Life of Jazz Artist Revealed in Novel Young Man With a Horn
Curtis Jenkins reviews Dorothy Baker’s novel about Rick Martin, a young jazz genius who rises to fame in New York after being discovered by a renowned orchestra leader. The story traces his intense artistic struggle, his relationship with Amy North, and the brutal pressures of the music world.
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Dorothy Baker
Rick Martin
New York
Harlem
Amy North
Rick
Miss Baker
Curtis Jenkins
Prominent RELHS Graduates Enrolled in LJC 1948-49
The 1948 49 LJC session lists RELHS students active in school affairs. Jackie Alford Joe Chandler and Billy Young lead History Booster clubs. Jackie served as football player vice president of the senior class and student council reporter. George Englert joins Radio History Choir and Band. Mary Jo Holcomb Nancy Kross Brigadiers and Y Teens members include Joe Ann Nancy and Mary Jo as president Clyde Osbun vice president and football figure uy Winstead basketball. Olive Jean Bailey part of Spanish Club Lee Lyrics Lee Choir Black Masque Theater 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LJC
RELHS
Jackie Alford
Joe Chandler
Billy Young
Jackie
Joe Emanuel
George Englert
Joe Ann Hopper
Mary Jo Holcomb
Brigadiers
Nancy Kross
Joe Ann
Nancy
Mary Jo
Clyde Osbun
Uy Winstead
Olive Jean Bailey
Spanish Club
Lee Lyrics
Lee Choir
Black Masque
Theater 47
RELHS Faculty and Students Move to LJC Roles
From RELHS, John K. Pierce joins LJC as student assistant in the engineering drawing lab and will assist in drawing instruction when needed. Annette Costley, from Goose Creek, serves as registrar aide and attends RELHS morning classes while planning to major in a non teaching field at Texas University. Lois McGuffie takes over English and psychology at LJC this semester after resigning from RELHS. she is a RELHS alumna and Texas University graduate pursuing a PhD during summer sessions.
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RELHS
LJC
John K. Pierce
John
Alfred Moskowitz
Moskowitz
Annette Costley
Austin
Texas
Goose Creek
Annette
Texas University
Lois McGuffie
MecGuffie
REL
Lee Junior College Faces S ACU Membership Decision
Dean Walter Rundell and Superintendent George Gentry plan to attend the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities meeting in Memphis from November 29 to December 1, 1948. The LJC membership decision will be announced on November 29, based on financial stability, faculty quality, library strength, accounting methods, and political neutrality.
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Walter Rundell
George Gentry
Southern Association of Colleges and Universities
Memphis
Tennessee
Lee Junior College
Southern Association
Rundell
Students With An Average Of Less Than A Plus May Buy An Annual
Students with averages below an A plus threshold may purchase an annual pass. The policy outlines eligibility and price, indicating informally the option to acquire an annual for those below the top grade bracket.
Alpha Rho Tau marks 50th anniversary with luncheon
Delta Chapter Alpha Rho Tau celebrated its 50th anniversary at a luncheon in the Humble Dining Room on September 9 led by Miss Minnie Alice Robertson. A white cake with gold lettering served as centerpiece while Miss Sylvia Pearl Stern urged clean study spaces and urged snacks be kept to the cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Chapter
Alpha Rho Tau
Minnie Alice Robertson
A.P.T
Betty Levy
Alpha Pennsylvania
Septs
Sylvia Pearl Stern
Miss Stern
Gamma Phi Kappa Sorority opens with September tea
On September 19 Lavora Jackson hosted the Gamma Phi Kappa Sorority tea with 33 guests. Officers formed a receiving line and pledges were voted on after the meeting. Seventeen pledges accepted. initiation began October 6. Lorra ine Stephan registered guests Ruth Morris served Marcellete Macon poured Doris Hickman welcomed guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavora Jackson
Gamma Phi Kappa
Gammas
Elois Schaeffer
Jessie Lee King
Lavera Jackson
Ina Lynch
Lorraine Stephan
Ruth Morris
Marcellete Macon
Doris Hickman
Margie Barnwell
Marylyn Barnwell
Maudine Beal
Vaudine Beal
Francis Bailey
Patsy Jo Williams
Francis Wilson
Ramona Holcomb
Mary of Holcomb
Sally Arnold
Jo Ann Murdock
Louise van Meldert
Margie Brady
Yvonne Morris
Dorothy Marshall
Barbara Morris
Maurice Russell
Presidents of local chapter reveal succession list
The chapter presidents present included Rose Enoch first president Olive Rundell second president Joanne Steed third president Marjorie Moore fourth president and Willie Bell Wall fifth president. Members must hold an A in art and B in all other subjects and have completed two thirds of a second term in college art. A fall initiation is planned for December per Miss Robertson of the LJC art department.
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Rose Enoch
Olive Rundell
Joanne Steed
Marjorie Moore
Willie Bell Wall
Greek Letter
Miss Robertson
L.J.C
Six Tons Of Dut Tops And Three Fifty Free Lee Log Copy
A quirky item announces that six tons of dut tops and a three fifty deal unlock a free Lee Log copy. The note reads as a playful promotion likely from a local shop or publication. It highlights bulk quantities and a free offer connected to the Lee Log title.
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Lee
Never burn your fingers to snuff another man's candle
A compact proverb-like line urging restraint and caution in taking action that could harm or humiliate another. It cautions against rashly damaging someone else's reputation or power.
Bill Bramlett Seeks Student Association Lead At LJC
Billy Gene Bramlett aims to improve student social life at LJC after winning the sophomore president vote. He plans more dances and parties while pursuing a dental career after graduation in 1953. Bramlett, a 1947 RELHS graduate and former captain of the baseball team, enjoys hillbilly and popular music and supports the peacetime draft debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Gene Bramlett
SJC
Bill
LJC
Dental
Denistry
RELHS
San Marcos
Vaughn Monroe
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Rhythm Music Co
Baytown, Texas
Robson Jewelry Store Gift Headquarters
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Baytown
Texas At Gilliard
Gene Bramlett
Eddie Arnold
Tennessee Plowboys
Bill’s
SHAWS
Texas’ Greatest Jewelers
West Texas Ave
Citizens National Bank
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