Kilgore College - Ranger Yearbook (Kilgore, TX)

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During the 60s everything happened! A street philosopher once said, “It was a time of gaudy excess in all things.” Much was being discovered and experienced. Rock music (the roll seems to have rolled on) grew and so did Kilgore College. A new president, Dr. Randolph C. Watson led the school through an unprecedented expansion. As one person remarked, “he went out and found the money.” “Education is big business,” Dr. Watson exclaimed. He believed that Kilgore College had to acquire an image as being the best two-year academic program and develop the most powerful technical vocational departments in the state or even the nation. During the 60s decade new programs such as police science, nursing and cosmetology were added. Students could participate in a wide range of clubs, dances, SUB parties and other activities. Various organizations were making names for themselves. The Rangers captured five Texas Junior College Championships. The Rangerettes and Ranger Band became international stars and good will ambassadors with their many performances such as the Macy’s New York Thanksgiving Day Parade in three consecutive years. They also toured Vcnzuela and went behind the iron curtin The 60S

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 Bobby M«yn»rd 0 V Pjyn Soony 8ob »»ico A. J. SmtMey Opposite page, top- Kilgore College Students pledging for various organizations had to dress in all sorts of strange costumes and parade around the gymnasium floor after an ‘84 football pep rally. This paRt. left- Crew cuts and bow ties were the hip thing for non-square KC students pictured in a 1955 ycarbook.Thls page, bottom-Therc are many activities and events in which KC students can participate. Here, two contestants spar in a Saturday Karate tournament held in the KC physical education complex.

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Opposite pane, bottom- Students dressed for punk ’ day at a KC pep rally perhaps resemble some of the styles of the 60s. This page, left- In 1965 formal styles for hair and dress were different. Here, eight Ranger Beauties pose for the yearbook in long formal gowns with elbow-length gloves and bouffant hairdos. This page, bottom- Crowning the new Kilgore College homecoming queen is a traditional event before the game. Here, last year's queen Angie Pantalion places the 84 crown on Cindi Sommervillc as Tod Tedder and escort Clay Teacher look on.