Lee College 30th Anniversary Reflections by Dean Rundell
Dean Rundell on Lee College 30th anniversary describes growth from an idea since 1934, pros and cons of programs, and emphasis on moral education. He lists fields where graduates excel, notes transfer options, and urges students to pursue broader education and responsibilities.
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Lee Lantern
Lee College
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Board of Trustees
C. C. Calvert
University of Texas
Texas
United States
First Classes Held In High School Building
Lee College began in September 1934 at night classes in Robert E. Lee High School with 20 courses and 11 instructors. The first graduation occurred May 24, 1935 with four graduates. The college later opened day classes in its current site in 1951 and expanded through the 1960s with new buildings and various vocational programs. The college was rated outstanding by regional accrediting bodies.
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Lee College
Robert E. Lee High School
la del Payne
Barney Hilliard
Highlands
Juanita Barrington
David Helms
Baylor
Waco
Hudnall Spence
J. C Spence
Robert Southwick
Houston
Burtis Avey
Elmer B. Brinkley
Baytown
W. F. Muller
United Fund Drive Underway Led by Assistant Dean Miles
The United Fund Drive is now underway with Alvin Miles, assistant dean, in charge this year. Everyone is urged to participate to the fullest extent possible.
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United Fund
Alvin Miles
Baytown College Welcomes 13 New Fulltime Faculty
Miss Sue Jones announces eight new fulltime academic instructors and five technical staff for fall. Names include Charles Thom DeShong English. Sara Ann Hart shorthand. Jack McClendon art. J D Mendoza speech and debate. Cozette Penney biology. Kenneth Scheffler accounting. Robert Seale mathematics. Anne Winkler English and journalism. plus eight technical and vocational instructors such as John Burt automotive. Lucille Dill cooking. A W Estes Jr machinist. Joseph Thompson offset printing. R L Owens skilled mechanic. Edward Banta part time biology. Paul Tisdale air conditioning. R G Mitchell blueprint reading. Hattie Stepczyk clothing. Jenny Richards and Ruby Swenson cooking supervisors.
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Sue Jones
Charles Thomas DeShong
University of Tulsa
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Baytown
Tulsa
Sara Ann Hart
East Texas State College
Commerce
Long Oak
P. J
Jack) McClendon
University of Southwest Louisiana
University of Houston
Orange
J. D. Mendoza
Sam Houston State College
Cozette Penney
Ranger
North Texas State College
Denton
Stephen F. Austin College
Nacogdoches
Kenneth A. Scheffler
Southwest Texas State University
Cuero
Robert E. Seale
Newark State College
Columbia University
Westfield
N. J
Anne Winkler
University of Southern Mississippi
Houston
John W. Burt
Harding College
Searcy
Ark
Cleveland
Lucille Dill
A. W. Estes, Jr
Joseph Clay Thompson
R. L. Owens
Edward M. Banta
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Paul T. Tisdale
Young's Plumbing Co
R. G. Mitchell
Humble
Hattie Stepczyk
Jenny Richards
Ruby Swenson
Mickel Wright Duo Lead 1965 Lee Log Staff
Charlie Mickel editor in chief and Beverly Wright business manager head the 1965 Lee Log staff of Baytown freshmen and sophomores. Sheryl Lee and Deanna Gordy assist as editors while Gary McFatridge Johnny Lilliard and others fill key roles. Annuals arrive early May with about 152 pages and campus color photos.
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Mickel-Wright
Charlie Mickel
Beverly Wright
Baytown
The
Lee Log
Charlie
Beverly
Mel Ocker
Sheryl Lee
Mount Belvieu
Carol Stamper
Gary McFatridge
Johnny Lilliard
Deanna Gordy
Rae Hadley
Harvey Miller
Shreveport
Jerry Anderson
Anne Winkler
Jack McClendon
Lee College
University of Houston
Chadwick
Students Nominate Officers and Representatives
Nominations are set for student elections with ballots listing sophomore and freshman positions. Names include Larry Hancock and Gwenn D. Casey for officers and multiple candidates for secretary and representatives across sophomore and freshman classes. Voting opens 8 a.m. Thursday and Friday with Circle K members supervising and activity cards required.
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Larry Hancock
Richard Hutchins
Gordon Lannon
Mel Ocker
Tom Slack
Garland Smith
Gene Wiggins
Gwenn D. Casey
Dennis Font
Bill Foote
Eddie Gray
Karen Boudloche
Dianne Dorman
Glenda Harper
Lou Lumpkin
Janice Page
Bobby Allen
David Barnes
Danny Bates
Marcus Cathriner
Mike Dalquist
Kenneth Martin
Bill Matthews
Herschel Rosser
Terry Ryals
Larry Smith
Ronnie Thompson
Joe Ainsworth
Johnny Bolmanski
Larry Bennett
Bob Floyd
Josh Higginbotham
Ty Hunter
Gene Smith
Carol Stamper
Gail Brady
Becky Camp
Edra Compton
Edlores Evans
Richie Knudson
Wanda Plochek
Evelyn Spear
Sarah Swain
Donna Toups
Carolyn Corwin
Norwine Cowhig
Carol Dippel
Nettie Hurt
Mary Land
David Burleson
Donald Denny
Wayne Gregory
Woodie McQueen
Kenneth Miller
Karl Scantlen
Sue Ann Chandler
Mary Karen Lyon
Katherine Martin
Myra Trifilio
Jim Buss
Mike Hazelwood
Buzzy Mitchell
Johnny Taylor
Circle K
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LC Idea
Elmer Brinkley
By Judy Dugat
R. B. Sparks
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Walter Rundell
Charles Bonner
Association of Texas Colleges
State Department of Education
S. B. Red
Automotive Mechanics
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