on city boards and com- on everyone he works with." (By Beth missions and as a civic leader in organi- Duke)

Windy Nicklaus: A man many firsts

received his law degree in 1964 from the University of Texas School of law.

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Paul Breedlove (BS Electrical Engineering), Houston, is depanment manager for personal computer hardware development in Texas Instrument's Data Systems group. He and a business associate recently were awarded a patent for development of the TI Speak and Spell learning aid for children.

Wade H. Collins (BA latin American Area Studies), Kansas City, Kan., is vice president of Drexel Burnham lambert.

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Pat Crozier Anthony (BME Music Education), Lubbock, has been named 1985 Teacher of the Year by the Lubbock Music Teachers Association. She has taught both in the public schools and privately in the Lubbock-area. Anthony has also served as adjudicator for several piano festivals in Texas and New Mexico.

She is married to Phil H. Anthony (BME, MME '64 Music Education).

•frank P. Finch (BS Agricultural Education), Temple, has been elected vice president at large of the Texas Apartment Association Inc. He is a panner in First Southern Development, which owns and

operates rental housing units in Texas.

Kent Hance (BBA Finance), Lubbock delivered the commencement address to' the spring graduating class of Texas Tech University.

66 Floyd W McAlister (BS Agricultural Education), Portales, N.M. , was named the agricultural agent for Roosevelt County, N.M. He will lead educational programs for both adults and youth in the county. McAlister and his wife, Linda, have three children.

67 Harlan Wayne Cage (BAR Architecture I Design), Dallas, is managing director of the Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Texas Interiors Group. He is responsible for overall design direction and development of all interiors from the Dallas office.

Phil Price (BA Advertising), Lubbock, was elected to the Southwestern Associa· tion of Advertising Agencies board of directors. He is president of Phil Price Advertising Inc. Price is married to the former Vicki Veazey (BS '71 General Home Economics).

Barbara Mathews Simmons (MED, EdD '73 Elementary Education), las cruces, N.M., has been appointed dean of New Mexico State University's college of education.

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Larry D. Self (BAR Architecture I

Design), Dallas, is senior vice president and principal in charge of design for Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Texas.

He recently assumed the additional responsibilities and title of administrative officer and will be in charge of man· agement of the Dallas office.

69 Gary D. Condra (BA Animal Production), Lubbock, has been elected president of the Texas chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and state director of the Texas Society of Professional land Managers and Appraisers.

Nancy Ruff Meeker (BS, MED '73 E~u­ cation), Bedford, received a doctorate tn education from North Texas State Univer· sity. She is director of communications for the Hurst-Euless-Bedford public schools. She is married to Robert Gary Meeker.

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James E. Sowell (BBA Finance), Dal· las, is owner of the Arlington based Sowell Co. He is primarily a land developer but has built several retail centers

and office buildings. Sowell is married to the former Elizabeth Fay Beilheimer.

72Bruce A. Moilan (BS Institutional Management), Pittsburgh, is director of dietaiY and nutritional support services at Presbyterian-University Hospital. He is married to the former Betty Gorman (BS 74 Physical Education).

73Stevan W Barker (BA Chemistry), San Antonio, is vice president in trust administration at Frost National Bank. He received his law degree from Southern Methodist University School of law.

Barker is married to the former Alison Beach (BS 76 Clothing & Textiles).

Claude Dollins (MS Family Relations), Lubbock, recently was guest speaker at the annual conference of the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants.

He is in private practice as a marriage and family counselor and is the author of UThe High Energy Professional." Dollins is married to the former Lavenia Wages (BSE '75 Elementary Education).

Mack Elston III (BBA General Business), Lubbock, married Nell Butler on May 4. Elston is employed by Lubbock Brick and Tile Co.

marketing automation department. She was named to Outstanding Young Women of America 1984.

E. Andrew Bell Jr. (BA Microbiology), Philadelphia, received his medical degree and is completing his residency in internal medicine at Mercy Catholic Medical Center. He was recently honored by the Philadelphia police department for heroism in recognition of his efforts in saving the life of a policeman. Bell is married to Karen R Bell (BBA '72 Accounting).

