Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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For Everyone Involved It’s “The Main Event” Atlantic City it wasn’t, hut to the 18 contestants and au- ditorium full of spectators, the 1980 Miss Mississippi Col- lege Pageant lived up to its billing as “The Main Event!” The weeks of training came to an end for the lovely con- testants as the judges watched their every step for two and a half hours before naming Cindy Malone as the suc- cessor to Janet McMurray. It’s the highest honor I’ve ever received,” replied Cindy after her rendition of “When You’re Loved” captured the audience and the title. But for the girls who didn’t get to take the walk down the walkway at the end of the evening’s festivities, the eve- ning wasn’t a lost cause. The alternates were: Karen Catt, first alternate: Lisa Merritt, second alternate; Becky But- ler, third alternate; and Liz Applewhite, fourth alternate. The pageant offered all the girls a chance to form friend- ships and memories which would never leave them, be- cause it was their efforts that made the pageant a success for everyone. However, it took more than beautiful girls and bright lights. Keith Hill sacrificed his dignity in order to keep the audience entertained while the girls changed clothes and the stagehands changed sets. And Marietta Pace re- ceived a rousing ovation when she sang Barbara Strei- sand’s hit song “The Main Event” to start the show. For everyone involved, the evening was a culmination of many efforts and the end of a dream. 13

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PAGEANT 1980 (1) The evening’s winners, (2) Magnolia Wade entertains the audience and judges, (3) Liz Applewhite and her friend, “Seottie,” (4) Becky Butler sings a medley of “Summertime” and “I Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man,” (5) Paula Johnson displays her many talents, (6) Contestants participate in swim suit competition, (7) Eve- ning gown competition, (8) The excitement of crowning the new Miss Mississippi College. i ygeani i.is un nLitW r.irrt r inn n ub.-« wrjpiiitMnn uua u ■ -oontestants «

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HOMECOMING 1980 Entering the Eighties On Saturday, October 18, Homecoming Day began with a two- mile run, mother daughter and alumni receptions held by various tribes and alumni banquets. In the afternoon under a steady drizzle of rain the Homecoming Parade was held. Tradition held true as Nenamoosha began the parade riding the big red fire truck. The Mississippi College Band provided music as feature Choc twirler Patty Lewis marched to the beat. The Senior Class made special arrangement with Santa Claus to make a surprise appearance at the parade much to the crowd’s delight. As Delta Sig participated in the parade with their own limousine guarded by Secret Service men, the M.C. Lab School rode into the parade with a float full of squirming pre-schoolers. Kissimee Social Tribe captured first place in the float competition with a float which depicted an elephant holding a tiger in its trunk. Second place went to the cheerleaders with their flat that proclaimed, “Tigers Can’t Topple Our Teepee”, and Circle K took third place with their float and a truc k full of enthusiastic Circle K men. The Patio Show was moved to Nelson Auditorium due to the rain, and the crowd was entertained by the Naturals and the Mississippi Choctaw Band. 14