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1970 Graduates Get Another Chance

By Bill b ean, CEO and Executive VP, Texas Tech Ex-Students Association

IF YOU WERE IN

Lubbock on May 11, 1970, I'll bet you can remember exactly what you did that day prior to the devastating tornado chat hit the city around 9:30p.m. If you were scheduled to graduate on May 16 of that year that infamous day has special meaning.

I first heard the news of the tornado when I heard Paul Beane, then a newscaster for KSEL Radio, state that "there is a tornado on the ground in downtown Lubbock." I was in the shower. The part of the city where I lived then was unaffected by the storm. The first funnel app<~J"ently bounced across the Tech campus, hit in the area just east of Tech and moved dowqcown, ultimately becoming two tornadoes.

The light standards on the east side of Jones Stadium were bent back in half by the force of the storm.

May 11 was the day after final exams, so most Tech students had already gone home, except for many graduating seniors.

Otherwise, the death toll might have been higher because so many students lived in homes and apartments in the area affectionately called the "Tech Ghetto."

There was widespread devastation in downtown Lubbock and in the Guadalupe area of the city. Also hard hit was the area along U.S. 87 (now 1-27) in the Lubbock Country Club area. Hundreds were left homeless, so a temporary shelter was established in the Lubbock Coliseum.

Tech graduation exercises, scheduled for the Colisewn on May 15, were cancelled. This was the only time that has ever happened. The graduates received their diplomas in the mail.

At a recent gathering congratulating Spring 2000's graduates, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Bob Clark, a 1970 graduate, mentioned that he had been unable to "formally" graduate because of the tornado. As a result of that comment, Dr. James E. Brink, vice provost, proposed inviting those 1970 graduates back. The Office of the Provost and the Ex-Students Asso-

ciation decided to give those 1970s graduates a formal graduation ceremony in conjunction with this summer's exercises.

Wearing red robes instead of the traditional black some 200 graduates of the Classof1970 graduated in the United Spirit Arena on Aug. 12 and were congratulated by President David]. Schmidly, who conferred the degrees, and Chancellor John T. Montford, who represented the Texas Tech System. The speaker was Andy Sansom, a 1969 graduate who is executive director of Texas Parks and Wildlife.

The Ex-Students Association hosted a reunion dinner in the Frazier Alwnni Pavilion the evening before to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the class. After the dinner additional entertainment was held at the Cactus Theatre in the Depot District downtown. A post-commencement reception culminated the weekend.

The Dallas Morning News referred to the event as "Pomp with Better Circumstance."

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ican in women's track at Texas Tech, Sharon Moultrie-Bruner '83 faced many challenges. Today she is facing her greatest challenge. Doctors told her this year that she needed to consider getting a kidney transplant. Her kidneys are only functioning at about 13 percent, and she has begun dialysis treatments.

Sharon, who was initiated into Texas Tech's Athletic Hall ofHonor last fall, brought an infant women's athletic program first to the forefront by earning AllAmerican honors in 1981 and 1982. She was sixth nationally both years in the long jump. She was a seven-time national qualifier in sprint and jumping events. She still has the third-best time on Tech's alltime women's list in the 60-meter dash.

"It was a great, great experience," she said.

A native of Pampa, she proved early in her career she was goal-oriented. She was awarded a full track scholarship after one

year of participating as a walk-on. In 1981, she became the first Mrican American to be selected Homecoming Queen at Texas Tech. She also found time to be a member of the High Riders.

For the past 13 years, she has served as boys and girls cross country coach and girls track coach at South Grand Prairie High School. Her 1997 team won the regional championship and has won seven district championships. She twice has been named Coach of the Year and once Teacher of the Yeat.

She first began to experience kidney problems in 1990, when she was pregnant with her second son. The kidney biopsy did not reveal anything unusual.

It indicated that she had a very high amount of protein in her blood, but the doctors were puzzled as to the cause.

Despite many medications, her kidney functions have decreased each year since.

She has also developed high blood pressure, which has had a negative impact.

"I have felt good although I seem to tire more easily," she said. "But I have never missed work. They tell me that my kidneys are not filtering out waste as they should."

Sharon's family and relatives have been tested looking for a match. "It is always an easier match within the family," she said. "It is possible that my sister in Levelland might be the best match, but complications with her high blood pressure have caused delays."

Sharon and Raymond have rwo sons, Garard,10,andJulian, 7. This has obviously been difficult for the entire family.

The dialysis procedures are very time-consuming. But Sharon maintains a very positive attitude. "We are looking for a donor, and I am on the 'N list (type A blood)," she said. "Right now we are at a standstill."

Fellow teachers at South Grand Prairie High School have mounted a community campaign to assist Sharon and her family.

Luke's Sporting Goods has agreed to sponsor a run as a practice run for the Cowtown Marathon scheduled for September. The teachers are seeking community support and have planned activities for this fall.

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McNair Scholars; 10,000 freshmen applications; Statesman Blue Ocean Globe gift COVER STORY

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A New President for TexasTech University: David J. Schmidly, Ph.D. by Cindy Rugeley

The Goin' Band, Then and Nw, page 30

FEATURES A Job Well Done by Michael Sommermeyer 15 Donald Haragan, Ph.D., became a Red Raider 31 years ago, and he will be one from now on.

He Really Cooks by jennifer Ritz 16 Jerry Slaton '62 can dish out food guaranteed to satisfy even the hungriest cowhand.

All-American Guy by jennifer Ritz 19 Whether on the pitcher's mound or on the job with the FBI, Ruben Garcia '73 is a star.

Off t o School by jean Ann Cantore The classroom is like a second home for Masonic Home and School of Texas Superintendent Diane Thornton'74.

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Class of 1950 Celebrat es the "Big 5-0" by Peggy Pearce

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Piping Is His Bag by Mary Alice Robbins 26 Some of the world's best bagpipes are found in Lubbock, thanks to Ray Hughes '85.

Voice with a Soul by jean Ann Cantore Eddie Pleasant '85, '88 brings his musical talents to New York opera fans.

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The Goin' Band from Raiderland,Then and Now By jennifer Ritz Texas Tech's winning band brings sweet sounds and smiles to football games.

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Compiled by Jennifer Ritz and Haley Runci

News The Texas Tech University Graduate School and the Texas Tech University McNair Scholars Program hosted a banquet to recognize graduating McNair scholars and formally announce the creation of the Texas Tech University McNair Graduate Fellowship. Pictured

from left to right front row are: Judy Toyama, Ph.D., assistant academic dean of the Graduate School; Michael Heintze, Ph.D. , vice president for enrollment management; Cheryl M. McNair, wife of the late Ronald McNair in which the scholarship was named; Allan Headley, Ph.D ., associate academic dean of the Graduate School; Elizabeth Teagan, Ed.D. , director of University transition advisement center and McNair Scholars program; and Sabrina Robbins, activities coordinator for the McNair Scholars program.

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academic dean of the graduate school; Ronald Anderson, Ph.D. , professor in the graduate school; and Kelly Powell, assistant director of the McNair Scholars program.

exam in February. This is the first time since 1983 that any law school in Texas has had a perfect passage rate.

For the first time in the history of Texas Tech University, slightly more than 10,000 freshmen applications have

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center shipped more than half a million dollars worth of medical equipment to four Vietnamese medical schools. The shipment of supplies was the result of

been received for the fall semester.

Almost 2,000 transfer students have applied to the university as well.

Texas Tech officials visiting Vietnam and witnessing the lack of resources in the country's higher education institutes.

The Texas Tech Libraries honored Mr. and Mrs. Loren J. West in May for their donation of a 20-inch illuminated Statesman Blue Ocean Globe. The globe, donated in honor of the university's first librarian, Elizabeth Howard West, is located in the government documents/maps area in the basement of the University Library.

The College of Engineering in June announced that.

Tech engmeenng stu~~ -...~· ;~;;:--..· \.'--t"~.~ <;:.,'-' dents posted a .-"t S ~ higher passing rate on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam than the University of Texas and Texas A&M. In order to be called a "professional engineer," students must pass this test and complete four years of professional work and pass a second exam.

TheTexasTechSchoolofLaw achieved a 100 percent passage rate among students who took the state bar

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Texas Tech University was awarded.the Silver Award by Admissions Marketing Report for a total public relations campaign. This was the first year Admissions and School Relations submitted recruitment publications for competition.

U.S. News and World Report magazine has named Texas Tech University "One of America's Best College Buys" for the second year.

The Texas Tech University School of Mass Communications will participate in the Year 2000 Broadcaster-inResidence Pilot Program. The program links broadcast stations with journalism schools and gives highly qualified broadcast journalists an opportunity to work closely with faculty and students.

The Texas Tech School of Mass Communications will partner with Texas Cable News (TXCN).

The College of Business Administration has tightened standards for enrollment due to a 20 percent increase in the number of freshmen applications for 2000-2001. Beginning this fall, freshmen will enter the college as prebusiness majors and will then apply for

a major before beginning their junior years. All business majors will require a minimum 2.5 grade-point average, while some high-demand majors may have stricter requirements.

More than 2,000 Texas Tech students graduated May 13 after two commencement ceremonies in the United Spirit Arena.

People Heather Bouwman, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of English, has been named recipient of the "Hemphill Wells New Professor Excellence in Teaching Award." She teaches American literature.

Fred Kemp, Ph.D. assistant professor in the Department of English, is the recipient of the "Spencer A. Wells Faculty Award" for excellence in revitalizing the university's teaching mission.

He is recognized for the work he has accomplished on the Texas Tech On-Line Print Integrated Curriculum, a software system that allows first-year writing students to submit their work, comment on others' work, and receive feedback about their own work, all online.

Greg Bowes, Ph.D., is the new dean of the College of Education. Formerly, Bowes was the director of the Center for Community Leadership at the University ofNew Mexico. · Alon Kvashny, Ed.D., is the new chair of t he Department of landscape Architecture.

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Jack Wages, Ph.D., professor, retired from the Department ofEnglish. He joined the faculty in 1968, specializing in American literature.

Student Services. He will be responsible for the administration and student. services programs for approximately 400 student athletes.

Matthew Baker, Ph.D., is the new chairperson for the Department of Agricultural Education and Commu-

Rob Mitchell, Ph.D., a professor in the Range Management Department, received the Outstanding Teacher Award for 2000 from the American Association of State Colleges of Agriculture and Renewable Resources at the National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture annual meeting, in June at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pa. Gregory B. McKenna, Ph.D ., professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, has been named the recipient of the International Research Award from the Society of Plastics Engineers for "Outstanding Achievements in Research" at the annual convention and awards ceremony in Orlando, Fla.

nications in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Linda Hoover, Ph.D., associate academic dean in the education, nutrition, and restaurant, hotel and institutional management departments, was selected as a new member of the Texas Tech University Teaching Academy.

John Anderson has been named associate athletic director for Academic and

Frederick Suppe, Ph.D., is the new chairman for Texas Tech's Department of Philosophy. Formerly he was a professor at the University of Maryland.

Rodenticide Act. Kendall is a permanent member of the panel.

Elizabeth Haley, Ph.D., dean of the College of Human Sciences, has been awarded a Distinguished Service Award for 2000 from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The

Leslie Jill Patterson, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of English, is the creator of a jouinal called "Iron Horse Literary Review." The journal was created as a way to reach the writing community. The journal features selections of poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, artwork and book reviews.

Chancellor John Montford and President Donald Haragan presented.awards to outstanding Texas Tech employees at the fourth annual Quality Service Award ceremony. Among those honored were Linder Turner from Fiscal Affairs, Mysti Digby from the College of Engineering and T.J. Stephens from the College of Arcs and Sciences.

Ronald]. Kendall, Ph.D., professor and director of The Institute of Environmental and Human Health, has been asked to serve another year as chairperson of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP), which addresses many scientific concerns related to pesticides and toxic substances, particularly under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and

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award is the top recognition for service to the profession and the association, and recognizes the achievements throughout a career and leadership at the national level.

The College ofEducation honored three distinguished alumni at the Mcinturff Conference Center May 4. Honorees were (from left) Leslie Huling, Ed.D. '81, associate dean of the College of Education at Southwest Texas State University; Karolyn Snyder, Ed.D. '77, professor of educational leadership and director of the School Management Institute at the University of South Florida; and Carrol A. Thomas, Ed.D., superintendent of the Beaumont Independent School District.

Briefly Shelby Hunt, Ph.D., professor of marketing in the College of Business Administration, explains his recently developed Resource-Advantage Theory of Competition in a new book, "A General Theory of Competition: Resources, Competences, Productivity, Economic Growth."

The Texas Tech University Theatre will be presenting "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," a comic masterpiece, Oct. 12-15 and 2022. "You Can't Take It With You," a Pulitzer Prize-winning 1930s comedy, will be presented on mainstage Nov. 17-19 and 24-26. For more information and tickets, call (806) 742- 3603.

the final phases of a four-year renovation project that began in summer 1997.

In July, an Ombudsman's Office was established at Texas Tech and is avail-

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able to all prospective, current and former students. The office is located in room 203 of the University Center. For more information call (806) 742-4791 or visit www.ttu.edu/studentaffairs/. •

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Giving Has Its Advantages MAKING A PLANNED GIFT TO TEXAS TECH IS A TWO-WAY STREET IN TERMS OF BENEFITS FOR THE UNIVERSITY AND THE DONOR

By JeffWhitley THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO MAKE MEAN-

ingful gifts to Texas Tech University.

Hundreds of donors have taken advantage of a variety of giving options that have helped make The Horizon Campaign successful. Many donors have supported their college or favorite program at Tech with outright or cash gifts--enjoying an income taX deduc-

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tion of up to 30 percent of their adjusted gross income. However, a growing number of supporters are taking their donations one step farther by learning how planned giving options bring about a win-win situation for Texas Tech, for themselves and for their families.

Understanding your assets, says Greg Teeter, director ofplanned giving at Texas

Tech, is the first step in the decision process of determining how a planned gift can best benefit you.

"For many people a planned gift can provide a significant tax benefit, secure ongoing yearly income and support their

Chancellor john T. Montford (left) poses with Elizabeth Haley, Ph.D., andGlenn]ones, M.D.

gift annuity (CGA) with a dren, but this way I can enjoy the cash donation of$100,000 to income and still save for my kids." the Texas Tech Foundation The resulting benefit for Griffin's Charitable Remainder U nitrust Inc. The benefits from the gift trust was the avoidance of a capital gains annuity include a current tax tax on the sale of property, a current ASSET deduction of more than $179,000 and an deduction of more than $25,000 plus an annual annual income of7.5 percent of the value I NCOME TAX DEDUCT ION income of almost $7,000. of the trust. Upon the death of Griffin, The annuity payments, which the remaining trust balance will be used LI F E I NCOME will be made to Haley and her to establish an endowment to be used at husband for life, were then the discretion of the Dean of the College used to purchase a $1,000,000 of Arts and Sciences.

4 INDER life insurance policy on the life "These Tech supporters have realized of Haley. This arrangement is a way to maximize the tax benefits of called a charitable gift annuity charitable giving and a way to make a with a wealth replacement. sizeable gift that they may have never (See Table B.) thought possible," says Teeter. "Careful A Charitable R emaitzder Unitrust is a planned The annual premiums, planning is the key. It really is possible giving product that allows the dono1· to transfer assets to reduce your capital gains and tax liawhich are also tax deductible, to a trust thror1gh which the do1z01" a nd/or a designat$7,000 are paid with the bility, provide you or your loved one ed benef iciat')l receives a fixed percentage of the net annual income from the gift with income for life and exponentially fair market value ofthe trust every year or quarter. annuity, together with addiincrease your gift to your favorite cause." favorite cause all at the same time," Teeter tional cash installments. In Haley's case, For more information on planned says. "A good question to ask yourself is, Texas Tech is the beneficiary of the life giving options, contact Teeter in the do I have an asset which, if given to a non- insurance policy, and, when the death Office of Development, Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 41081, Lubbock, profit organization, would provide a net benefit is realized, the proceeds from the return greater than or equal to what the policy will be used to establish the Texas 79409-1081, (806) 742-1781, asset currently provides? For example, if greg. teeter@ttu.edu. • Haley-Jones Chair at the college. The original $100,000 from the you own stock paying a dividend equal to gift annuity will be added to one percent of its value, then it makes TABLE B sense to give a hard look at a unitrust that scholarship endowments Charitable Remainder U nitrust could pay up to seven or eight percentestablished in their family With a Wealth Replacement plus you get a current tax deduction equal names. Other charitable institutions and family members to the present value of the gift to Tech."

Tax laws for charitable giving change will also be included.

A SSET The charitable remainder from year to year; that's why it is imporI NCOM E T AX tant to consult your tax adviser or finan- unitrust-a planned gift that DEDUCTIO N transfers assets to a trust, with cial planner, Teeter says. But a number LI FE INCOME the beneficiaries receiving a of planned giving vehicles provide of the net fair fixed percentage rewarding returns for millions of benevmarket value of the trust olent individuals evety year.

REMAIN DER assets each quarter or yearAt Texas Tech, planned gifts, such as LI FE I NCOME TO PREMIUMS was the right choice for Joan bequests, life insurance policies, chariGriffin. (See Table A.) table remainder trusts and charitable Griffin first established gift annuities provide the giver and 1.1 FE her charitable remainder unireceiver with measurable returns, both 1:'\Sl IL\:'\CE O P T ION A trust with real property now and years down the road. located in Carson County, A recent gift from Elizabeth Haley, Texas. The property had a Ph.D., dean of the College of Human &iences, and her husband, Glenn Jones, fair market value of $430,000 and a cost basis of M.D., provides a picture-perfect snap$40,000. Texas Tech shot of how the right p lanned giving • Foundation Inc. sold the product can stretch a significant gift property for $399,000. into a remarkable donation to a cause.

"I was aware that setting The couple established a charitable 1.1 FE up a charitable remainder 1:'\Sl HA:'\<T "The trust was one of my options," said Griffin. "It was a good Once a Charitable R emainder Utzitrust has beetz decision for me because I established, the donor may elect to take their gift one could use the annual income. step fu rther by additzg a wealth replacement option.

CAMPAIGN ·····Iii~ - I could have gone for the rest M ost choose to purchase a life itzsrtratzce product tha t of my life with this asset and will benefit their family or Texas Tech Utziversity.

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Defining a Space

Dear Techsan Reader, MostTexas Tech alumni can recall a place on campus that was special to them-a compelling outdoor space to which they went to relax, meet with friends or study between classes.

Chad Davis '94 had his favorite areas, too. As the new landscape architect for the office ofFacilities Planning and Construction (FP&C), he believes well-planned exterior spaces with site amenities, such as night lighting, water fearur~. benches, flowers and trees, improve the quality of campus life. They cause the student to think, "This is a place I want to be." Such areas also help to make a good first impression on prospective students and visitors.

Part of Davis's new job is to ensure that the landscaping done on campus reflects the architectural style of its Spanish Renaissance buildings. He explains that Spanish gardens and spaces were often gathering places and oases from the harsh climate.

Chad Davis, the new FP&C landscape arrhitect.

"Spanish-influenced gardens start with an arid climate, which precipitates the types of plants that can thrive in the sunny, dry days and cool nights," he said.

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paving are used in the hardscape to create texture and pattern in place ofplants and flowers that can't tolerate the climate."

In Spain and Mexico, beautiful Spanish courtyards often are enhanced with water elements, not grandiose fountains, because water is precious there, as it is in West Texas. "Water cools the space and adds a restful, inviting quality that draws people into the area from day to day, year to year," Davis said.

"Visitors can identify with the relaxing feeling, even if they can't express why. The courtyards and other spaces simply compel people to be there. As the

the American Society ofLandscape Architects in Washington, D.C. President of the Texas Chapter of ASLA from 1998-2000, Davis has been actively involved with the organization as both a student and a professional. His awards include first place in a design competition and the ASLA Award ofMerit.

A member of Campus Caregivers, Davis had been working for the City of Lubbock when the Texas Tech landscape architect position opened. He feels privileged to be working for his alma mater, having grown up in Lubbock with lifelong memories of the campus.

The English/ Philosophy/Education complex will soon grace the Texas Tech campus.

Texas Tech campus expands, we don't want to lose such intimate spaces that so well reflect the architecture," Davis said.

The English/Philosophy/Education complex will be the most visible in reflecting the Spanish Renaissance style in both architecture and landscaping, he pointed out. The EPE, as it is often called, will incorporate a courtyard and small water features with areas for small group discussions and relaxation.

"I feel extremely lucky to be in the profession when it has such momentum," Davis said. "At Texas Tech, I'm getting to work on different projects and at the same time providing a sort of quality control, making sure that we preserve the intimate public spaces for students and reflect the Spanish Renaissance architecture in all of our planning."

Davis graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from Tech, one of only three accredited programs in the state. A licensed landscape architect in the State of Texas, he has worked in Lubbock, San Antonio, Houston, and in Anchorage, Alaska. He served an internship with

"There is also a regionalism here that I don't wasn't to ignore in our landscape planning," h e said of his work at Tech.

