Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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— | P SRN TARE “Operation Young America” launched. Veterans’ Day at Grambling State University was celebrated with a ceremony featuring Air Force and Army ROTC units, university faculty and staff members, administrators and stu- dents. Highlighting this year’s event was a special flag-raising cere- mony. At 11 a.m. Nov. 11, AFROTC Detachment 311 in con- junction with junior and senior AFROTC units across the United States and Western Europe, participated in “Operation Young America.”’ During this activity, participants conducted simulta- neous flag-raising ceremonies at over 250 different colleges, uni- versities and high schools. Dr. Lamore Carter addresses audience. Veterans are honored. 78 Happenings

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KO=-B HOrer ro The action is slow now, but just wait a few more hours. Enrollment soared and tuition costs also increased during a fall of 85 and because of the state’s financial crisis, some record-breaking 1985-86 academic year. politicians are predicting additional future increases. A total of 4,925 Gramblinites enrolled during the fall of The autumn head count reflected 2,610 women and 2, 1985 as compared to 4,767 the previous year. 309 men. Louisiana led all states with 3,216 students while Spring totals were 4,701 for 1986 while 4,677 signed up Texas was second with 159. Eighty-three Gramblinites came in 1985. from Arkansas, 84 from Mississippi and 1,240 from all other Also, 1985 summer enrollment was 2,133. states. Foreign countries were responsible for 143 students A fee increase was tacked on to tuition costs during the at GSU. I finally made it!

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i ea gage Ge ng FIRST | [i Gramblinites head for the “Going Away Party.” IOIRECTIOR hy OUTS fe A 3 Vl Oem 6 Bank Checks Out It was the only act in town and now it’s gone. Yes, First National Bank checked out of Grambling in late February, but not before its staff had thrown a unique “Going Away Party.” In early April the bank was declared insolvent. It was tak- en over by the federal government before being bought by a banking establishment in Alexandria. The only financial establishment left in town is now the Grambling Credit Union. Financial circumstances at First National brought on the move. Many of its customers complained about the sudden closing. The new bank is operating out of Ruston. The Grambling Ms. Givens completes financial transaction. branch has remained closed. Punch anyone? Customers put the final touches on their accounts. 4 3 4 Lis Classes 79