1950 - 1959

The 1955 Coronation of Sam Houston's retinue of sovereignty was performed in the courtyard of the Greek Theatre.

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Coronation

These cheerleaders had lots of spirit. They led cheers at football games, pep rallies, and many of the basketball games.

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Cheerleaders posing

The Pioneer Round-Up Association supported orphans. They donated a percent of their receipts from the Pioneer Gulch.

Alcalde 1955

Riding

Students banded together with school spirit for the Pajama Pep Rally and marched to the Court House lawn.

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Marching to Courthouse

Women's Recreation had over 600 participants in 1954-55. Belvin Hall won the Volleyball Tournament.

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Playing volleyball

Sam Houston's College Bookstore.

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Inside the bookstore

Up and over for this Bearkat pole vaulter.

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Pole vaulting

The President's Home was located between today's LSC and the Peabody.

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President's Home

Jerry Jo Scarborough was crowned Miss Sam Houston by David Cunnigham and Ed Gerlach, judges for the 1955 CB Bathing Revue.

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Jerry Jo Scarborough

Homecoming Queen, Mary Frances DeMoss, graced the parade.

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Mary Frances DeMoss

A Sam student with lots of spirit yells for the team.

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Cheering for team

The Rodeo Club was certainly living a proud Texas tradition.

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Participating in rodeo

The Women's Recreation Association included tournaments in basketball, softball, badminton, tennis, and even unusual competitions like this.

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A short rope tug of war.

Bearkat Charles Nichols dribbles down the court.

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Dribbling a basketball.

Another view of Old Main.

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Old Main

Five students have fun while in Elliott Hall.

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Inside Elliott Hall