"There's a joy in being individuaL We start with the Spanish Renaissance style and incorporate appropriate West Texas elements. We develop adaptationsthat is, we are not in Spain. The result of that adaptation is a unique and appropriate Texas Tech landscape.

"My goal is to have people come to Texas Tech, see the campus and say in a very positive way that there is nothing else like it anywhere."

For more information about Tech's beautification efforts, including the Trees for Tech program, please contact us at P.O. Box 42014, Lubbock, TX 79409-2014, or call (806) 742-1829 or toll-free (888) 999-0074. •

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wait for things to happen.

In his four years as vice president and dean of the Graduate School, he has spearheaded the university's efforts to become a top tier research institution. He was instrumental in the conversion of the Reese Air Force Base into Reese Center, where the University houses a major research park. He also took the lead in establishing The Institute of Environmental and Human H ealth, with plans now calling for expansion into areas of terrorism research.

All the while, he is helping put in place a plan to build diversity at the university and to recruit the best students to West Texas. In his spare time, Schmidly updated a book on mammals ofTexas, updates another on the marine mammals of the Gulf of Mexico and worked with others in the university and system ro build the university's presence in Washington and Austin.

As the new president of Texas Tech University, Schmidly

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TEXAS T E C H D A VI D J• S C H and those around him expect the same pace.

Chancellor John T. Montford on June 30 announced that Schmidly would become the 13th president ofTexas Tech University. His official start date was Aug. 1. The announcement places Schmidly at the helm of the university from which he earned his undergraduate and master's degrees. It also provides him the opportunity to help build the economic future of the West Texas region that he calls home.

'This is the biggest moment of my professional career," Schmid ly said.

"Texas Tech represents much more than a job, more than a place to work," he said. "It is my alma mater. It is the place where I developed as a young man, met my wife, started my family and planned m y future. It is also the place where I chose to return and complete my career.... This is why I am so honored and privileged to live on the High Plains and to be named as the leader ofTexas Tech University."

Schmidly was born December 20 , 1943, in Lubbock. He went to school in Levelland and g rew up on a cotton farm near Whitharral. His parents, Henry James-"Chick," as he was always referred to- and Norvell placed a heavy emphasis on education.

"We had to do well in school. We were rold two things we had ro do. We had to do well in school and we had ro behave," Schmidly said.

Schmidly entered Texas Tech in 1962, with a major in biology. H e took a zoology class, and he recalls there were 12 T E X A 5 TEC H 5 AN

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about 150 students in the class. The professor was a mammalagist named Robert L. Packard.

Packard took an interest in Schmidly and invited him to join him that summer in doing research on mammals in Kermit, Texas. That invitation led to a career in zoology, research and academia for Schmidly.

In 1966, he g raduated from Texas Tech University, having earned a bachelor of science degree in biology. That year he married,Janet Knox, whom he had met his sophomore year on a blind date. Schmidly continued his post-graduate work at Texas Tech and two years later earned his master's degree in zoology.

J anet received her degree in education at Tech in 1966 and taught in Lubbock while her husband completed his degree.

Schmidly's brother, Steven, also is a Tech graduate and works as a lawyer in N orth Carolina.

After earning his master's, Schmidly went to the University of Illinois and completed a three-year program for a Ph .D. in zoology. H e earned that degree in 1971.

Upon completion of that program, he returned to Texas and accepted an assistant professorship at Texas A&M University in the W ildlife and Fisheries Department.

Schmidly spent about 25 years with the Texas A&M system, all bur four of them in Bryan-College Station. Their daughter was born in Illinois and their son in College Station.

In between school, sporting and other events with their children, they traveled, and Schmidly conti nued his research on the

Texas mammals. He has visited every county in Texas studying and docwnenting mammals. Schmidly has a research interest in all mammals, but he is nationally known for his expertise in rodents, bats, furbears, whales and dolphins. He has authored 120 published papers and is a primary author of six books. He is in the finishing stages of another book about how natural history has changed in Texas during the 20th century. There is a companion museum exhibit at the Museum of Texas Tech that will likely be exhibited by other museums in Texas.

The Schmidlys moved to Galveston in 1992, where Schmidly became dean and chief executive officer of the Texas A&M campus there. While there, Schmidly was the leader of one of the best maritime campuses in the country. He also continued his interest in research, focusing on marine mammals.

While in Galveston, Schmidly took an active interest in not only helping build the campus, but also contributing to the community. He served as a member of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce and the Galveston Economic Development Corporation. In 1996, his contributions were recognized by Texas Business Magazine, when h e was named

Tech faculty and staff members, including Provost John Burns, Ph.D.; Robert Baker, Ph.D ; and Clyde Jones, Ph.D. But he wanted to do more than just serve as a dean. He wanted to help build Texas Tech's research mission. As a result, Burns and former Texas Tech president, Donald R . Haragan, Ph.D ., offered him the dual position of vice president for research and dean of the Graduate School. "I don't think we would have left Texas A&M had this opportunity not come up.

The opportunity at Texas Tech was challenging, and it gave me a chance to help build the research program," he said. ~chmidly returned to Texas Tech in 1996. In that short period of time, he has spearheaded the university's efforts at becoming a top tier research institution. In fiscal year 199899, under Schmidly's leadership, Texas Tech received and spent more than $50 million in research. It marked the first time the university has surpassed that milestone.

He also brought with him his dedication to community service, spreading a message that university research programs and economic development for communities and regions work handin-hand. Schmidly joined with city, county, and university and

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one of six Who's Who personalities on Galveston Island.

In 1996, Schmidly was approached by Texas Tech University about returning to his alma mater to serve as dean of the Graduate School. He was interested in the idea because of his fondness for West Texas and his friendship with many

Health Sciences Center officials to convert the former Reese Air Force Base into a major research and business park.

The base was shut down by the U. S. government and is now considered a model for restoring former military facilities for civilian use.

At the same time, he worked to create The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) that would be a catalyst for significant university research and federal dollars.

Schmidly, Haragan and other University leaders have put a strong emphasis on undergraduate research programs that allow students as early as their sophomore or junior years to work side-by-side with noted researchers on projects. While Texas Tech has emerged as an leader and innovator in undergraduate research, Schmidly's interest is in developing the individual student.

"What better way for a student to learn than through research ? They learn how to ask questions and find answers.

They learn how to write and to explain.," he said. "The t rue beneficiary of undergraduate research is the student."

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These undergraduate research programs extend beyond the sciences into the arts, literature and other fields.

Throughout his career in education, Schmidly's primary interest has been in students. He cites Packard's influence in his career and wants to help students in the same fashion. He has had 45 graduate students and is proud that every one of them is doing well. Those students are college professors and veterinarians, one is at the Smithsonian Institute and another in El Salvador.

Today he is recognized as a leading scientific authority in the area of natural research management and conservation in North America. He has received dozens of awards from scientific societies and universities for excellence in research and administration. Schmidly belongs to 15 scientific and four honor societies and he has served on the board of directors of four national scientific societies and numerous regional and state societies. In addition, he is a visiting faculty member of the Universidad de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico, and has received diplomas or certificates from universities in the states ofTamaulipas and Jalisco. This year, he was appointed to the Governor's Task Force on Conservation

by Gov. George W. Bush. That committee is a special committee to plan for the future conservation needs of the state and provide a service to all Texans.

As president, Schmidly sees his role to continue Texas Tech's progress at becoming a top tier research institute and the university of choice for the top high school students in Texas.

Schmidly said he has a strong drive to make Texas Tech all it can be.

He believes strongly that Texas Tech's growth will benefit the entire region in providing good jobs for the future.

"Texas Tech University has built a strong reputation on the quality of its undergraduate programs. As it enters a new century of development, the leadership of Texas Tech has charged a goal for Texas Tech University to become recognized as one of the top 100 research and graduate education institutions in the United States," Schmidly said.

"For us, excellence means becoming a research-intensive institution where faculty discovery drives a student learning process that prepares undergraduate and graduate students to compete in a knowledge-based society and where institutional engagement improves state, regional and local economic development and prosperity in both the public and private sectors," Schmidly said.

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Schmidly said that research also would enable undergraduate programs to grow and to flourish.

"Growing as a research-intensive institution will require increasing faculty size which, in turn, will promote better faculty-student interactions by providing smaller class sizes and better student-teacher ratios," he said.

Research is but one focus of the future ofTexas Tech. He emphasizes that the university has a great combination ofassets. ..I The university is the most comprehensive in the Sl state, with kindergarten through 12th grade proo ,.::: grams offered on the campus, and 269 degree proRgrams at the bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. levels. ::: "We are the only institution in Texas where you can enter kindergarten and later graduate with a medical degree and never leave Lubbock," he said. "We have a law school, a branch campus inJunction, membership in the Big 12, museums and historic sites."

Schmidly said he "wants us to aspire to national standards of excellence and performance in scholarship, teaching and outreach built upon a national vision that blends research, education and community engagement."

During his acceptance speech, Schmidly outlined five missions for the future of Texas Tech: • ACCESS AND DIVERSITY. "Given the changing state demography and the gaps in educational attainment, we must recruit and graduate a more diverse student body from Texas Tech. To do this, we will need a more diverse administration, faculty and student body."

• EXCEllENCE. "Research and research education are keys to our national prominence and our efforts to join the top 100 list.

But in stressing this area, we must pursue student-centered strategies, like our honor's college, and we must fully integrate the arts and humanities in our efforts because they contribute to the goal of understanding ourselves and our place in the world around us.· • ENGAGEMENT. "We must maintain a deep commitment co active involvement with society as part of our fundamental mission. We must continue our heritage of providing civil service and volunteerism to improve the quality of life in Lubbock and to assist the many small, rural communities of the region."

• TECHNOLOGY AND THE INFORMATION HIGHWAY. "The information highway is the great equalizer for rural America.

We must get to the cutting edge in this area if we are to be successful in serving our students and West Texas."

• PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION. "Doing things with others, even your competitors, makes sense if it gives you a competitive advantage... we must partner in every opportunity with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and South Plains College, and we must partner with other universities in the private sector."

"Texas Tech is a marvelous place, but it can be so much more," Schmidly said. "My interest is more in leadership than administration. I want to lead Texas Tech and to help us build a plan for our future. I want all of us to be here for the same reason. I want our students to say that is why I came here and our faculty to say that is why I am here and our exstudents to say that is why I support Texas Tech."

Schmidly will receive a lot of help from his wife, Janet.

She, too, is going to be involved and active.

"I graduated from Texas Tech, and believe me, I never stopped loving this university or West Texas," she said. She plans to continue her involvement in Campus (CONTINUED ON PAGE 55 }

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career. Donald H aragan, Ph.D . simply walked away from an administrative position, preferring instead to focus his career on teaching and research.

"I decided after five years in the job, that administration wasn't something I wanted to do, so I quit." T he position he walked away from was the chairmanship of the Department ofGeosciences. His decision to walk away would be a slight detour in a distinguished career of providing vision and leadership to Texas Tech University.

H aragan arrived at t he university in 1969 as a new assistant professor charged with the task of establishing Texas Tech's atmospheric science program. His success in the classroom and in developing the new program led to his selection as chairman, a position he held for four years before resigning.

"I just decided that I didn't enjoy it as much as working more directly with students," said H aragan. However, he was coaxed back into the position two years later and went on to serve another two years as chairman.

Eventually he would serve nearly his entire career in one leadership position after another at Texas Tech, ranging from associate dean to interim dean to vice president for academic affairs and research to executive vice president and provost and eventually, president. H e was appointed interim president of Texas Tech University and rhe Texas Tech University H ealth Sciences Center in March 1996 and was named Texas Tech's 12th president in August of chat year.

His career has led to a number ofaccomplishmenrs and improvemenrs at Texas Tech University. For example, he was responsible for implementing Texas Tech's first admissions standards and for creating the Office of International Affairs, the H onors College and the Texas Tech University Press. In addition, he established the Texas Tech Regional Cenrers in Dallas, Houston, Austin and El Paso as well as the Teaching, Learning and Technology Cenrer to aid faculty in adapting to new classroom technology and the University W riting Cenrer for srudenrs in all disciplines. His vision and leadership have indeed enhanced srudenr education, faculty scholarship and university influence across the state.

Haragan exits rhe president's office with a firm legacy of improving student education and leading Texas Tech to become one of the top choices for outstanding srudents in the state, but he states emphatically that he has done nothing alone. His graciousness and willingness to share credit mark his tenure not only as p resident, but in every position he has held at Texas Tech. He will be remembered for his leadership, ideas and prodding that have helped Texas Tech become a stronger university.

"In this business, you don't do anything without the help of others," H aragan said.

Haragan's style of leadership centers on surrounding himself with good people. H e says, "Nobody is good at everything, and one of the keys ro becoming an effective leader is to surround yourself with people whose expertise complements your own and allows you ro navigate areas of ignorance.

"To be successful you must delegate," Haragan said. "The leadership job then becomes more visionary requiring both ideas as well as good people to help make them a reality.

Fortunately good people ro work with is something Texas Tech has always had in abundance."

One of the programs Haragan is most proud of is the Honors

College. Established originally in 1958 in a single college, the program languished wirh little growth and inconsistent leadership . In 1993, H aragan decided to re-establish the program on a university-wide basis and, while he claims the idea, he gives all t he credit to Gary Bell, Ph .D., who arrived at Texas Tech ro turn it inro one of the most successful honors programs in the state.

The H onors College now boasts nearly 1,000 srudents, and is poised to grow even larger over the next decade.

"When Gary got here, he could idenrify four srudents who were in the honor's program," Haragan said. "Once again, it was my dream, but the person who made it happen was Gary Bell and the deans and fac ulty who supported him and the program."

"One of rhe things he is good at is establishing priorities and then encouraging people ro do their best," Bell said.

T he H onors College also has helped Texas Tech recruit some of the brightest srudents in the state and has been an integral part of Texas Tech's quest to become a top 100 research institUtion.

"Let's face it; roday we're recruiting the very best students in the state of Texas. Not many years ago, Texas Tech wasn't even on their list.

"When first suggested, admission standards were not on most priority lists either," Haragan said.

For many years the university community was proud of

Texas Tech's statUs as an open enrollment institUtion, where everyone who applied was virtually assured a place in rhe classroom. However, in 1986, this atrirude began to change. In that year, the freshmen attrition rate rose to nearly 50 percent.

"It occurred rome," Haragan said, "that perhaps we weren't doing srudents a favor by admitting them into a prog ram and an academic environment in which they could nor succeed . I wondered how many of these undergraduate students that we admitted did nothing more than convince themselves t hat they couldn't succeed. How many lost all of their self-esteem and all of their self-confidence and never tried again. It was clear we were helping no one."

And so rhe university began tightening the standards for admittance. Over time, the decision has helped made Texas Tech one of rhe top choices for undergraduate students statewide. "No doubt chis has been one of the keys to our academic success over the past decade," H aragan said.

When he leaves the presidency behind, Haragan will turn his artenrion to expanding Texas Tech's srudy abroad program which he was instrumenral in enhancing during his presidency. He is particularly excited about rhe new Texas Tech cenrer in Seville, Spain, which will begin accepting srudenrs in rhe spring of 2001.

"I chink Texas Tech was a lirrle bit late in getting inro the inrernarional game, bur we're playing it [CONTINUED ON PAGE 55 } S EPTE M BE R /OC T OBER 2000

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By Jennifer Ritz PHOTOS BY TONY PILKINGTON NEAR THE RUSTIC OLD CHUCK WAGON,

mesquite coals glow atop a Dutch oven, baking the mouthwatering sourdough biscuits within to a feathery gold. The aroma of bacon, eggs and fresh coffee drifts through the crisp morning air while a hungry crowd waits expectantly.

The cook is Jerry Slaton, a 1962 agricultural education graduate and a retired agricultural science teacher turned chuck wagon cook. But unlike chuck wagon cooks of yesteryear, he doesn't serve only ranch cowboys. He travels near and far, serving his tantalizing provisions to a wide array of people: wedding guests, bank employees, countless event-goers and, yes, cowboys, too.

"If they've got the money, we'll be there," Slaton remarks about where he travels to cater.

He doesn't advertise. Doesn't have to. Most of his business is generated by word of mouth- those who sample his highly edible fare and decide to book Slaton and his chuck wagon for their next event.

Slaton's Chuckwagon is a surefire way to offer something different, something most caterers could only hope to. Not only do the patrons receive top-quality food, but it's delivered in an original package. One of the wagons he uses, valued at more than $10,000, was built in the 1920s. It was one of the last built by the Baine Wagon Co., which had been in business since the mid-1800s.

Most of the equipment-utensils, Dutch ovens, cast iron skillets-on the wagon is exactly what was used on ranch chuck wagons during the 19th century. Some of it was handmade by Slaton. Dutch ovens can cost as much as $150 each, and their weight is as hefty as the price- around 30 pounds or more.

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Slaton was an agricultural science teacher before starting his chuck wagon. pants to outfit their wagons like they would have been when the West was still young; for example, no plastic ware and no store-bought knives. Slaton has won more than his fair share of those competitions, as evidenced by countless plaques and engraved commemorative Dutch ovens displayed in his home.

His unspoken philosophy: do it right, or don't do it at all.

Anyone who's sampled his food knows he does it right.

The food is cooked using mesquite fire or mesquite coals.

Slaton, with the help of his wife, Dawn, and occaSionally one of his four sons, offers a wide variety of grub-for breakfast it's usually biscuits, gravy, bacon, eggs, sausage and cowboy coffee; for lunch or dinner, it might be a chicken fry, ribeye steak or beef tips- one of his specialties.

"His beef tips are to die for," Dawn says .

Slaton allows a peek into his cast iron world of cooking when he explains the process of making beef tips: "I take a roast and cut it into chunks and put it into a big cast iron wash pot. You put a fire under the pot and let the beef make its own juice. Eventually you add a little water, onions, salt and pepper, a little kitchen bouquet and garlic."

Slaton prepared his beef tips for almost 1,000 guests at a Texas Tech Rodeo Club fund-raiser. There were eig ht wash pots full of beef tips.

Hungry yet?

When Slaton is cooking, every meal is sure to stifle even the loudest stomach grumble. A ribeye dinner includes a baked potato, salad, cobbler and bread. The chicken fried steak dinner includes cream gravy, beans, biscuits, mashed potatoes and cobbler. He also offers some of Texas's finest mesquite smoked barbecue.

A testament to the quality of Slaton's chuck wagon is repeat business. Many of the events he cooks for ask him back time and again. One repeat customer is Mickey Hughes '73, vice president of First National Bank of O'Donnell, Texas.

Hughes is a former student of Slaton's and decided to use him for the bank's annual Christmas dinner a number of years ago.

"I wanted something different and unique," Hughes comments. "The employees and customers love it; we've had him for four years. He cooks a ribeye dinner for our staff Christmas party one night, and the next morning he serves our customers breakfast. There are usually about 350-400 folks who ~a •p show up for breakfast."

Breakfast for that many people requires ...0 ~ 0 preparing close to 1,500 biscuits; about 90 < "' ¢ ... dozen eggs; 60 pounds of bacon; 35 pounds of • "' sausage and gallons of gravy. But Slacon's 17 ~ ll • •

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Slaton uses only authentic cookware to prepare his very delectable food. years of experience make the task look easy. While Slaton's cooking skills are second-to-none today, he laughs about an experience he had when he first started to cook.

"The first pan of biscuits I ever made, I had a little 10-inch Dutch oven," Slaton recalls. "I got a book and read it, I guess it was Richard Boles' '40 Years Behind the Lid.' He cooked on the 6666 and Pitchfork.

"So, I built my biscuits and put them in there, put some coals on the bottom, some coals on top, looked at them in about 20 minutes. Well, when I did they were blacker than charcoal. I got 'em done!

"And about that same timeJimbo (Humphreys) started cooking, so we figured out how to cook biscuits. You have to look at the things more than that. You learn how to mix coals. You turn them and look at them. You don't just go off and forget about them."

Slaton became interested in chuck wagon cooking around 1983. Jimbo Humphreys, one of Slaton's former students and now manager of the Guitar Ranch in Dickens, Texas, often traveled to cooking events together in the early '80s.

Humphreys, who grew up on the Pitchfork Ranch, is no stranger to chuck wagon cooking. But, managing a ranch doesn't allow time to travel to chuck wagon cooking events, which he admits is hard work. He says if anyone is cut out for this line of work, it's Slaton.

"He's got the gift of gab," Humphreys remarks. "He's good at that. Also, Jerry's tough enough to make it- he's got that determination."

Slaton was born and raised just off the Caprock in Afton, Texas-a small community planted amidst giant expanses of ranch land. He learned to enjoy cooking while teaching at Patton Springs High School in Mton. ''I'm a slow learner," he says, jokingly. "I went to school here 12 years and taught here 30. So I was in that schoolhouse for 42 years. " As an agricultural science teacher, Slaton had opportunities other teachers did not. Students were thrilled to have the opportunity to take his classes.

