college spotlight. 95 miles 1 hour and a half from humble/ kingwood location: beaumont, tx
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College Spotlight
• 95 miles• 1 hour and a
half from Humble/ Kingwood
Location: Beaumont, TX
Named after: Mirabeau B. LamarLamar was the second president of the
republic of Texas.
Known as the “Father of Texas Education.”
During his administration, he convinced the legislature to set aside 3 leagues of land for each county to build schools.
He also allotted 50 leagues of land for the support of two universities, later Texas A&M University and the University of Texas.
Official colors are white and red
Can you guess the mascot?
Mascot: Cardinal
His name is Big Red
Lamar has many logos!
What all do you see on this logo?
Hand Sign
It’s an‘L’
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Do the ‘L’ Yell• The 'L' Yell occurs during
football kickoffs• To do the 'L' Yell, fans form
an L with their right hand raised in the air. At ten seconds prior to kickoff, fans yell "L" until the kicker hits the ball, then the entire stadium yells the letter "U" and rocks the L in their right hand to the right, this forms a U shape.
• Also used during basketball free throws and volleyball serves.
Academics
LU’s academic programs are offered through five academic colleges – •Arts and Science•Business•Education and Human Development•Engineering•Fine Arts and Communication
Extras – Take a Virtual Tour
• Here’s a great video!