Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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No one really cared that class work was to be done or lessons learned, for more important things occupied the minds and hearts of the students of Missis- sippi College. Why, Felix Rutledge had no date for the dance, and Jamie Lin- coln had not yet bought her dress for this all important occasion! Dave Railey was busy planning the junior class float, and Charlie Johnson was simply busy. The freshman class determined to win the traditional Barrel Fight” grouped forces and began pounding the 55 gal- lon drum before breakfast and would continue to do so until the kick-off Sat- urday night. It was nearly midnight before the waves of attacking upper classmen met with any great success against the defending freshmen on the field of combat in front of Nelson Hall. Martin King literally bounced fresh- men on their heads while Russ Blan- kenship rallied the younger of the Choctaw warriors time and again. Sim- eon Nix and Allen Kirk made up the casualty list taking 37 and 12 stitches respectively. For the second year in a row, Circle K takes first place in the float design contest. Second place is KT, top inset, and, third, the Senior float, lower inset. Getting into the Homecoming spirit, the Trading Post welcomes alumni with original design. While the fight went on, else-where on campus floats, cars, and costumes were being readied for the up- coming parade. Ronald Ky- zar could be found bounc ing through the band of stu- dents gathered in the maintenance building to assemble their floats. Me- linda Lawrence and Mike Slaughter did some close work” on the Pre-Legal en- try while Don Slabach, and Henry Sto- vall quietly discussed the possible out- come of next month ' s election. Dennis Roman worked hard until nearly 3:00 am, and Bill Cook nearly worked. Charles Vianey graced the scene and even Ruth Ann Chipka showed up to stuff toilet tissue. The night turned to early morning and still the excitement grew. The Mortar Board began Saturday with registration of the alumni shortly 9

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It came slowly, moving quietly across the campus as a spirit in the night en- gulfing the world it touched. The leaves falling gently, the sun shining softly, a few students making their way to- wards the cafeteria in the early morn- ing hours of Friday, October 28th, marked the beginning of Homecoming 1978. One of the added attractions of Homecoming was an art exhibit on the Quad. Alumni, visitors and students browse through the displays. As a part of the patio show, the Naturals sing oldies but goodies. After presentation to the audience, the Home- coming Court is serenaded by a barber shop quartet. 8

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omecoming 78 The main focus of the halftime activities involved the crowning of the Homecoming Queen. Here, we find Elizabeth Young, escorted by Fred Slabach, as the Maid of Honor. Dr. Lewis Nobles, stands next to Melanie Taylor, Homecoming Queen 1978, after crowning her. Andy Taggart is her escort, and Kris Azlin, last year’s Queen, assisted in the crowning. after breakfast. KT held the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet during the noon hour, and visitors poured onto the campus visiting memories, friends, and browsing through the Art Department exhibit in the quadrangle. Under the able direction of Nancy Myers, the Homecoming parade came off without a hitch. Beginning near 3:00 pm the parade moved from the MP L building past First Baptist Church and ended near Cockroft Hall. Insets, from left: Vicki Kurkendall, escorted by John Paul Travis; Cindy Henry, escorted by Tom Washburn; Debbie Colvin, escorted by David Raley; Dorothy Bowman, senior maid, escorted by Dennis Roman. The stands are full of students and alumni, all dressed in their best. The night air of Homecoming was quite chilly. Homecoming Queen Melanie Taylor bundles up to enjoy the game.