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always fun, too. He has a really dry sense of humor, and he's laid back and very easy going. No one ever talked back in class; everyone respected him too much."

Every so often Slaton would allow his students to cook-one of their favorite activities. As with everything else in his life, Slaton made his students do things the old-fashioned way.

"He would bring his chuck wagon to school, and we'd get to cook with it," Karr says. "We helped make forks and things and we'd watch him while he would make his own tools of the trade. One time we were given all of the chickens from the local stock show, and Mr. Slaton made us wring their necks, scald the feathers off and everything else-it was quite a learning experience.

"I remember one time he made biscuits for us and brought homemade peach preserves," Karr remembers. "He used to marvel at how many biscuits I could eat."

Whether it's melt-in-your-mouth biscuits and gravy or tender ribeyes and chicken fries, Slaton stays busy feeding hungry cowboys and wannabe cowboys far and wide. The sun may be just peeping over the horizon or laying down its head to sleep, but chances are, the man from Afton, Texas, who was born 100 years too late, is stoking fires-and appetites.

For more information, call Slaton at (806) 689-2281. •

One of his specialties, and a customer favorite-Dutch oven biscuits.

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Ruben Garcia '73, a shining star at Texas Tech and now at the FBI.

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from Brownfield, Texas, a small rural town about 40 miles south ofLubbock.

His talent on the baseball diamond would've allowed him to attend college almost anywhere.

According to Kal Segrist, Texas Tech's head baseball coach from 1968-1983, many colleges were anxious to sign him fresh out of high school.

Coaches coveted his pitching talent.

The University of Texas, one of many schools pursuing the young man, desperately wanted him. When the head coach realized this star pitcher probably wouldn't attend U.T., he urged the University of Oklahoma head baseball coach to bring the kid on board-if this stand-out pitcher wasn't going to play for U.T., he didn't want him in the same conference.

The kid was Ruben Garcia '73. He made a name for himself playing baseball in high school and at Texas Tech, and then with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

"You never know how life is going to turn out," Segrist says. "When I met him, I obviously never thought of him as an FBI agent. Ruben was probably, if you had to pick one guy, the outstanding pitcher in the Southwest Conference.

But baseball wasn't his only strong point-it was his character, his scholastic abilities; he was a very well-rounded young man and all-around good person."

John Owens '71, president and chief operating officer ofPNB Financial in Lubbock, is a former teammate of Garcia's and a close friend. He helped recruit Garcia from Brownfield.

"He was one of the best pitchers ever," Owens says. "He had a good chance to make it to professional baseball. He had a personality that told you he would succeed, no matter what he did."

Segrist remembers Garcia during his junior and senior years as being one of the top prospects in the country to play professional ball. According to the Texas Tech baseball media guide, Garcia in 1971 ranked fifth in the nation in earned run averages and allowed an all-time NCAA low of only 3.20 hits per each nine innings pitched. He also pitched a no-hitter against Baylor. Unforrunately, an injury early in his senior year removed him from most of the season's play.

After graduating, he went on play for the Kansas City Royals organization.

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Garcia remembers the excitement.

"Obviously, when you're growing up one of the dreams when you pick up a baseball is playing in the big leagues or playing pro ball," Garcia says. "From that perspective, it was part of a dream come true: being given the opportunity to sign with the Royals and play in the organization for about four years.

"I played in their farm system," Garcia says. "I started out playing ball in San Jose, Calif., then Jacksonville (Fla.) then Omaha (Neb.), which is their Class AAA club. I never did make

extortions and fugitives. Garcia will tell you that real-world crime and that seen in television and movies are vastly different. There is no glamour in.the real world. He has been involved in some very exciting cases, though.

"I was fresh out of Quantico when I became involved in a case where there was a fugitive out of Northern California who was responsible for the attempted murder of his wife-she had been tortured and shot several times," Garcia explains. "He was a pretty dangerous fellow who was supposedly

Former Texas Tech teammate Owens describes Garcia as "just an all-around kind of guy." it to the big leagues; that was part of a goal that didn't come true."

Garcia had g iven himself four years to achieve that goal, and when that time was up, he decided to move on.

He was coaxed by a relative who was an FBI agent to apply to the bureau.

Garcia was accepted.

After a rigorous 16-week training course in Quantico, Va., Garcia was assigned to the San Diego, Calif., office.

He was part of the FBI's Violent Crimes Squad- bank robberies, kidnappings,

residing in the San Diego area. We'd been looking for him for a long time; there was really some methodical work involved in looking for this guy. We finally located him and arrested him."

The former pitcher was also part of a team that busted a major auto theft ring operating out of Southern California.

The crooks would steal cars ~ R • 1> from the Los Angeles area ..0 ° 0 and drive them down to an < "' organization in Mexico. ~. ,....

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Known far and wide for his talent, Garcia could have chosen any university, but he signed at Texas Tech. Shown here with his parents, high school coach (back left) and Coach Segrist. cover work in that case," he says. "That was a very successful case in the sense that we ended up arresting a lot of people and dismantling a major auto theft ring."

Garcia was assigned to Miami, Fla., in 1982.

"Miami was another exciting assignment," he says. "1982 was the first time the FBI had jurisdiction to work drug matters there. Miami was kind of a hot bed at the time, so a lot of agents were transferred in at one time. That was a great time for a young agent. Every time you turned around, you were on the heels of a good investigation.

One investigation Garcia remembers well involved drug trafficking.

"We were in the Florida Keys waiting on a drug shipment to arrive," Garcia remembers. "It was very early in the morning. We believed the shipment would arrive at one area, so that's where we were waiting. The people ended up coming into a different area and surprising us. My partner and I ended up in a situation with no back-up. Fortunately, it all worked outbut it was pretty hairy for a little bit."

After more than a decade of exciting criminal work, Garcia moved back to San Diego in 1988 and began working the administrative side of the FBI. His assignments eventually took him back to Washington, D.C., in the early '90s.

He was still part of the Criminal Investigative Division, but rather than being a field agent he handled oversight of the division-his specialty was organized crime and drug matters.

"On a day-to-day basis, I monitored investigations that were national or international in perspective that

involved several divisions," Garcia says.

He also supervised Title 3 investigations, which are telephone intercepts, microphone intercepts and undercover operations.

In November 1999, after more than two decades with the FBI, Garcia was appointed the assistant director of the FBI's Criminal Investigative Division, one of 11 divisions, in Washington, D.C., by Director Louis J. Freeh. This promotion made Garcia the third-highest ranking at the FBI. Garcia's trip from a small West Texas town to an assistant director of the FBI seems like a whirlwind tour, but it's mainly a payoff of years ofworking 60-70-hour weeks. Friends and acquaintances agree he's extremely hard working, and obviously the powers-that-be at the FBI agree.

"It's been, as they say, quite a ride," Garcia remarks. ''I've been very lucky, and the timing for me has been great in the sense that I've been able to move and opportunities have come up at the right time. One thing I've always relied on is working as hard as I could in every slot that I've been in. It wasn't that I was looking for the next slot. I was at the right place at the right time. I think my good work ethic comes from the hardworking environment of West Texas.

"One thing I'd like to add is that I feel very fortunate that I went to Texas Tech," Garcia says. "I went to Tech on a baseball scholarship and never had an opportunity to thank Texas Tech. Obviously, whether it's through baseball or the university itself, it was wonderful to me.and just a great experience. It opened a tremendous number of doors." • S EPTE M BER I 0 C T 0 BE R 2 0 0 0 21

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HEN DIANE THORNTON

graduated from Texas Tech in 1974, she didn't leave the classroom behind her. Far from it.

Since then, Thornton has completed a master's degree in education from Texas Woman's University. She is nearing completion of her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Sarasota in Florida.

In the 26 years since she finished her bachelor's degree in secondary education, the energetic Thornton has made education her career. She has taught every grade level in both public and private schools and served as an administrator in

various schools and school districts.

Currently, she is the superintendent for Masonic Home and School Independent School District in Fore Worth, Texas.

"My emphasis has always been a connection between home and school in the regular public school system," she comments. "And you truly feel and see that here. We have a connection here because we are a home and school. We're right here together; whereas, if students are going to regular public school, they may have their friends at school; but when they leave there, they go to separate

Diane Thornton is in her element as the new superintendent at the MasonicHome andSchool.

homes. Here, if a student needs added help, there's not a question as to whether or not we can do it. Many times in my past, maybe students couldn't stay late because they had to ride the bus. Here you don't have that situation."

Masonic Home and School, open since 1899, has an enrollment of 129 students, grades kindergarten through 12th grade. Although the extensive support and presence of Masons would make the school seem to be a private or parochial one, it actually is a public school that abides by Texas Education Agency guidelines. One difference between Masonic Home and School and other public schools is that the students live on campus.

"Admission of students is based solely on need," Thornton explains. "A family requiring our services simply needs to call our admissions office, and we will help them through the process."

"Masonic Home and School of Texas provides a place for children whose homes aren't the best environments for them, for whatever reason. They could live with their fathers, live with their mothers, or both; it's not a situation where parents have to be deceased. It's just that home isn't what's best for them, and this is an outlet. We are not a foster home."

The caliber of both students and graduates of the school attests to the strength of the school. Thornton says that the alumni include four university presidents, some federal judges and football All-America players. Her own father, Norman Strange, is a successful certified public accountant who graduated from the Masonic Home and School as well.

"Masonic Home and School

has always been a part of my life and of my brothers' and sisters' lives," she notes. "I can remember growing up and attending sporting events and homecoming here with my dad."

Thornton came on board as head of Masonic Home and School Independent School District in June 1999. The move was not one she was expecting.

"My father for many, many years was the auditor at the Home and School here," she says. "The chairman of the Home and School board was, of course, a dear friend of his. I had never been to downtown Dallas to tour the temple. During my spring break a year ago, my father had mentioned to me, 'I'd like for you to go down and meet Mr. (R.L.) Dillard (Jr.), and I'd like for you to tour the temple.'

We went that day, and we were just sitting there, and he and my dad were having casual conversation before we went on the tour. Mr. Dillard mentioned a man's name and asked my father if he knew him.

My father said, 'Yes, he's a good man.' Mr. Dillard said he'd applied for the superintendent's job. My father said he didn't know that Bill Holt, the previous superintendent, had retired; he had been there for more than 30 years."

Thornton was the superintendent of Hug hes Springs Independent School District in Texas at the time. Upon hearing about the opening at the Masonic Home and School, she knew she had to apply.

"I prayed a lot about it and discussed it with my dad. I said, 'You know, there's just something within me. This has been in my life all my life. There's just something in me telling me I should put my name in."'

Norman Strange takes great pride in his daughter's work and her accomplishments. "I think any school would be very fortunate to have her as a superintendent," he comments. "She's heading toward getting the Home and School to an exemplary level, but she's been that way in every school she's been. She has set goals for herself in education, and she's been good about hitting them. "''m very proud ofDiane, and I'm proud of the Home and School, too. She wanted to go there; it wasn't anything I did. After we met with R.L. Dillard Jr., she called me and said, 'Dad, would you mind ifi applied for the superintendent's job there?'

Since coming on board last June, Thornton has become a part of some positive changes. She has worked with the executive director on renovation

projects, including turning an old infirmary building into a media technology center with 25 computer stations.

Another change has been readying a second lab for a future distance learning program. She and the board have implemented a requirement that all students have at least one year of a foreign language, and they've added a new theater program for the students.

Some of the changes resulted from student requests. When the high school juniors were planning the annual junior/senior banquet, they asked Thornton if they could have a dance.

To go into education, you just have to truly love children and be committed to what it is you want to do.

With her support, the seven juniors and 11 seniors held a prom that was attended by 140 people, including parents, guardians and many Masons.

"I think the main thing she's brought here is a real positive energy to bring about change to the program," says Johnny Wright, executive director of the Masonic Home and School about Thornton. "She has raised the bar, not only for the students, but for the staffas well. She really challenges people to do their best."

The Masonic. Home and School girls' volleyball team certainly did their best this.year when they brought home the state championship trophy, a first for a

girls' team at the school.

"It was really neat because in Hughes Springs, the girls won the UIL 2A girls' basketball championship.

When I got here, one of the girls walked in-and I've got my championship ring that was given to me-and she asked, 'Ms. Thornton, when we win volleyball, will you get us a championship ring?' I said, 'Absolutely! No question.' They did it, and they were presented with championship rings."

Thornton also has developed motivational programs for the students. She takes her "M Team," which consists of straight-A students, to lunch. In addition, she has started a reading recovery program at the school and something called "Care Pairs," which teams up youngsters and people from Texas Masonic Retirement Center in Arlington, Texas, for reading sessions.

Although she's made great strides in her position, Thornton is quick to say that the Masons have a major impact on the success of the school.

"There's just no question the support you find here both from the Masons and other donors that support our school," she says. "You see it at sporting events, you see it when our students go and speak at clubs and organizations and you see it at our activities. We have a lodge that sponsors our kids at Christmas as far as giftgiving. They also work with our seniors on scholarships. It's just incredible.''

Students at the school have an opportunity to participate in DeMolay and Rainbow, organizations related to the Masons. There is a strong support group of men and women who work with the groups at the school and serve as role models for the children.

It would seem that so much activity and so many plans would be hard to keep up with, but not for Thornton. She thrives on challenges and has a true passion for her work.

"I knew I was going to be in education when I was a sophomore in high school," she says. "To go into education, you just have to truly love children and be committed to what it is you want to do. I really love what I do, I love the ideas, I love the interaction and I especially love the way we're able to bring home and school and business and community together.

"I love it because no day's the same; t. R • 1> every day is different. To me ' hatm a kes1texc1t.. thatsw ...<> 0 ing. When you walk in the "'do "' ... door, you never know • "" 0,. ~ . to hi t you. .. . whats' gomg ~ \1 •

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By Peggy Pearce ONE OF THE MOST REWARDING ASPECTS

of my work is to see people come together for a once-in-a-lifetime experience such as the reunion celebration held on campus May 3-5. I would like to share some of the responses we receive with the hope that future classes will make the effort to attend their 50th Class Reunions.

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hank you! You had a truly delightful three-day gathering for our 50th Anniversary. In addition to the social enjoyment, our event was truly educational.

Thanks so much, and to Vicki, too!!

Betty Bratton Bulmer '50 FORT WORTH, TEXAS

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he Class of1950 Reunion was beautifully planned and orchestrated.

You and your staff did a magnificent job

of showcasing Texas Tech as it is today.

As the two and a half day reunion came to a close, I kept reflecting on the exes who returned, and trying to determine why I had been so impressed with the experience. Then, GREATEST GENERATION came to my mind.

Many graduates in 1950 were men and women who had delayed their education while serving our country in World War II. At the end of the war in 1946, they entered Texas Tech as very

"mature" freshmen, and four years later they became the class of 195 0 .

Congratulations to the Ex-Students office for making their return visit very special and to the grads for proudly representing our great university for more than half a century.

J erry Freeman Grimes '52 LUBBOCK

asn't that fun? Most of those people I had not seen once in the last fifty years. I am still high just thinking about it. Except for one other special day, this reunion may have been the best thing I have done in a long time. I have renewed communication with class members as a result of this event. Thank you for letting me serve on the committee. That made it even more fun.

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Gordon Landwermeyer '50 HOUSTON, TEXAS

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hank you for putting together another

fabulous reunion. Our household appreciates your dedication and love for what you do. We are glad you are at that special place, the Merket Alumni Center.

It was a fun, fun time-how sad for the ones who opted not to come. I'm savoring the memories of the reunion and will forever.

Thank You!

Margaret Clark Formby '50

Top left: Gar/and Threadgill, Georgetown, Doug and Angela Rattan Boren, Lubbock; Texas, got in some practice during the tour of Betty Bratton Bulmer, Fort Worth, Texas; the United Spirit Arena.

J oan Chapman Griffin, Lubbock, Texas; Marion Hightower, Hobbs, N.M.; Gordon Top right: Reunion Chairman Curtis Sterling Landwermeyer, Houston, Texas; and Don (left) and other local Steering Committee and Frances Morrison, Pampa, Texas. members worked hard to make the Reunion successful. From left, Ethel Blomquist Above right: Betty Bratton Bulmer receives her Golden Anniversary Certificate from Thurman and Pat Thurman, Betty Vaughn Bill Dean.

Bradford. Behind Betty are Roy andJerry Freeman Grimes. Other committee members Panoramic photo by Cecil Simpson who also assisted with the reunion include

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his Lubbock home . bagpipe band when he According to Hughes, a pipe begins as a rectanwas a child vacationing gular piece of wood about with his family in Red 14 inches long and 1 inch River, N.M., and thought to 2 inches square. Placed it was the "coolest thing in the world." The highon a lathe, the wood is transformed into a long pitched, shrill sound of cylinder, and its center is the pipes captivated bored out. The outside of Hughes, whose ancestors the pipe is then shaped. include people from "I basically taught Scotland, Ireland and myself to do it," Hughes Wales. But the Lubbock said. "But I didn't have man, a 1985 Texas Tech PHOTO S BY TONY PILKI N GTO N any idea of all the technigraduate, never dreamed cal things that would be that one day he might be involved." making the instrument.

Hughes' new vocation He received some help started after he lost his from several established bagpipe makers around accounting job at Rainbo the country. Among Bakery Co. in 1997. "I found myself on the those willing to help the wrong side of a downsize novice was Charlie Kron, and with a lump of severa well-known New York pipe maker from whom ance money," Hughes recalled. "I wanted to figHughes learned many of the technical aspects of ure out something else to the craft. do besides looking at a The most difficult computer screen and playing with numbers all day." task Hughes faced when Although his degree is he first began making in agricultural econombagpipes was how to bore ics, Hughes had started the pipes. The job is done with the same type of Tech as a music major studying guitar. While a drill used to bore the barstudent at Plainview rel of a gun. Hughes said High School, he had it was Kron who told him where to find the gun played the French horn drill he needed. "Once I and was a drum major.

Hughes said he also plays found the right tool, it the banjo, mandolin, guimade all the difference in tar and "a little bit" on the world," he said. the harmonica. "Music A set of bagpipes has has always been a big part four main parts. The airof my life," he said. tight leather bag, held Hughes got a practice under the left arm, is chanter- an instrument inflated by blowing with a reed in it like an air--either by mouth or oboe-while still in colthrough the use of a lege and learned the finbellows-into the blow Hughes, holding a practice chanter in his workshop, is an artisan. gering for playing bagpipe. The player uses his pipes. He later learned to arm to force the air play the Great Highland bagpipes, the instrument frequently through the pipes, held in wooden sockets attached to the used by military and police pipers. After losing his job at the bag. Melodies are played on the finger holes of the melody bakery, Hughes became interested in learning to play the pipe, or chanter. The remaining pipes, called drones, provide Scottish smallpipes, which can be blown either by the mouth the sound its constant harmonious pitch. A Great Highland or by bellows strapped to the player's body. However, he soon bagpipe has three drones- two tenor and one bass.

Hughes said he uses an old technique, known as "hand discovered that established bagpipe makers had long waiting t. R • ~ lists for that type of bagpipe. Because he didchasing"-to connect the decorated mounts to the wood .

Only a few bagpipe makers in the world do hand chasing, n't want to wait up to a year to buy a set, < "' Hughes decided to try his hand at making the which is a symbol of real quality in an instrument, he said. To ~. ,: instrument. He bought a lathe and drill press do it, Hughes drills a hole in the decorated part of the instru0 ~ ll • ~ and set up a shop in the converted garage of ment. Working carefully by hand, he cuts male and female RAY HUGHES FIRST HEARD

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threads so that the mounts will fit on the instrument. The he makes. "Mine are all unique," he said. "I seldom build any advantage of using this technique, Hughes said, is that the rwo alike." wood can expand and contract when the weather changes.

While Hughes makes many bagpipes, he said that the The wood tends to break if the mounts are merely glued on, biggest volume of his business is practice chanters, which is he said. Learning the technique wasn't easy, Hughes said, similar to a recorder. A player learns the fingering for a bagadding, "It took a long time to perfect it." pipe on a chanter.

His business has been growing steadily since 1997. "The Promoting his business requires some travel. Hughes said first year I sold a few things. The next year I sold quite a few he often goes to Highland games, Celtic festivals and other more," Hughes said, estimating that he's sold more than 50 piping events around the country. Such events usually feature bagpipes since going into business. "It's a load of fun. I'm not Highland dancing, bagpipe playing and athletic events. getting rich at it yet, and I probably won't."

Hughes sets up a booth at the events to display his work and But Hughes said he has sold his custom-made instruments advertise his name to the piping enthusiasts.

