1940 - 1949

This majorette's uniform boasted the Bearkat right on the front.

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Majorette

Sponsored by the Alcalde, the men's gym was transformed into a ballroom of red, blue, and silver for the 1945 Coronation.

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1945 Coronation

The Girls' A Cappella Choir was a very popular and made numerous trips to sing.

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Girls' Choir

Sam Houston's gate to higher education.

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Sam Houston State Gate

The young pledges had to endure these "glamorous" dresses.

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Pledges

Bathing suit design proves to be wide-ranging as these ladies pose in front of pool that for some reason has no water.

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Swim Team

The track squad at Pritchett field. Pictured (left to right) are Brown, Chaney, Pledger, Dover, Johnson, Morrison, and Smith.

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Track Team

Bearkat twirlers (left to right) are Kercheval, Bigby, McCulloch, White, Basden, and Batson.

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Bearkat Twirlers

Belvin hall residents trade conversation over a box of Ritz crackers.

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Belvin Hall Residents

This was one of many beautiful stained glass windows in Old Main.

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Old Main Window

A view of the space between Austin Hall and Old Main. Old Main is on the right with the ivy.

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Old Main

Sam's Greek Theatre

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Greek Theatre