The Westerner World (Lubbock, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. [32], Ed. 1 Friday, May 19, 1967 Page: 2 of 4
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THE WESTERNER WORLD
Friday, May 19, 1967
Page 2
LHS Memories Cherished Through Life
As one passes through the joys and perils of
life, he observes those about him and the actions
of others; thus as one enters high school, he enters
another part of his life in which he observes others
and their actions to help him decide part of his
future.
Sophomores look up to upperclassmen and look
forward to the time that they will be “privileged
seniors”. Tradition is just a word to sophomores
until they get caught in the excitement of pep ral-
lies, assemblies, and other events such as games
and the arrival of annuals.
Middleclassmen also observe seniors and begin
to feel the excitement along with the sadness that
their last year may bring. Juniors watch the in-
coming sophomores and are glad that they don t
have to go through the “orientation” sophomores
receive from the upperclassmen.
Also, juniors really get in the “big middle of
things”, for they are the ones who plan and pro-
mote big school events such as the Junior Candy
Sale and the Junior-Senior Prom.
Finally, one reaches the top ranks and feels
the satisfaction of being looked up to by the strug-
gling underclassmen. Each senior sees in the soph-
omores and juniors and in their activities what he
has been through during his years at high school.
He takes part in traditional activities for the last
time as high school student and finally realizes
what it means to be a part of Lubbock High School.
Seniors look forward to all of the senior acti-
vities, to the tears of happiness and of sadness, and
to graduation. The difference between their sopho-
more years and their senior years is really evident,
and seniors realize how much they’ve grown and
changed in just three short years.
But life doesn’t end here and seniors, whether
they go on to college or go into the world of work,
will take with them into their future the ideas they
have formed and the traditions of which they feel
so much a part.
One’s past is always a part of him. He can al-
ways recall the things which have meant the most
to him. As many high school students’ parents
recall their high school days, so many LHS stu-
dents will soon look back upon these years—years
full of both happiness and sadness, fun and work,
years of growth and change which lead on into the
future.
Thus, one’s life continues. He feels at the first
that three years is a long time and feels at the end
that it has just been a fleeting moment. What one
observes now will be a part of him forever.
Teen Talk
Prospective Tech Students Discuss Name Change
By SUSAN ALLGOOD and
HAROLD WILLIAMS
I Today there is much controversy about
the possible name change for Texas Tech-
nological College. Do you favor or oppose
this name change? Why? If so, what name
do you propose? Five LHS seniors who
will attend Tech next year have given
their opinion on this issue.
Rudy Sanchez, senior. “No. I don’t favor
the idea of people trying to change Texas
Tech to another name.
Why, after so many
years, do people think
a change of name is
necessary?
“Texas Tech is now
becoming a very popu-
lar and well-known col-
lege throughout the U.S.
I think that changing
the name now would
mean a downfall for
Texas Tech.
“Although I doubt that it will ever be
changed to another name, there is always
a possibility.
“I think that if serious action was to ev-
er take place that it would only be just for
future Texas Tech students to take action.
As I will attend Texas Tech next fall, I too
will take action to help Texas Tech keep
its present name. Texas Tech is a great
college and I think that in keeping the pre-
sent name, the college will be a big hit in
days to come.
“Texas Tech it was, Texas Tech it is,
and Texas Tech it will always be!"
Dotfie Bell, senior. “I believe it would
be an advantage for Tech to have a uni-
versity standing, yet I do not want to do
away with the double T.
Although technologi-
cal denotes a college, I
would like to see the
name changed to Texas
Tech University. This
would allow the Doable
T that has become so
familiar to remain as a
part of the Tech and
Lubbock tradition.
“I feel that many stu-
DOTTIE dents who are now at-
tending Tech haven’t grown up in Lubbock
and been associated with Tech and the
Double T.
“As a Lubbockite and a future Tech stu-
dent, I wish to keep the Double T, yet I
would like to see Texas Tech classified as
a university.”
Refha Caddell, senior. “As a future Tech
student, the name change controversy has
interested m e very
much. I am against the
name Texas State Uni-
versity as it is too simi-
lar to University of
Texas.
