Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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First Row MARY JOE PETTIT Dedo Jackson BSU Executive Council (Talent Chairman and Ridgecrest Representative); EKK (Social Chairman); Mixed Chorus (Vice-President); Collegian; IRC; Philomathean. . . . Dedo came to us this year from Belhaven to win distinction and a place in the hearts of all who knew her. Being a capable young painter, she early became the artist of the cam- pus — with the corresponding recognition. M. C. proudly commits Dedo to her chosen future, a career as a business woman. JAMES BURTON RILEY Hattiesburg Jimmy Head Cheerleader ( ' 44- ' 45); MA; Philomathean; Glee Club; Basketball; Freshman Oratorical Medal. . . . Another guy Chrestman won ' t be the same without. With his work as assistant pastor and all his campus activities Jimmy was always a busy man, but he found time to be known by the whole student body, and we ' ll all miss him next year. Second Row: WILLIE ANN RYLE Boyle Billie Major and Fellowship in History; YWA (Secretary-Treasurer); EKK (Program Chairman); Band; Mixed Chorus; BSU Execu- tive Council; TRIBESMAN; Hermenian (Secretary-Treasurer). . . Billie ' s hobbies include both art and her clarinet, and she is good in both of them! In the future she plans to teach history in the field of religious education. JOSEPH BYRON SPEED Collins Speed Major in Commercial Science; Business Club; Hermenian. . . . A veteran of World War II, Byron now plans a career as a stock broker. We say he ' s well qualified. Third Row: OSCAR WILLIAM THOMPSON Union Bill Major in Biology; Pre-Med Club; Glee Club. . . . Back before the war Bill ' s hobby of cooking delicious pastries made him a famous and popular man around Chrestman Hall. In his senior year he was called into service, and now he ' s back to complete his training for a career of medicine. ROBERT NOLAN TOUCHSTONE Meridian Touch Major and Fellowship in Chemistry; President of Student Body; Pre-Med Club; Band; Mixed Chorus; Dramatic Club; Honor Council ( ' 44- ' 45); Philomathean (President); Most Creative ( 45) ; Mr. M ' . C. (’46). . . . And this modest gent insists that he only wants to be a country doctor. Fourth Row: RACHEL ANN WAGGONER Jackson Rachel Major and Fellowship in English; Vice-President of Junior Class; Girls ' Government (House President); BSU (Social Vice-President); Hermenian; Volunteer Band; EKK; IRC; Quartette. ... A pretty daughter of old Hillman, Rachel now graduates with distinction. PAT LOREN WHITE Jackson Pat Major in Ecnomics and Sociology. . . . Since she trans- ferred here from Hinds Junior College, Pat ' s wit and sinc- cerity have proved their true worth. Her interests lie in photography and art, in which she is very talented; and she plans to be a social worker. Good luck, Pat! S E N I 0 R S

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First Row JAMES ROBERT JONES, JR Jackson Jim Bob Major and Fellowship in Chemistry; Who’s Who in Ameri- can Colleges and Universities ; Pre-Med Club (Vice-Presi- dent); Dramatic Club (President); Head Cheerleader; French Club; Glee Club. . . . Jim Bob came here as a civilian first and then as a naval student. This year the tall, friendly man about the campus has come back o receive his degree as a civilian. He ' s spent the year being an all-around ace Choctaw . . . outstanding in campus activities, studies and social activities. Of course he ' s most famous as our dynamic head cheerleader. MITFORD RAY MEGGINSON Clinton Ray MA; IRC; Collegian. . . . Ray transferred from Howard, and now he ' s graduating with distinction. His artistic genius has been a real asset to the whole campus, and especially the Collegian, this year. Second Row: CLEO RUTH (Mrs. M. R.) MEGGINSON Clinton Ruth IRC; MWA. . . . Mrs. Megginson spent two years at Clarke Memorial and then transferred to Howard; now M. C. is proud to claim her. Here she has maintained a special distinction average in addition to pursuing her hobby of music, in which she is very talented. MARY WHITE NELSON Clinton Mary White Major and Fellowship in Chemistry; Who ' s Who in Ameri- can Colleges and Universities ; BSU (President); IRC; Mixed Chorus; Girls ' Government (House President); Philomathean; M. C Favorite ( ' 45); Most Stylish ( ' 44, ' 45); Miss M. C. (’46). . . . M. C. looks with confidence to the future of one of her most promising daughters. Third Row: NANCY VIRGINIA PARKMAN Clinton Virginia Fellowship in the Library; Education Club; Philomathean; Girls Glee Club; Basketball. . . . Virginia is a graduate of Hillman College. As a loyal friend and capable worker none surpass her. JOSEPH GILBERT PATTERSON Clinton Joe Major in history; MA; Philomathean. . . . Following in the footsteps of his beloved father, Joe has begun to prepare himself for the ministry. Joe is one of those special few who graduate from M. C. with both a B.S. and a B.A. degree, but among us Choctaws he ' ll probably be re- membered best for that perpetual grin and ever-present good nature. Fourth Row: DOROTHY MILLER PEELER Silver Creek Dot Fellowship in History; Secretary and Treasurer Major and of Student President) Body; Executive Council; Volunteer Band (Vice- YWA (Mission Chairman); EKK; Hermenian; Mixed Chorus; Girls ' Glee Club; French Club. . . . Dot plans to do religious education work and is assured a full measure of success. Major in Sociology; Philomathean (Secretary); Senior Class Reporter; Junior Class Secretary and Treasurer; M. C. Fav- orite ( ' 45). . . . Attractive and contagiously cheerful, Delle is just one of those people who make our school the best anywhere!

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s E N First Row RUTHIE LEE WILLIAMS Centreville Ruthie Lee ' Major in Music. . . . Optimistic and always full of fun. Ruthie Lee is another of those precious gifts from ye ole Hillman. She ' s one of the piano genjuses for which M. C. ' s so famous and declares that she plans to line her niche in the Hall of Fame with MELODY. Besides serving in the Clinton Baptist Church as Dr. Newport ' s private secretary, Ruthie Lee has managed to maintain a distinction average; and now, as she graduates, looks forward to a Dr. ' s degree before 25. JOSEPH STARK WILLS Newton Joe ( Bull ) Major in History; Student Body Attorney; Philomathean (President); TRIBESMAN; Collegian. . . . Straight from a long line of Choctaws comes this dynamic, red-headed politician from Clarke Memorial. Joe goes through life with a surge of enthusiasm that never wanes; and we of M. C. will be the first the assure a waiting world that ... no matter what else they may do to Joe . . . they ' ll never ignore him. Second Row: I 0 ROE WILSON, JR Monticello Roe MA . . . Roe returned to M. C. from his service in the army after having risen to the rank of captain. His broad interests include practically the entire range of campus activity. He is an active Jennings Hall fan; he dabbles extensively in campus politics; and he is interested in all religious activities both on the campus and on his church field. His propensity in a verbal battle is seldom equalled and never excelled. ARTHUR EUGENE WOOD. JR. Arthur Clinton Major in Chemistry; Basketball; Track. . . . Another dis- tinguished Clinton boy who was in the M. C. naval unit, Arthur now receives his B.S. and plans to do grad work in chemistry. The girls in Jackson are going to be awful lonesome without Arthur next year. Third Row: R S MARGARET McRAE YOUNG Walnut Grove Margaret Major and Fellowship in Chemistry; BSU (Treasurer); Her- menian (Secretary); EKK (Secretary-Treasurer); IRC; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities . . . Mar- garet transferred from East Central Junior College and now graduates with distinction. Since coming to M. C., she has served efficiently as assistant in the administrative office. FRANCES CAROLYN DOLLARHIDE Clinton Carolyn Major in Voice; Girls ' Chorus (President); Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities ; IRC; Mixed Chorus; EKK. . . . This lovely girl is graduating with dis- tinction. Among her fellow students she has been ad- mired for her beautiful voice; and her sweet disposition has made her dear to all who know her. We ' re honestly proud of Carolyn; and we know that ... no matter where she may go . . . she ' ll always be tops with those around her.