As our semester comes to a close, In 1953 Lamar State College of Technology held its first formal commencement for student candidates of Bachelor of Science degrees on a Tuesday evening.
Read More ❯In 1967, a member of the spirit and service organization tried to start a tradition of carrying a Victory Torch before the Homecoming football games.
Read More ❯In 1954, Lamar Tech band and only six Majorettes put on an amazing show for the Lamar-Northwestern Louisiana game.
Read More ❯In 1973, Lamar University celebrated its 50th birthday with a huge homecoming festival for all staff, students and alumni to enjoy.
Read More ❯An archive compilation of photgrapher Frank Cricchio's early work before graduating from Lamar State College in 1957.
Read More ❯In 1980, Stellar jazz trumpet player and retired director of The Tonight Show Orchestra, Carl Hilding "Doc" Severinsen, was a guest soloist with the Beaumont Symphony Orchestra.
Read More ❯In 1978, The College of Engineering hosted a second annual Golden Triangle workshop for high school counselors and science of mathematics teachers.
Read More ❯In 1977, Lamar observed Paris' fall fashion collection which displayed a brilliant mixture of classic designs that were both a lively and delightful contradiction.
Read More ❯In 1979, KVLU celebrated its fifth birthday by broadcasting five days of special programs that represent a day from each year.
Read More ❯In 1965, Lamar Tech was able to offer students more hands-on experience by implementing technology during lab sessions along with their classroom assignments.
Read More ❯In spring 1955, Lamar defended their Golf and Tennis titles at the Lone Star Conference tournament in Kingsville.
Read More ❯In 1957, national vocal quartet The Hilltoppers, preformed at the Old South Ball hosted by fraternity Kappa Alpha Order on May 15.
Read More ❯In 1967, “Bye Bye Birdie,” a musical comedy about teenagers and their parents, opened Wednesday in the Lamar Theatre.
Read More ❯In 1970, 17-year-old black soul singer Stevie Wonder and his troupe performed at the McDonald Gym.
Read More ❯In 1956, The annual Easter Ball presented by the Southern Belles of Lamar Tech was held in the college dining hall.
Read More ❯In 1953, Lamar State College of Technology began construction for its first three-story all male dormitory.
Read More ❯In light of spring break next week bringing about travel, this article from 1977 documented the first airbag demonstration on Lamar campus.
Read More ❯In 1978, Black Awareness Week at Lamar held a variety of activities scheduled for Feb. 26-March 4 including the Miss Black Lamar pageant.
Read More ❯In 1969, The second annual Black Week sponsored by the Afro-American Student Association, featured a guest star appearance from James Brown and Rev. Ransome Howard.
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