Horizons-Upward Bound matured in its second decade, developing into a more sophisticated program, responsive to both the evolution of Cranbrook and regional economic, education, and social challenges.  

The curriculum continued to be refined, offering a greater variety of electives, and several new projects debuted which strengthened students’ exposure to college. The first class of HUB graduates successfully completed their university careers, and many HUB alumni returned to Cranbrook campus in the summer as resident advisors. 

Fundraising increasingly became a focus of annual operations, with events like Soulfest attracting high profile names from the Detroit community. Recruitment pools extended to more schools and HUB’s enrollment again doubled. Decidedly the biggest transformation of the program came in 1977, when HUB became co-educational and 40 young women joined their male peers to live and study on Cranbrook campus for the summer. 

Individuals are identified in each image below, if known. Please contact archives@cranbrook.edu with any additional information. 

Selecting books for HUB’s paperback library as part of the Ludington Project, a summer reading program supported by the Ludington News Company, Summer 1970. Kneeling left to right: Jim Watkins (HUB ‘71) and Ben Snyder Jr. Henry A. Leung, photographer. 

Math teacher Edward H. Anderson enjoying an outdoor event with HUB students, 1970.

Alumnus LaRue Butchee (HUB '68) center, and Resident Staff Assistant, Darryl Taylor (HUB '70) on right, enjoying one of HUB's basketball games, 1971.

HUB student following dance instructions, 1970-1971.

Margot Snyder, right, congregates with a visitor during HUB's first year of Soulfest, May 1972. Jack Kausch, photographer.

HUB students engaged in class discussion, August 1972. Students, from left to right: Derrick Payne (HUB ‘74), Victor Douglas (HUB ‘74), James Worthy (‘HUB ‘75), Enrique Barroso (‘74), and David Moen (HUB ‘75). Jack Kausch, photographer.

HUB community at a lunch buffet on Theme Day, August 1973. Jack Kausch, photographer.

HUB family members taking a break to pose on Theme Day, August 1973. Jack Kausch, photographer.

Vocal group performs with HUB's ensemble band in the Cranbrook Quadrangle for Theme Day, August 1973. Jack Kausch, photographer.

HUB Director Ben M. Snyder taking notes during a fundraising event at Fairlane Manor, June 1978. Jack Kausch, photographer.

HUB’s 1978-79 scholarship students, October 1978. From left: Bradley Wright (HUB ‘80), Annette Miller (HUB ‘80), Michael Davis (HUB ‘80), Clement Aquino (HUB ‘81), Javair Saulsberry (HUB ‘81), Vincent Mosley (HUB ‘79), James Wilson (HUB ‘79), Jennifer Pasha (HUB ’80), Carl Norris (HUB ‘80), and David Miller (HUB ‘80). Jack Kausch, photographer.

HUB Director Ben M. Snyder and Associate Director George L. Bibbs (seated center, left to right) with faculty in the quad, August 1979. Standing, left to right: Robert Remesz, unknown, Garnet Green, Barry V. Levin, Nadine Maynard, and William M. Washington. Seated, third from right: John Shilts. August 1979. Jack Kausch, photographer.

HUB student running track at Cranbrook's Decathlon, July 1979. Jack Kausch, photographer.

HUB students in class, July 1979. From front right to back: Michele Murray (HUB ‘82), McKinley Mercer (HUB ’82), Roderick Weatherly (HUB ‘80), and Timothy Jackson (HUB ‘81). Jack Kausch, photographer.

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