Although making to bagpipe enthusiasts all bagpipes may sound like over the country and occaan unusual occupation for sionally has potential buya Lubbock resident, ers drop by his shop to Hughes comes from a watch him work. Hughes family of artisans. His said he usually works on father Lawrence does six to eight bagpipes large woodworks, makes simultaneously, building knives and carves ivory, the same part of each pipe while his mother Sherry before starting on another paints portraits and landsection. It typically takes scapes. Brother Lawrence him five days to a week Scott is a boot and saddle to make a Great maker and also does Highlands bagpipe, but woodworking. "I was the the small pipes can be late bloomer of the famicompleted in three to five ly," Hughes said. days or, in some cases, Hughes said his wife even faster. "I have made Sharon, a Southwestern a set of small pipes in 12 Bell employee, was a lithours," he said. tle surprised at first Hughes said the wood when he announced that used in a set of bagpipes he was going into the has co be hard enough to bagpipe business. But project the cone. He she has gotten used to prefers to use exotic the idea and likes the woods-ebony, African that Hughes, who fact black wood, cocobolo, used to work up to 70 mopane and various rosehours a week at the bakwoods -but said he can ery, now can spend more find almost any kind of time at home.

Being a wood that a customer house husband has requests. The woods usubecome important to the ally are ordered from couple's family life.

They dealers in California, have become foster parOregon and Utah. ents for rwo young chilEach bagpipe is indidren they hope to adopt, vidually decorated.

PRACTICE and Hughes said he is TOP: Hughes said he uses sevable to provide much of eral manmade materials, the care for them. "They such as imitation ivory, CHANTER END WITH A keep me hopping," he pearl, black pearl, horn, acknowledged. tortoise shell and acrylic Taking care of the SAMBAR STAG SOLE. pieces. He also uses stainchildren interrupts less steel and brass as well his work on the bagpipes as natural materials, BOTTOM: DRONE TOP WITH at times, but Hughes including legal ivory, said he doesn't mind. tagua nut and the horns "For whatever period of of deer, elk and sambar, a A STAGHORN CAP time we have them, type of deer from India. they'll get whatever they a • -- a -- • -- a -- • -- a -- • -- a -- a -- a -- a -- a -- a I Hug hes takes g reat need," he said. • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 • • W • • • • • • • • • • • W . . . . . WI pride in the instruments

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Growing up in Midland, Pleasant discovered music to be to his liking. He sang in the choir and played the trombone in the band. He participated in University Interscholastic League competitions as a vocalist, earning Superior ratings and winning a place in the Texas All-State Choir for three years.

"My sophomore year (in high school), the final audition for the Texas All-State Choir was held in Lubbock," he recalls.

"There were three of us who made it to that round of auditions, two beautiful young women, Chris LaFontaine and Susan Graham, who happened to be seniors, and me. Our director, Douglas Browne, found out that Tech was putting on "Le Nozze di Figaro," and we went. Figaro was Terry Cook (an opera singer who graduated from Texas Tech in 1979)! I saw a bit of myself when I watched Terry. He had quite a reputation as a fine singer, so I decided I wanted to follow that path."

Once it became clear that his voice was the key to his future, Pleasant knew he needed to pursue an education in music performance. Texas Tech Horn Professor of Music John Gillas came to do solo work with the Midland /Odessa

DDIE PLEASANT '85,'88 COULDN'T HAVE PICKED A

better last name for himself. He's a really friendly guy- the kind·of person you'd like to get to know better. He has a stunning voice-the type that makes you sit up and take notice. Pleasant also knows how to put people at ease and make them laugh.

The lyric baritone originally from Midland, Texas, recently celebrated his debut with the New York City Opera, playing the role of)im in "Porgy and Bess."

Pleasant has been living and performing in New York City since he finished his master's degree in interdisciplinary studies (mass communications, telecommunications, software applications and voice) at Texas Tech in 1988. He also is the music ministry leader at the Stamford Church of Christ located where he makes his home in Stamford, Conn., which is 40 miles from New York City.

"I think singing is a gift that belongs to everyone," Pleasant notes. "I try to inspire people to express themselves in a worshipful situation to let themselves be free to express to God how they feel."

Pleasant has sung a variety of roles in his career but says that some of his favorite roles employ humor; he particularly likes Mozart and opera buffa roles. He has played Papageno in Mozart's "The Magic Flute," Benoit in Puccini's "La Boheme" and Don Alfonso in Mozart's "Cosi Fan Tutti."

Although a classically trained vocalist, Pleasant is open to all types of music. "I think music has something to say," he explains. "I can't discount an entire genre of music. Just like people, I have to listen to a song on its own and not judge a whole genre of music and then discount it. E·very song is like every person; you need to experience them one at a time. I love country music, and I love pop music, but I don't love all country music and all pop music.

I don't even like all classical music. You have to take each one as it goes. I think that having an open mind like that makes me a better person and better musician."

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Symphony, and Pleasant arranged to sing for him after the concert. After hearing him, § Gillas encouraged the young baritone to 5 audition for a scholarship. Pleasant did, and "'~ 0 he was awarded the Hewitt Vocal Award.

"He was a very dedicated student-hardworking and very talented," Gmas recalls."

He has a wonderful flair for the stage and a really fine quality voice. I thought he had great potential as a performer; he's such a gregarious type of person. I'm very pleased and proud to have had him as a student."

Some of the flair that Gillas mentions has become a trademark of sorts for Pleasant. He laughs as he tells the story of singing the line "Five Golden Rings" in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" during the Madrigal Dinner at Texas Tech.

"Those days were wonderful, wonderful days with wonderful, wonderful experiences like the 'Madrigal Dinner' that I did for several years," he says. "My claim to fame was 'Five In his New York City operatic debut, Eddie Pleasant {left) plays ]im in Porgy and Bess.

Gold Rings.' I created from Mrs. Gillas's costume shop a bracelet that had huge rhinestones on it. Instead of "Fortunately, most of the characters that I do, I can really having five rings, I made loops at each end using safety pins and identify with, but the real challenges come from doing charslipped that bracelet onto my thumb and pinky finger. From a acters that I may not identify with. I don't know anything distance it looked like five rings on my hand. We had to be outabout being a count," he adds, laughing. side greeting people as they left, and the frrst thing the women In addition to numerous operatic and theatrical roles, would do is grab my hand and say, 'I have to see those rings.' I Pleasant has performed a large body of oratorio work. He slipped them off because I didn't want to spoil the illusion." comments that when he sings·or directs music in church, it is While pursuing his bachelor's degree in music at Texas with genuine feeling because of his religious beliefs.

Tech, Pleasant sang in the choir and played the trombone in "My biggest challenge is to serve the music, " he says. the Tech Symphonic Band. He found himself surrounded by "That's first and foremost. When I'm singing Handel's other talented students such as Susan Graham '83, '85, a much 'Messiah,' the music is served, but as a believer in God, sought-after mezzo soprano; Michelle Roueche '87, a pianist, these are not just pretty pieces. They are major foundations conductor and voice teacher; Clinton Barrick, accompanist for of what I believe the world 'to be. For example, 'The the University Choir; and people such as ]ill Blalock '86, Lori Trumpet Shall Sound,' which I sang in a church in the Berg "86, David Gaschen '93, who sing around the world.

Bronx for Easter vigil. I believe that. It g ives my life purPleasant also credits his professors, including Gillas and pose and meaning." his wife Mary, Margaret Redcay, Donald Bailey, Emilia Pleasant has been invited to sing the baritone parts on a Simone, Sue Arnold, Robert Deahl, ]im Sudduth, George Gothic R ecords recording of "The Seven Last Words of Christ" that the First Methodist Church of Lubbock is planSorensen and Diana Moore for his success. He says that their ning, under the direction of Gordon McMillan. He also is being performers as well as teachers enabled them to provide working as a soloist with the Moses Hogan Chorale on several exceptional training. projects, including a recording of spirituals that featured the As a professional, Pleasant finds that illusion and humor soprano Barbara Hendricks. He worked with Julius Reddell, continue to be a vital part of his performances.

"I played the role of Nardo in Mozart's 'La Finta Gardiniera,'" former director of the New York City Opera on a recording called "Lost in the Stars. " He and colleague Michelle Roueche he says. "Being a black opera singer, sometimes you go for the are talking about recording another CD of spirituals because, obvious laugh. I was supposedly a gardener, but I was actually as he notes, "There just aren't enough black men on t he the caretaker of the princess, if you will. She was running shelves in record stores." around the country, and I was her bodyguard. They were Being a black vocalist in a predominantly white field cooking up this scheme to get into more trouble. At the sometimes presents additional hurdles for Pleasant. end of the line-we did it in English- she said, 'OK, "The biggest challenges for me as a black singer are to keep I'll pretend that I'm a gardener and you're a gardener, going and to keep persevering in the fact of astronomical odds and everyone will believe you're my cousin.' The any performer faces, " he acknowledges. "But when you add singer is white, so we had run the show once, and I sat race to the picture, you hope people will be able to transcend up in my bed that night and thought, 'Play that their response to race. In a recent issue of Opera News, A man laugh!' The next time she said it on stage-'Everyby the name of Willard White, who just had his ~R • P one will believe you're my cousin .. .'-I looked at debut at age 53, went to Europe, built his entire ... her and nodded like, 'Yes,' as I did before. Then I career over there and finally, he's 'worthy' as it < "" looked at the audience and I shrugged. They ,: laughed, including the man from The NY TliTles, were, to sing at the Met . That just strikes me as "· absurd. Our world [CONTINUED ON PAGE 55) O ~ "H • ~ who was reviewing it. That was really nice.

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THEN AND NOW

By jennifer Ritz N MID-AUGUST OF EACH YEAR,

there are a select few on the southeast side of the Texas Tech campus who are very fortunate.

They get to hear the sweet sounds of the Goin' Band from Raiderland as it rehearses behind the University Center. The strains of"Fight Raiders Fight!" and "The Matador Song" drifting through open windows are the welcoming notes of the coming fall and football season.

The Goin' Band is a fixture as old as Texas Tech. Few universities can boast, like Tech can, that they had marching bands from the very beginning.

According to ''The First Thirty Years," a book penned by Ruth Horn Andrews, daughter of the late President Horn, the first Tech band, "a scraggly aggregation of 20 members," made its premiere in October 1925 at the first football gameTech vs. McMurry. The score was 0-0.

The band was under the direction of W :R. Waghorne, then head of the Department of Music.

The second season of the Goin' Band boasted a list of firsts. It w~ during this second football season that the band started a tradition that has been carried through to today-the band was the first in the country to travel to out-of-town

The Goin' Band exits jones Stadium.

games to support the football team. The first out-of-town trip was the 1926 TechTexas Christian University game.

Humorist Will Rogers paid $200 and Amon G. Carter, editor of the Fort Worth Star Telegram, paid $100 to defray the cost of the trip. Rogers said, "I want Fort Worth to see a 'real West Texas Band' and hear some real West Texas music."

It was during that game that the Goin' Band had its half-time show broadcast live over the airwaves of WBAP radio station in Fore Worthanother first for Texas Tech.

The 1926 band had already doubled in size since its first year, and was the first co wear an official uniform: black trousers with red leg inserts, a white shirt, black vest with a red braid, a scarlet sash and a sombrero.

This was also the year the band acquired a full-time director, Harty LeMaire. A former British army officer, LeMaire was a colorful character. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and is said co have ridden with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders.

LeMaire was also a friend of the famous band master John Philip Sousa, who visited Lubbock several times.

It was during director LeMaire's tenure that "The Matador Song" was written and puc to music as the result of a contest sponsored by the school newspaper, The TQreat/qr, The paper offered $25 co the winner of the contest. R.C. Marshall, who was the 1931 La Ventana editor, won the contest. With exception ofLeMaire's 1931 re-write of the music co "The

The band's uniforms changed many times Iince 1925. Ab{)t)t: uniforms worn during Killion's era.

Matador Song," it has remained the same.

After LeMaire's departure in 1934, Professor Dewey 0. Wiley was hired at Tech. Wiley was well known for his success as the director of Hardin-Simmons' Cowboy Band. One of the best-known and loved traditions Wiley started was summer band camp. The camp, now in its 65th year, is the reason many band merpbers decided to attend Texas Tech and join the band.

Wiley also changed the band uniforms

from that of a matador to a scarlet military-type suit. It was also during Wiley's seine at Tech "Fight Raiders Fight!" was written. In 1937 two band members wrote the words to "Fight Raiders Fight!"; the music was transcribed from "Three Days Fantasia-Overture."

In 1937 Wiley made one of his wisest decisions. He allowed the band to vote on whether or not to allow females into the marching band-the measure passed. Tech was the first school in the SEPTEMBER/OCTO BE R 2000

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nation to allow females in its marching band. Emily Sorelle '40 was the first female to march with the band, and many others followed. The band saw the largest rise in female membership during World War II. The program had grown more than 100 strong under Wiley's leadership. The numbers withered during World War II but were buoyed by increased female membership.

"During the war enrollment at Tech was small," Beryl Harris '49, '51 of

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Shallowater, Texas, a former band member, recalls. "The girls were a big help because before 'Prof.' Wiley approved allowing girls into the band, rhey were not allowed to march. When the war ended the numbers eventually grew again, but they were a big part of the reason the band continued."

Texas Tech was also the first college in Texas to charter a chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, a national honorary band fraternity. For band members, the fraternity was, and still is, one of the most revered traditions of the Goin' Band. (The development of Tau Beta Sigma, a women's band service organization, soon followed .)

"Belonging to Kappa Kappa Psi was a wonderful feeling," says J.C. "Jake" Douglass, Jr. '40, ofLubbock. "Members of that organization had a lot of fun, and we made life-long friends."

Norman H eath '38, '47, of Lubbock, remembers with pride being part of the band as well as a charter member of Kappa Kappa Psi. "I think Tech, even in those days, had a great band," Heath says. "Now especially it's a fine band. We were lucky enough to make two trips to California to play for the football team while I was in the band. Prof. Wiley was an outstanding director, and he did some ambitious things while he was at Tech."

The retirement ofWiley in 1959 broug ht Dean Killion to Tech as director of the band. During the 20-plus years Killion spent at Tech, the band tripled in size to more than 300 members. He implemented many traditions seen today.

Killion developed the "show band" style of marching for Tech with everincreasing movement and varied moving geometric designs, which.became the standard for many bands. He also

instituted the "stereo" sound by dividing the band into two equal parts on both sides of the field.

Killion was the director when the band received its now famous name. In the mid-' 60s, the band had the opportunity to travel to seven bowl games in eight years, earning it the name the Goin' Band from Raiderland. The Goin' Band has also marched in several Texas governors' inaugural parades in Austin.

In 1980, Killion hired Keith Bearden '69, who was teaching at Monterey High School in Lubbock, as associate director of bands. After Killion retired in 1981, James Sudduth '63 was hired as director of bands. Sudduth had been with Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Sudduth began directing the University Symphonic Band, and Bearden directed the Goin' Band.

Sudduth, who had written more than 300 marching and concert band arrangements used in many schools and universities, wrote and added the introduction/fanfare to the "Matador Song" in 1981. Both Sudduth and Bearden have been honored

by Mortar Board and Omicron Delta Kappa as outstanding faculty members.

When Sudduth passed away in 1997, John Cody Birdwell, Ph.D., was named as his replacement. This fall marks Bearden's twenty-first year as director of the Goin' Band from Raiderland.

"Being associated with the Tech band is the greatest thing I could ask for," Bearden says. "The experience of standing in front of Dean Killion as a student, and now the experience of

From top, clockwise: The 1926 Tech band in matador-style uniforms; present-day uniforms of the band; military-style uniforms.

standing in front of the band-hearing them up close-has been wonderful."

Bearden says the band is like a family: "It's amazing how many kids meet in the band and then get married."

In 1999 the band was awarded the highest honor for a collegiate marching program, the Sudler trophy (Texas Techsan, March/April1999, pp. 20-21).

The traveling trophy is awarded for demonstrating "particular excellence over a period of years." Past winners of the trophy include the programs at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Ohio State University, UCLA and Purdue.

While Bearden is quick to point out that he has those before him to thank for today's Goin' Band's success, preparing the 400-member band to travel and perform is a monumental task. The band meets for its first practice the week before classes, and for that one week, practice is six hours per day. Once classes begin, there is only time for five hours and 20 minutes of practice per week. The band members are allowed approximately 10 hours, or two weeks, to learn and polish new formations before performing at football games.

The price tag for an out-of-town game is approximately $45,000, quite different from the mere hundreds it cost during the 1920s. It takes several days to orchestrate out-of-town trips. The caravan generally consists of a van provided

by Jim Burns Auto, eight Greyhound buses, and a moving van provided by Jack Strong Moving and Transfer for the sousaphones, percussion, field ladders and flag equipment. The band is supported through student service fees.

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with it s halftime shows. Long-time Red Raider fans have often been heard saying, "We've never lost a halftime show," affectionately referring to the quality of

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Not-So-Little Ricky COULD THIS HAVE STARTED OUT ANY WORSE?

By Chad Conine, Athletic Media Relations THIS IS THE QUESTION RICKY WilliAMS,

while sitting on the sideline with a bag of ice strapped to his left knee, asked himself as he stared blankly into the stands at Sun Devil Stadium. Meanwhile, on the field, Arizona State rolled over Texas Tech 31-13 in the Red Raiders' season opener.

An intense summer of workouts with a personal trainer, which helped Williams put on 20 pounds of muscle, along with Heisman Trophy and All-American aspirations evaporated in the desert.

It got worse.

Williams quickly began preparing to make a comeback. Three weeks after spraining his left knee against ASU, Ricky Williams hopes for stronger results in the upcoming Red Raider football season.

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the Tech tailback worked out with the team for the first time since the injury as the Red Raiders readied for the Texas A&M contest. In a non-contact drill, Williams' knee gave way.

Not only was his season over, Williams now faced reconstructive surgery and 9-12 months of rehabilitation before he would play football again.

So he spent the rest of the fall limping to the training room early in the morning for treatment. The junior dutifully carried out his duties as team captain while standing on the sideline during the rest of the team's games.

He spent the spring lifting weights and riding a stationary bike. The feature back's knee was well enough by the start of spring practice to participate in the non-contact phase of learn-

ing a new offense. While the rest of the offense ran through new Head Coach Mike Leach's play book in the redblack game, Williams continued to watch from the sideline.

But, as a new season approaches, Williams isn't thinking about the season that wasn't. If all goes well, Williams will spend this fall erasing the disappointment.

The long months of rehab haven't clouded Williams' vision of what can be accomplished. He knows that in Leach's pass-happy offensive scheme he's not going to get the volume of carries it would take to equal Byron Hanspard's 2,000-yard season of 1996. But Williams' personal goal isn't any less spectacular. He said he wants to gain 1,000 yards rushing and receiving.

"I knew the offense was going to be different," Williams said. "I figured in Coach Leach's style it would be great to gain 1,000 receiving yards so that's the goal I set for myself."

Williams will also see changes in the huddle this season. He watched last year as freshman Shaud Williams enjoyed

Seniw Ricky Williams, featured runningback. some shining moments at the tailback position. The spring football red-black game offered Tech fans few clues as to how the two backs will co-exist in oneor no-back offensive sets as Ricky Williams sat out and Shaud Williams carried only three times for 24 yards.

Actually, in Leach's scheme, the two running backs will play different positions. Ricky Williams will be the featured runningback, while Shaud Williams will line up as a slot back.

"The system balances things out," Ricky Williams said. "Both Shaud and I will be able to get out in the routes and we will be able to give defenses a lot of different things to think about."

Williams will be working with Kliff Kingsbury, the Raiders new quarterback, for the first time. Leach first saw Kingsbury in action in last year's final contest when the redshirt freshman led Texas Tech to a win over Oklahoma.

Williams said, of the three Tech quarterbacks he has played with in his career, Kingsbury displays the best leadership skills and has an excellent grasp of the team's new offensive scheme.

The Red Raiders arsenal is completed by a fleet of receivers, including Tim Baker, Derek Dorris, Carlos Francis, Darrell Jones and James Wegener.

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Bobby Reeves Named Head Softball Coach

Curtis Named Preseason All-America Again

After an exhaustive national search to find a head coach for the Texas Tech softball program, athletic department officials announced in June the selection of Bobby Reeves as the new head coach for the Red Raiders.

Reeves comes to Texas Tech after a one-year stint as the head coach at Southwest Texas State University.

Reeves enjoyed a high level of success in his one season at Southwest Texas, leading the team to a school record .619 winning percentage and a No. 3 ranking in the Midwest Region.

Prior to his head coaching job at Southwest Texas, Reeves served as an assistant coach at Texas Tech from 1996 to 1999. "''m very pleased to get Bobby Reeves aboard," Texas Tech athletic director Gerald Myers said. "After a national search, we have a top quality coach to lead our program. Bobby did a great job here as an assistant and did great work at Southwest Texas, leading that program to its most successful season ever. I feel Bobby will lead Texas Tech softball back to a top level in the conference and nationally."

Reeves attended Lubbock Christian University where he earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology. He served as an assistant coach for the LCU baseball team from 1995 to 1996 before accepting the assistant softball coach position at Texas Tech.

In his three-and-a-halfyears at Tech Reeves helped to build a fledgling program into a respected power in the Big 12. Texas Tech teams finished with a No. 17 national ranking in 1998 and qualified for the NCAA tournament in 1999.

