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2an September 17,1973 news /features
One of my greatest pleasures Is wat-
ching the dynamic growth and the high
standards of excellence for which Lamar
has become known. Of course, this is
natural in most alumni- However, I have
particular reasons. I attended Lamar
when it was a junior college and received
my associate of arts degree. Then I
authored the legislation which made it a
four year college. Trhough the yeats I
have maintained close associations and a
close working relationship with the ad-
ministration, faculty, and student body
and cannot help but feel sure as we
celebrate Lamar University’s Golden An-
niversary that I am still a part of the
University with actiye participation in its
activities since 1939. I am proud of the
university as an alumnus, as a Texas, and
as a representative here in Washington
who can point with pride to Lamar as an
example of our deep concern for quality
education.
Jack Brooks
U. S. Congressman, 9th District
“The future of the entire Golden
Triangle has hinged in the past upon the
quality of the educational attainment
level of its citizens and will continue to be
a significant factor in the future. For the
last fifty years, Lamar University has
been the foundation of that educational at-
tainment for the citizens of Southeast
Texas and the celebration of this an-
niversary is but a mere reflection of
another giant step toward greatness for
the University and the entire area. On this
significant occasion, I wish ttL
congratulate President Gray, the faculty,
and all the students at Lamar University
who have made Lamar such a great place
to go to school and who have contributed
so much to the progress of the entire area.
As an alumnus of this fine institution, I
Indeed feel doubly blessed because of its
presence in my life. I only hope that the *
next fifty years are as eventful as the past
fifty.”
Pike Powers
State Representative
Welcome back to Lamar! Of the four
years I’ve been here, this is the most excit-
ing and promising year yet. Much needed
improvements are being made all over
campus; all aspects of campus life are
experiencing positive changes and
growth. Lamar is finally coming into its
own as a university, -and you’re benefit-
ting from it and contributing to it. It’s been
a long, long time coming, and it really
feels great!
Join in the 50th anniversary celebration
by attending the groundbreaking for our
new library today at 10:30 a.m. Make it a
point to participate in this landmark oc-
casion in Lamar’s history.
You still have time to sign up for SGA in
Room 211 SSC. Exercise your rights as a
Lamar student-don’t forget to vote in the
elections Wednesday and Friday. To all
students who indicated interest in SGA by
putting their names on lists this summer
and fall, please accept the handbills en-
titled “ALL SCHOOL ELECTION” in lieu
of letters containing the same in-
formation. Several sign up sheets were
missing, and it would have been unfair to
notify just some of those who signed up.
Our consumer guide is free to Lamar
students and may be picked up at the in-
formation desk in the Setzer Center and in
Room 211. Besides providing a source of
consumer information, the guide contains
some great discounts and special con-
siderations offered to Lamar students by
many area businesses. Please pick one
up, read it, and use it! If you don’t you’re
paying more than you need to pay for the
things you buy. Let’s show our ap-
preciation to area merchants who offer
discounts by patronizing their businesses
and not attempting to take unfair ad-
vantage of them.
At present, two adjustments need to be
made in the guide. First, In the area of
movies, discounts at Gulf States Theaters
will be offered except for these few excep-
tions:
1) the Strand is closed
2) no discounts can be offered at:
McArthur and South Park drive-ins
3) discounts will be suspended for road-
show engagements and certain con-
tracted movies. All such suspensions will
I would like to take this time to welcome
all the students to our 1973-74 school term.
This is a very special year for Lamar
University. As you know we are entering
our 50th year as an institution of higher
learning. Consequently we have
numerous activities planned through the
year.
One of the most important and
meaningful events will be the ground-
breaking ceremonies for the new library.
Lamar University
P. O. BOX 10001
BEAUMONT. TEXAS 77710
OmCE OP THE PRESIDENT
September 17, 1973
To The Students of Lamar University:
Today we are celebrating the 50th birthday of Lamar
University by breaking ground for a magnificent new eight-
story library which will be second to none in the quality of
its learning resources. £
Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe and U. S. Representative
Jack Brooks will be among many prominent personalities on
campus to participate in the Golden Anniversary convocation
and groundbreaking ceremony.
