University of Mississippi - Ole Miss Yearbook (Oxford, MS)

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Even in the late 1970 ' s, a solid foundation of Southern ideas still exists . . r of Ole Miss has long been a symbol Southern heritage. Since its ante-bellum ' founding, the University has seen war and racial turmoil. But in reality, Ole Miss has stuck to the ideals of the Southern mind. The nickname Ole Miss was derived from the name of the yearbook of the University of Mississippi, first published in 1897. Elma Meek, for whom Meek Hall is named, suggested that the yearbook be called the OLE MISS. Regardless of its derivation, the nickname represents not only the affection held for the University by its students, alumni, and faculty, but also carries the essence of Southern history. The Corinthian columns on the Lyceum, the Confederate soldier and the oaks that shade the Grove are all tangible contributions left to us by our Southern forefathers. 20 Southern Heritage

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SOUTHERN HERITAGE PARENTS TRADITIONAL SPIRIT CAMPUS POLITICS PARTIES GREEK EXPERIENCES CLOTHING TRENDS DAILY ROUTINE CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT TIME OFF ROOMMATES MONEY SURPRISES AND CHANGES INNOVATIONS OXFORD NEWS EVENTS EXPRESSIONS AND IMPRESSIONS LEARNING FROM COMPETITION FOUNDATION OF PRIDE

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a solid The new student union, the foreign students, and the astroturf on the football field are examples of the expansion of the heritage of Ole Miss. Although Ole Miss has taken new forms since 1848, the world still thinks of Ole Miss as the Southern school, the center of Southern learning, and the home of Southern Belles. In these traditions we continue our true Southern heritage. Southern Heritage 21