Category: UP Archives

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.

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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.

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In 1954, Lamar Tech band and only six Majorettes put on an amazing show for the Lamar-Northwestern Louisiana game.

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In 1973, Lamar University celebrated its 50th birthday with a huge homecoming festival for all staff, students and alumni to enjoy.

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An archive compilation of photgrapher Frank Cricchio's early work before graduating from Lamar State College in 1957.

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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.

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In 1978, The College of Engineering hosted a second annual Golden Triangle workshop for high school counselors and science of mathematics teachers.

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In 1977, Lamar observed Paris' fall fashion collection which displayed a brilliant mixture of classic designs that were both a lively and delightful contradiction.

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In 1979, KVLU celebrated its fifth birthday by broadcasting five days of special programs that represent a day from each year.

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In 1965, Lamar Tech was able to offer students more hands-on experience by implementing technology during lab sessions along with their classroom assignments.

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In spring 1955, Lamar defended their Golf and Tennis titles at the Lone Star Conference tournament in Kingsville.

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