Jon Ann Carter (BS Clothing & Textiles), Lubbock, married Ray Fargason on June 1.

David W. Lovelace (BBA General Business), Richardson, has been named president and chief executive officer of Canyon Creek National Bank.

Benito Polendo Jr. (BAR Architecture I Design), San Antonio, is vice president ofJonesKell Architects.

David Roach (BA Marketing), Lubbock, is manager of the Lubbock office of Comfort Supply Inc. He is a master plumber and has been involved in plumbing, heating and air conditioning since 1974.

Debra Hill Spears (BSE Elementary Education), Dallas, is program coordinator for the Federal Trade Commission.

77 Adam R. Cummins (BBA Finance), San Antonio, is vice president and cashier responsible for bank operations and bank security at RepublicBank Universal City. He is married to the former Betty Landes (BBA 77 Accounting).

Fa-An Tan (BAR Architecture / Design), San Bernardino, Calif., is the owner of Bing's Cathay Inn.

78 Charles Michael Gates (BAR Architecture/ Design), San Antonio, has joined the firm of Cerna Raba & Partners as an intern architect.

Stephen R. Herber (MED Education), Midland, is operations manager for West Texas Gas Inc. He is married to the former Sue Robertson (MED 78 Education).

Malcolm R. Hester (BS Park Administration), San Antonio, has joined the staff of Brendler / Dove as a project landscape architect.

Steve Nance (BS Petroleum Engineering), Midland, is a supervisor in production engineering for Mobil Oil Co. He is married to the former Elaine McGann (BSE '78 Elementary Education). They are parents of Kristen Nichole.

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Gary Boren (BSE Secondary Educa-

tion), Lubbock, is vice president of the Lubbock Independent School District . board of trustees and has been appointed to the State Advisory Council for Technical-Vocational Education in Texas. Boren will represent small businesses and their concerns and relationships with vocational education.

R Dan Clark (BS Chemistry), Houston, is director of administration of PruCare of Houston.

Paul Moore (BA Theatre Arts), Lubbock, married Marcel Shelton on April 5.

Randy C. Parker (BBA Finance), San Antonio, is credit administrative officer in loan review for Frost National Bank.

He is married to the former Vicki Davis (BBA '74 Accounting).

75 ). Ben Haralson (BA History), Lubbock, is fleet manager at Gene Messer Ford. He is married to the former Rhonda Phillips (BA '76 Advertising) and the father of one daughter. ).C. Stolte (BBAAccounting), New Braunfels, is a director of Executive Bane Savings Association of New Braunfels.

76 Anne Adams (BA Social Welfare), Dallas, is employed by Delta Airlines in the

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George E. Spoth (BA Latin American Area Studies), Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., holds the rank of captain in the U.S. Air Force where he is a missile combat crew flight commander with the 67th Strategic Missile Squadron. He was chosen junior officer of the year in recognition of professional skill, duty performance and exemplary conduct.

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Samuel Ethan Stool (BS Animal Business), San Antonio, was honored by The Upjohn Co. for outstanding achievement in sales in 1984. He is a sales specialist for Upjohn / TUCO Animal Products.

Stool and his wife, Patti, are the parents of one son.

Terry L. Thames (BA Chemistry), Carrollton, married Betty Harris on May 25.

He received his dentistry degree from Baylor University College of Dentistry and is in the private practice of orthodontics.

Ruth Anne Truncale (MME Music Theory), Kansas City, Mo., has resigned as director of the Suzuki program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and will join the U.S. Air Force to perform with the Strolling Strings, the U.S. Air Force Symphony Orchestra and the String Orchestra.

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Sherrie L. Baumgardner (BS Family Management, Housing & Consumer Science), Lubbock, married Randall C. Haynes on June 1.

Stephen R. Feldman (BS Mechanical Engineering), Spring, is a sales engineer for National Supply in Houston. He is married to the former Allison Thompson (BA '80 Civil Engineering) who is employed by Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam in the land development department. They are the parents of a · son, Paul Stephen. · Gary L. Lasiter (BFA Art Design Communications), Madison, Wis., has joined the design and graphic communications department of Oscar Mayer & Co. as senior graphic designer.

