Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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WHERE ARE WE? WE THE STUDENTS A few quiet moments on the Quad relieve the tensions of a pressure-filled day. Choctaw fans stand as they anticipate the out- come of an upcoming play. Taking time to smile for the camera, Jan and Ed- die Mellado stroll toward the student center for a break. Another case of the blind leading the blind? Two students participate in an innovative class experiment. Staying in the good graces of the social tribes sometimes requires divising unusual attire. 10

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The development and growth of the Christian life in the student is a major goal of Mississippi College. As a de- nominational school, MC is partially supported by the tithes and offerings of thousands of Mississippians. The faculty is comprised of Christian men and women. Religious programs re- ceive a strong emphasis. However, a student can attend every chapel, every BSU meeting, and every neighborhood church service during his tenure at col- lege and still attain only minimal spiri- tual growth. Even the encouragement of an excellent Spiritual Enrichment Week or revival will be ineffective in the absence of a single quality for which the individual student is respon- sible. This transcendent necessity is the special relationship that a student has with his Lord; it is the recognition and the augmentation of the “Christ in You.” Memories of the quick twinges of fear and the slow aches of indecision that assail the incoming freshman stay with every college student even after gradu- ation. Although MC provides several programs for combatting these social and scholastic pressures of those first few weeks, many students will say that their own faith in Christ enables them to take advantage of spiritual aid. As the months pass by and the dis- couragement of a bad grade or a room- mate problem chews away at good spirits, there is always a friend to turn to that can help further develop the student’s awareness of that inner strength. Even as upperclassmen be- come disillusioned because of dis- satisfaction with the present or uncer- tainty about the future, they know that, somewhere amongst all the official and unofficial avenues of aid that MC of- fers in spiritual reinforcement, a spark of freshness and renewal waits just around the corner. When graduation day finally rolls around, a retro- spective evaluation shows that all those spiritual aids have paid off if that personal faith in Christ is present. Hopefully, if trust in Him has not been awakened previously, somewhere in the myriad of programs and friend- ships the student will have discovered his Savior. —Mark Wiggs T .he finale of Bold Mission Empha- Sls features students representing countries around the world where Baptist missionaries are serving. Two members of the Clinton Com- munity Christian Corporation enjoy entertaining several Clinton chil- dren during the Halloween season as a part of their community ministry. Clasped hands and a quiet song when Christians assemble. the spirit of Christ often evident 9

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The 1979 - 80 session of Mississippi College was different from any other ever before, and as always, it was people who made the difference. There were new leaders at the helm, trying their skills and giving of themselves to serve others. Two such charismatic individuals are Tom Alexander and Nancy Myers. Tom, whose credits include Who’s Who, Dean’s List, Mr. MC, and “Most Organized’’, led the SBA as president. Nancy compiled such honors as Kiss- imee president, Mortar Board, Who’s Who, and Miss MC, making her pres- ence known in a positive and serving manner. There were additions to the MC family, making their impact and molding the lives of fellow MC students. One such newcomer, Ted Barker, the “Voice of the Choctaws”, brought a witty person- ality and fresh ideas to Mississippi’s number one sports station, WHJT. His play by play sportscasting brought each game to life for those whose only eyes to the action were the radio. There were also outstanding figures in sports, such as Larry Myricks. Larry, a National Champion and All American with outstanding character as well as athletic ability, put MC and Clinton in the news with his outstanding perfor- mances in track events. There were as many others as there were students, each adding sparkle, creating uniqueness, and indelibly stamping their individuality into Mis- sissippi College’s wholeness. Every- body made an impact, and we the stu- dents made the difference; we made the 1979 - 80 session of Mississippi Col- lege what it was. With true Choctaw spirit fans voice their support to their winning team. Cheerleader Glynda Blackwell helps keep the spirit high as the MC Chocs roll on to another victory. Tired but still smiling, Steve Metz and Buddy Walters hitch a ride back to the dorm after a hard afternoon of football. i