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Monday, January 21, 1985/The Battalion/Page 3 STATE AND LOCAL J_ A&M preparing for celebration By CINDY GAY Reporter I Texans are extremely proud of (heir heritage and Texas A&M stu dents and former students share (hat pride. Since 1986 marks the IpOth birthday of the T exas Revolu tion, it seems only proper that Texas pt&M participates in the sesquicen- tennial celebration, I “We’re out to satisfy two criteria: Jomething enjoyable and something If lasting benefit,” says Charles H. Samson, chairman of the Universi- tv’s planning committee for the cele bration. I Samson says the activities would hccur in both the early spring and Ihe fall of next year. All plans are tentative at this stage, but Samson ays he is encouraged by the re- ponse he has received from profes- Jors, students, and administration Ifficials. Some of the plans include: • A symposium concerning Spain’s relationship with Texas. Dr. Luis Costa, associate professor of Itodern languages, is coordinating he symposium. • A symposium looking toward [he future of Texas by analyzing Current trends. • A major musical activity involv ing campus groups. • The publication of booklets outlining the history of each depart ment at T exas A&M. Samson says former students would enjoy learning about the de partment’s growth and would have easy access to the names of their pro- lessors. Samson says Gray Schlichting, MSC vice president for recreational programs, has met with several stu dents to enlist their partcipation. The committee welcomes new ideas from students, he says, and he believes they will play a unique part in commemmorating the sesquicen- tennial. Samson also says he hopes that students who are not residents of Texas (approximately six percent of those enrolled at Texas A&M) will gain a special satisfaction from looking into the state’s history. T exas declared its independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos, outside of Navasota. The Texas Army defeated Gen. Santa Anna and his army at the Bat tle of San lacinfo 50 davs later on April 21. Texas-style gift given to Bush at celebration 5 for the: dministr ormerRti ant tomi hted than :m that til ey don'll igton Associated Press WASHINGTON — On any given night, the ballroom of the Washing ton Hilton hotel is likely to be a sea of tuxedoes. But on this night, the check room shelves were filled with Stetsons and the dance floor was scuffed by cowboy boots. “Like all Texas parties, it’s loud and crowded and we like it that way,” explained Texas’ new Republican senator, Phil Gramm, shouting to corn- election P ete w ' 1 ^ l ^ e countr y swing band. Saturday night about 5,000 Texans — and a few pretenders — mocratici swarmed into the huge hotel ballroom to dance, hoot, drink Pearl and Lone Star beer and eat tacos and chili in honor of Vice President George Bush and his family. “I never thought I’d own a steer,” Bush allowed. The steer, donated to the Texas State Society by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Canavan and Mr. and Mrs. A. Wayne Wright of San Antonio, would be sold at auction this spring and the proceeds donated to the charity of Bush's choice. Bush said the family had selected the leukemia treatment center at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Bush’s hometown of Houston. OPAS hosts gala; fashions for spring revealed in show Photo by PETER ROCHA Nancy Blanco models in the OPAS fashion show. By SARAH OATES Staff Writer Fine arts patrons got an early glimpse of springtime Friday at a fashion show to kick off the 1985 Opera and Performing Arts So ciety fundraiser. “Scheherazade” was the theme for the third annual Gala co sponsored by the Memorial Stu dent Center OPAS and the OPAS Guild. The event included a lun cheon and fashion show at the Brazos Center, followed by a ball Friday night. Six hundred guests attended the luncheon catered by Don Strange and about 400 were ex pected at the ball, which featured Ed Gerlach and his Orchestra. Scheherazade refers to both a character in The Arabian Nights and the symphony by Russian composer Rimsky Korsakov. “We tried to pick a theme re lated to the performing arts,” said Gala Chairman Laurie Watson. “This was the one that everybody liked best.” Watson said the Gala probably would raise “$30,000 at least” to support the OPAS season. Plan ning for the event began in July. “I’m very pleased with the way things have gone,” Watson said. The luncheon guests enjoyed a brief trip to the Middle-East as sari-clad slaves passed out per fume and cologne samples do nated by Giorgio and Polo. In dian