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College Spotlight. Served as governor of Tennessee before moving to Texas Led the Texas army to a brilliant victory over Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto. Was the President of the New Republic of Texas. Was 7 th governor of Texas.
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Served as governor of Tennessee before moving to Texas • Led the Texas army to a brilliant victory over Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto. • Was the President of the New Republic of Texas. • Was 7th governor of Texas. “A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under. ” -Sam Houston Named for Texas Hero:Sam Houston
Sam Houston Memorial Museum is located across from Sam Houston State University's campus. • The Sam Houston Memorial Museum holds Sam Houston's history within it. • The grounds hold five building sections including Sam Houston's Woodland home • Take a virtual tour of the museum! Click here. Sam Houston Memorial Museum
Colors: Orange and White with Blue accent • Mascot: Bearkats • Combines the best qualities of bears and wild cats (like tigers.) • “Tough as a Bearkat” Mascot and Colors
Samantha Bearkatretired in 2005. Sammy Bearkatis the mascot’s name. There is also a huge “Sammy Aircat” Sammy & Samantha Bearkat
Piney Woods of Texas • Sam Houston State in only about an hour away from Kingwood and Humble • Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville nicknamed "Walls Unit," is a Texas state prison located in Huntsville, Texas. Walls Unit Location: Huntsville, TX
SHSU has one of the few Forensic Science Programs in the nation. • Forensic Science = The science of solving crimes. • Focus on the special needs of crime victims. • Learn to use technology to solve crimes. • One of the largest and most prestigious criminal justice programs in the nation. Forensic Science
Only school in Texas offering a degree in PGA golf management! • Raven Nest Golf Club is a “classroom” for SHSU students in the Golf Management Program. Golf Management
Ms. Reno’s daughter Rainey Robertson is currently attending SHSU. • Michelle Montgomery took classes at SHSU. Connections to OES
Watch a video about Sam Houston State: CLICK HERE Visit Sam Houston State
Ravennestgolf.com • Wikipedia.org • Shsu.edu • townmapsusa.com • samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com Sources