Can you guess the book he's reading? You might be able to make out the capital letters C and C of the title words, with a capital V below them. By the way, the book was published about a decade before this photo was taken, so the year 1972 isn't a clue. (Sort of weird to see the title and author on the back cover, but it makes this guessing game possible.)
Answer: Cat's Cradle by Vonnegut.. (The answer is in black text on the black background. Highlight it to view.)
From San Angelo College's 1972 yearbook.