music was performed by three musicians, including Dr. Shankar Bhattacharyya, an A&M English professor-elect. Additional music was provided by harpists Paula Page, of the Houston Symphony, and Joan Eidman, of the Houston Ballet. The stage was decorated with a throne and Indian pillows do nated by the Houston Ballet, while the runway was flanked by three-tiered umbrellas in turqu oise, yellow and pink. “Kaleidoscope” fashions for spring and summer were pre sented by Foley’s. Fashions for 1985 are based on the idea of op tions, said fashion show commen tator Patti Lillpop. The basic message is that any thing goes, so long as it is femi nine. This idea was evident in the array of day and evening wear presented by 30 runway models, including A&M students Nancy Blanco and Candy Crossman. Spring and summer clothes will be form-fitting but comfort able. Tailored jackets, blouses and pants will still be popular, es pecially in sportswear, but the dress is the strongest fashion statement. Skirts will be shorter this spring. Loud colors as well as pas tels will be available in all styles of women’s clothing. Prints of all kinds, such as geo metric, tropical and grafitti, will be found in swimwear, shorts, summer blouses and dresses. The most popular textures for 1985 will be soft cottons and silks, especially in lingerie and evening wear. Basic black will remain the most popular color for evening dress, but this year it will be dressed up with sequins in differ ent colors, such as gold and silver. Hard freeze threatening valley citrus, vegetable crop Associated Press HARLINGEN — Rio Grande Valley citrus and vegetable growers kept a close eye Sunday on another Arctic cold front pushing into the area that threatened some of their crops that were severely damaged last winter. “We’ve been hit so many times, it’s getting to be ridiculous,” said Steve Johnson, a spokesman for the Texas Citrus and Vegetable Association. Temperatures across the Valley were expected to dip into the lower 20s Sunday night and remain there for several hours before climbing into the 40s Monday afternoon. Last week, temperatures also dipped into the 20s, but the cold spell was preceded by rain and sleet, which acted as insulation for most of the crops. icrence itor ig Editor I itor Editor ge Editor | ditor Honda SnW John ni -eanWilM ie Anders®, inah Bull 21 .eiCra^' t Z ,PattT |11 •entUoP 0 , Sarah 0a |(i in RaeP°'! Karen Loren ...Mike^ ...Dale S'# fling rj. :ograp ■Vjl M/nnn""" liter , jjf. fuZ/jear AGGIE SPECIAL No hook up charge No code charge For Aggies Only must have I.D. to sign up part-time service only Save up to 50% on Long Distance Calls s'- Offer limited expires Jan. 31 MSC Blocker 1313 Briarcrest If Saving Money Rings a Bell Call STAR TEL 779-2830 Booths sponsored by A&M Marketing Society and l-E.E.E. National Agri-Marketing Association & The Society for Entrepreneurship and New Ventures Present the fourth annual CARL STEVENS Professional Development and Selling Seminar January 25-27, 1985 115 Kleberg Center Texas A&M University The Seminar The Carl Stevens Professional Development and Selling Seminar Isa 16-hour lecture seminar comprised of a series of intensive sessions emphasizing personal' development and involvement. It is an opportunity for students 5o build and enhance communication and selling skills--skills that are essential to entering and progressing in today's business world. The ability to sell yourself and express your ideas Is seldom learned in the college classroom. Texas A&M students now have the opportunity to participate In the Stevens seminar, which will be conducted January 25 through January 27. 1985. Schedule Friday. January 25 noon-1 pm - Registration 1-5 pm - Introduction and Concepts Saturday, January 26 8 am - 5 pm - 7 Steps to Selling Sunday. Januray 27 —- Sunday. January 27 l -4:30 pm -- Seven minute presentations plus lecture on memorization. Interviewing techniques, resumes, etc. * All sessions will meet in 115 Kleberg Center. Cost S 5 preregistration fee (remaining S35 at door) or S40 in advance or S45 at the door The Carl Stevens Selling Seminar Registration Form (please print) Name: School Mailing* Address:. Major or Department:— Phone:-. -Zip: .Classification:. Check One: S 5 preregistration fee (remaining* S35 at door) 840 in advance -845 at the door Make cheeks payable to NAMA (fee includes 100 page workbook) Please deliver to: Dr. Howard Hesby Km 129 Kleberg Center 845-7616 CARL STEVENS Professional Development and Selling Seminar I 51 i 1 1 Securing your college investment by strengthening your interpersonal communication and selling skills.