"This is like a homecoming for me," Reeves said. "I grew up around here (Shallowater) and I'm very happy to be back. It's an exciting time for the program, and it's evident with the new facility being built that the administration is committed to the program. The opportunity to get Texas Tech softball recognized again and back on top is great for me."

Texas Tech defensive back Kevin Curtis has been named to another preseason All-America football team, with Street & Smith's magazine tabbing the Red Raider safety to its second team. He was named a first team preseason All-America selection by Football News June 19.

Curtis is one of 11 players from the Big 12 Conference to be tabbed as either first or second team preseason All-Americans by the publication .

Street & Smith's College Footba/12000 were on the newsstands July 1.

A junior from Lubbock-Coronado High School, Curtis led Texas Tech and the Big 12 in tackles last season with 15 3 total stops, 93 solo, from his safety position. He also recorded three interceptions, three tackles for loss and broke up six passes on the way to an all-conference selection.

Crill Earns Academic Honor Texas Tech women's pole vaulter Bobbi Crill has been named to the GTE Academic All-America Spring Women's At-Large Team, according to an announcement in June by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Crill was a third team selection and is one of six student-athletes from the Big 12 Conference to be named. The San Angelo, Texas native has a 4.00 grade point average as a graduate student in sports administration.

Crill holds Texas Tech school records in the women's pole vault with a top indoor height of3.46 meters and a top outdoor standard of 3. 55 meters. A 1999 recipient of the Big 12 Conference post graduate scholarship, she is also a first team All-Big 12 Academic Team selection.

Red Raiders Post High GPAs Spring semester grades have been tallied at Texas Tech University and 365 student-athletes in 17 varsity sports posted a cumulative 2.89 grade point average, the highest cumulative S EP T E M B E R I 0 C T 0 B E R 2 0 0 0

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total since records have been kept.

Five Red Raider athletic teams posted grade point averages of3.00 or higher, with women's golf leading the way at 3.19. Men's tennis and women's cross country were next with a 3. 15, followed by men's cross country at 3.07 and soccer at 3.00. Five other Texas Tech teams had a cumulative 3.00 or higher.

"These accomplishments speak volumes about the work ethic of Texas Tech student athletes, and it definitely speaks to the kind of people they are," said John Anderson, associate athletic director for student services. "It also speaks to the caliber of people our coaches are bringing in to our program."

Texas Tech Athletic Director Gerald Myers echoed Anderson's comments, noting chat 184, or more than 50-percent of all Red Raider student-athletes, were named to the latest Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll.

"This continues to prove that you can produce quality results on the playing fields or courts, and still be good students," Myers said. "This is not only a tribute to those young people, but also

to the outstanding job our entire athletic student support scaff is doing."

Men's Golf Tops Spring GPAs Paced by the men's golf team, Texas Tech athletic teams continue co perform well in the classroom, according costatistics released this summer by che department of student services in the Texas Tech athletic department.

After noting earlier this summer that five teams had cumulative grade point averages of3.00 or higher following the spring semester, associate athletic director for student services John Anderson said that six teams posted a 3.00 team GPA or higher for the actual 2000 spring semester.

Men's golf sec the pace for spring quarter grade point averages with a 3.34, followed by volleyball at 3.24. Women's golf and men's tennis both posted a 3.16 team GPA for spring semester followed by soccer ac 3.11 and women's tennis ac 3. 0 1.

Anderson also said chat more chan 50-percent ofTexas Tech's 365 student athletes were expected co be named co

che spring Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll. To be eligible for che Commissioner's Honor Roll a student achlece muse earn ac lease a 3.00 gpa.

Tech's Owens Named to All-Star Team Texas Tech senior men's basketball player Cliff Owens was selected for the 2000 Big 12 Conference All-Star Team that toured Austria and Slovakia in August.

Owens is a 6 -foot-8 forward who redshirted last season after pre-season reconstructive ankle surgery.

The Big 12 team included 12 playersone from each member school-and was coached by Colorado head coach Ricardo Patton. Red Raider head coach James Dickey directed a similar team in 1998.

For Owens, the tour was his first live action since the end of the 1998-99 season, when he averaged 10.4 points and 7 rebounds a game. Owens started 48 games during his sophomore and junior campaigns and was Tech's leading rebounder each of those seasons.

(Lubbock Avalanche-]ournal)

Swoopes Completes U.S. Olympic Team Former Lady Raider Sheryl Swoopes, a 1996 gold medalist and the WNBA's leading scorer this season, was added to the U.S. Olympic basketball team in June.

Swoopes' addition completed the 12team roster the United States wi ll take to Sydney.

"Sheryl is one of the nation's premier players, and she brings speed, quickness and an offensive punch to this team," said Karen Stromme, chairwoman of che committee that selected the team.

Previously selected were Ruthie Bolton-Holifield, Teresa Edwards, Yolanda Griffith, Chamique Holdsclaw, Lisa Leslie, Nikki McCray, DeLisha Milton, Katie Smith, Dawn Staley, Natalie Williams and Kara Walters.

Swoopes averaged 13 points a game with the team that won the Olympic gold medal four years ago. During each of the past three years, she helped the Houston Comets win the WNBA title, averaging 15.7 points.

Lase year, she was the leading votegetter for the WNBA All-Star game, and this season she is averaging 22.5 points a game. (Lubbock Avalanche-journal) 38 T E X A S T E C H S A N

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Where the Big 12 Schools Ranked in the Nation For Women's Basketball Game Attendance Rank

School

Games

Attendance

Average

2

Texas Tech

16

203,852

12,741

4

Iowa State

16

178,936

11,184

10

Texas

14

91,679

6,549

14

Nebraska

14

66,805

4,772

20

Kansas State

13

49,068

3,774

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Kansas

14

39,693

2,835

37

Oklahoma

IS

39,880

2,659

41

Colorado

IS

37,747

2,516

46

Missouri

24

28,479

2,034

57

Baylor

13

23,024

1,771

62

TexasA&M

14

23,364

1,669

63

Oklahoma State

12

19,892

1,658

Lady Raiders Lead Big 12 in National Attendance

Woodcock, who sat last season with personal problems but was expected to return for 2001, signed a free-agent contract with Cleveland. Outfielder

Miles Durham, who spent much of the season battling an injured hamstring, agreed to terms with Detroit.

From Hays' perspective, the good news is Tech coaches recruited this past fall not expecting either player to return. But without them, Tech has only three playersinfielder Shawn Larkin, outfielder Jason Rainey and Chad landry, who will move from the outfield to first base--with fielding experience from the 2000 campaign.

"We're going to have a totally new team next year is what it looks like," Hays said Tuesday. "Every spot will be up for grabs, and it should be an interesting fall."

Tech has signed eight shortstops, and seven are expected to be in camp in the fall. Competition at all bases is expected to be heated.

Durham's absence and landry's expected move create huge holes in the outfield for next year. Rainey, who led Tech in home runs with 13, will return to right field, leaving the jobs in center and left up for grabs among transfers Kerry Hodges, Tyler Carson, Zachary Alsup and Austin Cranford and freshman Brent Fossum. (Lubbock Avalanche-Journal) •

The Big 12 Conference, in just its fourth year of competition, took over the national conference attendance leadership for women's basketball from the Big Ten Conference, which had posted seven straight attendance crowns, according to the latest edition of the NCAA News.

The Big 12, riding the coattails ofNo. 2-ranked Texas Tech and No. 4 Iowa State, set national records in both total attendance at 802,419 and average per game at 4,720. The Big Ten was second with a league record in total attendance at 675,200 and 4,328 in average per game.

For the foutth straight year, Tennessee led the nation in home attendance. The Lady Vols totaled 230,116 fans and averaged 15,341 spectators in 15 games.

Texas Tech rose to second place, averaging 12,7 41 per game and attracted 203,852 fans. Connecticut was third in attendance, averaging 11,632. Rounding out the top five was Iowa State at foutth with an average of 11, 184 and Purdue was fifth with a 9,428 average.

Woodcock, Durham Ink Baseball Contracts Two more players defected from the Red Raiders' ranks in June by signing professional contracts. Shortstop Lance S EPT E M B ER I 0 C T 0 B E R 2 0 0 0

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Masked Rider Statue Dedication

By Jim Douglass, Assistant Director, Texas Tech Ex-Students Association ALL TECH FANS ARE INVITED TO THE

dedication of the new Masked Rider statue, placed south of the Frazier Alumni Pavilion, southwest ofJones Stadium. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9, one hour prior to the opening of Raider Alley.

This is the date of the Texas Tech/ University of North Texas football game in Jones Stadium.

The statue, crafted by noted sculptor Grant Speed ofLindon, Utah, will depict the famed Red Raider mascot. The statue shows the horse in full gallop while the Masked Rider has his "guns up" in a scene enacted after each Red Raider touchdown. The monument will be placed in Frazier Plaza with the horse facing to the northeast, aimed directly at Jones Stadium. It is a spectacular addition to the Texas Tech campus and one that Red Raider fans will enjoy for years to come.

Contributions to the statue project may be made through the Ex-Students Association. Gifts of $100 or more will qualify the donor for a personalized marker to be placed in the vicinity of the statue.

For more information on donor possibilities, contact the Texas Tech Ex-Students Association at (806) 742-3641.

Chapters Keeping Very Busy Although many of our 80-plus alumni chapters across the country have already had their annual events, there are several groups who still have big things planned. Here are the remaining chapter events. If you live in these areas, be sure to get the details from our web page (www.techsan.org) or check with your local chapter leadership or the Association office in Lubbock.

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Sept.

Sept.

Sept.

10 .......... .............. Charlotte, N.C. 11 ................... ... Columbus, Ohio 12 ...... ... .............. Memphis, Tenn.

13 ...................... Nashville, Tenn.

14 .. .......... .......... Knoxville, Tenn.

2 1 ........... El Paso Matador Dinner 22 ... ~ ................ Florida Panhandle 23 ......................... ..Orlando, Fla. 24 ... ........ .. .............. ..Atlanta, Ga.

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Sept. 25 ....... Houston, Texas (luncheon) Sept. 25 ...................... Beaumont, Texas

Don't Forget Your Membership Card All members of the Ex-Students Association are reminded to bring your Association membership card with you on Tech home game days. Your card entitles you to entty into the Frazier Alumni Pavilion, opening three hours prior to each home kick-off. The Pavilion offers a festive atmosphere and a great way to meet with other Tech alumni and fans. In addition, delicious food and drink are available for purchase.

Popular radio personality Jack Dale, for many years the "Voice of Red Raider Football," will be on hand as he broadcasts his radio kick-off show from inside the Pavilion. Large-screen televisions are available so fans can keep up with other college football games going on around the country.

The Frazier Alumni Pavilion is the place to be on Tech home game days, and it is only available to members of the Ex-Students Association. •

Pre-Game Receptions September 30 ... at A&M ... Aggie Student Recreation Center (across cracks, south of Kyle Field) O ctober 21...at KSU .. .Tent Parry in Sheep Pasture A rea, 100 yards east of stadium October 28 ... at Kansas ... Adam s Alumni Center Parking Lot .. . 13th & Oread (2 blocks east of stadium) November 18th ... at Oklahoma ...

Don Pablo's Restaurant ... 330 Ed Noble Parkway (west ofl-35, Main Street exit, then 3 blocks south on Ed Noble Parkway) ALL PRE-GAME PARTIES BEG IN TWO-AND-A-HALF HOURS PRIOR T O KICKOFF.

Below: Wurstfest in New Braunfels,

Texas, an annual event that will be held N IJV. 3 to 12 this year, provides a chance for many Red Raiders to get together. At the 1999 event, many members ofthe Coma/ County, Texas, chapter ofthe ExStudents Association served as opas and omas, heading up the festivities. Pictured, back row, from left, are Tom Kelly '89; Jim Bredewater '71; Tim Brierty '8 7; Mike Doherty '73; Rick Heyden '72; and Wayne Classen '78. Front row, from left, are: Marvin Morris '73; Steve Schultz '77; Diane Schultz '73; Benno Engel '71 (Gross Opa); Peggy Morris '71, an Ex-Students Association National Board member; j anet Brandt '74; and Nancy Classen '78. Red Raiders not pictured are Kenneth Bell '71; Colleen Greenless '72; Linda Haugh; judy Heyden '71;]ackie K.unkel; Randy Leifeste '79; and Nile Reidel '80.

Early April was the time the Plano, Texas, chapter held their annual spring event.

Shown here are (from left): Kevin and Debbie Parker; Jane Edwards Davis and Wayne Davis; Barb andj im Smith.

Right: The New York City-area chapter of Tech Exes was honored to have Tech President Donald Haragan (center) as one oftheir special guests. The event was held in the Old Greenwich, Conn., home of Chris and Stacy Loveless. Chris is a member of the national board ofthe ExStudents Association.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS The annual A lbuquerque, N.M. , dinner party was a fun affair with several Tech celebrities on hand. Lined up for this photo are (from left) Denise Winn, Association national board member; Marion Karvas; Tech Head Coach Mike Leach; former University President Donald Haragan; Michele Caldwell, chapter president; and julie Tisdale Pietz.

Below: The Wichita, Kansas, chapter recently celebrated their annual dinner. Posing for the camera are (from left):jason and Kacy Scoggin, Kristi and Da'fJid Williams, and Alex Kice.

Above: The National Alumni Advisory Board ofthe Campus Caregivers Committee convened at the Merket Alumni Center for a productive workshop. Seated (from left) are: Betsy and Charles Harper of Wichita Falls; Kathy Gilbreath, associate director ofdevelopment for Texas Tech; and Martha York and Debbie Sims, both of Lubbock.

The Sexton family of Lubbock, all Tech Exes, recently met up with several current Tech students who were serving a summer internship at the Top's Tennis and Beach Resort in Destin, Florida. Back row, from left are: j im Sexton, Reagan Book, George Boyd, Steve Sexton (front row): Katy Mouson, Alexa Blackwell and Sue Sexton.

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Century Club The Texas Tech Ex-Stttdents Association Wishes to Express Appreciation To Our Newest Century Club Members Compiled by Theresa Denney (Keri L. McCubbin '89) Ms. Marisol Gongora '98

Century Club Levels Diamond Century Ruby Century Golden Century Old Red Club Bronze Century Century Club

$2,000 or more annually $1 ,500 to $1 ,999 annually $1 ,000 to $1,499 annually $500 to $999 annually $250 to $499 annually $1 00 to $249 annually

Century Club ($ 100 to $249 annually)

Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Bruegel '89 (Mary Bruegel) Mr.Arthur K.Abbott '95 Ms. Kristi LAday '89 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen D.AIIred (Carolyn M. Lugo '85) Mr. & Mrs. James K.Anderson '72 (Andelia B.Anderson) Mr.Aian Ball '87 Mr. & Mrs. David A. Bass '79 (Stacey M. Speight '80) Mr.& Mrs.William Bieser '94 (Tracey L. D'Avignon '94) Mr. & Mrs. Mike Blassingame '82 Oanet Rethmeier '83) Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin K. Boiler (Lisa B. Guinnup '83) Mr. & Mrs. David A. Bradford '87 (Laura D. Barrington '88) LTC & Mrs. Richard (ret.) Brigham '72 (Diana J. Goodwin '71) Mrs. Charla S. Brotherton '99 Mr. Randy L. Brown Mr.& Mrs. Scott Cain (Stacey L.Adams '93) Maj. & Mrs. John J. Capobianco (Bonni A. Mcintosh '86) Mr. David C. Carrell '98 Mr.& Mrs.A. Marvin Champlin '70 (Sue Markley '73) Mr. Edgar K. Chapman '98 Ms. Kathy E. Comfort '83 Mr. & Mrs. Kelly Cook '88 (Carol K. Langford '87) Mr.Andrew J. Cox Mr. & Mrs. Stephen G. Dabbs '85 (Nadine C. Dabbs) Dr.& Mrs. Mark D. D'Aiise '77

(Patty D'Aiise) Mr. Brien F. David '96 Mr. & Mrs.Aubrey J. Davis (RebeckaA. Salser '37) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Davis '96 (Angela M. Kolander '95 Mr. & Mrs. Ray P. Deethardt '86 (Andrea Deethardt) Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Dellies '83 (Teresa M. Dellies) Mr. & Mrs. Russell W. Dixon '83 (Pamela K. Dixon) Mr. & Mrs. Skipper Driver '67 (Wanda L. Boatler '65) Mr. & Mrs. Randy J. Dunn '80 (Brenda Dunn) Mr.& Mrs. James C. Edwards '91 (Carrie E. Nelms '93) Mr. Darren S. Edwards '89 Mr. Caleb G. Elliott '90 Mrs. Ruthella D. Esche '64 Mr. Jonathan F. Everidge '98 Mr.Aaron M. Feagan '97 Mr. Scott E. Feezel '98 Mr. & Mrs. R. Craig Felty '78 (Cherise Felty) Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert J. Felux '73 (Brenda M. Felux) Mr. & Mrs. Johnathan Ferguson '98 (Cindy L. Hutchens '97) Mr. Robert E. Flint '96 Mr.Jeff D. Foreman '93 Mr.& Mrs.Tommy Fulford (Felicidi C. Scott '96) Mr. Monte P. Gardner '93 Mr.& Mrs.Timothy Gette (Kristi D. Barton '71) Mr. Doug Gibbins '64 Mr. Nicholas J. Gochis Mr. & Mrs. Scott D. Goins '88

Ms. Stephanie M. Gordon '95 Mr. & Mrs. William H. Gowan '78 (Stephanie A. Gowan) Dr.& Mrs.John E.Gres '78 (Lisa A. Gres) Mr. James E. Gunn,ll MAJ. Charlie W. Gunn,ll '61 Mrs. Jessie M. Guy 'SO Mr. & Mrs. Patrick A. Guzinski '91 (Kristi L. Shearer '90) Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Hamilton '95 (Kathleen Hamilton) Mr. Mark J. Hamilton '78 Mr. & Mrs. Billy Harbin '70 (Linda N. Dement '69) Mr. Kenneth L. Hardy '98 Ms. Holly M. Harris '98 Mr. & Mrs. David H. Hemphill '83 Oan Hemphill) Mr. & Mrs. Joel M. Hendrick '92 (Kim Hendrick) Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Hendrickson '80 (Suzan R. Beaty '8 1) Mrs. Peggy J. Higgins '48 Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hightower '75 (Paula K. Loving '75) Dr. & Mrs. Jim C. Hinshaw '80 (Debbie L. Price '79) Mr. & Mrs. Karl D. Hittle '86 (Ann Elizabeth Howard '87) Mr.& Mrs.Jerry C. Hobbs '64 (Sarah Hobbs) Mr. & Mrs.Todd P. Hofmann '89 (Laura L. Hofmann) Mr. Christopher D. Homan '99 Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Hoskins '76 Oane G. Wallace '75) Mr. & Mrs. Duane Howell '53 (Nan Howell) Mr. & Mrs. Glenn E. Hunt '55 Uudi R. Hunt) Mr. StephenS. Hutchinson '93 Mr. & Mrs. D. Greg lseral '83 (Valerie A. Smythe '84) Mr. & Mrs. Lester H.Jackson (Kay L. Betts '83) Mr. & Mrs. C. Glen Jackson '81 (Patti A.Atnip '8 1)

Mr. Brian W.Jackson '98 Mr. Michael H.James '85 Mrs. Leshel R.Jarrett '97 Mr. & Mrs. Larry D.Jepsen '85 (Mary Jepsen) Mr.& Mrs. Christopher E.Johnson '98 (Rosemarie Hinojosa '96) Ms. Mary ].Johnson '69 Mr.& Mrs. Kevin L.Jones '87 (Gala L.Jones) Dr.& Mrs.TroyA.Jones '94 (Carole L. Mansfield '92) Mr.Will H. Jordan '96 Mr. & Mrs. Mark C. Keefer '85 (Cheryl L. Hueston '85) Dr. & Mrs. Gary D. Ketron '61 (Connie E. Ketron) Mr. & Mrs. John J. King '68 (Suzanne Thomasson '67) Mr. Gerald L. King '65 Mr. Benny M. Ki rksey '61 Mr. & Mrs.Tom R. Kotara '93 (Sandi Lane Johnson '88) Sonja B. Kristiansen, M.D. '85 Mr. Mark H. LaDrew '97 Mr. & Mrs. Lane L. Laning '76 (Patricia L. Ford '75) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lara (Sheri L. Cornelius '8 1) Ms. Heidi C. LaRochelle '94 Ms. Lydia E. Lawrence '68 Mr. Robert N. Leslie '8 1 Mr. & Mrs.Wayne B. Logan '52 (Philomena Logan) Mr. Philip W. Lovell '94 Mr. & Mrs. Henry H. Luccock '43 (Freddie C. Luccock) Mr. Klynn K. Lundemo '97 Mr. & Mrs. Mark D. Lunsford (Ashley R. Matthews '99) Mr. Jack L. Mahaffey '75 Mr. & Mrs. Larry E. Manley '67 (Sandra L. Carter '64) Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Martin Oeanette Y. Cottrell '75) Mr. RobertW. Masterson '92 Mr. & Mrs. Larry McClure (Debra A. Jones '9 1) Mr. Kevin D. McCullough '93 Ms. Carrie L. McHale '90 Mr. & Mrs. DonaldW. Mcleod (Millicent E. Sneed '61)

