1954 - 1955

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The 50s

Enrollment increases at Long Beach

Enrollment continues to grow at LBSC, with over 3,000 students attending Fall semester.

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Students gathering in the shade on the lawn of the upper cam

First permanent classrooms

Jan. 1, 1955 marks the end of LBSC's emerging stages. The first permanent buildings are occupied after a two-year construction process.

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First permanent buildings occupied.

Little Theater

The Little Theatre opens with a presentation of "The Corn Is Green".

First football team

A football team begins training under Coach Mike Delotto. Delotto prepares his eager players for their first upcoming season in the Fall.