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Tribal college celebrates 30th anniversary

Little Big Horn College is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week.

In a press release, LBHC President David Yarlott Jr. said that “vision” 
will be the theme of the observance to honor college leaders who came 
before him.

“When I thought about the progression of the college, I knew it had to 
start with an idea,” he said. “They had to have a vision.”

According to the college’s Web site (www.lbhc.edu), the two-year school 
was chartered by the Crow Tribe in January 1980 and began offering higher 
education and vocational education in 1981.

Beginning with 32 students, it now averages more than 300 students each 
term.

More than 300 graduates have gone on to jobs or four-year universities 
for advanced degrees.

“Learning has always been a part of the Appsaalooke tradition,” Yarlotte 
said. “At one time that came through the clan system. Now we use education 
to continue to survive. I feel pretty good knowing I am in the position to 
help continue that tradition.”

Anniversary programs will be in the Student Union Building at Little Big 
Horn College in Crow Agency.

On Wednesday, LBHC alumni and current student government officers will 
highlight their college experiences at 10:30 a.m.

Speakers include Christine Good Luck, who was a member of the college’s 
first graduating class in 1984; Harold Jess Brien, class of 1990; Jonah 
Morsette, class of 2004; and current student government president Cher 
Lopez.

On Thursday, LBHC Board of Trustees members, led by Ken Deputee, will 
discuss their vision for the future of the college at

10:30 a.m.

At 10 a.m. Friday, representatives of entities with which the college 
collaborates, including Crow tribal officials, will discuss “Honoring 
the Vision.” A video produced through the LBHC Film and Media Department 
will be shown.

For information contact Carrie Moran McCleary at 406-638-3132 or 
Frederica Left Hand at 406-638-3131.