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Mr. & Mrs. Ron L. McMahan '80 (Teresa McMahan) Mr. & Mrs. David H. McManaman Oennifer Galbraith '85) Dr. Joe A Melcher '65 Mr. & Mrs. William C. Middlebrooks (Cindy K. Middlebrooks) Miss. Stephanie A Miller '96 Mr. & Mrs. Mark K. Miller '87 (Audrey E. Young '89) Mr. & Mrs. Randy Mitchell (Teresa A Clifton '87) Ms. Meredith E. Mizell '86 Mr. Kenneth K. Monroe '87 Mr. & Mrs. Dan H. Morgan (Adele Wright '75) Mr. & Mrs. Chad A Morris '96 (Allison E.Workman '95) Ms. Jamie D. Morrison '93 Mr.& Mrs.Jerry B. Nichols (Myra jane Kerr '65) Mr.& Mrs. Bruce A Nix '70 (Shannon Nix) Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. North (Gail North) Mr. & Mrs. Duncan C. Norton '8 1 Oo B. Norton '84) Mr.& Mrs.Jacob E.Opoku '82 (Louise M. Mba rani '82) Mr. James D.Outhier '77 Mr.& Mrs.John C. Owens '69 (Virginia C. Owens '65) Mr. & Mrs. Richard A Parchman '87 (Michelle E. Parchman) Mr. & Mrs. Eric Parker (Christine AWard '97) Mr. Windell R. Peacock '73 Mr.& Mrs. OscarW.Phillips '7 1 (Diane Mooney '7 1) Mr.& Mrs. Sam L. Reyes '73 (Renee R. Huro '75) Mr. jason j. Richardson '96 Mr. & Mrs. Charles T. Robb '6 1 (Patricia J. Reece '62) Mr. Garrett L. Roddie '96

Ms. Betsy B. Rodriquez '72 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Roe

(Dorothy M.Townsend '47) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Sanchez '96

(Petra Benavides '8 1) Mr. Mark P. Schwaru '94 44 T E X A 5 T E C H 5 A N

Mr. & Mrs. Ryan D. Zintgraff '94 (Rachel D. Zintgraff)

($250 t o $249 a nnua lly)

Ms. Charlene L. Rogers '82 (Cathy A Pittman '96)

Mr. & Mrs. MichaeiW. W illiams '76 (Sharon M.Taylor '79) Mr.& Mrs.W. C.Wingo '93 (Shannon E. Stafford '94) Mr. Ramiro 0. Zapata '82

Bronze Century Club

(Sara N. Roe) Mr. & Mrs. Charles A Roe '48

Capt. & Mrs. Brian R. Schwaru

Mr. & Mrs. Jessie P. Scruggs '93 (Mari-Katherine Bollum '93) Mr.& Mrs. james Seely '84 (Cynthia A Hughes '86) Dr. & Mrs. Michael D. Shonrock (Karen D. Shonrock) Mr. Scott A Sicinski '00 Mr. Eric 0. Simpson '98 Mr.& Mrs.James M.Smith '88 (Marietta L. Smith) Mrs. Melinda W. Smith '78 Mr. & Mrs. Bradley C. Smith '92 (Michelle Smith) Mr.& Mrs. John B. Snyder '58 (Rena J. Snyder) Mr. & Mrs. Frankie SoRelle '93 (Beverly J. Owens '95) Mr.William D. Spijkerman '91 Mr. David N. Sterling '9 1 Mr. & Mrs. james A Templer '84 (Susan L. Hutchins '87) Mr. & Mrs.W. Brad Thompson '86 Mr.Tyson W.Thompson '97 Ms. El izabeth M.Tym rak '99 Mr.& Mrs.Aian Upchurch '76 (Becky G. Littleton '76) Mr. James E.Van Stavern, II '7 1 Mr. M. ScottVencil '81 Mr. & Mrs. Sidney A Walker (Amy L.Walker) Mr. Grant K.Ward '94 Mr. & Mrs. Mitch Watson '92 Oenny L. Craghead '92) Mr. & Mrs. David L.Whitaker '79 (Ollie M.Whitaker) Mr.J. Eldon Whitman '64 Mr. & Mrs. Cory R.Wilburn '94 (Maeretha Stewart '97)

Mr.& Mrs.BarryW.Anderson '81 (Kendra Barnett '79) Mr. & Mrs. Randy L. Broiles '79 (Cindy L. Broiles) Miss. Nora Chang '95 Mr.& Mrs. KendaiiW.Cowan '76 (Becky Cowan)

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Mr. & Mrs. Holt Cowden (D. Kaye Rippetoe '78) Mr. & Mrs. Chris E. D'Acosta '80 (Elisa D'Acosta) Dr. & Mrs. Eric J. Darrow '89 (Pamela K. Duke '88) Mr. & Mrs. john Elsey (Kate Elsey) Mr. & Mrs. Carter M. Evans '89 (Amy C. Evans) Mrs. Frankie E. Gordon Mrs. Christy K. Hamman '84 Mr. & Mrs. Don L. Harris '54 (Barbara Harris) Mr. Richard A Haruoge '87 Mr. ReginaldV. James '84 Gary S. Jennings, D. D.S. '77 Mr. & Mrs. Walter L.Johansen '77 (Rebecca L.Weathers '78) Mr. & Mrs. Leon D. joplin '85 (Pam Joplin) Mrs. Laura J. Kenney '88 Mr. & Mrs.Wes Knapp (Toni Knapp) Mr.& Mrs. jason L. LaQuey (Christina N. Pinchla '95) Mr. & Mrs. Bobby L. Lemons '61 OaniceA Lemons) Ms. Lisa K. Norris '79 Mr. & Mrs. Michael B. Portnoy '83 (Vicki R. Cooper '82) Mr. & Mrs. Larry R. Price '77 (Audrey Price) Mr.& Mrs. james P. Prichard '59 (Yvonne M. Mitts '58) Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Sheard '84 (Cynthia M. Sheard) Mr. & Mrs. Dirk Stiggins '66 (Susan Carr '68) Mr.& Mrs.VirgiiWallace '79 (Nanci L.Wallace) Dr. & Mrs. Gerald L.Woolam '62 (Nan K.Woolam) Dr.& Mrs. Joe C.Zuerker '8 1 (Lisa j.Jeadlee '78)

Old Red Century Club ($500 t o $999 a nnually) Mr. & Mrs. Gary A Boubel '77 (Pam E. Duvall '78) Maj. Mark H. Bryant '83 Mr. & Mrs. Dirk A Cameron '88 Mr. & Mrs. RobertW. Cooksey '92 Oennifer A Eeds '94) Ms. jane B. Dickson '74 Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Griffin '95 (Kem L.Yeary '95) Mr.& Mrs. Timothy S. Hopper '82 (Gretchen L. Smith '86) Mr.& Mrs.Jarrell L.Jenkins '70 (Lynnda D. Parker '67)

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas G. Lowe '72 Mr. & Mrs. Juan Padilla '76 (Nancy Padilla) Mr. & Mrs. Ben H. Ralston '76 Oeannie Johnson '77) Mr. & Mrs. Charles Strehli '58 (Cora Jean McMurtry '59) Mr. & Mrs. Raymond P. Swofford '47 (Sarah L. Scroggins '47) Mr.& Mrs.ToddThompson '82 (Kasey Thompson) Mr. & Mrs. Gary J.Turner '82 (Michele J. Martin '82) Ms.Aiesta S.Wylde '89

Golden Century Club ($ 1,000 to 1,499 a nnua lly) Miss. jill K. Erwin '82 Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Howell '74 (Lea A France '77) Mr. & Mrs. Lesley K. Smith '86 Mr. & Mrs. James E. Sowell '70 (Betsy Sowell) Mr. & Mrs. Ben B.Wallace '76 (Patricia H.Wallace) Mr. & Mrs. Bryant Williams '6 1 (Brenda ).Williams) Mr. & Mrs.W. Eric W ilson '92

Diamond Century Club ($2,000 annua lly or m o re ) Dr. & Rev. W. Ted Sisco '65 (Elizabeth Creson '79)

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Joe F. Taylor (BBA General Business)

Amarillo, Texas, is retired from teaching at Amarillo College.

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OrvaJW. Marcom (BA Political Science, M.Ed. '49 General Education, Ed.D. '61 Education) Levelland, Texas, was in the education field for 45 years-including 14 years as the Levelland Independent School District superintendent and 13 years as the academic dean for San Jacinto College. His wife, Laura Latimer Marcom ('51 Advertising), taught elementary school for 30 years.

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Lewis H. Earl (BA Political Science) Post, Texas, and his wife, Maxine Durrett Earl (M.Ed. '55 Elementary Education),

~3 Norman G.lgo (BS Civil Engineering) Lubbock, was recently recognized by the "Show Rotary Care" committee of the Rotary Club oflubbock.

Edith Ward Spalding (Animal Production) Great Falls, Va., is a farmer.

Naomi Mounsey (BS Home Economics

Bruce F. Moore (BS Civil Engineering) Houston, has been retired for 25 years from farming, the oil business and investing. He recently relocated from Lubbock.

~9 Martha Lewis Crabb (BS Home

Economics Education) Dumas, Texas, wrote the book "All Afire to Fight-The Untold Tale of the Civil War's Ninth Texas Cavalry," printed by Post Roads Press of Avon Books. The book, a result of 25 years of research, is a documented narrative history of the daily lives of the men and junior officers. Her husband is Jimmy.

James H. West (Animal Production)

Stamford, Texas, operates Gem Drilling Co. with his wife, Nancy.

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Education) Waco, Texas, retired in 1990 from teaching at Texas State Technical College.

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William Noel Bryant (BS Electrical

~1 Tom W. Green (BS Animal Production)

Vega, Texas, is retired.

N.M., works part-time for CHOCIES, a branch of the state ofNew Mexico's Department ofVocational Rehabilitation.

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Loman A. Ballard (BS Agricultural

W H Lemons (BBA General Business) Johnson City, Texas, and his wife, Mavis Gardner Lemons ('41 General Home Economics), have retired to a ranch. W H is active in the Lions Club.

'51 Gerald Millican (BBA Finance) Hobbs,

provided funding to the Texas Tech Department of Political Science funding for a survey research laboratory.

Engineering) Lubbock, received his Professional Engineer license in 1945.

He has worked for Boeing Aircraft, Texas Instruments.

management, and lighting efficiency professional. Thomas is a customer service specialist with West Texas Utilities Co.

Carolyn Blomgren (BS International

Trade) Yuba City, Calif., owns Excellent Excelsion, a wood fiber manufacturing company. Though semi-retired, she still handles sales and public relations.

Charles Robert Cox (BS Civil Engineer-

ing) Ft. Worth, Texas, traveled to Istanbul, Greece and Turkey. His wife is Jean Ralston Cox (BBA '51 General Business).

Thomas R. Hudson (BBA Marketing) Childress, Texas, recently earned three certifioitions from the Association ofEnergy Engineers: energy manager, demand-side

Education) Darrouzett, Texas, is retired after 25 years ofteaching from Booker Independent School District. She was selected Booker's Best Booster, and Darrouzett's Citizen of the Year. Her husband is Marion.

'54 Beverly Brandt Friauf (BA Speech, M.Ed.

'75 Education) Bakersfield, Cali£, recently married her childhood sweetheart.

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Marshall Pharr (BA Political Science)

Amarillo, Texas, retired in 1996 from Southwestern Public Service. He has been a member of the Ex-Students Association Century Club for 48 years. He and his wife, Ann Standifer Pharr ('56 General Business), have four grown children.

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Allen Penton (BS Chemical Engineering)

Norco, Calif., was recently elected president of the Society fur the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering, an international engineering association with chapters throughout the world. He has been a SAMPE member for 42 years, as well as a fellow, and board member. In 1999 he retired as a director ofa wing development program at the Boeing Co. Allen also plays the clarinet and saxophone with the Kicks Big Band Jazz Group. He is a Distinguished Engineer of Texas Tech. His wife is June.

'58 Sidney Roberts Clark (BBA General

Business, MBA '61) Levelland, Texas, retired in 1999 from Levelland Independent School District as secondary supervisor of special education.

Lee B. Montgomery (BME Music Education) Santa Fe, N.M., is a volunS E P T EM B ER I OCTOBE R 2000 45

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teer band director for DeVargas Middle School. The school underwent teacher cutbacks and was planning to sacrifice the band program until Lee stepped forward. He also teaches sixth grade at Eldorado Elementary School.

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Marilyn C. Nelson (BS Home Econ-

omics Education) Richmond, Va., is a professor of Christian ministry at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. She earned her master's degree in social work in 1983 from Washington University in St. Louis, and her doctorate in social work in 1997 from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

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Doug Gibbins (BS Physical Education)

Mesquite, Texas, has been inducted into the Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame. He has been a high school athletic trainer for 35 years and spent the last 26 years at Highland Park High School in Dallas, Texas. H e was president ofSWATA in 1995-96 and the athletic trainer for the Texas High School All-Star Football team in 1967 and 1979, the All-Star Basketball team in 1972, and the AllStar Baseball team in 1999.

Lucy May Burrus (MS Food and

Nutrition) Mountain Home, Texas, is retired.

PaulW. Henderson (BS Agricultural Education) Dalhart, Texas, accepted a promotion to president of the Con Feed Co. Inc., a feed product company that distributes to the feedlot industry in the northern Texas Panhandle, Colorado, Oklahoma and New Mexico. He served general manager since 1996. His wife is Donna.

Ann Kerr Studdard

(English) Frisco, Texas, is the principal at Rogers Elementary and was recently selected for inclusion in Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2000. Former stu46 T EX A S T EC H S AN M AG A Z INE

dents of Who's Who Among American High School Students or the National Dean's List make nominations. Only 2.5 percent of the nation's elementary educators are honored with this award.

1999 after 3 3 years of teaching agricultural science. He now farms, ranches, and operates Welch Hunting Service.

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MikeVolluz (BBA Management)

Robert Lancaster (BS Petroleum

Engineering) Bowie, Texas, owns Lancaster Memorials, a memorial art company. His wife, joAnn Lacy Lancaster (BS Home Economics Education), is the assistant principal at Decatur High School.

JerryV. Smith

(BBA Accounting, MBA '67) Dallas, Texas, has been selected as an advisory director of the board of directors at Plains Capital Corp.

He is president and director ofJ.V. Smith Professional Corp., a CPA firm offering services to accounting and tax clients as well as related business, financial and investment management consulting services.

Jerry is also chairman of the board of trustees of Dallas Theological Seminary, a member of the board of the Texas Tech Foundation, and a member of the University Investment Committee.

Tommy G.Welch (BS Range Manage-

ment) College Station, Texas, retired as the range, brush and weed control specialist from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. He was also an associate department chairperson in the Department of Rangeland Ecology and Management at Texas A&M.

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R. Don Cash (BS Industrial Engineer-

ing) Salt Lake City, Utah, is chairman and CEO ofQuestar Corp. H e is a volunteer and member of the board of trustees ofSLC's Olympic 2002 organizing committee. He is a Distinguished Engineer of Texas Tech and also a Disting uished Alumnus of Texas Tech.

His wife, Sondra K. Burleson Cash (BSE '67 Education), serves on Utah's judicial performance committee.

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Highland Village, Texas, and his wife, Ann, retired in 1998 and travel to hike in the national parks during the summer and ski during the winter. Last winter Mike was a member of the ski patrol in Steamboat Springs, Colo.

'68 Gary M. Burk (BAR Architecture

Design) San Francisco, Calif., was selected for membership in the American College ofHealthcare Executives. He is a principal in Ratcliff, co-directs its health care practice and is responsible for project and client management of health care facility planning and design projects.

Larry A. Hunter (BBA Management)

Salt Lake City, Utah, is retired as the human resources manager for the Utah/ Idaho district of United Parcel Service.

He and his wife, Nancy, plan to purchase an additional residence in Texas.

Diane King Scovell (BS Clothing and Textiles Merchandising) Dallas, Texas, is the chairwoman of the board of Goodwill Industries in Dallas. The organization is raising funds to construct a 250,000square-foot facility for the United Way. Diane is also the immediate past president of the Texas Tech Ex-Students Association. She and her husband, John, have three sons.

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Barbara Langley Dorff (BS Applied Art)

McKinney, Texas, received the 2000 Excellence in Teaching Award from the McKinney Independent School District.

She teaches history at McKinney High School North. Her husband is Jim. Peggy Stephens Holly (BSE Elementary Education) Dallas, Texas, retired in June as a junior high school counselor from Richardson Independent School District.

She has a private counseling practice.

Suzanne Carmichael Ortiz (BA Don Welch (BS Agricultural Education)

Crowell, Texas, retired from the Crowell Independent School District in June

English) Austin, Texas, is the public relations coordinator for Texas Tech's regional center in Austin. She and her husband,

Roberto, have three grown children and recently adopted a fourth child.

Russ Pate (BBA Management, MA '73 Mass Communications) Dallas, Texas, collaborated with Richard "Goose" Gossage on an autobiography, "The Goose is Loose." He is the author of numerous articles in national magazines.

Robert Shepherd (BBA Finance) Spring, Texas, is in his 20th year with Wrangler Jeans. His wife is Donna.

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Floyde W. Burnside, Jr. (MS General Business) San Antonio, Texas, was appointed by Gov. George W. Bush in April to the Credit Union Comm ission.

Floyde is a partner in the accounting firm of Burnside & Rishebarger and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of CPAs.

BelindaTepe Crosier (BS Clothing, Textiles and Merchandising) Edmond, Okla., earned her master's of education degree in psychology and is a counselor for Edmond Family Services. H er husband is Don Crosier (BS '72 Physical Education). jack Hightower (BBA Finance) Midland, Texas, in May rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange, signaling that Pure Energy Resources began p ublic trading. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of Pure Energy Resources.

James F. Groce (BS Chemical Engineering) Midland, Texas, is a financial consultant with Saloman Smith Barney, and is the new president of the Polo Park Homeowner's Association for 2000-0 1. His wife, Patti Rodgers Groce (BSE Secondary Education), is the executive director of the Midland Need to Read, and was the 1999-2000 winner of the United Way's Excellence in Non-Profit Leadership Award.

Wynon Mayes (BS General Home Economics, MS '83 Interdisciplinary Studies) Canyon, Texas, is retired from the Randall County Agricultural Extension Service.

'72 John Gavin (BBA Management, MBA '74) Fort Worth, Texas, is president and CEO of community banking for Wells Fargo Bank in Dallas-Forth Worth.

Nancy E. Mohn-Rago (BA Physical Education) Cleburne, Texas, teaches seventh grade history, eighth grade English, and coaches volleyball, basketball and track for Cleburne Middle School. H er husband is Paul.

Warren Nelson (BBA Finance) Raleigh, N.C., is a contracts attorney for Glaxo Wellcome. His wife is Joyce.

H. David Sloan (BS Chemical Engineering) Tomball, Texas, accepted responsibility for worldwide petroleum refining technology business development fur Kellogg Brown & Root in Houston, Texas.

Ronald L Hilliard (BS Agricultural Education, MS '74) Odessa, Texas, is the program manager for the Natural Resource Conservation Service with the United States Department of Agriculture.

Roger Smith (BS Agricultural Education) Crosbyton, Texas, farms and ranches in Crosby and Dickens counties.

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Stephen Stine (BS Economics) Tyler, Texas, teaches economics and h ist ory for Tyler Junior College. His wife is Laurie Dowell Stine (BS '71 Applied Art).

Alan R. Levin (BS Mechanical Engineering) Bermuda Run, N.C., is the manager of research and development for Hayward Industrial Products Inc. Sherry Woods Prichard (BSE Elementary Education) Lubbock, will retire after 30 years as a teacher in 200 1.

Her husband, Rickie Prichard (BBA '73 General Business), retired after 25 years in the package and shipping business; 10 years were spent in managemerit with United Parcel Service, and he had his own business for 15 years.

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Betty J. Anderson (BS Human Development and Family Studies) Lubbock, was named Advocate of the Year by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children. Betty is the co-founder of the Lubbock Area Children's Legislative Agenda, serves on the board of directors of the South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, is chair of the Child Care Committee and

serves on Public Policy Committee of Lubbock's United Way. William Langston (BBA Accounting) Lubbock, returned to Lubbock in 1999 after seven years in Washington, D.C. H e is a bank examiner for the FDIC. Thomas "Tom" E.Jones (BBA General Business) Plano, Texas, recently accepted a promotion to director of central area sales for Exar Corp., a Fremont, Calif., based semiconductor manufacturer that serves the broadband communications market. H e also recently received a master's of business administration from Southern Methodist University. His wife is Brenda Campbell Jones.

