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Newspaper
The Lee Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1959
Page
4
About twenty five players reported for the Rebels first practices as they shape up for the season. The focus was on conditioning, fast breaks, passing, rebounding and defense with intrasquad scrimmages and new plays to diversify the offense. Sixteen players remain in contention for starting roles and the travel squad will total twelve.
The Lee College bond issue for 570000 dollars to fund a new library and additional physical education facilities was approved by 871 votes to 452, with a total of 1325 ballots cast on October 31.
The Rebels will play an eighteen game schedule and take part in the San Antonio tournament. Denotes conference games with home games at 7 30 p.m. The State Junior College Tournament starts February 29 to crown Texas representative for the national event. Attend and support the team.
Enrollment figures from Lee College total 1,399 with 707 men and 220 women in the freshman class and 253 men and 85 women among sophomores. Postgraduates include 66 men and 20 women. special students show 33 women and 15 men. one freshman boy listed as female.
At press time, boys singles final featured Tom Heintchel versus Johnny Hernandez with Heintchel aiming to defend last year’s title in a two of three fifteen point match. Billy Jones beat Freddy Burnett in straight games 15-8 and 15-4 for third place. Women’s intramurals crown finals include Betty Covey and Jane Thorpe with Thorpe undefeated and Covey routing Hornsby in the losers bracket. If Thorpe wins the first two games, she becomes champion. otherwise a rematch will decide the title.
A veteran professor counsels a young teacher that most classes contain at least one eager debater. The mentor warns against silencing the student, noting he is often the sole listener who matters.
Office staff identified a mistake while reviewing cards filled out at registration. The incident prompted a review of procedures to prevent recurrence and ensure accurate data capture.
A 750 strong student group from across Texas attended a Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce and Lyndon B. Johnson sponsored citizenship seminar in Austin. Johnson, Miller, and Rayburn led talks on democracy, leadership, and national policy amid music, films, and a Texas first event.
A library display highlights biographies and autobiographies with a Texas focus. The showcase features the Texas Scrapbook and a letter from Mrs Orgain's great grandfather bearing an inscription by Sam Houston.
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