Frontier Fiesta is a three day event at the University of Houston

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 that takes place on campus every spring semester, usually in the last weekend of March to the first weekend in April. At this event student groups perform variety shows, host carnival booths and put on multicultural performances, cookers participate in a large cook-off competition, and the night offers free concerts by big name performers. Money raised from Frontier Fiesta goes to 10 scholarships offered to incoming freshmen.

History

In 1940, a group of students started a tradition known as Frontier Fiesta. This annual event had variety shows performed by students and concerts and was intended to bring together University of Houston students and the Houston community. The tradition grew tremendously over the next few years and became hugely popular. Hollywood stars such as Humphrey Bogart

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, James Garner, Anne Baxter

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, Kenny Rogers

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, and Patsy Swayze were attracted to the annual event and Life

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 magazine dubbed it, "The Greatest College Show on Earth".

The annual tradition became too large and involved as the event was having a considerable impact academically for the students involved. Due to this, Frontier Fiesta was discontinued after the Frontier Fiesta of 1959.

In 1991, a group of students worked to bring back the tradition of Frontier Fiesta, and to this day it is again an annual tradition at the University of Houston.

Mascots

Yosemite Sam

Yosemite Sam joined the Fiesta Association in 1954. Since that time he has been one of the biggest promoters for Frontier Fiesta. He has been given the title of a permanent member of the Fiesta Staff.

With his six-guns raised and his red beard blazing, Sam is seen staring back at you from almost all the publicity material connected with Fiesta.

The Warner Bros. creation symbolizes the spirit of the old West typified by Frontier Fiesta. He is a picturesque characterization of a Western cowboy.

During the past four year, Yosemite Sam has become synonymous with Fiesta. And as he stares at you from the page of this program he is looking you square in the eye and saying, "Better be thar!"

1940–1959

• May 1-3, 1940 Frontier Fiesta, created from an idea in the depths of the minds of five students, ran in conjunction with the Annual High School Reception. A replica Western town from the 1880's was built for a crowd of 5,000 over three nights. Attractions included Casino Revue, Pioneer Palace, Scoggins Scanties, Judge Roy Bean’s Court, Latin-America, Bank of Roaring Camp, Singapore Spider, General Store and Mme. Zola. Originally set for April 24, 1940, Frontier Fiesta had to be postponed due to heavy rains.
• May 7-9, 1941 Frontier Fiesta was located at the south end of the football field in which 8,000 attended. The beard growing contest was initiated in which the winner got a portable radio.
• 1942-1945 Frontier Fiesta was officially suspended on December 7, 1941 due to World War II.
• 1946 War veterans returned to school and there was a need felt to bring back the college show. A group of aspiring student politicians including Johnny Goyen promised the return of Frontier Fiesta if they were elected. They had a difficult task of reviving Fiesta with a quadrupled enrollment and few Fiesta veterans around.
• April 24-26, 1947 Frontier Fiesta was revived with an estimated 25,000 in attendance.
• April 21-24, 1948 Over 1,000 students entered the beard growing contest. Frontier Fiesta extended the run of the show to four nights to accommodate huge crowds (30,000) and the size of the buildings. Shows and concessions at this time included Shows and concessions- Silver Moon (Kappa Delta Kappa), Tappa Kegga Suds (Tau Kappa Sigma), The Hot ShotShot, (Freshman Class), Drop ‘Em In (Varsity “H”), Cavalier Theatre (Cavaliers), La Rata Meurta (El Foro Espanol), The Four Greeks (Panhellenic), The Joe Pot (Newman Club), Section “8” (Psychology Club), General Store (Pi Delta), Darts for Don-Nuts (Hillel), Hit Parade (Le Quartier Latin), Palace Theater (Escrollus Society), Judge Roy Bean’s Court (Red Masque), Bella Union (Veteran’s Guidance Office), Crow’s Nest (Student Action Committee), Silver Dollar Saloon (Jolly Boys) and Penny Pinch (Lanyard Club).
• April 6-9, 1949 First use of the Western cougar mascot. Attendance soared to an estimated 50,000 people in a large plot of land at the northwest side of the Science Building. Earl McMillian gave a 1949 Ford as a prize for best all-around beard.
• April 11-15, 1950 The Greatest College Show on Earth ran five nights, the longest in history. Construction records shattered with every show ahead of schedule by weeks. The goal was to raise money to build a swimming pool for the University. A $160,000 pool was built in 1955 with $100,000 raised from Fiesta.
• April 3-7, 1951 Confederate money was used for the first time as cash since the War between the states. $10 were worth ten Yankees and $20 could buy twenty of those carpetbaggers who lived above the “Maceo-Dickerson Line”.
• April 22-26, 1952 Mr. Cullen presented a charter proclaiming Fiesta City incorporated under the laws of the state. Governor Shivers signed the charter making Fiesta City a real city. “Fiesta City’s” charter was drawn up by students and branded onto a tanned cowhide by student Betty Rich. The hide was then taken to Austin for the signature of Governor Allan Shivers. 125,000 people spent $85,000 a new record. Shows included Bayou Queen, Tombstone Theater, Plugged Nickel, Wells Fargo, Crow’s Nest, Stars and Bars, Golden Nugget, Rock ‘N Rye, French Quarter, Bella Union, Silver Moon Saloon and Firehouse Follies.

• April 20-26, 1953 150k people spent over $97,300. First time to have outlaws roaming campus. 3 day ride from Huntsville, where they broke prison and robber the Huntsville bank. Outlaws arrived Monday morning just in time for Fiesta parade. Another first- girls had a chance to buy a date at the date auction.

• April 19-24, 1954 First use of Yosemite Sam, 1954 show dedicated to Robert A. Wilkins, served as chairman of the faculty Fiesta Committee until his death in Dec 1952, Annie Oakley contest- the first time in Fiesta history, the girls could enter a contest. Explanation of Joe Koppel Award in 54 program. A beautifully crafted cowhide scrapbook was compiled in 1954, by student leaders Helen Gilpin, Johnny Goyen and Jack Valenti. The beautiful color drawings and descriptive narrative capture well the essence of “Frontier Fiesta”.

• April 18-23, 1955 New center gate used for Fiesta (Yosemite Same on top). Show dedicated to Mr. Earl McMillian for his generosity in donating Fords since 1949.

• April 16-21, 1956 World premiere of “Backlash” brought Richard Widmark and co-star Jay C. Flipper to Houston and Fiesta City. Fiesta Association extended top-ranked star to be honorary Fiesta City Sheriff. Harry Cullen’s $125 bid for Roseanette Seraguse breaks previous $68 record for annual Fiesta Date Auction in Cougar Den. Local Greeks become nationally chartered Greek-letter organizations.

Sixteen local initiations occurred on February 4 & 11

Fraternities:

• Kappa Delta Kappa (October 1945) initiated as Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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• Sigma Alpha Chi/Student Action Committee (1945) initiated as Pi Kappa Alpha
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• Alpha Delta Psi initiated as Phi Sigma Kappa
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• Lambda Delta Chi initiated as Delta Chi
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• Usonian (1946) initiated as Pi Kappa Phi
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• Tau Sigma initiated as Lambda Chi Alpha
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• Phi Delta Tau (January 1950) initiated as Kappa Alpha Order
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• Alpha Kappa Pi (February 24, 1951) initiated as Sigma Phi Epsilon
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• Cavaliers (Aug. 1946) initiated as Sigma Nu
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   (May 5, 1956)
• Rho Beta (April 9, 1951) initiated as Tau Kappa Epsilon
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   (April 26, 1956)
• Gan Bey/Veterans' Guidance Office (May 14, 1947) initiated as Sigma Chi (1956)
• Delta Theta (December 1, 1948) initiated as Delta Sigma Phi

Sororities:

• Beta Chi (July 14, 1941) initiated as Chi Omega
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• Delta Sigma (August 15, 1947) initiated as Zeta Tau Alpha
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• Kappa Sigma Nu (1942) initiated as Alpha Delta Pi
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• Phi Delta Zeta (March 1950) initiated as Delta Zeta
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• Sigma Phi Mu (December 3, 1950) initiated as Phi Mu
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• Tau Sigma (July 1950) initiated as Alpha Phi
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• Pi Delta (January 4, 1940) initiated as Alpha Chi Omega
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• Pi Lamda Chi (March 1941) initiated as Delta Gamma
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• Alpha Sigma Delta (November 1950)

• April 22-27, 1957 "Texas Under Six Flags" Drew in more than one hundred thousand people.

• April 21-26, 1958 LIFE Magazine photographers Leonard McComb and Tom McAvoy attended Fiesta. May 12, 1958 issue the headline read “A Collegiate Celebration in a False-Front Town”. By this time Fiesta ran 6 nights with a max of 7 performances each evening. Attendance ranged upwards of 75,000. Frontier Fiesta had 11 shows sponsored by 32 organizations. The President's Cup (donated by UH President Dr. Clanton W. Williams) for the best show in the size category other than the Koppel Trophy went to the Golden Nugget.