Keh-Shu Lu (MS Electrical Engineering, Ph.D . '77) Dallas, Texas, was one of seven recipients of the American Heritage Project award from the American Immigration Law Foundation. The award honored the contributions of prominent Chinese Americans. He is a senior vice president at Texas Instruments. He is also a Distinguished Engineer ofTexas Tech.

'74 Juan C. Gonzalez (BA Latin American Area Studies) Washington, D.C., was appointed in May as the new vice p resident for student affairs at Georgetown University. Gonzalez served as the vice president for student affairs at California Polytechnic State University since 1994.

Matt Malouf (BBA Management) Dallas, Texas, was selected as a board member for Plains Capital Corporation. He is the president of Minerva Partners Ltd. And MEDTEX Partners Ltd., both companies offer real estate development services to national clients seeking new locations.

Paul Parkinson (BA English, BBAFinance '82) Lubbock, accepted a promotion to president of PNB FinancialNorth Dallas.

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Rosie Sandifer (Art) Urbana, Ill. , recently exhibited her sculptures and new clay works in Santa Fe, N .M ..

Rosie is a sculptor who has been recognized for her work by numerous organizations.

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Grady Brooke (Human Development

and Family Studies) Devine, Texas, is a sales representative for Golfsmith International in Austin, Texas, and for International Clubmaker.

of the Kasak-Tengiz Field. Formerly he worked for ARCO for 19 years. H e and his wife, Pam, have four children.

J. Benton Floerke (BS Soil Science) Lampasas, Texas, is the president of Agro-Tech. His wife is Linda.

LindaAryain Robins (BA Eng lish, M.D.

Gary jennings (BA Zoology) H ouston, Texas, is a dentist .

Steven Laird (BBA Management) Fort

Cindy McCallum (BME Music

W orth, Texas, is a practicing trial lawyer and formed a new law firm, Laird & J ones. He is the current chair of the Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability Section of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Education) Limon, Colo., teaches music in t he public school. She and her husband, Mike, have two children.

Jan Parker (BS Family Management,

Housing and Design, MS '79) Dallas, Texas, is a faculty member of the Art Institute in Dallas. She will present a plan to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to create a four-year degree plan for interior design at the Art Institute.

'84 Medicine) Lubbock, practices pediatric and adult medicine. She is chairperson of the Texas Tech Foundation Board of Directors. She and her husband, Scott Robins (BS '75 Biology), who is also a physician, have three children.

nology) Katy, Texas, is the president of Offshore Joint Services in HoustOn, Texas.

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'8 1 Chemical Engineering) Corpus Christi, Texas, and her husband, Shawn, announce the birth of twins, Sophie and Sam, on May 11, 1999. She is the refinery manager for Trifinery Petroleum Service.

Kendall Cowan (BBA Accounting) Lub-

bock, is the chief financial officer of Alamosa PCS, a publicly held Sprint affiliate.

Patty Shannon Fenoglio (BS Home Economics) Fort Worth, Texas, is a parttime travel agent and convention representative for the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau. She and her husband Richard have two children.

Terry Mclnturff (BS Education,JD '79

Law) Golden, Colo., joined the law firm of Clanahan, Tanner, Downing & Knowlton in Denver, Colo. His practice focuses on dom estic and transnational energy transactions and litigation.

William Gowan (BS Engineering Tech-

Shellye Hacker (BA Microbiology, MS

'78 Brian Hendon

(BA Advertising) Plano, Texas, recently accepted the position as regional sales m anager for Cahneus Travel Group in Dallas. He has one daughter.

Stephen johnson (BA History, M.Ed. '91

Leo Mulvehill (BBA Management)

Spring, Texas, is president of Mulvehill and Associates, a consulting firm for manufacturing and logistics.

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Gary Boubel (BAR Architecture, MS '80

Civil Engineering) Moscow, Russia, is the manager of the Caspian Pipeline Project 48 T EXAS T E C H S AN M AGAZ IN E

Mark D. Halsey (BBA Accounting MA

'90 Mass Communications) Trinidad, Colo., is pursuing his associate's degree in gunsmithing and plans to open a g unsmithing business in 2001.

Jim Ferguson (BA Advertising) New

York, N.Y., is president and creative director ofYoung & Rubicam Inc., the advertising firm hired by the Gov. George W. Bush campaign for president.

Jim will head the project.

partner with Mehatty & Weber specializing in civil litigation. He and his wife, Sandi Carrington (JD '83 Law), . have two children.

Educational Administration) Lubbock, began his term as vice president of the National Council for the Social Studies on July 1. Stephen teaches history at Monterey High School in Lubbock.

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Debra L Stewart (BSE Elementary

Education) Lubbock, is a math consultant in the El Paso area. She was honored March 4 by the Texas Tech College of Education with a Tribute to Teachers award. She was selected by the teachers, p rincipals, and superintendents from El Paso, Fabens, Socorro, and Ysleta Independent School D istricts.

'81 joseph Doenges (Ed.D. Education)

W aterloo, Belgium, was promoted form high school principal tO directOr of Saint J oh n's International School effective Aug. 1, 2000. Currently he is the high school p rincipal. He was superintendent of the Boerne, Texas, Independent School District for 11 years.

Lynn Grayson (Art Education) Keene, Texas, married Mary Barrett on Dec. 3, 1999. Lynn is the inside sales supervisor for Blancett Fluid Flow Meters in Fort Worth, Texas, a division of Racine Federate Inc. in Racine, Wis.

'82 John D.Aiexander (BS Mechanical

Engineering) Oak Harbor, Wash., is a U.S. Navy commanding officer of a squadron ofEA6-B Prowlers, electronic attack aircrafts. He and his wife of 17 years, Charlotte Scott Alexander (BSE Elementary Education), have two children.

Wyatt Crawford (BS Agricultural Edu-

cation) Lubbock, and his wife, Melissa, announce the birth of their son, Hayden Wyatt Crawford, on Nov. 4, 1999.

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M.C. Carrington (BBA Accounting, JD

Hank Blanchard (BS Mechanized

'82 Law) Beaumont, Texas, is a senior

Agriculture) Amarillo, Texas, was pro-

rooted to the rank of captain with the.

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

He will be the commander of the OdessaEl Paso region for the agency's enforcement division. His wife, Denise McCann Blanchard (BS Home Economics Education) works for Amarillo Independent School District. They have two children.

Mark H. Bryant (BA Telecommunication)

West Jordan, Utah, has been promoted to lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps.

He has been assigned to Marine Forces Pacific, Camp H.M. Smith Hawaii as the operations officer for the G-6 (command, control, communications, and computer information systems).

'85 Phillip Cornwell (BS Mechanical Engineering) Terre Haute, Ind., received the Dean's Outstanding Teacher Award from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

Daniel Erickson (MA Classical Humanities) Grand Forks, N.D., is an assistant professor of classics at the University ofNorth Dakota.

Martha D'Anne Harmon (BBA Finance) Lubbock, in January accepted the position of director oflibrary development and external relations at the Texas Tech University Libraries.

Paul S. Frazier (BS Electrical

Engineering) Belleville, Ill., is a senior information systems project manager and engineer for Unisys Corp. in Fairview Heights, Ill. He is also an adjunct professor for Webster University in Webster Groves, Mo., and the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga. Laura Hankins

(BBA Finance) Amarillo, Texas, has accepted a promotion to banking officer at PNB FinancialAmarillo. She was an administrative assistant to the president.

Charlie "Chuck" Kasinger (BBA Management Information Systems) Rockwall, Texas, is vice president of worldwide operations and security for Telecomputing Inc. Melinda Tiley Sebesta (BS Food and Nutrition) Duri, Sumatra, Indonesia, her husband, Rob, and their three children, are stationed in Indonesia, where they will live for two more years.

Stacy Smith (BA Advertising) Austin,

Texas, is a sales representative of veterinary products. Stacy enjoys writing and taking acting classes.

'84 Dana Rogers (BSE Elementary Education) Lubbock, and her husband, Kyle Rogers

(BA ·~n Advertising/ Public Relations) hadason,MarcusRay,onAug. 3, 1999.

Larry D.Jepsen (BBA Accounting) Conifer,

Colo., is president ofCedar View Homes Inc., a residential general contracting firm.

He and his wife, Mary, have one son.

Kevin S. Pepper (BS Agricultural Economics) Lamesa, Texas, and his wife, Dawn Howard Pepper (BS '97 Agricultural Communications), announce the birth of their daughter, Kamryn Ashlee, on Feb. 7.

'86 Karl D. Hittle (BBA Management) Dallas, Texas, received the highest honor from the American College ofHealth Care Executives by advancing to fellow within the college. He is the vice president of operations for-RHD Memorial Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, and Trinity Medical Center in Carrollton, Texas.

Lonnie Horwood (BS Animal Business)

children. Nunez serves on several community and foundation boards and is employed by t he Albuquerque Independent School District.

John W. Sullivan (BBA Marketing) Erie,

Colo. , and his wife, Kaye, announce the birth of their daughter, Sydney Lynn, on Feb. 21.

David L.Teska (BA History) Lawrence, Kansas, and his wife, Kristy, announce the birth of their son, Stephen Anthony, on May 13.

'87 JeffAdams (BBA Marketing) Lewis-

ville, Texas, married Dedra Carter on May 6. Jeff works for Urban Design Group in Dallas, Texas.

BradAitemeyer (BBA Finance) Edinburg, Texas, teaches for South Texas Community College. His wife is Judy.

Monty Becton (BS Restaurant, Hotel

and Institutional Management) Coppell, Texas, has been promoted to vice president of Club Corporation of America.

The corporation operates more than 300 country clubs and resorts as well as many city athletic clubs.

Shawn Neff Carruth (BS Zoology, MS

'89 Biology) Daingerfield, Texas, and her husband, Kevin Carruth (BA '88 English, BA Political Science), announce the birth of their first child, a son, Spencer Keaton, on June 4. Shawn teaches biology at Northeast Texas Communiry College, and Kevin is the Daingerfield city manager.

Sterling City, Texas, and his wife, Dolores Ellis Horwood (BS '87

Brian Heflin

Physical Education), have been ranching in Sterling County for 14 years.

They have four children.

(BBA Finance, MBA'92 Business) Dallas, Texas, accepted a promotion to president of PNB Financial-Dallas.

Jan McMillion Mansfield (BSE Elementary

Education) Dallas, Texas, and her husband, Mark Mansfield (BS '87 Petroleum Engineering), opened Spores Oips, a barbershop for men and boys, in Plano, Texas.

They have three children.

Charlie Hodges (BGS General Studies) Emily Darnell Nunez (BS Human

Fort Worth, Texas, is a reporter for the

Development and Family Studies) Sorrales, N .M., is president of the New Mexico Association for the Education ofYoung Children. She also commits her time to state, national, and international public policy issues facing young

Cleburne Times-Review. Prior to working for the Cleburne Times-Review he was the editor of two weekly papers and won many first place state and regional journalism awards in Texas and Virginia. He is also the play-by-play radio voice for the S E P TEMBER I O C TOB E R 2 000 49

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Fort Worth Brahmas hockey team in the Western Professional Hockey League, and has covered minor league hockey for seven years as a freelance writer for the

The Dallas Morning News.

Barry Kromann (BBA Finance) Fort

Worth, Texas, is a senior vice president of Texas Capital Bank. He and his wife, Vaughna, have two daughters.

Bart McMeans (BS Physical Education) Abilene, Texas was named principal at Wylie High School. He and his wife, Vivian, have triplets.

Pamela Schneider (BBA Finance) Grand

Prairie, Texas, completed an MCSE certification program through the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Southern Methodist University.

tice p hysician. H e and h is wife, Tonda Freitag (BSE '86 Secondary Education), a stay-at-home mother, have three children.

Lisa Gautreaux Barker (BFA Art

Education) San Angelo, Texas, married Ben Barker on April 15. Lisa is a range conservationist for G lasscock County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Greg Morris (BS Restaurant Hotel and

Institutional Management) Carrollton, Texas, and his wife, Kerri Crousen Morris (BSE Elementary Education), announce the birth of their son, Carson Scott, on March 13.

Thomas "Tom" Shaw (BS International Trade) San Antonio, Texas, is the senior vice president of thee-commerce division of the military banking division with Bank of America.

'88 Information Systems) Lubbock, works at AIS on the student information system at Texas Tech. His wife is Liz Riley Applin ('73 Pre-Nursing).

Advertising, MA '93 Mass Communications) Overland Park, Kan., works for lntertec/Primedia. Her husband, Kevin M. Buschmann (BBA '91 Economics) works for AT&T. They have one son.

John Charles Butcher Jr. (BBA

Marketing) Amarillo, Texas, married Kara Sue Gorey on May 27. J ohn works for USA Films.

Russell Farmer (BS Agricultural Economics) Lubbock, and his wife, Sheila Rodgers Farmer (BS '90 Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management) announce the birth of their son, Avery J ackson, on July 2, 1999. Russell works for Texas Truck and Equipment. Sheila is the special events coordinator for the Lubbock Country Club.

Marc Dunham (BBA Marketing St. Albans, England, married Susanne Herner on June 3. Marc is the business development director for the U.K. operations of an Internet provider.

(BBA Marketing) Lubbock, has been named assistant vice president/ network administrator forPNB Financial.

Kristin Petty Hadawi (BA Spanish, BA Advertising/Public Relations) Arlington, Texas, and her husband, Kevin, announce the birth of their son, Kaden Patrick, on May 2.

Steven D. Haffner (BA Psychology, MBA '95 General Business) Garland, Texas, and his wife, Molly Allison Haffner (BS '96 Exercise and Sports Science), announce the birth of their son Matthew Douglas, on March 2 1.

Suzanne Schwertner (BBA Finance)

Irving, Texas, is an account manager for Option One Mortgage Corp.

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Donald Freitag (MD Medicine) Tahoka, Texas, is a private family prac50 T E X A S T E C H S A N

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Suzanne Cook Schramm (BSE

Elementary Education) Irving, Texas, and her husband, Jerry, announce the birth of their daughter, Morgan Elizabeth, on April18.

Todd Wilson (BS Family Financial

Planning) Columbus, Ohio, has accepted a promotion to regional life consultant for the wirehouse channel of Nationwide Financial. Todd will promote the sale of Nationwide products and services in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.

Billy Don Henry (BS Agricultural

lan Fleming LaDonna Craig Buschmann (BA

Mount Holly, N .J ., is separating from the U.S. Air Force active dut;y to go to the 76th Air Refueling Squadron at McGuire Air Force Base. He will continue to be an instructor pilot in the KC-10, refueler.

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'90

Mel Applin (BBA Management

J.Trent Layman (BA Geography)

Ellen E. Jackson (BS Human Development and Family Studies) Washington, D.C., is a campus recruiting manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers.

She also manages the campus recruiting for the east and southwest reg ions of their financial advisory services.

Education, MS '94) Crowell, Texas, married MichelleYost (BS '95 Interdisciplinary Studies) on June 19, 1999.

Brent Lovelady (BAR Architecture) Euless, Texas, was promoted to vice president of Daniels & Associates Architects in Irving, Texas. He has been with the firm eight years.

Brandon K. Stephens (BA Psychology) Amarillo, Texas, is a security police officer for Pantex.

'92 Patrick Bailey (BBA '94 Marketing) Lubbock, a nd his wife, Amy Burson Bailey (BS Clothing, Textiles and

Merchandising), announce the birth of their son, Jack Dalton, on May 22.

Patrick is with Prudential Financial Planning Services, and Amy is a second g rade teacher at All Saints Episcopal School.

Melanie Sanford Gillan (BA Sociology) Flower Mound, Texas, and her husband, David B. Gillan (BA Psychology) announce the birth of their identical twins, Madeline Jeanne and Elizabeth Jayne, on Feb. 29. .

Dana K. Gregory (BA Speech Communications) Petersburg, Texas, is a stay-at-home-mother. Her husband, Dan M. Gregory (BS '93 Agricultural

Economics), is involved in agriculture production. They have two daughters.

a business development manager with the Dr Pepper Bottling Co.

Christy Heinrich (BBA Accounting,

Lillie Y. Davis (BS Restaurant, Hotel and

MS Accounting) Lubbock, is the administrative manager of United Blood Services. She has two daughters.

Institutional Management) Oklahoma City, Okla., is the Oklahoma and North Texas sales representative for Rock Mountain Clothing Co. and is responsible for $3 million in revenue per year and sits on the design team developing the women's apparel line.

T ina Gebhardt Lax (BS Restaurant,

Hotel and Institutional Management) Houston, Texas, and her husband, Jason R. Lax (BS '94 Mechanical Engineering), announce the birth of their first child, a son, Garrett Joseph, on Oct. 9 .

Brent Allen Robison (BBA Finance)

Richardson, Texas, has joined the Spectrasite broadcast group as a director of mergers and acquisitions. He and his wife, Michelle Harris Robison (BA '94 Public Relations), have two sons.

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Nelson H . Balido Jr. (BA Spanish, BS

International Trade) San Antonio, Texas, is the CEO of Southwest Entertainment Inc, which was named one of the top 500 Hispanic businesses

by Hispanic Business magazine.

Heat h Harris (BS Agricultural Economics) San Benito, Texas, is the owner and operator of Harris Farms and Rocking H Land and Cattle.

Will H . Philips Ill (BA Marketing) Me-

Chord Air Force Base, Wash., an Air Force captain, recently transferred from Kunsan Air Base and is now the flight commander of the Aircraft Service Flight in the 62nd aerial port squadron. His wife is Tonja L Ester Phillips (BS '92 Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management).

Kimberly A.Wise (BA Telecommunication) Dallas, Texas, recently accepted the position of director of marketing with Vision Marketing Group; a pre-IPO marketing agency located in Addison, Texas.

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Katherine Susan Clem (BA Public Rela-

tions) Houston, Texas, married Lance Teal Kelly on May 6. Katherine is a marketing manager for Luminant Worldwide Corp.

Jennifer Moody (BA Political Science)

Irving, Texas, recently earned a master's degree in entrepreneurial perspective accounting from the University ofNorth Texas. She is the executive director of strategic services for American Medical Consulting.

Jennifer Hardin Lang (BBA Marketing)

Amarillo, Texas, is assistant vice president at PNB Financial-Amarillo.

Keith Honig (BA Engineering, MS '98

Emma Ruggiero (BA Telecommuni-

cation) Carrollton, Texas, married Chad Polman in May 1999. She works for Mary Kay Inc. as a product manager of the skin care category.

Business Administration) San Antonio, Texas, formed a partnership to form Wingate Labs, a technology company.

He also has a home-based business catering to the health and wealth of others.

Kevin Blair (BA Speech Commu-

nications) Dallas, Texas, and his wife, Bethani Pinkston Blair (BS '94 Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management), announce the birth of the daughter, Avery Evelyn, on Oct. 10, 1999. Kevin is a corporate recruiter with VHA in Las Colinas and Bethani is a sales and marketing manager and The Guest Lodge at the Cooper Aerobics Center.

Grant Booth (BBA Management)

Austin, Texas, married Kayce Morgan on June 3. Grant is a clinical research associate for Quintiles Transnational.

Cher yl Gerlich Barron (BS Physical

Education) La Vernia City, Texas, and her husband, Ken, announce the birth of their third child, a daughter, Kyla Marie, on April 4. The also have two sons. Cheryl is the assistant athletic trainer at Reagan High School.

Kimberly Koza Collins (BA Adver-

tising/Public Relations) Houston, Texas, and her husband, Clifford C .

Collins (BS '94 Range Management), announce the birth of their first child, a son, Logan Sterling on July 27, 1999.

Kim. is an account executive with Campbell's Soup Company, and Cliff is SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2000

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Finance, MBA '99 General Business) Lubbock, is vice president in the lending departmentatPNB Financial-Dallas.

Elizabeth Lawrence (BA Spanish) Fort Worth, Texas, is a workforce development and training specialist for Mountain View College in Dallas. She also teaches job-site Spanish and construction Spanish.

Philip W. Lovell (BGS General Studies)

Fort Worth, Texas, is a licensed stock broker with Ameritrade, an Internet discount brokerage house.

Bradley Robertson (BA English) New York City, N .Y. , is the technical director at The American Place Theater in New York's theater distriat and was previously the production associate at the Off-Broadway technical production.

Jennifer Horn Robertson 0D Law)

Floydada, Texas, works for SBC Advanced Solutions operations group as the area manager of finance.

Christine King Rountree (BS Biology) Flower Mound, Texas, and her husband, Brian, announce the birth of their daughter, Breanna Rose, on March 22.

Christine is a homemaker.

Chadwick Miles Sargent (BS

Biology) Dallas, Texas, received his doctor of dental surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry in June.

Paul Stafford OD Law) Carrollton, Texas, is a trial attorney at Amis Bell and Herald in Arlington, Texas. His wife, TeleaJohnson Stafford (BA Advertising) is the advertising and promotions manager at Match.com.

Ryan D. Z intgraff (BBA Marketing) Cedar Park, Texas, is the engagement 52 T E X A S T E C H S A N M A G A Z I N E

manager for the professional services group with Pervasive Software. He will oversee the management marketing and direction of the newly organized division. He is the president-elect of the Austin Chapter of the American Marketing Association.

