New college logo unveiled with a blast
The Lone Star College System is shooting into the future thanks to the recent unveiling of a new logo that represents its desire to help students achieve their potential. The five campuses and the district office hosted simultaneous events to unveil the "Star of Tomorrow" emblem that will adorn all college-related material."This is a real historic event in the life of the college," Lone Star College-Montgomery President Tom Butler said as he presided over the Montgomery campus event. "It's not every day you change your name."
The first Lone Star College-Montgomery student, Kristie Wilson, assisted Butler in unveiling the new star logo as blue and purple confetti shot into the air. Wilson was the first person to register Nov. 13 for spring classes. "I was very surprised," the 36-year-old nursing student from Conroe said about her place in history. "I don't think I could have done it again if I tried." The new logo features an open star design that represents forming students as works in progress and the college's welcoming spirit and growth potential , Butler said.
The arc hints at the district's reach to the future and illustrates its role in connecting students to the future and bridging the gap between education and employment.Up to 800 students, professors, staff and community members crammed inside the building to see the new insignia unveiled. "I think it's unique," said 20-year-old Elizabeth Quintna. "It's different and will stand out with the new name."Students weren't the only ones looking up to the new emblem. "I really like the new logo," said Pattie Harakal, the Montgomery campus' continuing education program manager. "They did good."
Todd Stephens, district director of regional policies for the office of U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands, presented Butler with a flag flown above the U.S. Capital, which will be displayed above the door of the commons building where the flags of all nations are displayed to represent students, Butler said. Marsha Williams, the wife of state Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, presented the college with a Texas flag flown above the state capital and read a proclamation from Gov. Rick Perry.
The name change process began in September 2007 when the district sought to simplify its 15-symbol moniker, Butler said. More than 400 recommendations were submitted from the public, with nine semifinalist names chosen. More than 2,200 votes were cast, narrowing the choices down to three, Lone Star College, North Horizon College and North Star College. The name of Lone Star College System, helping to identify the birthplace of the Lone Star flag, was chosen as the top choice among 700 votes cast. Lone Star College is actually the second name change for the college system, Butler said.
The system began in 1973 as North Harris County College with 613 students taking night classes at Aldine High School. Conroe Independent School District voters elected to join the college district in 1991 and it became North Harris Montgomery Community College District. Soon afterwards, Montgomery College opened. The college district now has nearly 50,000 students at its five campuses, and its the largest college system in the Houston area, number three in Texas, and is in the top 20 in the nation, Butler said. "A new name and a new logo, although significant, doesn't change who we are," he said. "In the end, it doesn't matter what we're called. It's what we're called to do and that's to educate our students."
Source: The Villager by Kassia Micek
The first Lone Star College-Montgomery student, Kristie Wilson, assisted Butler in unveiling the new star logo as blue and purple confetti shot into the air. Wilson was the first person to register Nov. 13 for spring classes. "I was very surprised," the 36-year-old nursing student from Conroe said about her place in history. "I don't think I could have done it again if I tried." The new logo features an open star design that represents forming students as works in progress and the college's welcoming spirit and growth potential , Butler said.
The arc hints at the district's reach to the future and illustrates its role in connecting students to the future and bridging the gap between education and employment.Up to 800 students, professors, staff and community members crammed inside the building to see the new insignia unveiled. "I think it's unique," said 20-year-old Elizabeth Quintna. "It's different and will stand out with the new name."Students weren't the only ones looking up to the new emblem. "I really like the new logo," said Pattie Harakal, the Montgomery campus' continuing education program manager. "They did good."
Todd Stephens, district director of regional policies for the office of U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands, presented Butler with a flag flown above the U.S. Capital, which will be displayed above the door of the commons building where the flags of all nations are displayed to represent students, Butler said. Marsha Williams, the wife of state Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, presented the college with a Texas flag flown above the state capital and read a proclamation from Gov. Rick Perry.
The name change process began in September 2007 when the district sought to simplify its 15-symbol moniker, Butler said. More than 400 recommendations were submitted from the public, with nine semifinalist names chosen. More than 2,200 votes were cast, narrowing the choices down to three, Lone Star College, North Horizon College and North Star College. The name of Lone Star College System, helping to identify the birthplace of the Lone Star flag, was chosen as the top choice among 700 votes cast. Lone Star College is actually the second name change for the college system, Butler said.
The system began in 1973 as North Harris County College with 613 students taking night classes at Aldine High School. Conroe Independent School District voters elected to join the college district in 1991 and it became North Harris Montgomery Community College District. Soon afterwards, Montgomery College opened. The college district now has nearly 50,000 students at its five campuses, and its the largest college system in the Houston area, number three in Texas, and is in the top 20 in the nation, Butler said. "A new name and a new logo, although significant, doesn't change who we are," he said. "In the end, it doesn't matter what we're called. It's what we're called to do and that's to educate our students."
Source: The Villager by Kassia Micek
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