• April 20-25, 1959 UH Silver Anniversary, Fiesta underwent a crisis in its evolution. Organizations that had been Fiesta’s lifeblood decided not to participate. Campus was split in replacing Fiesta with another activity. Fiesta was ended by Gen. AD Bruce. Frontier Fiesta lot opened January 23 and the theme was "Light Western Comedy"

1992–present

• April 2-4, 1992 "Cougar Fiesta & Cook Off" Frontier Fiesta, in conjunction with the annual Greek Week, was revived with the initial efforts of Glenn Lilie, participant in the late 1950's, UH staff, students and alumni. The idea was to rejuvenate school spirit with proceeds going to the UH General Scholarship Fund and the UH Athletic Department Community Involvement Program. Country western star Kenny Rogers, who got his start in the 1958 Frontier Fiesta, performed at the UH Hofheinz Pavilion as part of his Back Home Again Tour. Other events included a talent show, comedy routine, auction and dance. ROTC sponsored a 5k Fun Run in which they kept the proceeds. Ron Morris, Director of Development of Athletic Fundraising said, "The original Frontier Fiestas centered around shows with western themes. The cook-off was brought in to make the new Frontier Fiesta different from the original." About 20 teams were signed up for the cook-off competitions.
• April 16-17, 1993 "Welcome to the New Frontier" Proceeds were raised for the M.D. Anderson Library.
• April 7-9, 1994 "Return of the Greatest College Show on Earth" Scholarships were added.
• April 6-8, 1995 Patsy Swayze returns to Houston as the honorary Chairwoman of Frontier Fiesta. In the Fall of 1994, Frontier Fiesta Association began first organizational meeting to garner interest in all types of organizations. The selection of the Board of Directors was changed from appointment by the Chair to selection by committee.
• April 18-20, 1996 1st Annual Bake-Off
• April 17-19, 1997 "Discover the New Frontier"
• April 15-18, 1998 Little Wrangler Day was added to bring the Texas frontier to the elementary school children of Houston. 38,000 visitors
• April 14-17, 1999 35,000 visitors
• April 12-15, 2000
• March 29-31, 2001
• March 21-23, 2002 "Beyond All Borders" Silent Auction added
• March 20-22, 2003 "A Tradition for Everyone!"
• April 1-3, 2004 "Three Unforgettable Days"
• March 31-April 2, 2005 "We'll Take You Places"
• March 30-April 1, 2006 "Your University, Your Tradition"
• March 29-31, 2007 "Your University, Your Tradition"
• March 27-29, 2008 "The Event of the Year at UH!"
• March 26-28, 2009
• March 25-27, 2010 "Kickin' it Fiesta Style"
• March 24-26, 2011 "Celebrating Our Tradition"

Variety Shows

One of the main features of Frontier Fiesta are the variety shows. These shows, hosted by student groups, are 30 minute long shows that include singing and dancing. These shows are judged in an individual competition as groups compete for the coveted Joe Koppel Award (named for the second chairman of Frontier Fiesta in 1941), which is awarded to the best overall show.

In addition to the show itself, the student groups construct elaborate "fronts" which act as an entrance to their tent for the performance. The fronts line the main midway of Frontier Fiesta, effectively becoming "Fiesta City". They are usually are constructed in a theme to match that of the show. For example, an Old West jailhouse may be the front for a show that centers around a jailbreak.

Frontier Fiesta was originally Western themed and most of the fronts and shows were done in an Old West style (country music and dancing were the norm). As the years have gone by and as the student groups participating in the event have become more diverse, Frontier Fiesta has deviated from its Old West heritage and become more current.
(no data from 1954-1956, 1992, 1993, 1996-1997, 1999-2000)

First Era Shows (1940–1959)

• Casino Revue (1940, 1941)
• Pioneer Palace (1940)
• Scoggins Scanties (1940)
• Judge Roy Bean’s Court (1940, 1947-1950) sponsored by Pre-law Club
• Red Masque Players (1940, 1947-1951)
• Latin-America (1940, 1941)
• Bank of Roaring Camp (1940)
• Singapore Spider (1940)
• Mme. Zola (1940)
• Beauty Parade of the Century (1941)
• Buckaroo Corral (1941)
• Pre-Med Operation (1941)
• Style Show (1941)
• Television Transmission (1941)
• "Extra, Extra" (1941) sponsored by The Cougar
• Off-Beat (1941)
• Night CLub Review of 1941 (1941)
• Taxi-dance (1941, 1948)
• Rast und Biergarten (1948) sponsored by German Club
• Step In (1948) sponsored by Co-ed Club
• Pink Lady Theater (1948)
• A Shooting Gallery (1948)
• Section 8 (1947, 1948) sponsored by Psychology Club
• Casino (1949)
• Gay Time Follies (1949) sponsored by The Gaylords
• Mission Movies (1949) sponsored by Camera Club
• Golden Slipper (1950) sponsored by Choral Club
• Short Circuit Club variety show (1950)
• Silver Moon (1947-1958) founded by Kappa Delta Kappa continued by Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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   (1956)
• Fiesta Kick-off Dance (1947, 1948) sponsored by Buckaroo Club
• Varsity H's Saloon (1947, 1948) then Drop ‘Em In later Rebel Theater (1949, 1959) founded by Varsity “H” (1946)
• Hit Parade (1947) founded by Le Quartier Latin sponsored by Future Teachers of America
• Palace Theater (1947, 1948, 1952, 1954) founded by Escrollus Society
• Stars and Bars (1951-1958) sponsored by Delta Theta continued by Delta Sigma Phi
• Wells Fargo (1951-1956) sponsored by Phi Delta Tau fraternity later Kappa Alpha
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   (1956)
• Dry Gulch Oprey House (1947) then Show Boat (1948, 1949) later Bayou Queen (1950-1959) founded by Alpha Phi Omega
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   (April 13, 1947)
• Pair O'Dice (1950-1952) then Plugged Nickel (1953-1956) later Crystal Palace (1956-1958) founded by UH Society of Engineers
• Rock ‘N Rye (1952-1958) founded by Varsity "H", 1956, 1957 Kappa Alpha
• Firehouse Follies (1953)
• Music Hall (1948) later Fallen Angel (1959) founded by Radio-TV Guild and Journalism Inc.
• Souse Pacific (1950) Radio Guild
• O.K. Corral (1959) founded by Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Fraternity (mainly former Golden Nugget participants)
• Boot Hill (1950, 1955, 1957-1959) founded by Phi Sigma Kappa
• Diamond Horseshoe (1956, 1957, 1959) founded by Phi Epsilon Pi
• Silver Dollar (1947, 1953) sponsored by the Jolly Boys
• Red River (1952, 1954) sponsored by the Band Club, Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma
• Palomino Palace (1952, 1954) sponsored by Stock & Stolon Club
• The Guardhouse (1949, 1950) sponsored by ROTC
• Fort Bull Run (1951) sponsored by ROTC & Pi Delta
• Stockade (1950, 1951) rotc
• Haunted House(1948, 1949) then 49'er (1950, 1951) sponsored by Art Club
• Boot Heel (1949-1951)sponsored by Refrigeration Service Engineer's Society
• Red Boot Revue (1950, 1951) sponsored by the Athletes, Varsity H (51)
• Black West (1949)
• Silver Saddle (1949, 1950) sponsored by Frontiersmen
• Purple Garter Opry House (1948)
• The Jamboree (1950) Band Club
• Variety Club (1950) Hillel
• Boot Inn and Country Store (1950) Varsity H & Pi Delta
• Stagger Inn (1950) Art Club & Buckaroos
• Bucking Auto (1950)
• Cherokee Strip (1950) Escrollus & Pi Lambda Chi (1950)
• Link Trainer (1950)
• Penny Pinch (1950)
• Snakebite Saloon (1950) Hillel
• Stagecoach Inn (1950)
• USS Galliards (1950)
• Wagon Wheel Cafe (1950) Concession
• Dirty Shame Saloon (1950) Kappa Kappa Psi
• Scarlet Angel (1951, 1952) Architects
• Arena Theater (1959) sponsored by Agriculture Dept. & Stock and Stolon
• Little Red Schoolhouse (1959) Student Education Association

First Era Shows continued onto Second Era (1940–current)

• Bella Union (1947-1958, 1993-1995, 1997-2007, 2009-2011) sponsored by Gan Bey continued by Sigma Chi
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   (1956)
• Cavalier Theater (1947-1951) later Tombstone Theater (1952-1954, 1956-1958, 1993-2001, 2003-2005) sponsored by Cavaliers continued by Sigma Nu
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   (1956)
• Crow's Nest (1947-1952, 1954-1959, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2005-2007, 2010, 2011) sponsored by Sigma Alpha Chi continued by Pi Kappa Alpha
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   (1956)
• Golden Nugget (1952-1958, 1993-1996, 1999-2006, 2008, 2009, 2011) sponsored by Alpha Kappa Pi continued by Sigma Phi Epsilon
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   (1956)
• Golden Spur (1952, 1954) then Palace Theater (1955) founded by Rho Beta later Silver Spur (1992-1995, 1997-1999, 2003, 2005, 2008-2011) Tau Kappa Epsilon
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   (1956)
• Usonian Theater (1949) then Diamond U (1950, 1951) later French Quarter (1952-1959, 2002-2011) founded by Usonian continued by Pi Kappa Phi
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   (1956)

