Lee College revival sparks student activity and events
Editorial notes a surge in campus life at Lee College with crowded forums, a large first dance, lyceum programs featuring John Lomax and Lightning Hopkins, and an overflow crowd for the film Shop on Main Street. A new community service project is launched, signaling an action-packed 1968-69 anticipated year.
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VA to Mail Education Checks for Servicemen and Veterans
The Veterans Administration in Houston announces rapid enrollment processing and that most Education Assistance checks will be mailed in late October to early November. This timing follows registration and aims to aid students with financial planning for the upcoming term.
Another Season Texas Prison Rodeo Underway
The Texas Prison Rodeo season opens with performances scheduled for October 12 20 and 27. Loretta Lynn entertains October 13, Sonny James appears October 20 and Hank Thompson performs October 27. Ticket prices range from 3 to 4.95 dollars with reservations via the Prison Rodeo Ticket Office in Huntsville Texas 77340.
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Dubious Award Row Prompts College Letters Editor Note
A Lee Lantern letter critiques Lee College coverage of student elections. The writer accuses a front page piece of omitting a candidate’s name, calling it an oversight affecting journalistic accuracy and perceived objectivity, urging stricter accuracy in reporting.
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Lee Lass Uses Time For Work And Play
CRISPIN JAMES profiles Judy Lannon, a Robert E. Lee High School freshman and Lee Band bass clarinetist. She twirled on the football field, served in Junior Optimists and student council, joined the Senior Duchess Homecoming Court, was FFA sweetheart and district runner up, won Miss Baytown in April 1968, and aims to teach elementary education.
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Campus Government Deserves More Says Newspaper Editors
A nationwide Associated Collegiate Press poll shows college editors advocate greater student role in governance. Full student representation on disciplinary committees 100 percent. curriculum committees 90 percent. facilities planning 87 percent.
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Debate Club Debuts At Lee College Under Mendoza Guide
The Lee College Forensic Club founded under Mr. Joseph Mendoza holds its first meeting on Thursday September 26 with the topic Resolved That Executive Control of United States Foreign Policy Should be Significantly Curtailed. Debaters plan to out talk opponents as the best path to victory.
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Afro-Americans Union Seeks College Student Members
Afro-American Union invites college students to join to learn about history culture and understanding of Afro Americans. For information contact Glenda L Greene Tony Bell or Dave Wilks or sponsors D Johnston and John Britt for details.
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