“I don’t see why they
don’t just change it to
Texas Tech University,
leaving out the techno-
logical, but keeping the
traditional Double T.
“The name of a col-
lege or university has a lot to do with what
people, especially potential students, think
about it. Tech has a university standing,
so all we need is a university name.”
Allen Riley, senior. “I do not favor a
change in the name of Texas Technologi-
cal College because I
cannot see any benefi-
cial results of such a
change.
“Today the name
Texas Tech is recog-
nized across the nation,
and especially in Texas.
The name Texas Tech
represents the third
largest school in Texas
—a vigorous and grow-
ing school with great
potential.
“The Double T, too, is distinctive and
readily associated with the school. It is the
type of symbol many colleges and univer-
sities desire the public to identify with
their university. It should not be relin-
quished in favor of a more common and,
thus, less distinctive symbol or name.”
Becky Padgett, senior. “Lfeel that Texas
Technological College deserves nation-
wide recognition of its
university standing. I
like the name Texas
State University (TSU)
and would be proud to
a student there.
“However, I do feel
that the Double T so
familiar to people ev-
erywhere, should not be
forgotten in this name
change issue. I think
the name Texas Tech-
nological University would give not only
the deserved recognition, but also preserve
the Double T tradition.”
RUDY
RETHA
BECKY
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Return Of Lost Or 'Missing' Books
Gives Future Students Advantage
Have you ever seen a book walk out of
the library? Each year they go marching-
out one by one.
Last year, approximately 125 books were
missing from the school library. These
were mostly fiction and non-fiction, but 6
or 7 were reference books.
Books are in the library for students’ en-
joyment and use. Without books the li-
brary students would be forced to go else-
where for their reading material and refer-
ence work.
When a book is taken, no one profits
from the book except the holder of the
book. If it is returned, the book can serve
a majority of people. This is the purpose
of the library.
No penalty will be given a student who
returns, a long-held book. The library
stresses the hope that these books will be
returned.
Students who accidentally take a book
can return the book by way of the return
slot. No attention would be drawn to the
“guilty” party.
Let the future bring a well-stocked li-
brary to future students. In this way, stu-
dents of Lubbock High can hold up their
end in the code of ordinary decency.
Editor Grateful
For Past Years
---By JO ANNA JOHNS——1
Dear LHS Friends,
Each senior will probably agree with
me that he will always remember these
past three years as filled with a variety of
experiences—both happy and sad—along
with a lot of hard work. We realize, how-
ever, that the “blood, sweat and tears” are
not shed for nothing.
Although I am looking forward to grad-
uation and to next year and to the years
to follow, I feel a touch of sadness when I
think of the many people that I’ve met
and the many friends I’ve made— some
whom I may never see again. Of course,
each of us has made many lasting friend-
ships.
As I have walked these historic halls
and taken part in traditional activities, ac-
tivities originated through many years
and by many generations, I have come to
feel a part of LHS and a part of her tradi-
tions. I feel proud that I may have helped
to carry on these traditions and that I am
one of the thousands of students, both past
and present, who can call themselves Wes-
terners.
While incoming students may not real-
ize, at first, the reason LHS is so great, I
now realize that it is not only the history
of our institution but also the friendliness
of students, the students’ wanting to con-
tribute to the traditions and customs, and
the individual responsibility each student
accepts that truly make Lubbock High
School stand out as the best!
These memories I will always treasure
and look back upon with gratefulness,
gratefulness for the opportunities I’ve had,
for the friends I’ve made and for the things
I’ve learned.
Also, I would like to thank the 1966-’67
Westerner World staff for the times that
they have worked to make our publication
what it is. A department’s success depends
on the participation and willingness of its
members. When each member works with
the others, the job finished will be indi-
cative of their effort.
One person cannot do an entire job by
himself, no matter how hard he tries or
how badly he wants to do it; thus, the
newspaper, the annual, a scrapbook or any
other project takes the care, time and ef-
fort of others.
Again, I would like to say, “Thank you
LHS for these last three years, and thank
you WW staff for your efforts and work.”
Jo Anna Johns,
Editor Westerner World
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