Second Era Shows (1992–present)

• Old Rose Saloon (2010, 2011) sponsored by Triangle Fraternity
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• Delta Crossing (1997-1999, 2002-2004, 2006, 2009, 2010), Delta UNIted Diversity/It's a Love Thing (2000), Devil's Cave (2001) founded by Delta Upsilon
• D&O Railroad (1999)
• Stop N' Goa (2006, 2009) founded by Delta Epsilon Psi & Delta Phi Omega
• Oldtimers Stars of the Fiesta (1993, 1994)
• ACC (2007) sponsored by Bayou Oaks & Cullen Oaks
• Lotus Lounge (2005) sponsored by Sigma Beta Rho & Kappa Phi Gamma
• Outlaw Saloon (1996) later Republic of Texas (1997-2004) founded by Phi Kappa Theta
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• La Hacienda (2001), El Cine Picoso (2002), Lonestar Express (2003), Casa Grande (2004), 87 Diner (2006-2008) founded by Omega Delta Phi *The Majestic
• The Way the West Was Sung (1993)

• "Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries."

Concessions

• General Store (1940, 1947, 1948) founded by Pi Delta
• Tappa Kegga Suds (1947, 1948) founded by TKS
• Haunted House (1948) sponsored by Art Club
• Hot dog stand (1947) founded by Home Economics Club
• German beer garden (1948) sponsored by German Club
• Ice cream concessions (1947, 1948) founded by Phi Theta Kappa
• Bingo and Penny Pinching (1947, 1948) founded by Co-Ed Club
• Bingo stand (1947) founded by Business Administration Club
• Popcorn stand (1947) founded by Secretarial Club
• The Hot Shot (1947) founded by the Freshman Class
• La Rata Meurta (1947, 1948) founded by El Foro Espanol
• The Four Greeks (1947) founded by Panhellenic
• The Joe Pot later Cactus Bar (1947, 1948, 1952, 1955, 1956) founded by Newman Club
• Section “8” (1947) founded by Psychology Club
• Darts for Don-Nuts later Prima Pizza Palace founded by Hillel
• Penny Pinch later Dunker's Saloon (1955, 1956) founded by Lanyard Club later joining Sphere Club, Stock & Stolon, Men's PE
• Fiesta Pup Concession (1955) founded by Alpha Sigma Delta (est. Nov. 1950), Alpha Sigma Tau
• Little Red Schoolhouse and Malt Stand founded by Student Education Association
• Country Store (1955, 1956) founded by Lambda Chi Alpha
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   (1957) formerly Tau Kappa Sigma
• Yosemite Sal's founded by Tau Kappa Epsilon
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• Kiddie Korral and Spur 'N Stirrup founded by Elementary Education
• Diamond Horseshoe Saloon founded by Phi Epsilon Pi
• Drag On Inn founded by Dragan Society
• Jersey Lil' (1955, 1956) founded by Diesel Club later Air Conditioning and Technological Societies, Dragan Society Acts, ASD
• Spur 'n Stirrup founded by Lutheran Student Association
• Foto-Saloon (1955, 1956, 1959) founded by Phi Kappa (Theta)
• Fiesta Gazette (1955, 1956) sponsored by Press Association, SDX & Theta Sigma Phi
• Hop-a-long Inn (1955, 1956) sponsored by Gamma Sigma Sigma, UH SME
• Last Chance Saloon (1955, 1956) sponsored by Lambda Delta Chi
• The Pit founded by UHAS
• The Corral (1948)

Joe Koppel Award Recipients

In July of 1944, while practicing landings on an Aircraft Carrier of the coast of Virginia, a young man, rather than risk the lives of others, crashed his plane into the Atlantic Ocean, never to be recovered.

That young man was JOE KOPPEL.

Joe was one of the founders of the Fiesta. He worked as a staff member in the initial production in 1940, and was elected by the student body as a general chairman for the second production the following year.

Under his direction, the fabulous beard-growing contest was born and his energetic leadership inspired the production of many musical shows that year. Needless to say, the success of the 1941 production was on the minds of thousands of Houstonians and its 21-year-old director was the most respected and loved student on campus that year.

When the war broke out some seven months after the show closed, Joe entered the Naval Air Force and soon earned his wings.

In honor of Joe Koppel, the University of Houston Alumni Association gives an award in his name to the show judged best on the midway.

No Fiesta has been presented since 1941 without the name of Joe Koppel respectfully and consistently entering the conversation. As long as there is a Frontier Fiesta that name will live.

And that prized possession, the JOE KOPPEL Award, will forever eagerly sought through the competitive spirit which has truly made the Frontier Fiesta "The Greatest College Show on Earth."

-From the 1959 Frontier Fiesta program

Year	Show	Organization	Partner
1948	Silver Moon	Kappa Delta Kappa	???
1949	Crows Nest	Sigma Alpha Chi	???
1950	Silver Moon	Kappa Delta Kappa	Kappa Sigma Nu
1951	Silver Moon	Kappa Delta Kappa	Kappa Sigma Nu
1952	Bayou Queen	Alpha Phi Omega	Sigma Phi Mu
1953	Bella Union	Gan Bey	Delta Sigma
1954	Silver Moon	Kappa Delta Kappa	Beta Chi
1954	Bella Union	Gan Bey	Delta Sigma
1955	Silver Moon	Kappa Delta Kappa	Beta Chi
1956	Bella Union	Sigma Chi	Zeta Tau Alpha
1957	Silver Moon	Sigma Alpha Epsilon	Chi Omega
1958	Bella Union	Sigma Chi	Zeta Tau Alpha
1959	Bayou Queen	Alpha Phi Omega	Delta Zeta
1992	Bella Union	Sigma Chi	???
1993	Silver Spur	Tau Kappa Epsilon	Alpha Chi Omega
1994	Silver Spur	Tau Kappa Epsilon	Alpha Chi Omega
1995	Golden Nugget	Sigma Phi Epsilon	DG, DZ, Phi Kap
1996	Outlaw Saloon	Phi Kappa Theta	Alpha Chi Omega
1997	Delta Crossing	Delta Upsilon	Delta Gamma
1998	Republic of Texas	Phi Kappa Theta	Alpha Chi Omega
1999	Republic of Texas	Phi Kappa Theta	Zeta Tau Alpha
2000	Republic of Texas	Phi Kappa Theta	Zeta Tau Alpha
2001	Golden Nugget	Sigma Phi Epsilon	Phi Mu
2002	Republic of Texas	Phi Kappa Theta	Zeta Tau Alpha
2003	French Quarter	Pi Kappa Phi	Delta Gamma
2004	French Quarter	Pi Kappa Phi	Zeta Tau Alpha
2005	French Quarter	Pi Kappa Phi	Alpha Chi Omega
2006	Delta Crossing	Delta Upsilon	Chi Omega
2007	87 Diner	Omega Delta Phi	Kappa Delta Chi
2008	French Quarter	Pi Kappa Phi	Alpha Chi Omega
2009	Golden Nugget	Sigma Phi Epsilon	Chi Omega
2010	French Quarter	Pi Kappa Phi	Delta Gamma
2011	Silver Spur	Tau Kappa Epsilon	Phi Mu

Other Awards

Robert A. Wilkins Award

The Robert A. Wilkins award is presented annually to the outstanding first-year member of the Fiesta staff. Members of the Fiesta Association choose the recipient of this award. The announcement of the winner will be made at the Fiesta banquet.

Wilkins was an active participant in Fiesta activities. He was a former chairman of the faculty committee prior to his death in 1952. The award was set up in his honor.

• 1954 Willie Joe Hooper
• 1955 Joyce Holman
• 1956 Victor Brownback
• 1957 Toni Stinson
• 1958 Dan Smith

The President's Cup

Last year, the University of Houston President, Clanton W. Williams, donated a trophy to go to the best show in the size category other than the Koppel Award.

This trophy is known as THE PRESIDENT'S CUP.

Dr. Williams came to the University in January of 1955 and assumed the Presidency on December 10, 1956.

Without the wholehearted cooperation of President Williams, Frontier Fiesta could never claim to be "The Greatest College Show on Earth."

• 1958 Golden Nugget

Walter W. Kemmerer Award

Formerly the Robert A. Wilkins award, it is presented to the person deemed most helpful to Frontier Fiesta. This year the award will be presented to Glenn Lilie for his support of and dedication to Frontier Fiesta.