Rob LaMaster (BBA Marketing, MA '81 Interdisciplinary Studies), Irving, has joined the Judge Fite Co. Inc. Land Division as a farm and land realtor.

Sabrina Anne Sasser (BS Microbiology), Houston, is married to Peter Marsh.

Ann Storm (BS Food & Nutrition), Lubbock, married Philip Swanson on April 27. She is employed by Lubbock General Hospital.

Tony Whitehead (BBA Finance), Lubbock, is vice president of American State Bank. He is married to the former Cindy Gallegly (BBA '81 Accounting).

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Lindy Fruge (BS Family Relations), Lubbock, married Bruce D. MacNair on May 18.

James E. Halpert (BS Zoology), Fon Worth, graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1984 and is in private practice in Colleyville. He is married to the former Riesa Morgan ( '79 Physical Education).

Gary Don Howard (BBA Marketing), Irving, married Vicki Lynn Wilburn on April 20.

Jeffery C. Kuper (BS Civil Engineering), London, works for Phillips Petroleum Co. in Great Britain. He and his wife, Cynthia, have three children.

Sherrie McMinn (BSE Elementaty Education), Garland, is married to Ron Miller.

Kerry Russell ( BA History, JD '83 ), and Randi Davis (JD '84), both of Tyler, were married on May 18.

Christye Waters (BS Home Economics Education) and Don Coppage (BS '85 Mechanized Agriculture), both of Lub· bock, were married on June 1. She is employed by Southwestern Public Service, and Coppage is employed by John Hancock.

Bonnie Kay Yandell (BA Social Welfare) and David Keith Tooley (BA '82 Park Administration), both of Lubbock, were married on April27.

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Gary Birdsall (BS Construction Engineering Technology), Missouri City, isa cost engineer for Hanscomb Associates Inc. He is married to the former Sharon Dempsey (BS Fashion Merchandising).

She is employed by Gemcraft Homes Inc. as a junior account. They are the par· ents of Lorren Louise, born Nov. 9, 1984.

Rene Jacob Boone (BS Food & Nutri· tion), San Antonio, was recently promoted to the rank of captain in the U.S. Army. She is assistant chief of production and service branch at Brook Army Medi· cal Center. Boone is married to DanielL Boone, a captain in the U.S. Air Force.

Casey Raymond Conine (BA History, ]D '84) and Diane Adams Hooper (JD '84), both of Austin, were married on May 24.

Andy Hines (BS Agricultural Education), Lubbock, is a partner in Hines/ Collyar and Associates, a real estate firm dealing in both residential and commercial services.

Rod Knott (BA Sociology), Lubbock, married Veronica Brown on May 4. Knott is employed by the Lubbock County Youth Center.

Jay Harold Lee (BBA Finance), Lub·

bock, was married to Roxanne Elaine Childress on June 1.

Jerry W. Merryman (BS Civil Engineering), Rantoul, Ill., is a first lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He is a contract management chief with the 3345th Civil Engineering Squadron at Chanute Air Force Base, Ill. Denise Willingham (BBA Marketing) and Will Dodson ( BA '78 History), both of Lubbock, were married on April 6. She is employed by Blair Uniforms, and Dodson is employed by the Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney's Office.

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Kenneth S. Curran (BBA Marketing), San Antonio, has joined the firm of Precision Realtors as a sales associate.

Michael T. Gibson (BFA Studio Art), Lubbock, married Paula Anne Reeds on April 13.

'Kenneth W Levens (BS Agricultural Economics), Lubbock, was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He will be stationed at Reese Air Force Base, Texas. ]. David Louder (BS Agronomy), Willmar, Minn., is an agricultural chemical sales representative for Elanco Products Co. He is married to the former Elizabeth Haller (BS '81 Food & Nutrition).

Susan M. Obenberger (MS Wildlife Management), Seminole, Fla., holds the rank of airman first class in the U.S. Air Force. She was recently named outstanding airman of the month for the 6940th .Electronic Security Wing at Fort George G. Meade, Md. Mark Peachee (BBA Marketing), Houston, is vice president of development for the Red Raider Club in Houston.

