1952 - 1953

The 50s

Brown and Gold Day Dance

The Junior Class sponsors the inaugural Brown and Gold Day Dance during Fall semester, honoring the basketball team. The dance becomes an annual favorite among the campus.

"Unrestrained Accreditation"

After a two-year probationary period, "Unrestrained Accreditation" is granted to LBSC by the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools, signaling the start of full academic standing at the rapidly expanding university. 

bird view of the permanent structures on the new campus

Air view of LBSC, taken during the Spring Semester, 1953, shows the completed temporary quarters. Initial work on the future campus can be seen in the upper-right corner of this photo.

First day of Spring registration

Over 2,500 students enroll for the Spring semester on the first day of registration, 15 times as many as "the Pioneers" group of 1949.

New student enrollment on first day of spring semester regis

Enrollees are pictured as they line up to register for classes.

Groundbreaking continues

A groundbreaking ceremony initiates construction on the hill for the Language Arts and Fine Arts Buildings, the Library, and the Little Theatre. Among the dignitaries taking part are Mayor Lyman B. Sutter, State Superintendent Roy E. Simpson, and ASB President, Jim Russell.