Lyceum Program to Feature Folk Singer John Lomax Jr
The Drama Department announces a Lyceum event on Tuesday December 14 at 10 10 a m with John Lomax Jr a native Texan from Austin. He will trace folk singing history and perform in the folk song tradition. Lomax helped found the Houston Folk Lore group 1951 led 1960 65. He has UT Austin ties and folk festival performances nationwide. He is a Harris County homebuilder and land investor.
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Lyceum
John Lomax Jr
Lomax
Austin
Houston Folk Lore Group
University of California
Dr. Norton to Leave Lee College for Texas Board Post
Dr. David Norton will depart Lee College on Friday December 17 to become junior college examiner for the Coordinating Board Texas College and University System. He served LC since 1956 as registrar and later taught education psychology and history.
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David Norton
Lee College
Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System
Sam Houston
Austin
Norton
Howard Payne College
University of Texas
Navy
Baytown
Coastliners to Play For REB's Christmas Dance
The REB sponsored Christmas dance on Friday December 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall features the Coastliners Rex Kulbeth Bobby Williams Tommy Mekins Ozzie Hart and Wayman Lamb. Bobby and Ozzie attend Lee College. Tickets are $3 a couple $2 single with semi formal attire.
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Rho Epsilon Beta
Coastliners
Rex Kulbeth
Bobby Williams
Tommy Mekins
Ozzie Hart
Wayman Lamb
Bobby
Ozzie
Lee College
Knights of Columbus
Charlie Wellborn
REB
Thurman Rowlett to Direct Dec District College Play
Lee College drama and speech instructor Thurman Rowlett will direct Picnic on December 10 and 11. He has written short stories and plays yet seeks publication, and he recalls touring with a Shakespearean company in Arkansas. Rowlett emphasizes hard work in acting, values challenging plays for teaching, and notes a growing drama program with auditions for South Pacific next semester.
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Thurman Rowlett
Lee College
Rowlett
Baytown
Little Theater
Arkansas
Creon
Terry Ryals
Thurman
Santa Claus Visits Lee College with Candy
The Student Council will have a Santa suit and male volunteers act as Santa. On Tuesday December 21 he will roam the Lee College hall between classes handing out candy to good students.
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Santa Claus
Lee College
Santa
All-College Dance Informal Dress Change Dec 21
The Student Council voted seven to six to make the All-College Dance on December 21 informal. Kenny Fullen cited complaints about wardrobe issues and potential lack of attendance without dates if formal attire were required. Mary Riggs chairs the dance committee with Susie Tyler Tommie Paulsel and Will Budd. Admission is free for Lee College students and dates by activity card. The council approved $200 for musicians the Coastliners and decorations will fit a holiday mood.
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Mary Riggs
Susie Tyler
Tommie Paulsel
Will Budd
Lee College
Charlie Mickel
LC Student Council
Yule Spirit Invades Lee College Halls with Decor
The Student Council decks the Student Union with a 15 foot tree, pine boughs, mistletoe kissing balls, wreaths, and snow figures. Mary Riggs supervised the operation as halls and doors glow with festive cheer and the scent of pine pervades the building.
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Lee College
Mary Riggs
Calendar of events and exams for December and January
December dates include the picnic on the 10th and 11th, a SCAT test on the 3rd, a Lyceum on the 14th, a rebellious yule dance on the 17th, a Student Council dance on the 21st, and holidays begin on the 22nd. January features a SCAT test on the 100th, classes resume on the 3rd, dead week January 10 to 14, a GED test on the 17th, and final exams January 17 to 20.
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Lyceum
Picnic three act drama presented at Lee College auditorium
Three act drama Picnic by William Inge debuts Friday and Saturday December 10 and 11 in the Lee College auditorium with free admission. Cast includes Bill Smith as Howard and Madge Owens played by Camile Tobin, with a focus on the relationship dynamics around Hal Carter the stranger and the Owens family in their backyard setting.
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William Inge
Lee College
Bill Smith
Howard
Bomber
Camille Tobin
Madge Owens
Mike Hayes
Alan Seymour
Dorothy Lefkovits
Madge
Trisha Edmonds
Millie
Nancy Cappleman
Mrs. Potts
Margaret Suesse
Owens
Hal Carter
Pre Registration Opens for Spring Term
Preregistration for the spring term is underway and will run through Thursday, Dec. 16. Schedule cards must be approved and returned to the registrar’s office by 9 p.m. Dec. 16. Additional information is available in the registrar’s office.
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Mr. Lomax
The
Texas Folk Lore Society
Naomi
Nortons
Jerry Don
Marsha Ann
BLT
Bell
Kenny Fullen
Paul Newman
William Holden
Kim Novack
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