Kemmerer envisioned Frontier Fiesta as a way to increase school spirit, as well as to raise money. He even helped in the building process of the first Fiesta City in 1940. Because of his hard work, Frontier Fiesta continued for 13 years and, after a 30 year absence, is now returning third year to reclaim the title, "The Greatest College Show on Earth."

• 1994 Glenn Lilie

Cookoff

After shows, student groups, alumni groups and other cookoff teams host various cook-off sites, where their patrons can enjoy the remainder of the evening eating, drinking and listening to music at their tent. These sites are usually privately run and an invitation or an entry fee will need to be collected to participate. Individual schools also host cookoff sites for students and alumni, such as the Bauer College of Business and the Architecture School.

Frontier Fiesta boasts a "world class cookoff" where several cookoff teams compete in five food categories: Chicken, Ribs, Brisket, Beans and Fajitas. Also, a baking contest is held where cookies and other deserts can compete for awards. A cash prize is awarded for winners in the brisket category.

Greek Teams

Team	Sponsor	Years in Existence
Boot Shooters	Pi Kappa Phi	2003-2011
Old Rose	Triangle	2009-2011
Front Porch Kookers	Sigma Phi Epsilon	1994, 1997, 2001-2004, 2006-2009, 2011
TKE Kookers	Tau Kappa Epsilon	1994, 1995, 1998-2007, 2009-2011
Pike Cookers	Pi Kappa Alpha	1994, 1995, 1999-2011
Constantine Cookers	Sigma Chi	1994, 1995, 1997-2001, 2009, 2010
Cavalier Cookers	Sigma Nu	1994, 1997-2007, 2009-2011
Lonesome Smokers, Rib Quakers, Ducks, DUCKilicious	Delta Upsilon	1997-2011
Sigma Alpha Mu	Sigma Alpha Mu	1995, 1998
Beta Theta Pi	Beta Theta Pi	1994, 1995, 1997
Sigma Pi	Sigma Pi	2006-2008, 2010, 2011
Mad Cow Cookers, Buffalo Cookers	Phi Kappa Theta	1994, 1997-2011
Alpha Phi Alpha	Alpha Phi Alpha	2010, 2011
Kappa Alpha	Kappa Alpha	1995
Phi Beta Sigma	Phi Beta Sigma	2010
Omega Psi Phi	Omega Psi Phi	2007
Phi Delta Theta	Phi Delta Theta	2004-2005
Omega Delta Phi	Omega Delta Phi	2000
Beta Alum and Bums	unknown	1995
Alpha Chi Omega	Alpha Chi Omega	1994
Beta Cookers	unknown	1994, 1997-2001
Zeta Chi	Zeta Chi	2007

College Teams

• College of Architecture, Castle Cookers, Archie's Icehouse 1994, 1997-1999, 2003-2007, 2009, 2010
• Legal Cookers 2003-2007, 2009, 2010
• UH Law School 1998
• Pit Technology 2001-2003, 2010
• College of Business 1994, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007
• College of Technology 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000
• College of Pharmacy 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001
• Hilton High Rollers 1998, 1999
• HDCS Cookers 2005
• College of Optometry 1994, 1998, 2000
• College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Geothermal Cookers 1994, 1995, 1999
• Hotel and Restaurant Management 1994, 1995, 1998
• College of Education 1994
• College Engineering 1994
• Honors College Cookers 1994, 1995

• Pit Daddies 2009
• H-Association 1994, 1995, 1997-2001, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2011
• Outcast Cookers 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001-2011
• No Worries 2009-2011
• Rat Pack 2009-2011
• Lazy B Cookers 2009-2011
• Lilie Pad 2000, 2001, 2003-2011
• Blood, Sweat & Beers 2004-2011
• Texas Trophy Hunters 1994, 1995, 1997-2000, 2002-2007, 2009-2011
• DC Cookers 1994, 1995, 1997-2011
• East Side Cookers 2009-2011
• Backyard Bunch 2002-2011
• Cash Cow Cookers 2006, 2007, 2009-2011
• Los Armadillos 2009-2011
• FML Cookers 2009
• Smokin Tejanos 2003, 2004, 2006-2011
• NPHC and Friends 2009
• Fired Up Texans 2009, 2011
• Smoke Ringers 2009, 2010
• Ace in the Hole 2000-2011
• Hurricane Ike Cookers 2009, 2010
• Bevo Riders 1997-2009
• Hot Damn Cookers 1998, 2001, 2002
• College Rejects 2001-2007
• Frontier Corral Cookers 1997-2004, 2007
• 1855 Cookers 2002-2007, 2011
• Impact Cookers 2001-2005
• Tejano Cougars 1999-2002
• Smokey (Smokie) & the Banditos 1997-2008
• Five Star 2000, 2002
• Frontiersmen Alumni 2001-2006
• Hero's & 000's 2002, 2003
• Mike's Pit Stop 1995
• Unical Foamers 1995
• Krewe of Cookers 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2005
• Mexican American Alumni Association 1995, 1997, 1998
• Houston Industry Alumni 1995, 1997, 1998
• PC People Ville 1994
• TKC Alumni 1995
• ARAMARK 1995, 2006, 2007
• AA Coahlition NPHC 2010
• Underground Cookers 2010, 2011
• Broke Stack Smokers 2010, 2011
• Rugby Club 2010, 2011
• Pasadena Cookers 2010, 2011
• LMB Cookers 2010, 2011
• Eddie's Crew-Do's 2010
• KIG Cookers 2010
• Down South Cookers 2010, 2011
• TSPS Chapter 9 Cookers 2009, 2010
• Smokin' Aces 2010
• Fired Up Texans 2010
• PBR 2006, 2007
• Longhorn Desperados 1997, 1998, 2006, 2007
• Shasta Sausage Slingers 2006, 2007
• Grande Grille 2006, 2007
• All in One 2006
• Doghouse Kookers 2006-2008
• Matamoros Meat Cookers 2006
• SCRI 2000, 2004-2007
• Monkies N A Futbol 2003-2007
• Southern Star Kookers 2005-2007
• Hazard County 2006, 2007
• Bay Area Alumni 1994
• Pure Smoke 1994
• Cash Cookers 1994
• Campus Dining Smokers 1994
• Smoken 1994
• Black Magic Cookers 1994
• Wood Burner 1994
• Chuck Wagon Cookers 1994
• Armadillo Smokers 1994, 1997
• Texas Social Club 1994
• Montgomery County Alumni Association 1994
• Sigma Phi Nothing 1994
• Athletics in Action 1994
• South Texas Bush Hogs 1994
• Team Roadkill 1998
• Road Kill Cafe 1997
• Traveller 1998
• Williams Scotsman 1998
• United States Tobbacco 1998
• US Smokeless 2003, 2004, 2007
• Legaleze 1998
• Outlaw Cookers 1998
• UHGAA 1998
• Outhouse Cookers 1997-2000
• Beefmasters 1998
• Three Musketeers 2011
• AA Coalition 2011
• Coo-Cuy Cookers 2011
• Voodoo Q 2011
• Dim Fiefelmann 2005, 2011
• Midway Floaters 2011
• Wiser Cookers 2011
• Select Cookers 2011
• Bud Cookers 2011
• We B Smokin Too 2011
• We B Smokin 2011
• Diamond R Cookers 2011
• Pitmasters 2011
• Lady Pitmasters 2011
• Southgate Smokers 2011
• Kick'n Ashes 2011
• P.M. Cooking Team 2011
• Chasin More Smoke 2011
• Bobbie Q 2011
• All About Ribs 2011
• Smokeringers 2007, 2008
• Triple "S" Cookers 2007
• BBP 2007
• Dakota Bros 2005
• B&B 2001, 2005
• Post Properties Jail 2005
• Triple "F" Cookers 2005
• Hoo Cares Cookers 2005
• Young Confederate Cookers 2004
• Boz's Beer, BBQ and Boudain 2004
• South Texas Saddle Tramps 2003
• BMF 2003
• Reliant Energy Power Cookers 1999-2002
• Bull Dix 2001
• Fire in the Hole 2001
• Crosseyed Cookers 2001
• Old Whiskey 1999, 2000
• Dixie Society Cook-off Team 1999, 2000
• Turn Key 1999
• 5 Star 2000
• B&J 2000
• Nothing Fancy 1997
• Cattle Rustlers 1997
• Brisket by Gourmet 1997
• KAAT Cookers 1997
• Stewart & Stevenson Harrisburg Brisket Busters 1997
• Tex Lex Cookers 1997
• Students in Construction Related Industries 2000
• Quality Cookers 2000
• Chartwells 2001, 2004

Concerts

After the revival of Frontier Fiesta in 1992, free concerts were added to cap off each night at Frontier Fiesta. Popular entertainers such as Jerry Jeff Walker

Jerry Jeff Walker

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, Doug Supernaw

Doug Supernaw

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, Robert Earl Keen

Robert Earl Keen

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, Cory Morrow

Cory Morrow

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 and Roger Creager

Roger Creager

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 have been known to grace the stage.