Lamar's loyal students have been instrumental in making
this a memorable year on our campus, and I want each of you
to know how grateful I am for your tremendous assistance and
support. Your enthusiastic efforts on behalf of Lamar during
this year-long observance assure me that Lamar students
will again be in the forefront for this climactic event.
Classes will be dismissed from 9:45 a.m. to 1:25 p.m.
on our Golden Anniversary in order that you may participate
in this inspiring ceremony, I extend to each of you a most
cordial invitation to be present for the groundbreaking cere-
mony at the site of the new library on Virginia Avenue. I hope
that this historic event will become for you a treasured memory
throughout the years ahead.
Sincerely,
be announced in area papers. Discounts
for ID only.
Mr. A. J» Hernandez of Gulf States
Theaters has been very generous and
most cooperative with us and deserves
our gratitude and patronage. Secondly, as
many of you know, the Changing Scene
has opened a clothing store In the Setzer
Center. Even though this particular
location is not included in or covered by
the consumer guide, Mr. Nathan De
Graffenreid, vice president of the
corporation, has graciously offered a
standing 10 per cent discount to all Lamar
students, with additional specials an-
nounced in the University Press. The
store is here for your benefit and
convenience and is located on the first
floor of the Setzer Center.
Lamar recreation facilities are now
open for your use. Look for posters around
campus advertising the Recreation ’73
program. The indoor pool, men’s gym,
women’s gym, tennis courts, and handball
courts are now open for free recreation.
Support Big Red against McNeese in Lake
Charles this Saturday.
Get involved! It’s your school. Let’s
have a great year!
Bill Urquhart, president
Student Government Association
c
John E. Gray
President
We are honored to have on our campus
Governor and Mrs. Briscoe, the honorable
Jack Brooks, and the Lamar University
Board of Regents. They all have a great
Interest in Lamar University and I am
sure the students will give them a warm
welcome.
Among other programs planned for this
semester are the Van Cliburn concert
Sept. 13th, and the St. Louis Jazz Band
Nov. 8th.
We have several award winning movies
including “Lady Sings The Blues”, “Last
Picture Show”, “Autobiography of
Malcom X”, “French Connection”, and
“Cabaret”. In our video tape lounge
located both upstairs and downstairs in
the Student Center, students will be able to
view such tapes as Cheech & Chong,
Donny Hathaway & Roberta Flack and
Black Omnibus.
We are proud to present such speakers
as Julian Bond, Pierre Salinger, Madelyn
Murray O’Hare. These are only a few of
• the activities planned by the Setzer
Student Center Council and I would like to
urge all students and Faculty to attend as
many as possible.
Thanks for your time, and have a happy
and prosperous year.
Joe Deshotel, President
Setzer Student Centex Council
We at the University Press are
extremely proud of Lamar University; its
students, faculty, staff, and ad-
ministration. Lamar has enjoyed a half-
century of growth, both in physical
facilities and in intellectual development.
We would like to Challenge everyone now
connected with the University, and those
whom it will serve in the coming half cen-
tury to continue those ideals of dedication
to scholarship, service to the community,
and the desire to make one’s whole like a
learning process. A university is much,
much more than buildings-they are the
bones of the institution. People:
dedicated, concerned people are the life
force of a school. Lamar has been
extremely fortunate in the quality of
students, faculty, and administrators,
and, to borrow the phrase of Dr. John E.
Gray, university president, many fires
have been started by those sparks of
knowledge that have passed from a
dedicated teacher to a questioning
student. We hope Lamar’s next fifty years
will be as successful and satisfying as the
formative half century.
Rondah Irving, editor; Dianne Allen,
managing editor; Rick Henderson,
features editor; Steve Oliver, makeup
editor; Mike Slay, sports editor; Linda
Embs, staff writer; Jim McGinley,
business manager; David Humphrey,
Mike Self, photographers; Judith
Runnels, Mary Sonnier, typists; Richard
Dixon, advisor.
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