Milestones:
The 1980s

1980

Administration Classroom (AC) Building is dedicated.

May 17: First commencement. Eight students receive degrees: 1 Business Administration, 3 Law Enforcement, 4 Office Administration.

1981

Governor David Treen opens the BPCC exit sign on I-20.

Associate Degree in Occupational Studies in Medical Assistant was introduced.

1982

Basketball program is established with Mike McConathy as head coach.

Team member Rodger Kislo suggests the name Cavalier as the mascot for BPCC.

Number of faculty (full-time, and adjunct) increases to 66.

1983

In December BPCC receives accreditation from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  SACS comment: "BPCC faculty both competent and enthusiastic, asset to be highly prized".

1984

Associate Degree in Occupational Studies in Data Processing was approved.

1985

International Science and Engineering Fair is held in Bossier City, sponsored by BPCC.

1986

Culinary Arts program is established.

BPCC acquires NASA Educational Resource Center for training teachers on space programs.

Project R.E.A.D. is established to fight illiteracy.

1987

Cavalier cheerleading squad is formed.

English Instructor Mike Beard suggests the BPCC motto: "Still growing... still caring."

BPCC celebrates first Homecoming.

Library/Classroom Building opens and BPCC library moves into the new facility with Ginger Bryan as director.

Mary Cane Folk Festival is held to commemorate BPCC's 20th anniversary.

1988

James Conerly named Chancellor and serves from 1988 to 1994.

1989

The Drama Program is established with Stephen Slaughter as founder of Cavalier Players.

Ladies in Gold Danceline is established with Vicki Fulgham as first director and choreographer.

T-buildings are added to help with increased enrollment.

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