Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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In Dedication The chronicle of a decade of service to God and to others, no matter how rich and full, cannot begin to capture the true meaning and worth of a dedicated lifetime. Yet, in retrospect, the McLemore years at Mississippi College do yield a genuine glimpse of the greater man. By giving himself unselfishly to the institution, he has extended generous portions of his integrity, knowledge, and wisdom to all within his reach. The significant progress and steady growth accomplished at Mississippi College during his tenure of service stand as tangible evidence of his administrative ability and educational foresight, the individuals who are the college best realize his essence-the nobility of spirit, devotion to truth, and magnitude of conviction harbored in the man himself. For his continuing awareness of the needs of Mississippi College and his untiring concern for the welfare of its students, for his sound judgement and assertive efforts in applying the Christian principles upon which our college rests to their ultimate realizationg for a life constant in its strength of purpose, rich in its achievements, and complete with those deeper meanings which signal personal fulfillment- we dedicate the 1967 TRIBESMAN to Dr. R. A. McLemore. 7.2. Pliiesident McLemore poses symbolic a y . . .

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,J This is the narrative of the life of our spirit- the one-time mingling of our emotions. It registers the history of our deeds and thoughts, and feelings yes, but much moreg by the nature of its intentions, it must serve as a stark challenge in our departure to assimilate and diffuse what we have retained of it, to accept the development of responsibility, and to become the authors and progenitors of another and more elaborate entirity -a vital and progressive civilization. I

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Dr. McLemore receives Profiles in Courage presented by SBA president John Weisz on behalf of the student body. ur President The decade 1957-1967 has been a happy and pleasant one for Mrs. McLemore and me. We have rejoiced in the growth of Mississippi College. The assets of the college have tripled, the enrollment has increased by forty percent, the library has grown to 100,000 volumes, and forty percent of the faculty hold the doctor's degree. In these years the most important asset has been the love, affection, and support given by the students. We shall always cherish your friendship. Q C1 X77' Dr. and Mrs, McLemore- in the new president's home