Local swimmers post solid times in freestyle and backstroke events
Linda Younse, Jeff Tieken and James Lee posted strong times across freestyle and backstroke events. Younse qualified in the 50 yard free in 27.9 seconds, 100 yard free in 1:00.6 and 500 yard free in 6:00.8. Tieken clocked 50.5 in the 100 yard free, 1:07.1 in the 100 yard back and 2:08.5 in the 200 yard IM. Lee added a 1:01.0 in the 100 yard back and 5:09.1 in the 500 yard free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Younse
Jeff Tieken
James Lee
Intramural Events Underway at LC Activities Period
Benny Moskowitz reports 23 players signed up for backgammon with Wayne Miller as coordinator. Thirteen enter chess, top two advance to North Texas State University. Racquetball doubles feature women in triple round robin, men in double elimination. Eleven basketball teams enter double round competition, top four advance to double elimination for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Moskowitz
Wayne Miller
North Texas State University
Tennis team opens season at N Harris County tourney
Eight colleges compete in the Texas Junior College Tennis Tournament at North Harris County during the first week of March. Lee College will be represented by Randy Haney Russel Craig Don Griffiths in men’s singles and doubles, all Sterling High School graduates and LC freshmen. Women’s entries include Elvira Pequeno Rene Rogers Fawn Cougot and Lisa Duarte with Pequeno and Rogers as sophomores and Cougot Duarte as freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Harris County
Lee College
Randy Haney
Russel Craig
Don Griffiths
All Sterling
Elvira Pequeno
Rene Rogers
Fawn Cougot
Lisa Duarte
Pequeno
Rogers
Cougot
Duarte
Hefley Reaches 500 Wins With Laredo Victory
Lee College coach Mike Hefley earned his 500th win on January 26 as the Rebels defeated Laredo. Appointed in 1969 after succeeding John McCormick, Hefley began coaching in Pettus, then Junc tion Eagle Pass and Hardin Jefferson, achieving a lifetime dream of a national championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee College
Laredo
Mike Hefley
Hefley
Rebels
John McCormick
Pettus
Texas
Junction
Eagle Pass
Hardin- Jefferson
Junctions
Hardin-Jefferson Hawks
Lee Rebels
Rebels finish strong in Texas Junior College Basketball Conference season
The Lee Rebels closed the 1978 79 season with 19 wins and 11 losses in the Texas Junior College Basketball Conference. Deputy Coach Ummel highlighted two dramatic incidents and praised hard work and teamwork. Hefley earned his 500th victory on a win over Laredo as four sophomores depart after the semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Junior College
Lee Rebels
Angelina Junior College
Rebels
Ummel
Hefley
Laredo
Lee Belles Dance Line Performs At LC Games
Dancers from Lee College showcased the Lee Belles at the February 16 basketball game in Laredo, then at the LC San Jacinto game and all playoff games. Bruce Roush notes five routines, with performers Tina Contreras Jenna Dipple Suzanne Gregory Mary Holub Joy Holmes Cassie Madden Anna Rodriguez Tammy Skinner Denise Trig Theresa Welch and Lanny Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee College
Lee Belles
Laredo
Tina Contreras
Jenna Dipple
Suzanne Gregory
Mary Holub
Joy Holmes
Cassie Madden
Anna Rodriguez
Tammy Skinner
Denise Trig
Theresa Welch
Lanny Robinson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grand Rapids
Michigan
N. Harris County
Texas Jr. College Athletic Conference
Anthony McMillan
Warren Myles
Walter Walker
Mark Wright
Debbie Christianen
Janet Murphy
Carilyn Anson
Eddie Perkins
Bassam Toukan
Chris Gonzalez
Karim Massaquoi
Bruce Roush
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!