Each year the Fiesta Committee is given a significant budget and asked to bring in talent that will be widely accepted and well liked. In past years, Tejano bands such as Los Palominos

Los Palominos

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, hip-hop entertainers such as T.I.

T.I.

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 and The Clipse

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some lesser known bands and have been a part of the Fiesta tradition.

• 1992 Kenny Rogers
• 1993 Jack Ingram
• 1994 Canvas, Modern Industry, The Bewires, Blakely St. John, Jim Gough and the Cosmic Cowboys, Carolyn Wonderland, D.R.U.M
• 1995 Phuzz Albert, Kendricks, Sweet Daddy Reed, The Hightailors, Soul Shakers
• 1996 Dune, Texas, Atticus Finch, Good Bones, Kevin Eagan, Lee Schuppenhaer
• 1997 Los Palominos, Perfect Stranger, Logan Brothers, Ballet Folklorico, Jerry Jeff Walker, Daron Norwood, Doug Supernaw
• 1998 Jerry Jeff Walker, Jaime y Los Chamacos, Blackhawk, Jack Gladstone
• 1999 Ram Herrera and the Outlaws, Rick Stancil
• 2000 Dub Miller, Rick Trevino, The Flys, Intenso
• 2001 Sisters Morales, Jaime y Los Chamacos, Mark Winston Kirk, Cory Morrow, Writers in the Round - Carolyn Hester, Bill Haymes, Lynn Langham, Ashley Kozak, & Women in the Round (Linda Lowe, Selia Qynn, Carla Maywald, Michael Renner, Bobby Bridger), The Guzzlers, Hayden Sayers
• 2002 XKluSiVe, Big Moe, Sunshine Anderson, Texas Double Shot, Roger Creager, St. Jubilee, David Lee Garza y los Musicales
• 2003 Choppa, Weebie, Popa Jon, P-N-C, Baby Boy, BMD, Paul Wall, Kevin Fowler, Dub Miller, Honeybrowne, Fulanito, Mi Rumba
• 2004 Zin, Calvin Richardson, Mi Rumba, Energia, Proyecto Uno, Dean Seltzer and the Redneck Mothers, Cooder Graw
• 2005 Solido, Grupo Essencia, Costumbre, Robert Earl Keen, T.I., Lil' Keke
• 2006 Jimmy Gonzalez, La Traizion, Dem Franchize Boyz, Reckless Kelly, Randy Rogers Band
• 2007 Trae, Heizman Bois, Tum-Tum, N.O.R.E, DJ Kane, PLD, Honeybrowne, Cory Morrow
• 2008 Drew Davis, Evolucion, Signo, KB da Kidnappa, Versecity, Thee Armada, Cobra Starship
• 2009 Roger Creager, Reckless Kelly, Frankie J
• 2010 The Bloody Mushrooms, Dear You, LeeLonn Walker, Verse City, Melissa Savcic, Clipse, The Niceguys, MC Rai P, Simple Success, DJ Candlestick, The 71’s,Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlawz , Trey Stapleton, Rob Baird, Mark McKinney
• 2011 Aaron Watson, Wale, Step Rideau, Versecity, The Live Lights, Jet Queen, Featherface, Bullets in the Sun, Rainchild, The Niceguys, Phil Wade, 2Twenty, Stukenberg

Other Events

In addition to the main events, Frontier Fiesta is a place where students, alumni and community members can come and enjoy carnival rides, carnival games (some hosted by student groups), a silent auction and exhibits.

Saturday afternoons usually have a "family day" scheduled where parents can bring their children for special events, demonstrations and a petting zoo.

• Beard-growing Contest
• Annie Oakley Contest
• Date Auction
• Silent Auction
• Little Wrangler Day

Fiesta City Honorees

• 1997 Honorary Mayor Gene Green (U.S. Congressman), Honorary Judge Richard "Racehorse" Haynes (Top criminal defense lawyer), Honorary Marshal Coach Bill Yeoman (legendary UH baseball coach), Honorary Felix Fraga (Houston City Council) & Honorary Chairman Dominique Sachse (KPRC Channel 2 news anchor).
• 1998 Honorary Judge John Chase (First African-American licensed architect in the state of Texas), Honorary Mayor Giff Nielson (KHOU Channel 11 sports anchor) & Honorary Marshal Guy V. Lewis (legendary UH basketball coach).
• 2000 Honorary Governor Chet Gladchuck, Honorary Mayor Willie Burns, Honorary Judge Dr. Elwyn Lee & Honorary Commissioner Alfred Oglesby (Prominent UH alumnus)
• 2001 Honorary Governor Chet Gladchuck (UH Director of Athletics), Honorary Mayor Willie Burns (First Lifetime Committeman) & Honorary Judge Dr. Elwyn Lee (UH VP of Student Affairs).

Scholarships

A focus of Frontier Fiesta is to raise money for scholarships. The Frontier Fiesta Association awards ten scholarships to incoming freshmen based on academics and community service. As of 2008, Frontier Fiesta has awarded over $70,000 in scholarships. In 2008, Frontier Fiesta granted $10,000 to UH students.

In addition there are two students that are appointed "Mr." and "Miss" Frontier Fiesta for the subsequent year. Mr. and Miss Frontier Fiesta are the students that personally raised the greatest amonunt of money for student scholarships during the festival.

• 1998 Lil' Mr. Fiesta Carter Parent & Lil' Miss Fiesta Kelsey Pede
• 2000 Lil' Mr. Fiesta Christian Thomas Bahl & Lil' Miss Fiesta Hunter B. Leckonby
• 2001 Mr. Fiesta Mark Goltz & Miss Fiesta Lora L. Rainey
• 2002 Mr. Fiesta Brandon Thomas & Ms. Fiesta April Gonzales, Lil' Mr. Fiesta Conner Michael Hare & Lil' Miss Fiesta Brittyn Alyce Gomez
• 2003 Mr. Fiesta Joshua Flores & Ms. Fiesta Natalie Magill
• 2008 Mr. Fiesta Tyson Ruhmann
• 2009 Mr. Fiesta Kelly Waterman
• 2010 Mr. Fiesta Patrick Ganze Hayden & Ms. Fiesta Roxanna Mehdi
• 2011 Mr. Fiesta Luis Canul & Ms. Fiesta Amanda Van Tilborg

