1960s
This student put on a performance in the annual Kappa Delta Freshman Talent Show.
Alcade 1965
King and Queen of the President's Ball dance to the music of Ed Sullivan. Jerry Stapleton was King in 1965, and Janet Miller was the Queen.
Alcade 1965
These three Dance Specialists pose for the camera. Dance was under Physical Education before it progressed into a minor and then, finally into the teaching certified degree.
Alcade 1965
Sam Houston's Karate Club numbered more than 15. Here they demonstrate how their practice exercises focus on speed and teamwork.
Alcade 1965
Delta Zeta sorority and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity won the Soap Box Derby which was sponsored by the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
Alcade 1965
Two fighters battle it out in the twelfth annual Sigma Chi Fight Night. Other events included a sorority pillow-fight free-for-all.
Alcade 1965
The 1964 Corps Sweetheart crowns Linda Wood the sweetheart for 1965.
Alcade 1965
Pajama-clad students dance their way through the quiet streets of Huntsville, in support of the Bearkat football team, for the annual P.J. Pep Rally.
Alcade 1965
Students move in carrying their clothes, boxes, and other luggage.
Alcade 1965
Drama students act out The Enchanted, a light fantasy of provincial France which questions the realities of life.
Alcade 1965
The first annual Derby Day saw an egg race, a balloon race, and even musical buckets. The intersorority competition was sponsored by the Sigma Chi fraternity.
Alcade 1965
Miss Sam Houston 1965 (from left to right), Vickie Handley, 1st Runner-Up; Janet Melaun, Miss Sam Houston and Diane Butler, 2nd Runner-Up.Alcade 1965
Lois Black, 1964 Homecoming Queen, was presented with a gold charm bracelet at the homecoming dance.
Alcade 1965
1967 aerial view of campus showing construction of the sidewalks between the Smith-Hutson (then called the Business Administration Building) and Academic Building 1 (then called the Math and Foreign Languages Building).
Vision Realized by Mary Estill
Kat shortstop Jimmy Dodd dives back into first after an attempted double play.
Alcade 1965
Gary Cornelison, 6-6 junior, scores two points against the East Texas Lions.
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On-campus church (now used as the Recital Hall)
Alcade 1965
The New Newports entertain students with folk songs during the Sadie Hawkins Dance.
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Students leaving Old Main.
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The donkey Biff Gates is riding does not seem to agree with his choice of direction. The donkey basketball game was fun but finished with a tie, 0-0.
Alcade 1965
Lowman Student Center in 1964.Alcade 1965
College Bookstore of Sam Houston State Teachers College in 1964, before the name change to Sam Houston State College in 1965.
Alcade 1965
The Bearkat Twirlers, an integral part of the marching band.
Alcade 1965
