Lee Lantern Student Newspaper Note
The Lee Lantern is published every third week by students of Lee College, highlighting campus life and student writing.
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Newspaper
The Lee Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1956
Page
2
The Lee Lantern is published every third week by students of Lee College, highlighting campus life and student writing.
A Lee College policy revision tightens absences to six consecutive class hours. After six unexcused hours a student is dropped with an F. teachers may apply lesser penalties for shorter or tardy absences. The rule aims to improve learning and campus responsibility.
The piece argues students should prioritize college experiences over earnings from part time jobs. It warns that working while studying can hinder grades and future opportunities, and stresses earning the college heritage through wise resource use and full participation in campus life.
Student Association President Bob Jackson warns the lounge may close except during lunch unless students show more discipline. The Student Council, in a unanimous vote, notes damage to furniture littering and noise from cards and dominoes. Dean Rundell informed Council Counselor R. L. Williamson for action.
A lively campus column notes attendance changes on Rebel Hill with extra chairs in classes and student jokes about new rules. It mentions Rebel honors, a first class ring order, Milton Graves’ running feat, and social plans for Gamma sorority in Galveston.
The editorial reflects on heroism and cynicism toward past leaders. It honors the San Jacinto fighters on April 21, 1836, noting their flaws yet stressing their pivotal role in Texas’s future. It urges readers to pause and consider what those men accomplished and what it means today.
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