University of Mississippi - Ole Miss Yearbook

“I Oxford A lot of homage should be paid to the town of Oxford and its people. This historic little place in Mississippi is home to more than ten- thousand students each year and Oxonians help preserve the feeling that there really is " a home away from home. " It is ironic but true to say that many Oxford merchants see more of the first-hand transitions we are making into young adulthood than our parents. It is not uncommon to see the same ladies behind the counter at Rainbow, have the same waitresses at the Beacon, see the same people in Kiamies or Oxford Floral, or to engage in lenthy conversations with the same man at Quick Shop. Often the merchants in Oxford are the first people to really allow the students to get their first work experience. This close-knit community doesn ' t mind expanding its boundries year after year to include a new group of students. From becoming loyal members of the churches to being loyal patrons of a favorite watering-hole, students become an integral part of the town and are welcomed with open arms. I 4 — Opening ”