Western Texan (Snyder, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 9, 1974 Page: 3 of 20
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Thursday, May 9. 1974
Western Texan
Page 3
BLOCK'S FAREWELL
Experience, Challenge
Story Of Year To Editor
-PAM BLOCK,
EDITOR
The time has arrived!-not to say good-by but to close for the year. You are now holding your final
issue of the Western Texan for the 1973-74 school term. The job that I have had for the past nine
months has really been an experience and challenge, and at the same time - a hard one.
I've been through times when I was prepared to "break down crying and pull my hair out" along
with headaches. After our staff spending hours on writing,editing, and laying out pages. I've seen
students glancing over the paper and quoting, "This isn't worth a damn," or "It's always the same -
full of crap."
I knowyour newspaper isn't the number one paper in the State, but what bothers me the most is the
fact that I got very few letters to the editor about complaints, criticism or suggestions.on how we
could make YOUR PAPER A BETTER NEWSPAPER. Only you can make next year the best for
news!
The newspaper of WTC isn't just printed words and pictures slapped on a page. It takes quite a bit
of planning and work to put those words and pictures in order.
In this issue, I would especially like to thank my''24-hour reporters" for proving to me that they
have a real nose for news. They saw the importance of seeking out the news. Only a good reporter can
understand this feeling fully, and it's with this attitude of understanding that we hope we have
transferred the excitement of news coverage to you!
I hope that the Western Texan has brought one smile or one flare of temper from each of you! I
hope it has effected everyone in some way or another.
to those who will not be back at WTC this next year, I hope you have enjoyed reading the Western
Texan as much as we have enjoyed putting it out.
58-YEAR STORY
1974 Culmination Of Dream For Campus
'BURN, BABY,
depicts part of
BURN' The
the grotesque
handwriting on the ceiling
scene in a dorm room after
fire was extinguished by fellow residents.(photo by Ross)
'LARIAT LINGO
From 1916 to 1974—a 58-year
story of perseverence, planning,
and dedication to a dream.
Ultimately, the establishment of
a community college for Scurry
County—Western Texas College.
Citizens of this and
surrounding counties began in
1916 to secure a local site for a
West Texas A&M College. It was
not to be for Snyder; instead,
Lubbock saw Texas Tech
University created.
Eventually, the Scurry County
Committee for a Junior College
was formed, and later Senator
Hightower introduced a bill in
the 61st Texas Legislature that
opened the gate of opportunity.
On October 20, 1969, the
Coordinating Board of the Texas
College and University System
approved a petition for the
holding of an election to create
the Scurry County Junior
College District, and a
November 22 election carried by
a 10-1 vote.
The rest is history, but
countless efforts of informed
and anxious citizens are not
included. Rejections and
failures dotted the 58-year story,
but they were not in vain.
When the college officially
opened in 1971, classrooms were
leased from Trinity Methodist
Church, temporary offices were
located at 3610 Avenue S (now
College Avenue and the site of
the General Crude Oil Com-
pany), and dormitory
arrangements were made with
local motels.
Various other in-town tem-
porary facilities were utilized
prior to the move to the present
location. The Child Development
Center housed academic
classrooms, gymnasium, and
cafeteria, and the First United
Methodist Church served as the
college music center.
Campus structures now
standing as testimonials to the
efforts of a concerned citizenry
include Applied Science (Fall,
1971), Administration (Fall,
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WESTERN
TEXAN
Ptan B1<>ck Editor-in-Chief
^ryRinker Assistant Editor
Benny Ellington Sports Editor
CTAFF Bob Mike Burton, Pete Canales, Danny Chastain,
Uavid Dean, Karen Hardy, Jim Bob Long, Carolyn Woolsey
Mike McBride Advisor
Opinions expressed are those of the staff and do not necessarily
ect the views of the administration of Western Texas College.
The WESTERN TEXAN is published bi-weekly by the Journalism
j^Partment of Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas 79549, phone
J311. extension 273.
1971), Christian Student Center
(Fall, 1971), Residence Halls
(Spring, 1972), Academic
Science (Spring, 1972), Fine Arts
(Spring, 1972), Learning
Resource Center (Spring, 1972),
Student Center (Fall, 1973), and
Health and Physical Education
(Fall, 1973). An additional
feature on campus is the
Planetarium.
