Every year, September 15 through October 15 is designated as Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. In Texas, and especially at Texas Tech, the impact of Hispanic culture is inescapable. In fact, the very roots of Texas Tech are uniquely influenced by Hispanic heritage in ways that most universities cannot claim. The architecture of the buildings on campus was inspired by the Spanish Renaissance era. Even the university’s original mascot, the Matador, was a tribute to Spanish bullfighters.
So in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, and in honor of the Hispanic community’s profound influence on Texas Tech, I want to pay tribute to the Cavazos brothers.