Elizabeth jo Pharr (BBA Marketing) and Michael Scott Hymer ( BBA '82 Accounting), both of Abilene, were married on May 25. Hymer is employed by Davis, Kinard and Co. Brad Ree~ (BS Agronomy), Lubbock married Lisa Boyd on May 11 . Reed is coowner of High Plains Construction Co. Judith A. Swanson (BS Microbiology) and JayS. Flusche (BS '82 Range Management), both of Lubbock, were married o~ April 20. She is employed at Methodtst Hospital, and he is employed at RepublicBank Lubbock.

Laura S. Whitehead (BBA Marketing) and Steven B. Sims (BBA '84 Marketing), both of Lubbock, were married on April 20. Whitehead is employed by Southwestern Bell, and Sims is employed at Wes- Tex Aircraft.

83 WilliamS. Addison (BS Park Administration), Lubbock, holds the rank of second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force

Dan Law selected to make commercial Tech-ex Dan law '57 was notified in June that he had been selected to do one in a series of 16 television commercials this fall for the College Football Association.

The spots will be telecast during ESPN college football games. ''We've been commissioned by the CFA to do several30-second spots for a series called 'What My Football Scholarship Meant To Me,' " said Tel Ra creative director Don Kimberling. "The whole point of the spots is to show that a lot of people accomplished something beyond the sports world through football scholarships. How good an athlete they were in college was totally immaterial to the criteria.

"We received literally hundreds of nominations from all the Division I sports information directors. After reviewing his nomination, we decided Dan was an excellent example of what we wanted. He's done extremely well in the business world." law became sole owner of Lubbock's Fields and Company last year, the same business for which he was a delivery boy in 1957. Five years later, he was a sales manager for the wholesale heating, plumbing and electrical distributor and in 1966 he was promoted to general manager. In 1970, he was named president and a year later co-purchased the company.

Texas Tech was the beneficiary of law's athletic talents from 1955-57. He lettered in football and basketball as a Red Raider. A four-sport letterman in high scbool in Alabama, he entered the University of Alabama in 1951 before serving in the Army from 1953-55, stationed at Fort Jackson, S.C., and Fort Riley in Junction City, Kan. Beattie Feathers, for whom Law played football at Fort Jackson, recruited law to come to Tech where he put his scholarship to full use.

"That scholarship meant a yvhole change in my life," law said. "It gave me the chance to go to school. When a guy receives an athletic scholarship, with that privilege goes a responsibility. That responsibility is to give back to the school as much or more than what the school has given him.

"I'm not saying that I wouldn't be happy and content if I hadn't received and has recently graduated from pilot training at Reese Air Force Base, Texas.

He is married to the former Holly Stovall (BIA '84 landscape Architecture).

Lynn F. Archer (MS Family Manage-

Dan Law the scholarship and gone to college, but it's probably the best thing that can happen to an athlete. It's meant more to me than I probably will ever realize."

Although law was an inductee in the Texas Tech Athletic Hall of Honor last year, he downplays his once-prized athletic abilities.

"I was just an average athlete. I never looked at myself as a pro prospect, I just had an inner desire to excel. I was a high-energy person with more determination than ability. I'm highly energized in the business world, too.,, Law has strong feelings about athletes who only attend college to play out their eligibility. "An athlete on scholarship doesn't have anyone to blame but himself if he doesn't earn a degree. He certainly doesn't have the school to blame.

"If there were hundreds of nominations received for these commercials, that tells you that hundreds of athletes go on to earn their degrees. I'm just one of the many, and we don't hear enough about the good student-athletes., Law said he was shocked when he received the call from Tel Ra regarding the commercials. Among the other athletes joining Law for the spots are Fran Tarkenton (Georgia), Bill Glass (Baylor) and Bob Tucker (Auburn).

"I never expected to be in there with those guys,, Law said. "It sounds like a neat deal, though." (By Ted Dunnam). ment, Housing & Consumer Science), Tyler, is owner I instructor at the Tyler Activity Center and does some freelance modeling.

