Alpha Psi Dedicates Plaque

Standing with the Rick W ilborn plaque are (L-R), Cody Myers, Ricky Kleine, Dr. Hugh Sanders, Dr. ]. L. Burke, and Dr. Gary Garner.

In the spring of 1977 Rick Wilborn, a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi, fell to his death in a mountain-climbing accident in ·Palo Duro Canyon outside Canyon, Texas. On October 13, 1979, the Alpha Psi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi dedicated a plaque in Rick's memory which reads, "In Memory of Rick 'Big W' Wilborn- Brothers of KKv." The plaque is located outside the southwest door of Mary Moody Northen Hall on the West Texas State University campus.

The dedication ceremony began with a prayer by John Black. Cody Myers, past Alpha Psi president and pledge brother of Rick, gave a short eulogy of Rick's two years at West Texas. The plaque was officially dedicated by Alpha Psi president Ricky Kleine. The Tuba and Euphonium Choir concluded the ceremony with the "Lied from the Quatour a 4 Trombones" by Flor Peters.

We were honored with the presence of Dr. J. L. Burke, past Kappa Kappa Psi Grand President; Dr. Hugh Sanders, Dean of Fine Arts at West Texas; and Dr. Gary Garner, band director and Kappa Kappa Psi sponsor. Also present were Kappa Kappa Psi brothers and friends of Rick Wilborn.

Rick, the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Norris Wilborn, came to West Texas in the fall of 1975 after his graduation from Copperas Cove High School. He pledged Kapya Kappa Psi in the spring of 1976 and was a member of the WTSU Band and the WTSU Chorale. He was also very active in church affairs.

Rick Wilborn will be remembered by us at West Texas as a special person that was not afraid to show and to share his happiness with everyone, every time he had a chance. Whenever one of us at West Texas State University walks by the plaque, we will be reminded of the life of Rick "Big W" Wilborn.

KKY TBS Strong at U of A

The Razorback Band started the 1980's off with a stirring performance at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Psi and Lambda helped make the trip more enjoyable by planning activities during the trip such as a Sunday worship service and the annual Coors Awards. The Coors Awards are our way of recognizing people who have displayed "unique" behavior during the year. The Sugar Bowl climaxed a very successful year for the Razorback Band.

Psi and Lambda chapters have several projects underway for the spring semester. These projects include hosting a high school solo-ensemble contest, assisting with recruiting high school musicians at All-State, and preparing for District Convention. Plans are also underway for a "history of the band" scrapbook and the annual Band Banquet.

The Historians of Psi and Lambda are working on a scrapbook about the history of the Razorback Band. This scrapbook will include information about past band directors, the formation of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Arkansas, and the many changes that have taken place in the band since its beginning as an Army ROTC band. This work should be of great interest to our many alumni across the nation.

This Spring marks the return of the Coda. The Coda is the official yearbook of the Razorback Band which contains pictures, news clippings, and stories about the band. This book, compiled by Psi and Lambda, will preserve the memories of the Razorback Band in 1979-80 for its members.

For our main service project this year, the chapters plan to purchase hat boxes. These specially designed boxes will be easier to handle and protect the hats better than the ones presently used. The new boxes will keep the hats in good condition for years to come.

For a fund raising activity, Psi and Lambda plan to host a solo-ensemble contest. Members and pledges will provide a concession stand for the students and directors. Chapter personnel will also assist the judges in helping the contest run smoothly by running errands and serving as monitors. This event should help establish good relations between high school and college bands.

Each year the Arkansas All-State convention brings together the best high school musicians in the state. Members of Lambda and Psi will be there to talk with perspective Razorback bandsmen. Chapter members plan to show films and video-tapes of the Razorback Band to acquaint All-Staters with the U of A band program. Chapter members are also working on a new recruiting brochure that will be sent out to high school seniors in Arkansas and surrounding states.

Plans are being made by the two chap· ters for participation at the upcoming District VI Convention at UT-Arlington. Many members are looking forward to this biennial event. This convention will be the last official duty for Debbie Miller, District Secretary-Treasurer from Psi, and Russell Robinson, District VicePresident from Lambda.

Under the leadership of Psi and Lambda, the Razorback Band is once again involved in intramural sports. Men and women basketball and bowling teams will begin competition soon against other groups from the University. Our teams have made good showings in past years, and we feel sure this years' teams will continue the tradition.

Another cooperative effort of the two chapters is the annual Band Banquet to be held in May. The guest speaker for this year's banquet is Dr. Francis McBeth, a well-known composer from Ouachita Baptist University. Dr. McBeth is also an honorary member of Lambda chapter. Committee members from both chapters are working hard to make this year's banquet the best ever.

University of Houston

Exciting Year For the Tigers

by Don Alford and Patti Beltz

The Beta Sigma and Tau chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are ready for a great spring following one of the most exciting fall semesters ever. A nationally televised victory over the University of Nebraska in the Cotton Bowl climaxed the University of Hous· ton's most successful football season in history. The Cougar Band made two other national television appearances during the football season. The Band debuted new summer uniforms at the University of Houston vs. University of Texas football game in the Astrodome before a record crowd. The new winter uniforms, along with the summer uniforms, were paid for with donations from members of the community.

Beta Sigma and Tau were involved in issuing both sets of uniforms and check· ing in the old uniforms, along with other services and projects. The two chapters provided drinks for visiting Bands in the Astrodome and also served punch to the Oklahoma University Band who was in Houston to perform at the OklahomaRice game and at a Houston Oiler game the next day. The Beta Sigma chapter purchased a new coke machine at the beginning of the year which replaced an older model. Tau purchased a buttonmaking machine as a money making source and made buttons for the various football games to sell to students at the University. The buttons went over well and the chapter will continue to sell them at the basketball game. Also, both chap· ters helped set up the practice fields for rehearsals, and provided parties after football games and during Summer Band. This has been a busy and exciting year so far.

We are pleased to have Mr. Eddie Green join the faculty at the University of Houston School of Music. He is the new Wind Ensemble and Concert Band director. We would also like to congratu· late Dr. William C. Moffit, who has just finished his lOth year as Band director of the University of Houston Cougar March· ing Band.

This Spring we are looking forward to a number of activities. To begin with, the two chapters are having their first Annual University of Houston Invitational Color Guard Competition. We hope to have outstanding Color Guard groups from Texas and Louisiana. Beta Sigma is having its 6th annual Kappa Kappa Psi Invitational Twirling Contest. Twirlers from all over the Southwest will compete for trophies and medals. In May, the Beta Sigma chapter will hold its annual Solo and Ensemble Contest. Outstanding Junior High and High School musicians from the state of Texas come to Houston to take part in the contest. The Solo and Ensemble Contest, along with the Twirl· ing and Colorguard Contests, are major fund raising projects which give Beta Sigma and Tau chapters money to provide service and entertainment for the Band.

Both chapters expect large pledge classes this Spring. This will add new ideas and greater strength to the fraternity and sorority for the future. GO BAND! EAT 'EM UP, COOGS!!!

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg

Thank You and News

by Betsy Farley

The sisters of Zeta Omicron would like to thank our brothers and sisters across the nation and, especially, the sisters of Beta Eta (University of Maryland) , Delta (Continued Next Page)