Shonda Fields (BBA G eneral Business,

MBA '98 Management) Midland, Texas, married Kody Wallace on Aug. 14, 1999. She is an auditor at Johnson Miller & Co., and Kody is pursuing a master's degree in Allied HealthPhysical Therapy.

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Christine Zeaton (BA Psychology) St.

Sean Cassidy (BBA Marketing) Lewisville, Texas, and his wife, Debr a Olson Cassidy (BS Human Develop-

Paul, Minn. , received her master's degree in physical therapy from the University of Minnesota in February.

m ent and Family Studies), announce the birth of their first child, a son, Cole Augustin, on April 5. Sean is an area manager for Black and Decker and Debra teaches first grade for the H urstEuless-Bedford Independent School District .

Douglas Abbott (BSME Mechanical

Mark A. Feist (BS Biology) Lubbock, married Danielle Katherine Hale (BID '97 Interior Design) on J une 10. Mark is employed by University Medical Center, and Danielle attends Texas Tech.

Anthony D. Killa (BBA Marketing) Plano, Texas, was promoted to captain in the U.S. Army in March. He has completed the field artillery captain's career course and rangers course and is moving to South Korea to serve as the Battalion Fire Support officer for I-06 Infantry in the 2d infantry division.

Susan Martin Negri (BBA Accounting) Sweetwater, Texas, married Mark Negri on June 9. Susan works out of her home for Durbin & Company L.L.P. .o f Lubbock.

Hee Jln Pak (Ph.D. Consumer Eco-

nomics) Dallas, Texas, is an assistant professor and chair at the University of Ulsan, College of H uman Ecology, Housing and Interior Design.

JeffS. Rogers (BA Communication

Studies) Dallas, Texas is a sales representative for RAM Electronics Sales Inc., a manufacturers representative corporation serving Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Florida.

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Engineering) Roswell, N.M., married Cheryl Ferguson (MS '98 Sports

Health) on April 15.

Theresa C .Aiexander (BS Clothing, Textile and Merchandising) Lockhart, Texas, received her master's degree from Nottingham Trent University Graduate School for Design and T he Arts in Paris, France. She is now working in the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center at Texas Tech and will serve as a fashion design instructor this fall.

Thomas Decker (BS Exercise and Sports Science) Omaha, Neb., is the owner of Decker Sports, a sports training company he started in 1994 .

Deanna Otts Freeman (BS Agricultural Communications) Houston, Texas, g raduated with honors from the University of Houston Law Center and is an associate with Bracewell & Patterson L.L.P. handling civil litigation. Her husband, D avid Matthew Freeman (BA '97 Political Science) graduated from the South Texas College of Law and is an associate with Dunn, Kacal, Adams, Pappas & Law P.C. handling civil litigation with an emphasis in insurance defense and personal injury.

Ruby Pickett (BS Human Development and Family Studies) Goose Creek, S.C. , married Ian J . Hildreth on May 1 , 1999. Ruby is a child development program assistant.

Kevin D. Rule (BS Family and Financial

Planning) Dallas, Texas, is a pension sales representative for American United Life.

Kenny Clyde Thompson (BS Biochemistry) Dallas, Texas, received his doctor of dental surgery degree from Baylor College ofDentistry on June 1.

Jason Jolliff (BA Political Science)

Houston, Texas, received his wings as a Naval aviator on Jan. 28. He has orders to fly F/A-18 Hornets with VMFAT10 1 in Miramar, Calif.

Jason McDonnell (BBA Marketing)

Dallas, Texas, married Christen Me-

Dermid on March 25. Jason is an account representative for Alliance Data Systems.

Beth Dowdy (BS Multidisciplinary Studies) Pleasanton, Texas, married Chad DeRau Moos on AprilS. She is a first grade teacher for Southwest Independent School District in San Antonio.

Nick A. Moutos (BA Political Science, JD '99 Law) Lubbock, passed the bar exam in February and is an assistant criminal district attorney for Lubbock County. He and his wife, Farrah, have two children.

Julie Mumme (BS Family and

Consumer Sciences Education) Gail, Texas received the 1999 Outstanding New Professional award from the Texas Extension Association for Family Consumer Sciences. Julie has been the family and consumer sciences extension agent in Borden County for three years.

Kristi Roberts (BA Communication Studies) Irving, Texas, is a public relations administrator for Fox Sports Net, a regional sports network.

JeffWolfe (BS Mathematics, MBA '99

General Business) Lubbock, married

Sammy Gonzales

(BBA Finance) Lubbock, accepted a promotion to banking officer in the credit analysis department. He volunteers for the March ofDimes, United Way and the Neurology Research Committee.

Michael Hedlund (BBA Accounting, MSA Accounting) Irving, Texas, married Lesley Cole ('99 Allied Health) on June 12, 1999. Michael is an accountant for KPMG-LLP in Dallas, and Lesley is an occupational therapist with the Hand Therapy Center of Plano.

Mary Adame Hunter (BS Exercise and

Sports Science) Moorcroft, Wyo., is a Spanish teacher for Crook Counry School District. Her husband, Kevin Hunter (BS '98 Agribusiness) is head of the purchasing department for Bighorn Hydraulics Inc. in Gillette, Wyo. Scott Ingle (BBA Management) Stafford, Texas, married Victoria McNees in October. Scott is a project planner and scheduler for Kellogg Brown and Root in Houston, Texas.

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Anthony Armour (BA Sociology) Lubbock, married Yolanda Ferrell

(BBA '98 General Business) on May 5.

Anthony works for the city of Lubbock, and Yolanda works for the State of Texas.

W. Mark Bennett QD Law) Kingwood, Texas, accepted a position as in-house counsel with Texaco Inc. in the company's litigation group.

Todd Ephraim (Ph.D. Marriage and

Family Therapy) Omaha, Neb., is the executive director of Kansas Ciry Jewish Family and Children Services.

Orlando Flores (BA Theatre Arts)

Richland Hills, Texas, is a high school theater arts teacher and works in the character department at Disney/MGM Studios for Walt Disney World during the summer.

RobertA. Fisher (BBA Accounting, MSA Accounting) Williamsburg, Va., recently completed his second year of law school at William and Mary. His wife, Laurie A . Fisher (BA '89 Advertising) is a stay-at-home mother. The have two daughters.

Stuart Walda (BS Biochemistry, MS

'99 Microbiology) Victoria, Texas, married Mimi Hernandez (BS Food and Nutrition) on March 11.

Paula Renae Honig (BBA Accounting, MSA Accounting) Irving, Texas, is a portfolio accountant for Archon Group on Las Colinas and recently passed the CPA exam.

Erin McChesney (BAJournalism) Waco, Texas, is a reporter for KXXV Channel25, the ABC affiliate. Erin was a reporter and anchor for a year at KAMC, Lubbock's ABC affiliate.

Mendi Milner (BBA Management, BBA Marketing) Amarillo, Texas, is a sales representative for Novartis Pharmaceuticals. janeye Pritchard (BA History) Plano,

Julie Kathleen Cruit (BA '98 Spanish)

on June 10. Julie received her registered nurse diploma from Covenant School of Nursing in May.

Susan D.West (BA Geography) Odessa, Texas, married James H. Coxon June 12, 1999. Susan teaches third grade in the Ector County Independent School District.

Tamara Jefferies Kirkpatrick (BA

Public Relations) Lubbock, and her husband, Ben J. Kirkpatrick (BS '93 Recreation) announce the birth of their son, Jake Jefferies, on Dec. 23, 1999.

Stephen Reed (BA Geography)

Midland, Texas, married Audrey Willey on Dec. 18, 1999.

Kevin Stephens (BBA Management) Lubbock, married Shonda Lee on May 28. Kevin works for Cendant Corp.

James Wedding (BSCE Civil Engin-

eering) Dallas, Texas, is the IT manager for Jones & Boyd Inc, a civil engineering firm. His wife, Melinda Malouf Wedding (BBA Accounting, MSA Accounting) is the senior recruiter for Ryan & Co., a state and local tax consulting firm.

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Jessica Black (BBA Management) Lubbock, is an account executive for The Price Communications Group, an advertising, design, media and public relations company.

Texas is teaching first grade in the Richardson Independent School District and recently received her teaching certification from the University of North Texas.

Eric 0 . Simpson (BS Geoscience) Gaithersburg, Md., accepted a promotion to supervisor of the reporting department at GPL Labs. Eric also teaches geology part-time at a local community college.

Ryan C. Smith (BA Psychology) Broken Arrow, Okla., married Anne Plachetka (BA '99 Marketing) on June 24. Ryan works for Maxim Group in Tulsa, Okla.

JeffWalters (BBA Marketing) Lubbock,

was a stockbroker with OLDE Financial, now H&R Block, before returning to Lubbock to pursue his master's degree in business. He is the marketing manager for Texas Tech University Press.

Ann Morris Williams (BS Early Childhood Development) Canyon, Texas, teaches reading in the ESLI department at West Texas A&M. She and her husband, Kyle, have two children.

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Undsay Denise Feagan (BBA Accounting) Lubbock, married Jay Cliff Bird II (BA Agricultural Communications) on May 20.

Delicia Cuevas (BA Psychology) Lubbock, married Michael Bentancourt on May 20. Delicia attends the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Claire K. Folbre (BS Agricultural Communication) Washington, D.C., is a staff assistant to the agriculture committee of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Amanda Riley (BS Family Financial Planning) Austin, Texas is a financial counselor for Budget and Credit Solutions Inc., a non-profit agency that provides budget, debt and credit counseling.

Kevin Sanderson (BS Restaurant, Hotel and Instirutional.Management) Orlando, Fla., is a restaurant manager for Walt Disney World.

Christina HatchettWorthams (BS Multidisciplinary Srudies) New Deal, Texas, teaches fourth grade at New Deal Elementaty School. ·

In Memoriam Countess Fore Archer '60 oflubbock, died on May 9.

J.S. "Jay" Craddock Jr. '39 of Lubbock, died on April 27.

Robert Dennis '93 of Lubbock, died on April20.

Olen Elkins '49 of Tulia, Texas, died on May25.

Robye Baker '55 of Lubbock, died on June 1.

Gregory Gene Lamb '58 of Groom, Texas, died on June 4. Survivors include his wife, Janetta Bruce Lamb ' 57.

D. R. Beclcnal '49 oflubbock, died on July 3.

Royal Furgeson '37 ofLubbock, died onMay27.

Joe Bowman '78 of Lubbock, died on July 1.

Charles Armor Guy Jr. '49 of Tucson, · Ariz., died on April25.

Charles Bucks '47 of Encino, Calif., died on June 6.

lma Haile '38, '54 of Plainview, Texas, died on July 5.

Randy Buhler '75 of Forth Worth, Texas, died on May 10.

Joyce Rickert Harrell '69, '73 of Lubbock, died on May 25 .

Stephen LCannon '67, '69, '73 of Odessa, Texas, died on May 29.

Tonda S. Haynes '96 of Austin, Texas, died on May 5.

Patricia Chambers '68 of Ropesville, Texas, died on April 24 .

Kimberly Diedrlchsen Heard '83 of Dallas, Texas, died May 16. Surviv-

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Graham Hensley '75 ofLoves Park,

Ill., died on May 6.

John Kaisner '59 ofJoplin, Mo., died

on May 18.

Larry Kyle '68 oflubbock, died on June 29 . Survivors include his wife, Carol Sweny Kyle '64.

Ivan Little '38 ofLubbock, died on

July 6.

DaJe McEachern

'68 of Flagstaff, Ariz., died on June 6.

Madison Newton '51 ofLittlefield, Texas, June 18. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo Wright Newton '51 , '68.

Peggy Green Phillip '49 of Dallas, Texas, died on March 20. Survivors include her husband, Wallace N .

Phillips '49.

Reuby Spurlock Rhodes '40, '44 of

Lubbock , died on May 2 .

Paul C. Smith '49 of Amarillo, Texas, died on May 8.

Berl M. Springer '43 of Amarillo, Texas, died on March 27.

Walter Monroe Thomas '59 ofFort Worth, Texas, died on Feb . 15.

Polly CookTilton '47 ofLubbock, died

on May 29.

Charles Veazey '89 of Petersburg, Texas, died June 21.

AlvahAistonWaJker '56 ofSweetwater, Texas, died on Dec. 26, 1999.

Reva Wells '51 of lubbock, died on

June 27.

D. Steve West

'55 ofKeller, Texas, died

onJune 12.

Leo White '40 of Lubbock, died on

June 8.

Charles L."Chuck"WIIIiamson '75 of

Edmonds, Wash., died on March 22. •

VoicE WITH A Som ( CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 } is full of absurdities. You hope that you will be recognized for your talent and what you bring to the table. It's been a challenge, to say the least, but I've been very affirmed by people I've met along the way who've heard me and given me their advice. It's just a factor out there, and we just can't let it stop us-we're Texans, and we just keep walking against the wind."

Having strong family and community support helps Pleasant to overcome many tough times. When he first relocated to the Big Apple, he went to work for world's largest commercial printer, R.R. Donnelly and Sons Co. He continues to work occasionally for the company in between musical jobs, doing everything from designing databases to answering the phone to managing the office.

In addition, Pleasant has taken as his "adopted" parents Lubbockites Seymour and Kay Evans. Pleasant considers the family his own and spends holiday and vacation time in West Texas with them.

"To try to measure Eddie's impact on our family would be next to impossible," says Kay Evans. "H is friendship has enriched the lives of our children, his sense of fun has brightened the lives of our grandchildren and his deep sprirituality has inspired both his dad and me. At this point, it would be hard for our family to imagine any kind of significant family occasion that did not include Eddie.

"The angelic tones of'O Holy Night,' which resonate through our house each Christmas Eve, are now as much a part of our Christmas tradition as the giving and receiving of presents.

In some ways, Eddie's beautiful voice is his present to all of us, and it's always my very favorite gift."

Although proud of his success, Pleasant is humble. He is quick to point out that balancing his work, spirituality and personal and emotional life keep him on track.

"I don't have to be a superstar," he concludes. "I like to be busy,work and earn an honest living doing what I do.

But fortune and fame are the icing on the cake, and I'm looking for the cake. Being loved and loving; sharing my life with other5; sharing my wealth; and sharing my time. That's what's fulfilling. " •

A NEW PRESIDENT (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14} Caregivers, Raider 'Scapers, Arbor Day and other university projects.

She wants to help Schmidly serve as a missionary in touting Texas Tech throughout this state and country. "I think every high school student would want to come here if they knew more about us."

David and Janet Schmidly hope to visit every Texas Tech Ex-Students Association chapter in the state and as many others as they can.

In addition, Janet Schmidly is going to continue a pet project of her own. She has worked extensively on programs to help foster children. Texas offers a tuition scholarship program for foster kids seeking a college degree. Janet Schmidly would like to see more of those students come to Texas Tech.

"If you want to help with these efforts, please let me know," she said.

For David Schmidly, moving to president means continuing to build his alma mater and helping move this region forward.

"I am ready to get started running.

There are a lot ofgood people to work with,'' he said. "The students are my top prioriry. I want to do this for them, and I want them to buy into what we are doing.

"We are going to build a strategy ro take this university to the next level. We want everybody involved," Schmidly said.

"Texas Tech has great assets . .. We are going to get to the next level and we are going to get there together." •

A]OB WELL DONE (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15} now in a major way and I hope char continues." He plans to begin working on another Texas Tech center in Germany in the coming year. In addition, Haragan plans co continue working on the growth and development of the Honors College and will teach and advise honors students as well as teaching in the Colleges ofArts and Sciences and Education. He also plans to do some writing and speaking out on issues of importance to education.

"For the past 31 years, Willie and I have enjoyed every experience we have had at Texas Tech. We feel very forrunare to have been part ofthis grear institution and to have met and worked with such a wonderful group ofpeople. Our lives have truly been blessed. Neither ofus graduated from this institution, but it's our school now." • SEPT EM B ER I 0 C T 0 BE R 2 0 0 0

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Compiled by Jean Ann Cantore

STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL COMMUNICA-

tion won three of the four awards granted in a student technical writing contest sponsored by the Austin Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication. Students from an eight-state region participated in the competition.

Kristin Thomas, Temple, Texas, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in technical communication in May, won Best of Show in the category ofprojects for professional use for her recruitment materials for the Honors College ofTexas Tech.

Rayo Flores, Hobbs, N.M., who graduated with a bachelor's degree in technical communication in May, and Jon Poteet,

RayoFlores Amarillo, Texas, a senior English major, won an Award of Excellence for their how-to guide "E-mail Quick Reference Guide" prepared for Academic Computing Services at Texas Tech.

Krisry Walters, El Campo, Texas, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in English in December 1999, won an Award of Excellence for "ANSC 2303 Lecture Outline, Feline Section," prepared for a Texas Tech animal science course.

Whitney Bates, Borger, Texas, a senior technical communication major who serves as president of the Texas Tech student chapter of STC, and Corey Wick, Woodworth, N.D., a doctoral student in technical communication, have won Della A. Whitaker Scholarships from the Society for Technical Communication, an international professional organziation.

Kevin Stahnke, Stephenville, Texas, 56 T E X A S T E C H S A N

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who graduated with a master's degree in technical communication in May, and Bates, were among 11 students elected to Sigma Tau Chi, the national honor society in technical communication.

Two trial court teams from Texas Tech University's School ofLaw placed in the top eight at the National Appellate Advocacy Competition hosted by the American Bar Association. The two teams included Dusty Jo Stockard, Lubbock, a third-year student; Robert Sherwin, Agoura Hills, Calif., a second-year student; Jay Wesdy Hill, Lubbock, a second-year student; and Jennifer Johnson, Lubbock, a second-year student.

Kristi Thomas, Odessa, Texas, a third-year student, received the Dick Eyeman Award for delivering the best argument in the tournament.

Rebecca Bell, Midland, Texas, a third-year student, received the best oralist award at the competition.

The Texas Tech Forensic Union placed 15th in the nation in the American Forensic Association National Individual Events Championship Tournament.

Kyle Myers, Munday, Texas, a senior interdisciplinary agriculture major, and Rob Vartabedian, Canyon, Texas, a junior philosophy major, were one of four teams to reach the semi-finals in the 2000 National Parliamentary Debate Association National Championship Tournament. There were 230 teams competing in the event.

Sonja Ralston, Englewood, Colo., a senior Spanish major, and Scott Coleman were the named National Championship Novice team. Ralston placed second in the nation for a novice speaker.

Courtney Watson, Abernathy, Texas, has received the Rollin King Scholarship presented by Southwest Airlines. The scholarship is awarded annually to Southwest Airlines employees or dependents on behalf of Rollin King and Herb Kelleher, founders of the company. Watson was one of two students selected to receive the award from a pool of28 applicants.

Watson is a sophomore at Texas Tech.

Olga Lobban, Dallas, Texas, a third-year graduate student in experimental particle

physics, was one of 36 American graduate students selected to attend the 50th anniversary meeting ofNobellaureates in June in Lindau, Germany. During the event, more than 600 graduate students from Europe, Mrica, Asia and North America attended lectures and discussed important scientific issues with the laureates. Students were nominated for the honor by their research directors and sponsored by the U .S. Department ofEnergy.

Twelve Texas Tech students were selected from a pool of 130 to participate in a juried competition sponsored by The Society of North American Goldsmiths.

Twenty-five pieces by the 12 were selected from 55 3 entries for the exhibition. Texas Tech's entrants represented 12 percent of the student participation chosen for the exhibition.

Students who exhibited work included Paul Benero, El Paso, Texas; Andrea Jackson, Coatsville, Ind.; and Eric Vickery, Midland, Texas, graduate students in jewelry design and metalsrnithing.

Underg raduate students were Stephen Bishop, Plano, Texas;Jami Carothers, Ellicott City, Md.; Brian Capps '99, Houston, Texas; John Garrott, McKinney, Texas; Robert Mears, Lubbock; Carrie Perkins, Plainview, Texas; Lynn Tatum '00, Lubbock; Erin Wendland, Rudyard, Mont.; and Eli Wassenich, Fredericksburg, Texas.

Paul Benero, Brian Capps and Lynn Tatum, whose work is pictured at left, were selected by metal artist Billie Jean Theide to participate in "New Metal: Emerging Views," a juried exhibition organized by the Contemporary Crafts Gallery in Portland, Ore. Open to young and emerging metalsmiths with no gallery representaTatum's necklace tion, the competition drew 700 entries; 53 works by 36 artists were chosen. The show was reviewed in the April/ May 2000 issue of American Craft. •

Texas Tech's newest landmark, the Frazier Alumni Pavilion, is nearing completion. Named in honor of David Frazier '72 and his late father George, this all-weather pavilion will be available for student functions, family reunions, weddings and other special events.

Located near the southwest corner of Jones Stadium, the facility will be exclusively used on gamedays fo r Ex-Students Association members and their guests another great benefit of Association membership.

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