Soon-to-be completed features
are the Scurry County Historical
Museum and a nine-hole college
golf course. In addition, a BSU is
planned for the campus.
Milestones are mirrored in the
special activities related to
campus growth and develop-
ment, including the March 5,
1972 Open House, which drew
over 2,000 visitors; the April 28,
1972 formal dedication
ceremonies highlighting
Congressman George Mahon's
appearance; a Fall, 1973 open
house; and ultimately, news of
the granting of full accreditation
in December, 1973.
"How far we've come"
parallels the well-known words
to the song title, "We've Only
Ju«5t, Begun."
The boundaries of New
Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and
Colorado are unusual not only
because of the Four Corners but
also because the border running
north and south lies along no
official meridian of longitude.
The Naval Observatory at
Washington, D.C. used to be the
refer eric e point for American
maps before 1884, when
Greenwich, England, was made
the international refernce point.
Before that, the boundary had
been set up as the 32nd degree
west of Washington. Today, the
line is three miles west of
Greenwich West 109.
Veterans and dependents of
veterans attending school under
VA eligibility who desire to
enroll for the first summer term
may pre-enroll at the Veteran
Outreach Coordinator office in
the administration building,
according to Dan Dever,
program head.
P re-enrollment commenced
May 6 and, according to Dever,
students may pre-enroll on the
following schedule: May 9-17, 8
a.m.-12noon; May20-24,8a.m.-5
p.m.; May 11,18 and 25, 8 a.m.-
12 noon; and May 9-15, 6-9 p.m.
Those who cannot pre-enroll
during the above times may call
573-8511, extension 270, for a pre-
enrollment appointment.
According to Dever, the
regional VA office at Waco has
notified the VOC office that all
certifications for veterans and
dependents of veterans will be
automatically processed for
advance payment.
Also, veterans having short
term notes with the college
financial aids office should clear
payment by Friday, May 10.
VA Form 22-1995 (Request for
Change of Program or Place of
Training) has been mailed to all
graduating veterans. Anyone
not receiving a form or needing
assistance in completing it
should contact the office.
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Sul Ross State University will
offer graduate level extension
courses at WTC for both sum-
mer sessions, June 3—July 12
and July 15—August 23.
Advanced Survey, Ex-
ceptional Children, will be
combined with an un-
dergraduate course, In-
troduction to Education, and
offered as ED. 4306.
Another combination course
will be Ed. 5304-5305, Public
School Supervision (Elementary
and Secondary).
Other courses to be offered
include Ed. 5307, Advanced
Methodology for Exceptional
Children; and Ed. 5321,
Psychoeducational Diagnostic
Procedures for Exceptional
Children.
Besides graduate courses,
Business Administration 3306,
Principles of Management, will
be offered, with no
prerequisites.
Anyone needing further in-
formation may call Mrs. Mavis
Brumbelow at 573-7640.
Results have been announced
for the area-wide High School
Social Sciences contests held at
WTC April 26.
Snyder High School junior
Robert Huddleston, first place
winner in the upper division of
the Current Events contest, was
awarded a $100 scholarship to
WTC.
Cheryl Bius of Sweetwater
received a scholarship for
winning first in her division in
Texas History. Donna Moore of
Lamesa, placing first in
Government in her division, also
was a scholarship recipient.
Schools classified by
University Interscholastic
League as 4A and 3A competed
in the upper division contests,
and 2 A, A, and B schools con-
tended in the other division.
More than 70 students from
Snyder, Sweetwater, Lamesa,
Crosbyton, Ira, Post, and Hobbs
high schools entered the two
divisions.
Events scheduled were
Government, Current Events,
Texas History, and American
History.
Prospective Angelo State
University students in need of
financial assistance to help take
care of college expenses may be
able to find the necessary help in
meeting those expenses through
the ASU Office of Student
Financial Aids.
The aid is available in the
form of scholarships, grants,
exemption from tuition and fees,
on and off-campus jobs and
loans.
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Block, Pam. Western Texan (Snyder, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 9, 1974, newspaper, May 9, 1974; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth430155/m1/3/?q=%22Lamar+University%22~1: accessed June 20, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Western Texas College Library.