Friends of Lee College reach one million in donations
The Friends of Lee College surpassed the million dollar mark in five years through Exxon matched gifts and broad community support led by John Tucker. Major contributors include Barney Gray Edythe Old Doug and Martha Huddle Neva Cobb Florine Thibodaux Tut Thibodaux and anonymous donors. The funds support library, music, sewing labs, pavilion construction at Bay Area and plans for a student activity center and memorabilia displays. The program emphasizes Exxon three for one matching and expanded campus facilities and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee College
John Tucker
Vivian Blevins
John
Friends of
Tucker
Blevins
Kiwanis Club
Exxon
Randy Busch
Busch
Friends of Lee College
Friends of LC
Friends
Gray
Edythe Old
John B. Tucker
Doug Huddle
Dan Whatley
Neva Cobb
Exxon’s
Florine
Herman “Tut” Thibodaux
W. Texas
Doug
Martha Huddle
LC Board of Regents
Huddle
Exxon Credit Union
Howard
Melva Johnson
Howard Johnson
Benny Moskowitz
Jane
Bay Area
Tuckers
Alma
Luther Haddick
West Texas
McNulty
Friends Board
Phyllis Davis
Horace Mann Junior High Faces Demolition Fight
The Goose Creek ISD plans to demolish Horace Mann Junior High unless it is named a National Register historic site. Local groups led by the Webb Society and Bay Heritage Society organize a research committee with Jean Shepherd and co-chairs W C Smith and John Britt to document the Neo Mission architecture and 1923 construction, exploring preservation options including reuse as a park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Mann
Baytown
Goose Creek
John Britt
Webb Society
Bay Heritage Society
Horace Mann Junior High
Jean Shepherd
W.C. Smith
Britt
Carla Griffin
Robert E. Lee
All My Sons at Haddick McNulty Complex Preview
A regional production echoes Arthur Miller themes with Kate minded realism and Joe’s moral compromise versus his sons war values. The play runs Monday to Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Haddick McNulty Complex 711 West Texas Ave. Donations fund the Theatre Arts Scholarship Fund. reservations via Lynette Jones at 425 6486 extension 486 starting Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Miller
All My Sons
Haddick- McNulty
West Texas Ave
Theatre Arts Scholarship Fund
Lynette Jones
Whiteley Praised for Plans at Lee College and Community Roles
Whiteley outlines a constructive start at Lee College focusing on becoming acquainted with staff and faculty. A former oilfield worker turned educator, he served as a U S Army pilot from 1942 to 1946 and held key posts in the Houston education system. He has chaired national and state committees, earned recognition as a top community college president, and been active in Houston civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee College
Whiteley
Beaumont
Texas
University of Texas
A&m University
Houston Independent
National Committee For Vocational Education
Texas Coordinating Board
Mayor’s Advisory Committee On Children and Youth
University of Houston Board of Industrial Advisers
Community College Leadership Program
University of Houston
Deaf Awareness Day at Sea World of Texas San Antonio
Deaf Awareness Week ends with the fourth Deaf Awareness Day at Sea World in San Antonio. Organizers invite LC American Sign Language classes and Deaf Student Services groups to attend. Interpreters from Professional Interpreters of Texas will assist at shows, gates, and medical facilities. Park hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Deal admission is 10.50 dollars. friends and family 16.75 dollars. Ticket processing starts at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffman
Sea World of Texas
San Antonio
Texas
Sea World
Morale at the Boxoffice Symposium in Tucker Hall
A Tucker Hall symposium titled Morale at the Boxoffice runs through Saturday with a 10 a.m lecture by Dr Bernard Dick on Fighting The Good Fight Hollywood Left and WW II. A 1 30 p panel on Hollywood and WW II features Jowett Bernard Dick Joe Leydon and Martin Duran with free admission. A 65 photo display The Wings of Warriors Hollywood Movies and the U S Airforce loaned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is in the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxoffice
Tucker Hall
Berard Dick
The
Hollywood Left
Hollywood
Jowett
University of Houston
Bernard Dick
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Joe Leydon
Houston Post
Martin Duran
Wings of Warriors
U.S. Airforce
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
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Davis Minor
Susan Moore-Fontenot
President’s Office
Fairfax
Texas Medical Center
Call Fairfax
Fairfax Cryobank A
Genetics & 1.V.F. Institute
Hasting
Montgomery Wards
San Jacinto Mall
Kate
Joe
Fadley Menkes
LCRA
Molar Hall
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