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Newspaper
The Lee Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1966
Page
2
The Lantern publishes a letter from a Paul Quinn College trustee requesting current college level books to stock their library. Lee students and staff are urged to donate usable volumes by placing them in the Student Union book box to aid Paul Quinn College in its educational efforts.
Karl Opryshek, a longtime Lee College supporter and former trustee from 1961, died last Sunday of a heart attack at age 66. He was a controversial figure known for pushing the separation of public school and college boards and led efforts toward that split. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning. Lee College notes the loss of a friend and activist in the community.
Two letters from Paul Quinn College trustees and students ask for donations of current college books to fill a new 50 000 volume library in Waco. The first letter proposes college book exchanges from readers and bookstores to the library, while the second praises a faculty member’s short story and seeks campus recognition or display.
Mrs Beulah Robinson cosmetologist for Studio Girl Cosmetics led a Lee College secretarial practice class demonstration on correct makeup application. She outlined grooming and showed a film on four facial shapes oblong round triangular and square. Linda Smith chaired with Gay Wood and Jan Hudec assisting for the lesson.
A Lee College student uncovers teacher Gladys Ellis's 1959 short story Living on the Promise. Published in Southwest Review volume 45 page 83, the piece centers on Papa seeking a rival preacher to challenge a tent revival, told through a 12 year old narrator.
LC students wrapped up a double elimination intramural basketball tournament with an extra final, as Kovar and Co. beat Hazelwood to claim the title. Upcoming badminton and handball singles start Thursday while results will be published next Lantern. Athletic director Alton Laird seeks to add basketball, track, tennis, golf and later swimming, with a Regents committee to study the plan at the Feb. 24 meeting.
Intramural playoffs narrowed to two teams after Jerry Kovar toppled Mike Hazelwood 34 to 23. Sammy Hance led Kovar with numerous rebounds as the teams prepare for the championship game on February 8 at 2 30 PM.
Pam Cambern's team defeated Cheryl Greene's squad 23 to 21 to clinch the intramural girls basketball title. Earlier games had Cheryl ahead, but Pam's cagers took the crown. Next comes badminton, though the schedule is not yet set.
Lee College students enjoy a holiday beginning at noon February 17 as full-time teachers attend a Texas Junior College Teachers Association meeting in Austin over Thursday Friday and Saturday. Classes resume at normal time Monday February 21.
Former Lee College outstanding student and Hall of Fame member Joe Allen files for Position 3 in the 23rd Legislative District in the May 7 Democratic primary. He is Baytown’s first Legislature candidate and plans stronger pollution controls and auto insurance rate reform.
BSU members attended a three day Mid Winter Retreat at Peach Creek Baptist Encampment with Lee College University of Houston Houston Baptist College and Lilly Jolly School of Nursing among participants. An all day BSU seminar with breakfast devotionals and guest speakers is planned for Saturday February 26 at the BSU building. Mrs Kathryn Wood begins her second year at Lee College as new advisor of the John Dewey Chapter of TSEA.
The CO-OP group formed January 31 at Citizens National Bank with 16 Lee campus organizations. Circle K sponsors, Kenneth Martin reports the aim to unite campus clubs to back projects and activities. Becky Camp presides. guest speaker Cerl Young discusses leadership.
The Lee College School of Licensed Vocational Nursing will hold a combined capping and graduation ceremony at 8 p.m. Friday February 11 in the college auditorium. Twenty four students graduate and twenty eight participate in the capping. Graduates will be eligible to take the state board exam in Austin for LVN certification.
Nagy argues that many countries show less unity than claimed due to weak economies and Communist failures. He cites friction between Russia and China over vast territories and urges US youth to set an example for the world.
Amusements in Houston showcase Jose Greco flamenco at Music Hall on the 12th, Jacques d Amboise ballet tonight, plus Walt Disney Pooh figures arriving the 14th. The Alley Theatre opens You Can t Take It With You on the 16th while Death of a Salesman comes to Mey erland April 3 for Dean Johnston’s class. Burt Ward and Bonney expect their first child in August.
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