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Discovering Sam Houston: The Legacy of Texas's Influential Leader

Explore the life and achievements of Sam Houston, a key figure in Texas history. Serving as the 7th governor of Texas and leading the Texas army to victory in the Battle of San Jacinto, Houston helped establish the New Republic of Texas. The Sam Houston Memorial Museum, located across from Sam Houston State University, preserves his legacy with five building sections, including his Woodland home. Discover Houston’s impact, explore the exhibits, and take a virtual tour of this significant museum dedicated to Texas's hero.

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Discovering Sam Houston: The Legacy of Texas's Influential Leader

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  1. College Spotlight

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Samantha Bearkatretired in 2005. Sammy Bearkatis the mascot’s name. There is also a huge “Sammy Aircat” Sammy & Samantha Bearkat

  6. Rodeo

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Ms. Reno’s daughter Rainey Robertson is currently attending SHSU. • Michelle Montgomery took classes at SHSU. Connections to OES

  11. Watch a video about Sam Houston State: CLICK HERE Visit Sam Houston State

  12. Ravennestgolf.com • Wikipedia.org • Shsu.edu • townmapsusa.com • samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com Sources

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