19 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
The Lee Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
1
Lee College Rebels strive through a tight schedule as they stand 7–6 after 13 games. They average 76.9 points per game while opponents tally 67.6. Key scorers include Lavoy Darden 16.4, Steve Welch 0, Steve Ballard 10.5, Ricky Beal 12.6, Lafayette Spivey 7.6, Karl Meche 7.4, and Bobby Badeaux 7.3.
Diana Hickerson promotes the Gapamap Contest at a school bulletin, inviting a boy and a girl to win two theater tickets and a published photo. Contest asks separate 25 word reasons from girls about being gypsy princess and boys about punching John Wayne, judged on clarity originality and tidiness.
A poem reflects a week before Christmas at a school where teachers smile and themes abound. Students dream on in bed while inquiries dance in their heads, and two weeks vacation nears. Merry Christmas to all.
Lee College received a $407 000 federal grant covering about 40 percent of new facilities for the classroom and dramatic arts buildings. Critics argue the dramatic arts plan omits essential theater needs like wardrobes storage lighting and sound, favoring a student union style design and raising concerns about neglect of fine arts facilities.
The Student Government led by Barry Reiter decorated the campus for the Christmas season. Carolers were placed at the college entrance two weeks ago and a Christmas tree was set up in the cafeteria last week. Classes end Friday December 20 and resume January 6, 1969.
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