Past Fiesta Chairmen and Staff 1940-1959

1940 Founders Joe Potter Norma Jean Schweke Grace Keller Van Allen Dick Schill Alice David Louise Butler Gene Cuny Hal Berry Johnny Goyen John Sargent Ray Campbell 1940 Staff Vice Chairman Henry Taub Construction John Fleshner & Harold Cannon Publicity Darold Perkins Transportation Frank Mahr Purchasing Elmo Burks Accounting John Taub Surveying & Landscaping Cella Stafford Electrical Installations Bill Kirk Photographers Charles Brigance & Louis Shepherd	1941 Staff Vice Chairmen Grace Keller & Jack Valenti Night Manager Johnny Goyen Construction Tom Menefee Entertainment Billy Miller Concessions Tom Yerxa & Frank Colby Purchasing Alan Lohse Accounting Andrew Shobay Publicity Gene Cuny Asst. Publicity Director Hal Berry Radio Technician Neville Powell High School Newspaper Publicity Louis Pridgen Poster Displays Helen Rankin Food Alice David Tickets Dick Schill Office Management Rosemary Pellerin & Walter Van Allen Traffic Management Billy Sparr Photography Rodney Alsup First Aid Jane Ellis Chief Advisor L.S. Mitchell Advisors J.D. Hutchinson Robert W. Talley Val Jean McCoy Arvin Dooner, Robert White N.S. Patterson	1947 Staff Co-Assistant Chairmen Bobby Howard & George Thorn Secretary Patsy Pratt Business Manager Bud Worrell Construction Harold Collins Entertainment Dickey Dickson Sound Jerry Bodwell Food Billy Gray Ticket Chairmen Bubba Goodwin & Harold Goodman Architecture Ed Neimeyer & Lloyd Smith Traffic Billy Sparr Concessions Elmer Bertelsen & Billy Gray Publicity Bob Matthes & King Stewart Co-Chairmen Food Harriet Shearer, Betty Lou David Program Editor Margaret Krueger Assistant Chairman of Tickets Wilton Roper Purchasing Agent Gene Brock Secretary & Historian Penny Tucker Assistant Program Editor Francine Henderson Transportation Dave Halpin Program Manager Welcome Wilson Sound Manager Gene Reeves	1948 Staff Vice Chairman Harrell Brown Liaison Officer Dave Halphen Executive Secretary Nancy Burchfiel Business Manager Welcome Wilson Construction Chairman James Whiteaker Co-Construction Chairman AC Brodnax Food Chairman Harriett Shearer Transportation Chairman Bill Peacock Ticket Chairman Cliff Horn Co-Ticket Chairman Lee Krauss Publicity Chairman Ansel Gray Traffic Chairman MK Alston Tarpaulins HL Scott Entertainment Chairmen Jack Daly & Jack Zelker Prize Chairmen Ray Lockwood & Carl Houston Concession Chairman Charles Dickson Work & Assignment Mark Bowman Parade & Utility "Stede" Joyce Chief Acct. Sam Brandon Radio Johnny Goyen
1949 Staff Vice Chairman Dave Halphen Business Manager Carl Chandler Promotion Chairman George Durbin Prize Chairman Millard Williams & Hickman Corley Co-Constructions Chairman Dave Mundt Chairman of Girls' Ticket Sames Betty Lou David Dance Chairman Carl Chandler Vice Chairman of Construction Donald Lewis Concessions Chairman Kirtley Harris Publicity Vice Chairman Tom Sullivan Tarpaulins Jack Rau Artist Gene Milligan Secretaries Margie Woodruff, Mary Ann Mullins, Barbara Robinson, Jacquie Rechif Transportation Chairman Dave Mundt Ticket Chairmen Cliff Horn & Gordon Kroll Ticket Sale Committee Vivian Britain & George Grimes Entertainment Chairman Ray Croker Assistant Entertainment Chairman Jerry Lasker Radio Johnny Goyen Publicity Elmer Bertelsen Advisor Dr. Carter E. Boren, J.E. Williamson	1950 Staff Vice Chairman Cliff Horn Business Manager Kirtley Harris Ticket Chairman Ray Dickens Public Relations Chairman Helen Moore Grounds Chairman Gregory Owens Secretaries Delores Harris Barbara Bassham Joyce Skelton La Nelle Peterson Caroyln Frosch Joyce Lesky Chairmen Tom Sullivan Heying Wiley Carson Doug Harrison Cunningham Jim Ayres Art Reine Hendricks Krassoff Erickson Gilpin	1951 Staff Vice Chairman Doug Harrison Business Manager Jim Ayres Business Manager Assistant & Assistant Coordinator of Tickets Sara Weinberg Executive Secretary Dodie Harris Secretaries Barbara Jazwicke, Mary Lou White & Lenie Garrard Photography Chairman Ira Dischler Assistant Parade Chairman Ed Adams Fixtures Chairman Earl Wall Special Assignments Ray Dickens Assistant Entertainment Chairman Bud Breck Artists Betty Ann Rich & Gloria Klein Art Chairman Barbara Bell Entertainment Chairman Joe Smith Parade Chairman George Stillians Publicity Phil Brochstein Tool Chairman Sammy Douglas Beard Contest Chairman Racehorse Haynes Co-Prize Chairman Cynthia Hargreave & Babs Bennett Publicity Chairman Dick Henderson Coordinator of Tickets Art Reine	1952 Staff Vice Chairman Bob Owens Tickets Hank Romine, Bob Holstead, Assistant Business Manager Sara Weinberg Secretaries Gloria Gillespie, Laura Woodall & Betty Gibson Electrical Chairman John Hurlitz Publicity Chairman Don Webb Grounds Chairman Talmadge McRae Business Chairman Harvey Dole Production Chairman Bill Kemmerer Photgraphy Bill Stekl Public Relations Dwight Barnhardt Art Gloria Klein, Betty Ann Rich Pageant Bob Reese Pre-Fiesta Shows Luther Stacy Parade & Police George Stillions Music Earl Luetege Censorship Gordon Kroll Room Schedules Don Griffith Production Sam Douglas Concessions Wyatt Geisbergh & Ray Fuchs Tarpaulins John Webb Construction Otto Glazier Tools Jerry Boyer Band Chairman Earl Luetge Approval Committee Chairman Tony Friloux Rehearsal Chairman Don Griffith Tickets Larry Alderson Accountant Stanley Voelkel Foods Chairman Florence Mayson Publicity Chairman Lil Crittendon Radio Chairman Dick Stuart Prize Chairman Ray Cox Special Events Chairman Joe Smith Special Assignments Chairmen Joe Williams, Dick Davis & Eric Brown Entertainment Chairman Luther Stacy Advisors Mr. Wilkins & Mr. Mitchell
