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......It all started in 1925, with six buildings and a student body of 914.Texas Technological College became Texas Tech University in 1969.It all started in 1925.“I knew when I got herethat this is where I shouldhave been all along.”- Bradley Skinner, The 50th Masked Rider..................................................................The Associated Press namedThe Masked Riderone of America’s 10 coolest mascots.The Carol of LightsJoin thousands of cheering students and faculty as 25,000 lights blinkon simultaneously to begin the holiday season.Arbor DayTexas Tech celebrated its first Arbor Day in 1937, when students,faculty and staff planted 20,000 trees on the newly establishedcampus. The tradition continues today. Each spring Red Raiders flockto Memorial Circle to plant flowers, toss Frisbees, listen to live musicand -- of course! -- snag a free hot dog and T-shirt.The Goin’ Band from RaiderlandFirst college band in the country to travel to an away game. Now thelargest marching band in the country.Will Rogers and SoapsudsBefore every home football game, the Saddle Tramps wrap this3,200-pound statue in red crêpe paper. Will and his faithful horseSoapsuds are supposed to be riding into the sunset, but be sure to askwhich direction they are really facing ...