16 Mar 1966
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Newspaper
The Lee Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1966
Page
1
An editorial criticizes Lee College students as the sloppiest on campus citing litter in the Student Union TV room and cafeteria. It notes a failed council campaign and urges collective responsibility before new facilities are built.
Lee College Rodeo Club hosts Western Week April 18 22 with daily dress themes and a beard growing contest. Events include chili supper Tuesday, basketball games Wednesday, a campus play day Thursday, and a Friday dance with judging and prizes donated by local western shops and businesses.
At a Corpus Christi TSEA convention a candidate for treasurer named David Barnes faced an alleged $70 hotel theft. His growing beard sparked jokes as police cleared him, ending a near scandal after he lost the election “for fun.”
The Lantern reports that the Rideo Club sponsors Lee College annual Western Week. previous coverage misidentified Circle K as the sponsor.
Mary Karen Lyon announced at the Student Council meeting that the Lee College Confederate Ball will be held May 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The Sixpence may perform, with Hootenanny on April 7 featuring four to five groups from Sand Mountain Houston. Field Day is set for April 21 with softball volleyball relays swimming races and sack races. Senior Night was praised as the best ever by Dean Alton Laird.
The 1966 Lee Log edition has shipped to Taylor Publishing in Dallas and will arrive around May 7. Mary Karen Lyon says 725 copies may be distributed via the Student Union autograph event limited to 1966 Log owners with refreshments and viewing time.
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