1953 Staff Vice Chairman Don Webb Grounds Director Bobby Porter Productions Director Bill Kemmerer Special Events Bob Reese Director of Public Relations Jim Mayor Business Bob Holstead Beards A.J. Montalbano Pageant & Awards Doug Lawrence Off-Campus Shows Nell Lindsey & Ray Phipps Scripts Jim Swearinger Assistant Production Director Bill Varner Rehearsals Ralph Freedson Production Equipment Paul Hewitt Special Events Coordinator Dwight Barnhart On-Campus Pre-Shows Carl Raia Traffic Control Rocky Young Prizes Rodney Whittney & Nadine Fae Security Rick Hale Photography Bernie Goodman & Wyn Warder Art Assistant Patsy Sutterfield Radio Bob Griffin & Ralph Heller Art Ernie Zieschang & Bill Hamn TV Patsy Beyer Parade Frank Campisi & Jay Pappadas Secretaries Linda Montagne, Dorothy Gellatly, Betty Monday, Evelyn Graddy, Barbara Gilfillon & Joycelyn Carmena Accounting Raymond Racki Food Ronnie Gragg, BF Boatright, Jerry Mahan & Ray Fuchs Assistant Pre-Fiesta Ticket Sales Doug Allen Special Ticket Sales Barry Tobias Tools Marvin Brisco Electricity David Whitaker Tarpaulins Skip Robinson & John Webb Concessions Ray Fuchs & Jerry Mahan Transportation Carl Dudensing Bands Jim Gregory Approval Committee Chairman vernon Thrower Staff Writer Mable Stewart Prizes Gloria Gillespie, Nadine Fae, Sam Becker & Rodney Whisenant Special Events Luther Stacy & Bill Boze MC Eric Browne Tickets Sam Jackson Pre-Season Ticket Sales Jack Grisby Advisors L.S. Mitchell, Jerome Peschke, Steve Sakach & J.E. Williamson	1954 Staff Vice Chairman Joe Suttles Social Events Director A.J. Montalbano Grounds Director Marvin Brisco Business Director Doug Allen Production Director Bill Varner Public Relations Robert Sasseen Advertising Buddy Fuller Business Harry Mellon Special Events Joe Maida Purchasing Bob Dunson Program Chairman Carl Raia Publicity Director Joe Blasdel Program Staff John Vitello & Mike Ferguson Program Secretaries Mary Ann Florien & Lora Kemper Program Artist Lyle Kleinjen Director of Special Events A.J. Montalbano Pageant Chairman Buddy Sanders Beard Contest Chairman Patsy Garrett MC Ken Collins Staff Bob Hecht Nadine Fea Art Wages Kathy Willingham Bob Weinstine Jack Patterson Sara Weinberg Don Samis Yvonne Harrison Janet Hickman Yvonne Grantham Bette Johnson Margaret Jackman Sonja Klug Carlene Keels Nacy Sweeton Sam Jackson Bob Gelles Jim Gregory Tom Cody E.A. Anderson Rick Hale Bob Hines Paul Jackson Jerry O'Brien Don Tigner Jim Brown Sandy Liebling Roy Fahey Advisors L.S. Mitchell, Steve Sakach, J.M Peschke, Dr. J.E. Williamson	1955 Staff Vice Chairman A.J. Montalbano Grounds Director Gene Reed Publicity Director Bob Gelles Special Events Director Roy Fahey Production Director Sam Jackson Business Director Richard Coselli Beard Contest Chairman Vernon Bergman Program Chairman Donn Fullenweider Pageant Chairman Bob Crafton Annie Oakley Chairman Don Tigner MC Ken Collins Advertising Frank Sclawy Staff Dale Wilbourn Art Bill Dalpes Staff Clyde Johnstone Ruth Vaughan Joanne Cisneros Nadine Fea Bette Johnson Momo Rosenblum Sonja Klug Joyce Hohmann Jon Campbell Lou Fleissner Chuck Lanclos Lyn Del Davis Morton Smith E.A. (Andy) Anderson Harvey Echols Bill Carlton Stephen Burroughs Kay Johnson Jim Heaney Mike Hawthorne Calvin Rash Joe Ferguson J.C. Giamalva Bob Keith Jack Fraser Bruce Albitz Joe Huckenstein Harold Kelley Tony Long Frank Sclawy John Oglesbee Sponsors Dr. J.E. Williamson, L.S. Mitchell, Jerome Peschke & Steve Sakach	1956 Staff Vice Chairman Richard Coselli Special Events Director Bruce Albitz Grounds Director Anthony Romeo Production Director Lou Fleissner Business Director Bill Carter Publicity Director Don Como Beard Chairman R.H. (Buddy) Reinicker MC Richard “Racehorse” Haynes Staff Robert Gregory Jim Keenon Pageant Chairman Dan Garner Buddy Fuller Jim Blasdell Charles Webb Jimmy Stallworth Harry Mellon Norman Hickman Kenneth Schultz John Oglesbee Tommy Killen Alan White Bill Noles Richard Farrara Billy Hayslip DuWayne Harman John Campbell Chuck Lanclos Marvin Berry Annie Oakley Contest Chairman Don Tigner Marilyn Rosenbloom J.C. Giamalva Victor Brownback Paul Wishnow Program Art Billy Dalpes Program Advertising William W. Meyer Program Editor Donn Fullenweider Program Managing Editor Jackie Hayes Sponsors L.S. Mitchell, Steve Sakach, Jerome Peschke, Carl Houston & Dr. J.E. Williamson
1957 staff Chairman Richard Coselli Director of Public Relations Jon Campbell Director of Special Events Roy Fahey Publicity Director Jim Stallworth Business Director Harry Mellon Grounds Bruce Albitz Production Willie Burns Pageant Chairman Tommy Killen Beard Chairman Scotty Baerd Program Chairman Victor Brownback Annie Oakley Chairman Joe Suttles Toni Stinson Bob Dunson Howard Perkins Art Rick Ferrara Buddy Perkins Ginger Wright Buddy Fuller Program Editor Carlon Markham Program Secretary Kay Solomon Advertising Chairman John Greaner Ken Reilly Robert Sasseen Bob Meyer Fritz Weisbach Assistant Program Editor Robert Rogers Advertising Gloria Novak Advertising Norma Goldman Al White Jack Waite Judy Gamble Jim Bob Goeman Bob Moore Advertising Mac McCoin, Barbara Stoker, Gary Tindall, Walter Hecht Copy Ronnie Hudson Sponsors L.S. Mitchell, Steve Sakach, Jerome Peschke, Carl Houston & Dr. J.E. Williamson	1958 staff Vice Chairman Joe Suttles Director of Purchasing Bob Dunson Director of Public Relations Robert Sasseen Director of Advertising Buddy Fuller Director of Business Harry Mellon Director of Special Events Joe Maida Director of Promotions Jim Stallworth Director of Grounds Howard Perkins Director of Production Gordon Hall Jack Waite Tony Nelson Program Advertising Chairman Dan Hutchison Rosanne Campise Jim Bob Goeman Bobbie Graham Program Art Ernest Garcia Program Secretary Patsy Kosarek Joe Fratolill Norman Hickman Garland Sparks Charles Navarro Buddy Gatlin Ronnie Willenburg Joe Colonetta Rusty Smith Sue Gibson Bernie Lustgarden Loyd Shropshire Ronnie Gural Stan Drain Rod Jockens Dennis Reidmiller Pat Hagen Bennie House Matt Manis Loren Hodge Joe Wayne McFaland Harry Overton Philip Rummeil Spencer Youell Program Advertising Jack Davis, Bob Briggs, Anne Black & Anne Daigle Program Photography Richard Sacks Head Censor Dwain Erwin Censors C.F. Kendall, Bill Kemper, Jr., William Biggio & Gus Meriwether Advisors Dr. J.E. Williamson, L.S. Mitchell, Steve Sakach, Carl Houston, J.M. Peschke & Sterling Baker	1959 staff Marshal Frank Siler Advertising Director Dick Bouley Promotions & Productions Director Charlie Miller Purchasing Director Don Smith Business Director Spencer Youell Co-Grounds Directors Norman Hickman & Matt Manis Special Events Director Tony Nelson Bernard Brooks Mary Ann Maresh Anne Sharp Ivan Trifon Floyd Johnson Jerry Goldman George McKelvy Emmet Tatum Tom Vanzant Roy Satterwhite Alton Castrow Mike Johnson Gus McElroy