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tion), Silverton, married lana Fuston on May 25.

W David Counts III (BA Advertising) and Jill A. Crutchfield (BA '83 Advertising), both of San Antonio, were married on May 25. Counts is a student at St. Mary's University School of law, and she is employed by American Airlines.

Jimmy D. Crouch (MED Educational Psychology), Lubbock, holds the rank of second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and has completed pilot training at Reese Air Force Base, Texas.

Tonya Elaine Garner (BA Psychology), Lubbock, was married to Bart A. Burgess

on April 5.

Paula Noack Hayes (BS Industrial Engineering), Dallas, is a senior cost accountant in the financial division of InterFirst Corp. She is married to.Ronald L. Hayes (BS '83 Industrial Engineering).

Julianne Hester (BA Telecommunications), Dallas, marriedjohn Brandon Durbin on April 20.

Larry I. Hooten (BBA Finance), San Antonio, is credit officer at First City Bank, Windsor Park.

Thomas Ray Howey (BBA Management), Abilene, married Donna Lynn Dunn on May 25. Howey is owner of the

Kettle Restaurant.

Raymond M. Lund (BBA Finance), San Antonio, is trust officer at RepublicBank San Antonio overseeing employee benef. its accounts.

Debra Lynn McElroy (BBA Secretarial Administration), Midland, married Kevin Dale Robertson onjune 1. She is employed by Doyle Hartman.

Constance M. Peterson ( MED Physical Education), Lubbock, married Dennis Dena Grunstad II on May 25.

Vincent J. Potter (BA Telecommunications), Myrtle Beach, S.C., holds the rank of second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He recently graduated from pilot training and is assigned to the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing.

Nita Kay Sneed (BS Clothing & Textiles) of Houston, and Brian Neal Ward (BS '81 Mechanical Engineering) of Hobbs, N.M., were married on May 25.

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ment Information Systems) and Sonnya Gay Nance (BSE '85 Elementary Education), both of Lubbock, were married on April6.

Teresa Gay Allred (BBA Finance), Lub· bock, married Paul Stewart Scarborough on May 25. She is employed by Barnett Brothers Brokerage.

Josie Alvarado (BSN PreNursing), Lubbock, is the owner of Multi Care Specialists. The firm offers health care consulta· tions, patient education and patient advocacy, as well as bilingual liaison ser· vice between patient and health care professional.

Charles Blake (BS Mechanical Engineering), Sweetwater, married Lisa Dawn Bryan on April 20. He is employed by United States Gypsum.

Keith J. Chisum (BS Electrical Engineering Technology), Sherman, is a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and recently completed navigator train· ing at Mather Air Force Base, Calif. He is married to the former Elisabeth Pearson.

Rhonda Coonrod (BS Agricultural Edu· cation, BA '85 journalism / Public Relations), Lubbock, married Mitch Cullen on May 18. ·Norman D. Finch Jr. (BA Speech Communications), Lubbock, has recently received a graduate study fellowship from Phi Kappa Phi in recognition of his outstanding academic record and extra· curricular involvement while an undergraduate. The fellowship will supplement his graduate studies for the 198586 school year.

Randall Lynn Fluke (JD ), Lubbock, married Emily Louise Cauhape on April 27. He is employed by Huffaker, Green and Huffaker.

•james C. Gainey Jr. (BS Electrical Engineering), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is a second lieutenant in the u.s.Air Force.

Lawrence C. Gates (BS Petroleum Engineering), Artesia, N.M. , is employed

by Arco.

Leona May Grisham (BS Medical Technology), Lubbock, married Edward Lee Douglas on April 20. She is employed by Methodist Hospital.

Sara Luan Gunn (BS Food & Nutrition), Lubbock, married Timothy F. Gibson on April 20.

Roland R.lbarra (BAR Architecture), San Antonio, has joined the firm of Cerna Raba & Partners as an intern architect.

Kimberly Ann Kelly (BS Merchandising), Odessa, married Daniel Barton Page on Feb. 2.

