Sam Houston State University - Alcalde Yearbook (Huntsville, TX)

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“TEEN-AGERS” — In the 1940’s and 50’s period, the youth gained a separate identity. After living and fighting through World War II and the Korean war, this generation could in no way compare with the protected innocents of the turn of the century. College became more purpose oriented as the serious war veteran studied through the aid of his G.I. bill. Cars and dances were still held dear to the young generation’s heart, however, as the Big Band Sound was drowned out by the beat of Rock and Roll. Fantasies in the 50’s began to emerge and the rebellion of the future was heard in the rumble of street gangs clothed in leather jackets and duck-tails. (A) “Juke Box Saturday Night” was a popular 40’s tune that explained the life style of the youth. Here two Sam students select their favorite song. (B) Saxo- hone Sound was the backbone of the 40’s Big Band Wisi A musically gifted Sam student gets into the “swing.” (C) Due to the war situation all male col- lege students were required to enroll in ROTC from 1952-65. (D) These dark-glasses group of greasers roam the streets beside their fearless leader “Killer”. (E) This honoree styled around in this flop-top T- bird. (Note the white-walls) (F) Bobby sox and sad- dle oxfords were “the most” in footgear.

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CRASH, BANG, BOOM! The 60’s exploded into life — Go-Go boots, flower children, Vietnam body counts, civil rights, Kennedy and King, Wood- stock, Elvis, Beatles, Dylan. . . every- thing imaginable was turned upside down and all generations were forced to reconsider their dearly held concepts that the 60’s ripped out into the open. Universities sprang to life also, actively airing their opinions and gaining a political power never experienced by youth before. Sam Houston also grew and recognized a need for change and re-evaluation. From Sam Houston State Teacher’s College we became Sam Houston State College in 1965 and went further in 1969 to become Sam Houston State University, 11,000 stu- dents strong. (A) “Black Power” a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement and Ethnic pride (B and E) Peace was a major of America during the Vietnam envolve- ment. (C) Mini-skirts were the style. These two co-eds model crocheted outfits topped the wide scarves that were also popular. (D) Beatniks, they were called as well as flower children and hip- pies. The drug culture brought a great change in life style and a wildness many people feared. These Sam Houston students are not into the drug scene but are dressed to perform in a cam- pus skit. (F) The twist was an early 60’s dance fad that later evolved into the jerk, monkey and swim. (G) Motorcycles were glorified in the 60's with movies such as “Easy Rider.”