College clubs plan shows and jitters for new year
O A S elects new officers with Ali Reda as president planning an Arabian film with subtitles. Curtain Club resumes talks on shows like Show Boat and South Pacific while TSEA invites students to join and reports bake sale, blood donations, and Christmas party. Various student groups announce officers and upcoming events at Lee College.
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Ali Reda
Curtain Club
Drama Department
TSEA
David Barnes
Texas Student Education Association
David
OAS Members Host Baptist Students Tea Event
The OAS hosted the BSU at a tea on December 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Arabian students sang and explained instruments. A cake featured a BSU and OAS handshake symbolizing friendship as about 20 BSU members attended at various times.
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OAS
BSU
Iésday
Lantern Columns Open to Student Opinions and Signed Letters
The Lantern invites reader input on editorial coverage and welcomes signed letters to the editor. It notes past stances on longer cafeteria hours, soap for Viet Nam, and student council activity, and encourages readers to express desired topics for coverage. The paper supports organizations like the TSEA and OAS.
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The
Lantern
Viet Nam
TSEA
OAS
Santa Claus Through Time and Tradition
The piece traces Santa's evolution from St Nicholas to modern Kringle, noting Washington Irving and Clement Moore influences. It links red suit and white trim to medieval bishop regalia, chimney visits to Norse legend, and flying sleighs to Norway, concluding Santa endures as timeless, generous hope for children.
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Kringle
Santa
St. Nicholas
Washington Irving
Knickerbocker
New York
Santa Claus
St. Nick
Clement Moore
Europe
Herthat
Norway
Kris Kringle
Snow
North Pole
Hanukkah Timelines Near Christmas Each Year
Jewish festival Hanukkah falls around Christmas time, starting this year on December 18 the Kislev 25. It honors the Maccabees recapturing Jerusalem, purifying the Temple, and a miracle of oil lasting eight days. Modern observance centers on home lighting and small-gift exchange with the menorah.
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Jerusalem
B.C
Tudas Maccabees
Antiochus IV
Syria
Antiochus
Zeus
Maccabee
Campus Chatter Fragments Highlight Student Moments
Readable snippets show students in daily life from learning to grow hair to field trips and parties. Names include Nancy Guidry Gary McFatridge Lenda Young Richard LaVergne Jo an Franklin Pam Treat Mike Hazelwood and others noted for school activities and small adventures.
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Lee Lantern
LEE College
Baytown
Texas
Mike Hayes
Pam Treat
Ronnie Plochek
Lavada Golden
Gary McFatridge
James May
Jimmy Winters
Barbara Cleland
Karen Smith
Margaret Suesse Club
Marian Martin
Royce Walker
Miss Sue Jones
Nancy Guidry
Lenda Young
Gulfgate
Richard LaVergne
Gary Ainsworth
Danny Burnston
Mike Hazelwood
Johnny Carson
Judy Quiz
Joan Franklin
Larry Casey
Hitler
Richard Henderson
Charlie Fraizer
Suzi
Tyler
Nabil Taha
Johnny Perkins
Arrilla Hammon
Linda Smith
Jimmy Laramore
Mike Gates
Amahl and the Night Visitors staged in Houston through Dec 22
Amusements note that Gian Carlo Menotti opera Amahl and the Night Visitors is presented at Theatre Inc in Houston through December 22. The one act work follows a crippled boy and the Wise Men in a holiday themed evening of performance. The item also includes a TV joke about a Channel 13 schedule and a humorous description of F Troop with cast members Forrest Tucker Larry Storch and Ken Berry in a playful tone.
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Channel 13
F-Troop
Forrest Tucker
Larry Storch
Ken Berry
Tucker
Sgt
O’rourke
Bilko
Cpl. Agarn
Storch
Parmenter
Berry
Jupiter
Thor
Hercules Parmenter
Wilton Parmenter
Talent Show Applications Filed For January Event
Students respond to Jan 28 talent show entries with Don Lopez planning a ballet routine, Joyce Arnett aiming to sing, and Terry Ryals proposing a Charlie Chaplin imitation. Applications available from Alton Laird or Sue Jones, due Jan 15. rehearsal set for Jan 20 at 1 pm in the auditorium. public invited.
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Don Lopez
Joyce Arnett
Dorothy Lefkovits
Mike Hayes
Terry Ryals
Don
Houston
Joyce
Charlie Chaplin
Alton Laird
Sue Jones
Charlie Mickel
Registrar to Post Student Check List
Mrs. Bessie Durham registrar asks all pre registered students to check the list of names for incomplete schedules to be posted in the registrar's office. If named, the student has a schedule error or a class is closed and must contact the office to change or obtain a permit to register between January 3 and 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. Pre registration fees are due January 13 to 18.
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Bessie Durham
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Ranglers
Ronnie O’sullivan
John Holcomb
Jack Thomas
James Webb
Charlie Turner
al Romberg
State of
Margaret Suesse
Garet Suesse
Tommy Bright
Lynn Walker
Jimmy Harabina
Bobby Matlock
Donna Parker
Johnny Schmald
Pat Pokluda
Richard Rhoden
Patricia Kurtz
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Padar
Judy Parker
Johnny Lillard
J. E. Bird
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Johnny Rice
Lyndon Mallory
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