Edward Anthony Kitten (BS Geology, Geosciences), Lubbock, married Suzanne Jill Walker on May 18. He is employed by Belco Oil Co. Cheri Lynn Ueb (BAR Architecture I Design), Lubbock, married john Keith Maddox on May 11.

Douglas G. McBane (BS Mechanical Engineering), Agoura, Calif., has been commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Navy after completing Officer Candidate School. He will now enter flight training.

Cara Sue Miller (MED Education), Dimmitt, married Bingiee Shiu on May 25.

Michelle Denise Miller (BS Food & Nutrition), Lubbock, married Michael -Rowan Flynn on May 11. She is employed by State Mortgage Co. Russell Sanders (BME Music Education), Sudan, married Melissa Bundrant on April 15. He is employed by the Sudan school district.

Wendy L. Schneider (JD ), Gulfport, Miss., married Richard A. Allard on May 4.

Katie Sloan (BA Psychology), Lubbock, married Mike Cherryhomes on May 11. She is employed by William Nash, DDS. De'Anne Verner (BBA Finance) and Stuart Craig Burford (BS '84 Mechanical Engineering), both of Dallas, were married on April 6. Burford is employed by Square D. Wenda Webster (BSE Secondary Education) and Shawn Christopher (BS '84 Landscape Architecture), both of Corpus Christi, were married on May 25.

Douglas D'Wayne Willis (BS Agricultural Economics), Lubbock, married Tanya Rochelle Emerson on April 20. Willis is employed by the American Bank of Commerce in Wolfforth.

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cal Engineering Technology), Dallas, married Kimberly Selvidge on May 15.

Ken Bryan (MS Chemical Engineering), Lubbock, married judy Rounsaville on May 18.

John Denzil Carreker III (BS Industrial Engineering), Dallas, married Lori Anne Garth on May 25. He is employed

by Texas American Bancshares Inc. Debra Kathlene Donahoo (BBA Marketing) , Lubbock, married John William Cox on May 24.

Elizabeth Ann Dykes (BA Advertising), Lubbock, married Larry Petree on May 18.

Todd Gregory (BS Agricultural Economics), Houston, married Valerie Barkley on June 1. He is employed by Texas Commerce Bank.

Cheryl Lynn Huff (JD) and Steven Blake Thompson (JD '85), both of Dallas, were married on May 18. She is employed by Geary, Stahl and Spencer, and Thompson is employed by McDonald, Sanders.

Jennifer Jo Hunter (BSE Elementary Education), Lubbock, and Walt A. Keith (BS '84 Mechanical Engineering), Corpus Christi, were married on May 18. Keith is an ensign in the U.S. Navy and has recently completed Naval Aviation Officer Candidate School.

Kala D'Nan Uttrell (BSE Elementary Education) and Alan Keith Ayers (BS '84 Agricultural Economics), both of Levelland, were married on May 18.

Robin Wyn Miller (BS Engineering _ Technology), Fort Worth, married Jill Suzanne Clements on May 25. He is employed by General Dynamics Corp.

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Ritchie Don Priddy (MA Mass Communications), Lubbock, married Tammi Kay Bevers on May 25.

Penny Scott (BS Home Economics Education) and Dale Redman (BBA Finance), both of Post, were married on May 11.

OBITUARIES Bryan Ronald). Bryan of Texline died in January 1985. He received his BS in animal production in 1976.

Burns Billy Dane Bums, 60, of Lubbock died May 5 after a sudden illness. He received his BAR in architecture in 1950. He is survived by one son, Mike of Andrews; one daughter, Lynn Sanders of Lubbock; and his mother, Ruby House of Lubbock.

Burns W. N. "Bill" Bums, 76, of Cameron died in April 1985. He was a 1931 graduate and received his BS in electrical engineering. SuiVivors include his wife, Poldine; and a daughter, Jane Elliott of Cameron.

Carriker Dessie M. Carriker, 72, of Lubbock died April 2. She was a cashier at the Texas Tech Bookstore until her retirement. She is suiVived by a daughter, jan Springer of Abilene; three brothers and one sister.