Past Fiesta Chairmen and Staff 1992-current

	1992 Staff Glen Lilie	1993 Staff Finance Director Mike Hoover Promotions Directors Stephanie Aron & Rusty Hruska Cheerleading Competition/Pageant Director Julie Baumgarten Advertising Director T.J. Debello Operations Director Jay Dorsey Publication Director Angie Milner	1994 Staff Vice Chair Seneca Brashear Finance Julie Baumgarten Marketing/Media Relations Mike Rothchild Advertising Jeff Megow Video, Tickets, Community & Production Billy Bryant Theatrical Performance Brian Jackson Large Stage & Cook-off Chris Reagan Operations Jay Dorsey Cook-Off Glenn Lilie Security Derrick Mitchell Diversity Issues Trang Phan Scholarship Lisa Hull (Sachs) Publications Casey Crofoot ROTC Fun Run Steven Clark Carnival Booths Mary Ann Gregory Event Coordinator Rusty Hruska
1995 Staff Promotions Candy Baumgarten Recruitment Sharon Bennett Special Events Thasunda Brown Program Editor Valerie Fouche Finances Shannon Frank Marketing Jeff Fuller Security Giovanni Garibay Production Mary Ann Gregory Honorary Chair Coordinator Lisa Henley Community Relations Lisa Hull (Sachs) Silent Auction Julie Long Operations John Moore Advisor David Rachita Production Cheyanna Smith Public Relations Amy Turner-Renton	1996 Staff Director of Marketing Dom Lewinsohn Variety Shows Sarah Martin & Stephanie Kana Director of Advertsing Justin Short Director of Operations Greg Witherow Director of Special Events Mike Sachs Director of Internal Marketing Kym Sherwood Director of Bake-off Contest Tawana Washington Director of Productions Cheyenna Smith Advisors Doug Miller & Kelly Morgan-Phillips Asst. Dir. of Operations Chad Gilley Co-Director of Finance Anne Tomaszewski & Kay To Director of Frontier Fiesta Alumni Rusty Hruska Cook-off Teams Ryan Wolverton Carnival Booths Brenda Johnson Director of External Marketing Kathryn Alvarado	1997 Staff Assistant Chairman Anne Tomaszewski Director of Operations Mike Sachs Asst. Dirs. of Operations Cory Christian & Dwayne Morris Directors of Publications Allison Beauvais Carvinal Booths Angelica Olivia Variety Shows Brooks Woodard Director of Cook-off Teams Craig Rickard Asst. Dirs. of Cook-off Lisa Symeonidis & Krissy Morris Director of Special Events Jennifer Powell Director of Development Gerald Balboa Advertising Muna Salameh Fundraising Giovanni Garibay Development-External Marketing Laura Balboa Development-Internal Marketing Laura Summervilla Director of Finance Jaime Aguero Director of Frontier Fiesta Alumni Rusty Hruska Alumni Relations Chad Gailey Advisors Doug Miller & Lisa Hull (Sachs) Asst. Dir. of Operations Brian Taylor Internal Marketing Brenda Johnson & Cheyenna Smith Director of Productions Jason Moe
			1998 Staff Director of Cook-off David Baird Director of Marketing John Belden Director of Productions Jennifer Kanak Director of Finance Ezekiel Tyson Asst. Dir. of Operations Jason Van Horn Asst. Dirs. of Internal Marketing Christina Alves & Melissa Valdez Asst. Dir. of External Marketing/Publications Lawarence Dean Carnival Booths Wendy Balfard Educational Affairs Stephanie Gomez Variety Shows Kim Spruill Special Events Thea Wofford Asst. Dir. of Cook-off Doug Miller Advisor Lisa Hull (Sachs)
1999 Staff Director of College Sites Stefani Hanselka Community Promotions David Baird Marketing-Volunteers Larry Dean Asst. Dir. of Operations Ian Blake & Joel Smith Educational Affiars-Volunteers Jennifer Cash Director of Fundraising Michelle LaRocco Cook-off-Judges & Volunteers Gene Cook Director of Cook-off Vincent Meza Advisors Lisa Hull (Sachs) & Bruce Twenhafel Director of Educational Affairs Amanda Penny Bake Off Emily Robins Director of Special Events Christina Sacco Campus Promotions Erik Sikes Director of Advertising Melissa Valdez Director of Carnival Booths Amber Winsor		2000 Staff Director of Productions Wendy Ballard Director of Operations John Sonnier Director of Development Brant Wallace Cook-off Committee-Recruitment Shawna Allen Exhibits Jessica Chang College Sites Amir Emami Educational Affairs-Volunteers Julie Grimes Asst. Dir. of Fundraising-Committeemen Andrea Kimble Electronic Media/Gazette Eric Idiahi Educational Affairs Shiketha Loring Asst. Dir. of Marketing-Volunteers Heather Manning Concerts Dan Oviedo Radio/TV Brian Pool Campus Promotion Allison Robert Marketing-Community Ignacio Salazar Cook-Off Warren Ward Carnival Booths Ksaey Hearns Variety Shows Caroline Moreau Community Ignacio Salazar Advisors Eddie Elizondo & Bruce Twenhafel
2001 Staff Director of Development Brant Wallace Director of Marketing Allison Roberts Director of Operations Kevin Crawford Director of Cook-off Amber Winsor Asst. Dir. of Fundraising/Finance, Committeemen Andrea Kimble Asst. Dir. of Operations Matt Chebert & Nick Earles Campus Promotions KP Patel Community Promotions Ralph Reuss Marketing-Volunteers Veronica Saenz Variety Shows Robin Lewis Historical Exhibits Roxanna Tamijani Concerts Courtney Pagel College Sites Falsal Bin Zahed Educational Affairs Brian Tucker Advisors Bruce Twenhafel & Pamelyn Klepal	2002 Staff Director of Development-Committeemen Brandy Sanders Director of Development-Sponorship Casie Stolz Director of Marketing KP Patel Director of Productions Robin Lewis Director of Operations Brian Royo Director of Cook-off Roxanna Tamijani Advisors Pamelyn Klepal & Dell Hagan Radio & TV Jane Jordan Promotions Tony Zamarripa Concerts David Dalton College Sites Diana Kurtz Variety Shows I Jason Faircloth Variety Shows II Arturo Rios Carnival Booths Rhea Abass Event Coordinator Brandon Yates Logistical Coordinator Mike Taylor On-site Management Diego Castrillon	2003 Staff Director of Productions Robin Lewis Concerts Vanesa Hernandez Variety Shows I Jason Faircloth Variety Shows II Diego Castrillon Carnival Booths Victoria Gonzalez Educational Affairs Diana Kurtz Director of Marketing Lindsey Bowers Campus Promotions Rhea Abass Community Promotions Donajih Rodriguez Director of Development Casie Stoltz Gazette & Ad Book KP Patel Silent Auction Leah Hill Sponsorships Carlos Gutierrez Committeemen Megan Barr Director of Cook-Off Henry Galipp Cook-Off Judges & Volunteers David Gonzales Cook-Off Recruitment Justin Russell Director of Operations Jarrod Portelance Pre-Event Management Jared Schuler Event Coordinator Adam Radle Logistical Coordinator Michael Taylor On-Site Management Brian Nagel Advisors Pamelyn Klepal & Brian Crews	2004 Staff Director of Productions Vanesa Hernandez College Sites Tammi Giroux Concerts Jonathan Cohen Variety Shows I Kerim Davis Variety Shows II Jocquelene English Carnival Booths KP Patel Educational Affairs Brenda Gonzales Family Fun Day Cheryl DuBose Special Events Monique Alexander Director of Marketing Jessica Adkins Graphic Design Haonhien Duong Electronic Media Carlos Gutierrez Campus Marketing Leah Anne Lockhard Community Marketing Alla Borycheva Director of Development Casie Stoltz Gazette Katherine Mayse Silent Auction Megan Barr Sponsorship Erica Jiminez Director of Cook-Off Justin Russell Judges & Volunteers Henry Gallipp Recruitment Kevin Visentin Director of Operations Jarrod Portelance City Management Chris Rainwater Cook-Off Management Don Dildy Logistical Coordinator Michael Taylor Midway Management Ryan Lopez Risk Management Diego Castrillion Advisors Pamelyn Klepal & Brian Crews
2005 Staff Director of Development Jocquelene English Silent Auction Kathryn Brand Director of Marketing Brian Sellen Electronic Media/Graphic Design Haonhien Duong Campus/Community Marketing Melissa Correa Director of Productions Sean Piper Variety Shows Amy Lundy College Sites Gary Salinas Concerts Jonathan Cohen Scholarships Monica Archibald Family Fun Day Cheryl Dubose Special Events Monique Alexander Director of Cook-Off Phillip Dailey Cook-Off Judges & Volunteers Jamison Smith Cook-Off Recruitment Nicole Silveira Operations-Risk Management Diego Castrillon Operations-Logistics Mike Taylor	2006 Staff Director of Productions Kristen Tilton Director of Development Vivian Nasamu-Odior Director of Operation Brett Livingston Director of Cook-off Diego Castrillon Director of Marketing Rekeisha Curtis Director of Recruitment Dominique Rodriguez Gazette & Ad Book Naomi Viescas Asst. Dir. of Development Marisol Aguilar Sponsorships Adriana Esquivel Committeemen Jessica Bello Radio & TV Marketing Chase Levey Campus Marketing Destiny Oribbabor Community Marketing Jeremy Daniels College Sites & Carnival Booths Nikki Anafi Concerts I April Eubanks Event Performances Araceli Lopez Variety Shows I Lauren Evenson Variety Shows II Amy Lundy Family Fun Day Kiwana Smith Special Events & Educational Affairs Monique Alexander Safety & Risk Management Mike Taylor City Management JR Ortega Logistical Coordinator Samuel Dike Midway Management Jamison Smith Judges & Volunteers Travis Mersiovsky Recruitment Veronica Mejia Special Assistant Nhien Duong Advisors Alison Von Bergen & Cathy Clancy	2007 Staff Director of Development Chase Levay Gazette & Ad Book Meryl-Ina Kizzee Silent Auction Tamera Sennet Director of Marketing Keisha Curtis Radio/TV Mary Duenas Campus Marketing Destiny Oribbabor Community Marketing Eze Agim Director of Productions Chely Lopez College Sites/Carnival Booths Richard Bentke Event Performances Consuelo Hernandez Concerts Nikki Anafi Variety Shows I Marisa Alicea Variety Shows II Reynaldo Rodriguez Family Fun Day April Eubanks Educational Affairs I Monique Alexander Educational Affairs II Jessica Bello Director of Operations Jamison Smith Event Coordinator Smauel Dike Logistical Coordinator Sidney Ginn Midway Management Kyle Premeaux Director of Cook-Off Darrel Holnes Cook-Off Judges Amanda Roberts Cook-Off Administration & Bake Off Nicole Follins Cook-Off Sites & Parking Louise Delgado Cook-Off Site Plan Management & Team Liaison Mario Puente Director of Recruitment Derrick English Recruitment-Historian Dona Suttajit Advisor Alison Von Bergen	2008 Staff Director of Development Judah Johns Sponsorships Laura Bobrick Fiesta City Times Hannah Eastham Director of Productions Jay Jacoby Concerts Erika Ruiz Special Events Matthew Cooper Variety Shows Tumi Agboola & Elvis Parada Scholarships Caitlin Montgomery Director of Marketing Bernardo Pizano Campus Promotions Raji Kaur Public Relations Ricardo A. Espinosa Community Promotions Courtney Burditt Radio/TV Viral Bhakta Director of Operations Richard Bentke Asst. Dir. of Operations Benjamin Johns Director of Cook-Off Bethany Johns Cook-Off Recruitment & Liaison Cervante Jackson Cook-Off Judges & Volunteers Caitlin Grygier Director of Recruitment Araceli Lopez Recruitment-Awards Ceremony Adrian Trevino
2009 Staff Director of Productions/Operations Jason Voth Director of Development Jackie Stout Director of Cook-off Tierney Terrell Director of Marketing Blake Land Family Fun Day Rajji Kaur Scholarships Andrew Hall Concerts Matt Cooper Asst. Dir. of Operations Reyes Ramirez Bake Fiesta Amanda Hunt Asst. Dir. of Cook-off Nina Lickwar Asst. Dirs. of Marketing Samantha Jack, Emily Cloninger & Ginny Lowman	2010 Staff Chief of Staff Darren Randle Director of Productions Joseph Boudreaux Director of Operations David Cumming Directors of Cook-Off Ginny Lowman & Amanda Hunt Director of Marketing & PR Shaun Hulin Asst. Dirs. of Marketing Jerry Horak, Cameron Bailey & Derek Robinson Asst. Dirs. of Operations Andrea Trevino, Lorelei Nilsson, Lauren Griffith, Marissa Tarnosky, Matt Robbins & Steven Cheatham Asst. Dir. of Productions Ola Okubanjo, Catherine Enas, Tim Williams & Nwadiogo Okongwu Asst. Dir. of Cook-Off Amanda Sigurdson Advisor Carrie Miller	2011 Staff Chief of Staff Darren Randle Director of Operations Matthew Robbins Asst. Dir. of Ops. Peter Sullivan & Samantha Pollock Director of Development Amanda Sigurdson Asst. Dirs. of Development Kate Gaviola, Lauren Griffith & Lucia Ayala Guerra Directors of Marketing Adrian Edmonds & Cameron Bailey Graphic Designer Terry Chung Asst. Dirs. of Marketing Patricia Aguirre, Quenisha Doyle, Brinda Gowda & Jessica Winn Director of Productions Alicia Tillman Asst. Dirs. of Productions Precious Adagben, Sebastian Blankson, Shane Clorens & Eric Rugel Carnivals Quincy Watson Variety Shows Andres Assef Director of Cook-off David Cumming Asst. Dir. of Cook-Off Virginia Berens Director of Scholarships Reyes Ramirez Asst. Dir. of Scholarships Cedric Bandoh Advisor Carrie Miller

External links

• Frontier Fiesta Association
• Collection of Frontier Fiesta photographs and memorabilia at the University of Houston Digital Library
• Houstonian. Houston, Tex: University of Houston, 1970. Print.