Millsaps College - Bobashela Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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The campus in the ' 70 ' s. Now only memories are Founder ' s Hall (center left) and the Bowie Gym- nasium (lower right). Far left— Maret Sanders and Nick Verde find the tree to be a quiet place to relax. Left — Soccer fans Jimmy Harwood, Rob Burton and Freddie Moreton support the Majors at a weekend match. Below — Richard Harb ( ' 85) visits the campus as an alum. Above— Among Major basketball fans are (L-R) Laura Wheeler, Paula Hen- derson, Louise Hill, Carolyn Bibb, Michelle McDougal and Tom Rishel. Opening 7

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An arch? No security station? Our familiar State Street entrance has grown with the rest of the campus over the years. The promise of providing a solid education for young people was fore- most in determining the growth of the school — and grow it has. Not only have numerous students, professors and buildings come and gone through the years, but the academic program has continually adapted to the needs of the student. With the liberal arts as its ba- sis, the college has aimed to cover the spectrum of learning, from the latest in scientific technology to the earliest works of classical civilizations. Not only youthful undergraduates make up the student body these days. Older students may be found in the Adult Degree Program or pursuing a master ' s degree from the School of Management. With such programs and national recognition from major maga- zines and college guides, enrollment continues to rise, now topping 1,000. Right — Biology students spread yuletide cheer at Tri-Beta ' s annual Christmas party. Lower right — Heading for the Union — When classes let out, the pilgrimage to the student cen- ter is inevitable. Below— The Bold new city — Jackson. Millsaps, originally built on the outskirts of the tiny capital city, now resides in the heart of a three-county metropolitan area. 6 Opening

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The cast of a play some years ago, undoubtedly including aspiring young actors and actresses. College gives many opportunities to showcase talent. The growth of the college shows no sign of slowing in the future. With Phase I of the long-range upgrade plan for the school recently completed, im- plementation of Phase II is already un- derway. The donation of $5.15 million for the construction of a new biology- chemistry building by the Olin Foun- dation started the ball rolling this year. The Olin Building, due to be ready for occupancy by the start of the ' 87-88 school year, will be the first part of a major campus overhaul. Included in this will be a complete renovation of Sullivan-Harrell Hall, a large extension to the library, new dorms and a rerout- ing of campus traffic. The $30 million Phase II goals of the Millsaps College Centennial Development are hoped to be realized in a few years, in time for the 100th anniversary of the college. Below — Murrah Hall, once the administration building, now houses the School of Management. Right — Sketch of the new science building fund- ed by a $5.15 million grant from the Olin Founda- tion. These field biologists, (l-r), Emery Edwards, Danny Moore, Dr. Sarah Arm- strong, Byron Griffith, Lee Thornton, Kenny Daniels, Anthony Cloy and Robert Barham, prepare to return to campus— if the van will start. ELEVATION BARLOW and Pl.lNKKTT ARCHITKCTS and ; G1 .R 8 Opening