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Clark Rasco "Sleepy" Clark, 72, of Lubbock died May 5 after a lengthy illnes~. He. received his BBA in general bustness tn 1938. He is survived by his wife, Ann; a son, Ron of Lubbock; a daughter, Vickie of Lubbock; his mother, Othella Key Clark; and a brother.

Cozby Opal McKay Cozby of Lubbock died April 14 after a long illness. She graduated in 1935 with a BA in English. She taught journalism·at Lubbock and Monterey high schools. Survivors include her husband, R W; and one brother and two sisters.

three brothers.

ters; and several nieces and nephews.·

Hassell Tom Hassell, 57, of Midland diedJune 3.

He received his BS in mechanical engineering in 1948 and was retired from the petroleum industry. Hassell is survive~ by one daughter, Kimberly ofJapan; hts mother, Mrs. J. D. Hassell of Lubbock; and one brother.

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Hicks Clifford Wayne Hicks, 62, of Carlsbad, N.M., died May 7 after a lengthy illness.

He was a librarian at Tech for 14 years, the last three as associate director of library setvices. Hicks is survived by his wife, Doris; one daughter, Terrilynn of Berkeley, Calif.; one stepson, Joe Maddox of Riverside, Calif.; his mother, Edna Hicks of Carlsbad, N.M.; one brother and one sister.

Edwards Mae Edwards, 79, of Lubbock died on May 27. She was employed by the registrar's office before her retirement. She is survived by one son, Cleddie of Lubbock; and one grandson.

Jennings

Fowler Dr. Mark L Fowler, 62, of Lubbock died on june 5. He was a former chairman of the department of agricultural economics. During his career he taught at the University of California at Berkeley, Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; two sons, Richard L. (BS '82 Agricultural Economics) of Lubbock and Robert of Fort Worth; one brother and two sisters.

William Morley Jennings, 94, of Lubbock died May 13. He was athletic director at Tech from 1941-1951 and was a physical education professor from 1950 until his retirement from Tech in 1966. His last assignment for Tech was as coordinator of the Peace Corps Training Program during late 1966. Jeflnings was named "Man of the Year" in the 1966 I.a Ventana, which was also dedicated to him. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; one son, Richard A of Lubbock; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

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Graham Bert Graham, 67, of Lubbock died April 1. He was retired from the Texas Tech Museum. Survivors include his wife, Madeline; his mother, Katie Graham of Ralls; one brother and two sisters.

Alice lawrence May, 78, of Lubbock died June 1. She worked at Texas.Tech for 18 years as a counselor before she retired.

Survivors include one son, John of Fort Stockton; and two grandchildren.

Hall Theodore Edwards Hall III, 33, of Alexandria, Va., was killed in the crash of a private plane on May 26. Also killed in the crash were Hall's wife, Catherine; their son, Theodore Ewing Hall; and Hall's mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ewing. Hall graduated from Tech in 1975 with a BAR in architecture/design.

At the time of his death he was employed by Settles Associates Inc. Hall is sUIVived by his father, Theodore E. Hall Jr., and two brothers.

McWilliams William D. McWilliams Jr. of Fresno, Calif., died Feb. 25. He received his BA in history from Tech in 1931. McWilliams played football while at Tech, and then went on to coach football in schools in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and California. He retired after more than 40 years of teaching. He died of Alzheimer's disease. McWilliams is survived by his wife, Kathleen; one son, William D. III of Hollis, N. H.; three brothers and two sisters.

Harcom Thelma Harcom, 74, of Lubbock died May 15. She worked in the University Center until her retirement in 1970. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Haskell, Bonnie Harcom and Thelma Harcom, all of Lubbock; two sisters and JULY-AUGUST 1985

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Minter Frances Walkup Minter, 70, of Lubbock died April 3. She received her BSE in elementary education in 1948. She was married to Martin P. J. Minter (BS '36 Electrical Engineering) in 1949. They owned and operated Minter's store until1976.

Survivors include her husband; two sis-

Dorothy H. Newcomb, 60, of Lubbock died April22. She joined the staff of the Health Sciences Center in 1974 and was employed in the office of admissions at the time of her death. Survivors include two sons, Mark Lawless of Austin and Craig Lawless of Amarillo; three sisters; and three grandchildren.

