Eternal Flame 2009 – 2010 Cover
When students look to find out what is going on around campus they usually pick up the latest issue of the Prairie.
But what happens when you head home and want to show everyone what happened the entire year? The solution is to pick up The Eternal Flame, the school’s photobook.
The Le Mirage, the actual yearbook for West Texas, was discontinued in the early 90’s because of disinterest and low sales.
This resulted in no record of …

PHOTO | Frankie Sanchez
Every year, thousands of students join the Buff Family. Student Memorial Services honors the loss of members of this family.
In the past year, three enrolled students passed away. The Student Memorial Service will take place Friday, April 23 at 2 p.m. at Hill Chapel. The service will be followed by a reception in the Hazel Kelley Room of the JBK. It’s requested that attendees dress in business casual attire.The memorial service and reception will honor the lives …

If You Could Do Anything this Summer, What Would You Do?

Sunny Patel
Pre-Law, Junior
“Go to Europe.”

Megan Bybee
Nursing, Sophomore

“Travel as much as possible.”

Crystal Pena
Ad/Pr, Junior
“Travel the world.”

Tara Groomer
Advertising, Junior
“Travel to Vegas.”

Matt Dena
SES, Junior
“Go visit friends in Ohio.”

Jacob Schacher
SES, Freshman
“Go to Disneyland.”

Ray Sparkman
SES, Sophomore
“Go see the Lakers play.”

Dear Students and Faculty:
Well, it’s that time of year again when everyone moves on due to graduation. I am one of those people, and therefore, this is my last issue here at WT. It’s kind of a bittersweet feeling to be honest. I have had a great time being editor of the new Prairie magazine, and I have learned so much being a part of this publication.
My main goal this year was to first of …

SI Leader, Kathryn Nash, helps students better un derstand Professor Vandiver’s CHEM 1411 course.
Have you ever been sitting in a class and found yourself thinking, “I have no idea what they are talking about?”
If you have been in that situation where the class information is seemingly way above your head, there is still hope. West Texas A&M offers a program called Supplemental Instruction or SI.
The object of SI is to improve students’ study techniques and to raise their grades in …

Throughout the West Texas A&M campus, there are athletes committed to making a difference in the name of Jesus Christ. Most of these athletes are members of the WT chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, better known as FCA. This campus organization has changed the lives of many students at WT and continues to welcome new members.
“FCA is a lot of things,” volleyball player and FCA facilitator Natalie Johnson said. “To me personally, it is an amazing community of …

Throughout his first year at West Texas A&M, senior infielder, Adam DeLaGarza, has been a smash at the plate for the Buffaloes. With 46 hits, 37 runs scored, 9 doubles, 4 triples and 69 total bases, DeLaGarza tops the leader boards for WT, but DeLaGarza offers more to the team than high statistics.
“I definitely think I bring something to the team as far as a work ethic and being able to be the guy that gets the team going day …

Erik White – Student Football Coach
As a sophomore at West Texas A&M, Erik White has enjoyed the opportunity to attend many football games, but not just as a fan. He is one of fewstudents to walk on the field as an assistant coach for the Buffaloes.
“Erik White has really helped us out this season,” said head football coach Don Carthel. “We found him in a class that Coach Nesbitt was teaching. Erik was a young guy who wanted to be …

PHOTO | Shian Nicholson – Vice-President, Katlyn Brewer, shows off one of the dogs available for adoption.
There are several up and running school organizations on West Texas A&M’s campus, however, one has lain dormant for a few years and has recently been re-established.
Veterinary medicine is important to all pet owners and animal lovers. Although WT does not have a veterinary school, they do offer a pre-vet curriculum. This degree is to help prepare those that have chosen this line of …

PHOTO | Kendra Campbell
The freshmen class of 2010 read “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini as the common reader. The WT readership program was created to give freshmen a common experience that would expose them to the world outside of their own.
Every year the common reader is incorporated into the academics of freshmen level courses such as English or history.
This program encourages freshmen to look outside of themselves and carefully evaluate the world around them as they learn of …