Parish James Parish, 45, of Los Lunas, N.M., died in an automobile accident on May 16.

Also killed in the accident were Parish's wife, Elizabeth, and their son, Jason. At the time of his death Parish was branch bank manager at the Basque Farms First National Bank. He is sutvived by his par· ents, Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Parish of Hobbs; and one brother, Robert B. Parish of Raton, N.M. Smith James Orville Smith, 72, of Lubbock died April 17 after a lengthy illness. He received his BA in journalism in 1935 and then went to the University of Texas law School. Smith was an associate in the law firm of Crenshaw, Dupree and Milam. He is survived by two sons, Mike and Jim, both of Lubbock; two daugh· ters, Ann of Atlanta, Ga., and Robin of Austin; four sisters and two brothers.

Steed Charles V. Steed of Tulsa, Okla., died)an.

22. He is survived by his wife.

Swallow Samuel James Swallow, 29, of Andrews died May 5 in a helicopter crash near San Angelo. Swallow received his BS in petroleum engineering in 1983. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Swal· low of Stinnett; and one sister, Martha Viles of Amarillo.

Tatum Gary Tatum, 37, of Dallas died May 4 after suffering a heart attack. He gradu·. ated from Tech in 1970 with a BS in sod science. Tatum was employed by Merril.l· Lynch as a commodities specialist. Survt· vors include his wife, Lori; two sons, Jimmy and Keith both of Dallas; two · daughters, Kimberly and Jennifer both of Dallas; his mother, Mrs. Freddie Tatum of Brownfield; and two brothers.

Whitman Leo A Whitman Jr. of Garland died March 1. He received his BA in political science in 1967. Surv!vors include his ~ mother, Mrs. Leo Whttman Sr. ·

TEXAS TECH IN RETROSPECT A Nice Day for November and A Good Day for Texas Tech Nov. 11, 1924 was "a nice day for November" as Mrs. W H. Bledsoe remembered it. Her husband, Senator Bledsoe, the author of the bill establishing Texas Technological College, commented that it was "the best day of my life."

Indeed, it was a good day for Texas Tech, for besides being Armistice Day, it was the day for the dedi- · cation and laying of the cornerstone for the Administration building.

The dream was finally a reality, and Lubbock was prepared to celebrate. Two special cars had arrived from Fort Worth on the morning train, and caravans of automobiles rolled in from neighboring towns.

At one o'clock aparade formed at the court house. Led by masonic groups and 50 Knights Templar in full regalia, the parade also included the Plainview band, the local artillety company mounted and hauling their guns, and cars carrying Gov. Pat Neff and other dignitaries.

Bands from surrounding towns played along the parade route, and at one point 3,000 school children dressed in white and waving Texas flags, fell in behind the cars and marched to the college campus.

When the parade arrived at the ceremony site, a crowd estimated between 10,000 and 20,000 was gathered. In front of the stands built for the occasion, stood a ceremonial table-a cotton bale freshly ginned.

Cotton stalks completed the decorations.

The ceremony opened with remarks by Amon G. Carter, an invocation, "America" sung by the school children, and the raising of the flag by the Boy Scouts.

BY CYNTIIIA MARTIN

With the laying of the cornerstone for the Administration Building, the dream was finally a reality. A crowd estimated between 10,000 and 20,000 people gathered to share in the ceremonies.

This was followed by the laying of the cornerstone by the Masons and the introduction of those influential in the establishment of the school.

An impassioned speech by Governor Neff closed the program.

The ceremony was over, but the festivities carried on into the night with parties and banquets. All in all, it was a good day for Texas Tech and for those who had come to participate or share in the celebration.

One of the third grade students

involved in the ceremonies later recalled "feeling very important and sensing that this event was historical."

But she also remembered that ''as we students sat through innumerable speeches in the warm November sun grouped around the partly finished building, my patriotism soon waned. I was happy to find my parents when all was over and relieved to get in our Model T and drive to our place."

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